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Please tell me what was your experience if you used the Showcasing or Featuring your domain on these websites.

Is it worth the money?

Thanks.
 
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I don't know about Sedo, but Flippa featured listing really you need to have a x,xxx$ domain at least to it to be worth it.

If your name is really good you might be able to contact them through customer support and arrange the upgrades against a higher % fee.

In Sedo, you get to auction for free if you get an offer and then send it to auction.

If your name is shit no one will buy it, no matter if you buy front page ad in WSJ.
 
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I don't know about Sedo, but Flippa featured listing really you need to have a x,xxx$ domain at least to it to be worth it.

If your name is really good you might be able to contact them through customer support and arrange the upgrades against a higher % fee.

In Sedo, you get to auction for free if you get an offer and then send it to auction.

If your name is sh*t no one will buy it, no matter if you buy front page ad in WSJ.
Agree
 
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I don't know about Sedo, but Flippa featured listing really you need to have a x,xxx$ domain at least to it to be worth it.

If your name is really good you might be able to contact them through customer support and arrange the upgrades against a higher % fee.

In Sedo, you get to auction for free if you get an offer and then send it to auction.

If your name is sh*t no one will buy it, no matter if you buy front page ad in WSJ.

Thanks guys, I agree with your response. But how do I know if I have a super or sh!t domain when I'm still new to the game.
 
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Thanks guys, I agree with your response. But how do I know if I have a super or sh!t domain when I'm still new to the game.

Examples of at least $xxxx+ domains (note the brackets):

  • mkkk.com (Chinese premium LLLL)
  • hbbc.com (premium LLLL ending in C)
  • ChicagoRealEstate.com (GEO)
  • Fitso.com (brandable 5L .com)
  • VRNews.com (vr niche name)
  • CryptoNews.com (crypto niche name)
  • RedRooster.com (brandable colour + animal)
  • Electrile.com (brandable made up word)
  • The[Popular Service/Product/Animal/Word].com (works well in some cases, such as TheBlockchain.com, TheStars.com, TheMoon.com, TheAi.com)
  • Premium.[TLD] (Premium one word in a TLD that sells well. .co.uk, .net, .org, .io with tech, .de)
  • EmdHighSearch.com (10,000+ local search volume is fine for a domain with 2-3 words)
  • PopularSaying.com (FeelingGood.com, ShootingStar.com, GetLucky.com, OnYourWay.com)
  • 38372.com (5N with no 0 or 4)
Examples of zero value domains;
  • StupidlyLongDomainWithNoSearchVolume.com (a long hard to remember name with almost no end user appeal)
  • CelebrityName.com (don't do this)
  • ApplePhones.com (don't do this)
  • Aavvx.com (don't do random 5L+ with no pronounceability)
  • MyNameHasNoNiche.com (don't do this)
Future tech trend domains are fine to pick up even if they have no value now. Names like BlockchainSoftware.com had no value 5-6 years ago. Read enough news, follow trends and such for this. I posted SleepingSensors.com in an available thread recently. It maybe worth $xxxx one day, it may not be. These names are in most cases a bit of a punt, so don't make an entire portfolio out of names like this or you risk losing money.

Hopefully can give you more of an idea.

One last thing, examples of $xxx domains, so if you get these for mid $xx or less are worth it, these sort of names are how most domainers make money.
  • [Small Geo][High value word].com (This is a geo area with maybe lowish population, say 50,000, mixed with a popular service like real estate/property, seo, attorney).
  • YellowFish.com (brandable and memorable two word. Colour + animal can do well).
  • SmallNiche.com (Exact EMD small niche with 1-5k local exact search volume or 100-1000 local search volume and high cpc).
 
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Thanks guys, I agree with your response. But how do I know if I have a super or sh!t domain when I'm still new to the game.

Yeah I have not much to add to Dave's post.

Check Namebio.com for sale prices in each market you want to sell and keep an eye on that market and it's depth.

You need to develop an instinctual sense of how much power a name has if you wanted to launch a business on it. Try to play namebio's domain game to develop that. It's good also to get to know what kind of domains sell on each market.

Think more in terms of brands and not products (e.g BlackLensGlasses.com is ok but too strict) If you just regged some name, high chances are you're not going to get many bids.

Good luck!
 
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I can't edit my previous post but I want to clear a couple of things up.

I posted Colour+Animal.com in both $xxxx and $xxx sections. This is true, because one is for popular colour and popular animal ($xxxx), whereby alliterative names have more value, hence the RedRooster.com example. Another $x,xxx+ example would be BlueBird.com. Now the example in $xxx of YellowFish.com is what it is more likely to sell for. I would avoid colours or animals that are not so popular, and for sure avoid the colour grey.

I forgot to include one word premium .tv or LL.tv in the $x,xxx list.

If you just regged some name, high chances are you're not going to get many bids.

