discuss Some Say; "Good Domains Sell Themseves"

[ThatNameGuy]

Since I became a member of Namepros just four months ago, I've heard several members say; "Good Domains Sell Themselves" to which I say Bulloney!

For anyone to truly be successful in this business, one needs to aggressively and passionately market their own domains, ie., ABS or Always Be Selling.

There are plenty of good domain names that will never sell simply because they never get exposure, or very little at best. "Average" domains, which most domainers own, can be sold profitably with the right expsoure.

The best advice I can recommend is to identify what industry your domain represents; ie, healthcare, financial, sports and entertainment, social real estate etc., and market your domain directly to potential buyers in that industry. To simply list it on any site, and hope that someone will come along and buy it is ludicrous. Yet this is the way I've been told to sell....how sad

Wake Up domainers! It's time to realize how screwed up this industry is, and do something about it. I'm doing my part, how about you?

 

[Kuffy]

I agree that good domain names sell themselves. The problem is that they don't seem to be too good at valuing themselves, as they all seem to have a low estimate of self worth. $25 seems to be a fairly common value.

 

[wwwweb]

Since I became a member of Namepros just four months ago, I've heard several members say; "Good Domains Sell Themselves" to which I say Bulloney!

For anyone to truly be successful in this business, one needs to aggressively and passionately market their own domains, ie., ABS or Always Be Selling.

There are plenty of good domain names that will never sell simply because they never get exposure, or very little at best. "Average" domains, which most domainers own, can be sold profitably with the right expsoure.

The best advice I can recommend is to identify what industry your domain represents; ie, healthcare, financial, sports and entertainment, social real estate etc., and market your domain directly to potential buyers in that industry. To simply list it on any site, and hope that someone will come along and buy it is ludicrous. Yet this is the way I've been told to sell....how sad

Wake Up domainers! It's time to realize how screwed up this industry is, and do something about it. I'm doing my part, how about you?

Bulloney,

I would love to hear your success stories in the advice your giving.

Good names do sell themselves, and when the people who seek them are knocking
At YOUR door, you hold more leverage. If your knocking at their door disturbing them, you lose leverage.

Just because they are not knocking at your door, doesn’t mean you can go around giving bad advice. There is something wrong with your domains, so don’t be fooling yourself, because nobody else is fooled by it.

Sure, marketing to direct end users works, if you have something vastly better to offer them that makes them want to waste a lot
Of time, and money to see the worth in reorganizing around that new domain.

This industry is self governing, nothing screwed up about it, if you have a good name, people want it, and if you have a bad name, nobody wants it.

Not sure what we are waking up to, but quality, over quantity is the secret to success. In 2018 quality costs money,Yes for sure.


I’m sure your gtld sales pitches have fallen on deaf ears, for us to be enlightened with this Jerry McGuire manifesto.

What most people I don’t know why, just don’t understand domaining is not easy. This is not about buying a $100 godaddy domain, and selling it the next day for $20000. Those fairytales you see, are few, and far between. It happens but mainly it’s a numbers game. Domainig is homework homework homework, reading, understanding trends, gambling, thinking outside the box, willing to lose it all, no gurantee of any returns. It is very risky, and a lot of hard work.

 

[biggie]

the phrase: Good Domains Sell Themselves

refers to domain names that don't need extra hype or explanation
they speak for themselves!
where the intent, potential and/or usage, is evident ... to those seeking to purchase a quality domain.

this brings seller and potential buyer into negotiations.

now what the domain sells for, is another subject for discussion.

some domainers prefer to wait for such buyers, where they will have most leverage.

others may be more proactive and seek out prospects.

though I must say, that practically every domain I have sold, sold itself.

all I had to do was either respond to a domains wanted post, list my names in the various ppc services or respond to an email inquiry originating from whois lookups.

so there is truth to the saying

imo....

 

[Casey L]

A wise domainer once said “if you have to convince me why your domain is good, then it isn’t good.”

In a similar vain, if you have to make an appraisal/hype thread for every domain you register...

 

[ThatNameGuy]

A wise domainer once said “if you have to convince me why your domain is good, then it isn’t good.”

In a similar vain, if you have to make an appraisal/hype thread for every domain you register...

So you don't like the info and research I do to help an appraiser make an independent appraisal. That would be like a realtor not pointing out best features of a home they're attempting to sell. I can assure you, I've never tried to sell "junk" anything to anyone for any reason. Either you believe in what you're selling for the fair price you're asking, or you shouldn't own it.

btw, NamePros wants you to provide as much information as you possibly can about a name you're asking to be appraised, thus I simply share my research to help an appraiser make a better appraisal. For instance, there's no way you can make an appraisal for a domain in an "industry" you know absolutely nothing about.

 

[JB Lions]

You're not breaking any new ground here with "market your domain directly to potential buyers in that industry". Endless threads on outbound marketing. Previous posts are all correct, good names selling themselves, more leverage if they come to you etc.

And to this point, I think you've sold......0 domains? So you're really not in any kind of position to give advice on selling.

I know you're new and it takes time but you ran ahead with buying names, before you knew if you could sell the ones you already had. And it's going to be tougher for you, since you focused on new gtlds.

thus I simply share my research to help an appraiser make a better appraisal. For instance, there's no way you can make an appraisal for a domain in an "industry" you know absolutely nothing about.

Appraisals are for people giving you an idea what they think it's worth. You're wanting to steer and debate it. Actually, you just want exposure, don't really care about the actual appraisal.

 

[Tshombe]

Good Anything Sells Itself. You cannot debate this. It's a fact, simple and plain.

 

[Kuffy]

I think that sometimes it can be useful to provide an explanation as to why you registered a name. For example, I registered eu-genics.com ( I know, it's time I put a website on it ). I registered this for my use as a political site. I believe that there is a policy of world eugenics in existence, and part of it is supported by the EU commission. Without an appreciation of this, then an appraiser may think of it as yet another useless hyphenated name.

ps. I'm not asking for an appraisal of the name, as I don't plan to sell it.

 

[biggie]

ps. I'm not asking for an appraisal of the name, as I don't plan to sell it.

if you don't plan on selling it, and you don't want an appraisal....then why mention it?

cuz, as is, even with the explanation, it is, until used, just another unused hyphenated name

imo.....

 

[Furquan]

Some Say; "Good Domains Sell Themseves"

Yes offcourse it's sell without even doing a single marketing but What is Good Domains?

Well I never asked this question to anyone but used my brain & offcourse Namebio & other domain sale reporting services & after digging there & using my brain I got my answer about "Good Domains"

But it's Truth, I am very cheap investor & I always keep my self low in domain investing so I may not got even a single "Good Domain".

 

[ThatNameGuy]

Bulloney,

I would love to hear your success stories in the advice your giving.

Good names do sell themselves, and when the people who seek them are knocking
At YOUR door, you hold more leverage. If your knocking at their door disturbing them, you lose leverage.

Just because they are not knocking at your door, doesn’t mean you can go around giving bad advice. There is something wrong with your domains, so don’t be fooling yourself, because nobody else is fooled by it.

Sure, marketing to direct end users works, if you have something vastly better to offer them that makes them want to waste a lot
Of time, and money to see the worth in reorganizing around that new domain.

This industry is self governing, nothing screwed up about it, if you have a good name, people want it, and if you have a bad name, nobody wants it.

Not sure what we are waking up to, but quality, over quantity is the secret to success. In 2018 quality costs money,Yes for sure.


I’m sure your gtld sales pitches have fallen on deaf ears, for us to be enlightened with this Jerry McGuire manifesto.

What most people I don’t know why, just don’t understand domaining is not easy. This is not about buying a $100 godaddy domain, and selling it the next day for $20000. Those fairytales you see, are few, and far between. It happens but mainly it’s a numbers game. Domainig is homework homework homework, reading, understanding trends, gambling, thinking outside the box, willing to lose it all, no gurantee of any returns. It is very risky, and a lot of hard work.

"I’m sure your gtld sales pitches have fallen on deaf ears, for us to be enlightened with this Jerry McGuire manifesto."

Too funny....obviously you didn't read about the $5,000 commitment I have to purchase one of my nTLD's, and I haven't even tried to start selling. Did I mention that I even retain a percentage of the name, and that I'll be participating in it's development.

btw, all this comes easy to me...it's really not work when you enjoy what you're doing. You sound pretty desperate to discredit me, but trust me, it's impossible. What's wrong in your world that you don't believe there may be a better way than yours? If I were as close minded as you, I would have accomplished very little in life, and last I checked, I've done OK Stay tuned!

 

[ThatNameGuy]

I think that sometimes it can be useful to provide an explanation as to why you registered a name. For example, I registered eu-genics.com ( I know, it's time I put a website on it ). I registered this for my use as a political site. I believe that there is a policy of world eugenics in existence, and part of it is supported by the EU commission. Without an appreciation of this, then an appraiser may think of it as yet another useless hyphenated name.

ps. I'm not asking for an appraisal of the name, as I don't plan to sell it.

Kuffy...I ask for appraisals for several reasons. First, on occasion I actually learn something, second, it provides exposure that never hurts, and third it gives me an opportunity to share research that supports the basis for my domain.

Seldom do I register just one domain without a plan in mind. Probably the biggest thing that separates me and a typical domainer is that I have the practical business experience to sell a plan with a name. And just for the record, of the 1,050 domains I own, 500 of them are nTLD's and the remaining are .com's. I have about $4,700 invested in my .coms, and a little over $2,000 invested in my nTLD's. That's all I got Kyffy...good luck with eu-genics.com

 

[OmarVG]

Wake Up domainers! It's time to realize how screwed up this industry is, and do something about it. I'm doing my part, how about you?

Domaining is not for everybody, it requires Patience, Money, Time, Brain, Knowledge, Strategy, Confidence and a Big Dosis of "I don't give a damn what people thinks about this Online Business".
Many people come and go out of domaining every month, every year... Its a Resistance Money Game!

 

[alcy]

 

[EZPZYO]

Selling is an art, if you can't figure out how to sell a hair brush to a bald person you're in wrong buisness.

 

[ThatNameGuy]

Selling is an art, if you can't figure out how to sell a hair brush to a bald person you're in wrong buisness.

Thanks....EZPZYO.....spot on! This crowd here is a pretty hard sell, but I've gotten through to quite a few of them. It's those old time domainers who think their way is the "only" way. Sad

 

[alcy]

Thanks....EZPZYO.....spot on! This crowd here is a pretty hard sell, but I've gotten through to quite a few of them. It's those old time domainers who think their way is the "only" way. Sad

did you use a lot of bulloney?

 

[Kuffy]

Kuffy...I ask for appraisals for several reasons. First, on occasion I actually learn something, second, it provides exposure that never hurts, and third it gives me an opportunity to share research that supports the basis for my domain.

The appraisal comment wasn't addressed to you. I've found that several times when I mention a domainname in a post, the post gets moved into a new thread in the appraisal section.

Estibot valued the name at $0, and I suspect that most domain pros members would agree with that. I feel that if something has a purpose, then it has a value. That includes domain names.

 

[ThatNameGuy]

The appraisal comment wasn't addressed to you. I've found that several times when I mention a domainname in a post, the post gets moved into a new thread in the appraisal section.

Estibot valued the name at $0, and I suspect that most domain pros members would agree with that. I feel that if something has a purpose, then it has a value. That includes domain names.

Kuffy...believe it or not, I own a domain with a dash that Estibot values at $1,000 and Go Daddy values it at $348. It would be a great name for an Oyster Bar, and like you, the name has a purpose and it obviously has value. Most of the controversy with me and domaining has to do with the appraisal "joke" in this industry. And for anyone who can't see what a joke it is, God Forbid

 

[pinkdragon]

@Bulloney make one sale. Sell one of your .today or .whatever you have. Just prove we are wrong, and you are right.

 

[Silentptnr]

@Bulloney

As someone mentioned, there is little that hasn't already been done or explored as far as marketing and selling domains. It's about finding your lane. Whether outbound, websites, auction sites, various marketplaces, ebay, billboards or whatever, it's about being in control of your portfolio. Yes, holding time for domain names can be long, and sometimes it can be short. For me, if I put myself in selling mode, I just put good names out there and they get action.

There are so many different areas in this wide open industry, that it would not be possible to cover all of them. I will say that I too believe that good (and properly priced) domains sell simply by having them up for sale. All the time actually.

Understanding where the audiences are and where a domain will get the best exposure is the name of the game if you ask me. Even each auction platform has it's nuances. And the buyers have different tastes I find.

 

[Recons.Com]

Letsnotargue.today

Wonder if it is available?

 

[Rich]

The learning curve can be costly for any newcomer. In 2016 I made 30k from all inbound sales, paid out 3k for renewals and acquisitions. I've never had more than 300 names, but I like to think they are quality names. Slow and steady wins the race

 

[Silentptnr]

Letsnotargue.today

Wonder if it is available?

Lol...good one.