I agree in most cases, however if there is a certain niche that is currently booming you may still be able to find a good domain or two that fits it. The Crypto and Blockchain niche that has exploded recently is the perfect example. I still found a few domains this month that I have already turned down a combined $1000 in offers for.

As previously mentioned, if you can get in early enough on a niche you can do well. You still need a keen eye on what to look out for though, this is something you pick up on over time.[/QUOTE]
 
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I can't edit my previous post but I want to clear a couple of things up.

I posted Colour+Animal.com in both $xxxx and $xxx sections. This is true, because one is for popular colour and popular animal ($xxxx), whereby alliterative names have more value, hence the RedRooster.com example. Another $x,xxx+ example would be BlueBird.com. Now the example in $xxx of YellowFish.com is what it is more likely to sell for. I would avoid colours or animals that are not so popular, and for sure avoid the colour grey.

I forgot to include one word premium .tv or LL.tv in the $x,xxx list.



I agree in most cases, however if there is a certain niche that is currently booming you may still be able to find a good domain or two that fits it. The Crypto and Blockchain niche that has exploded recently is the perfect example. I still found a few domains this month that I have already turned down a combined $1000 in offers for.

As previously mentioned, if you can get in early enough on a niche you can do well. You still need a keen eye on what to look out for though, this is something you pick up on over time.


In the context of this post with Sedo and Flippa auctions I dont know if your regged names would have gotten as high bids. But it's definitely possible. It's just harder to auction fresh regs.

You need skill and timing (or patience) to be able to reg names that sell well that's for sure. For end-user offers age doesn't matter.

Yes, crypto names are going for good prices right now.
 
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I'm using flippa at the moment. I have paid $9 twice for 2 different domains both has only 7 views. I guess site traffic is not that good. I'm also using SEDO but I haven't had a chance yet to use their paid services.
 
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I'm using flippa at the moment. I have paid $9 twice for 2 different domains both has only 7 views. I guess site traffic is not that good. I'm also using SEDO but I haven't had a chance yet to use their paid services.

I wouldn't recommend their showcasing service [SEDO]. Their visitor counter is aweful.
 
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No. They only exist for sedo/flippa to prey on people with weak domains. Don't give them your money.
 
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Nah. For Flippa you can't even see the listing unless you're logged in. At least Sedo shows the same thing for both logged in and logged out for the most part.

Sedo also has a free push to auction option if you get an offer and that's better than nothing!
 
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don't use Sedo,
their landing page had been designed by a guy who is at least 90 years old

worst conversion ever for the seller
 
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Landing page has no any impact on the buyer's decision to spend his money or not...
It may be even a blank page with just email address on it...
 
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Please tell me what was your experience if you used the Showcasing or Featuring your domain on these websites.

Is it worth the money?

Thanks.
~99% bidders on Sedo are just another domainers like you.
So it is ~ the same as to auction the domain here on NamePros and for free...
 
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Flippa is mostly used by SEO specialists...
So if your domain has no any interesting SEO parameters - don't even waste your time there...
 
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I make some money with sedo, not much, but good for me :xf.grin:
afternic, sold dot us,
NP, sell EMD
flippa, never try them!
godaddy, not sure, but I often buy with them, so, I think its win win! I buy their expired domain, and then I use for my blog:xf.grin: and most of marketplace are free! but I sometime, I pay homepage listing at godaddy! but just like everyone said! end user will find good domain! so even if you pay for home page listing, I don't think it will make some big changes! :xf.grin: and just like most senior always said! the trick are on how you choose the domain name! if you can get good domain! actually you don't need marketplace! except escrow(I guess)
 
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Showcasing is a waste of money on both sites unless:

-The domain is good (you know when its good)
-The seller will actually sell, not just showcase.

Sedo's top level domain is free, only give to chosen domains. This is good.

Thanks
 
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Flippa is mostly used by SEO specialists...
So if your domain has no any interesting SEO parameters - don't even waste your time there...

Wasn't aware of that. Thanks
 
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Flippa is good for a few niches :
Technical niches and internet related domains sell well

so don't spend the 250$+ on Flippa unless you have the right domain,
it is better if it is a .com ; but a few .io .net .org have decent sales

here is the Flippa Sales at 2600$ or more(source:Namebio),
you'll see there are some nice sales

Domain Price Date Venue
damn.com | 65,000$USD | 2018-03-08 | Flippa
housealarms.com | 9,000$USD | 2018-03-07 | Flippa
dispatchsoftware.com | 6,000$USD | 2018-03-07 | Flippa
hawkfish.com | 3,000$USD | 2018-03-07 | Flippa
monedero.com | 3,001$USD | 2018-02-28 | Flippa
debut.ca | 2,999$USD | 2018-02-28 | Flippa
soulmate.com | 160,000$USD | 2018-02-27 | Flippa
how.io | 7,500$USD | 2018-02-27 | Flippa
discrimination.com | 23,000$USD | 2018-02-26 | Flippa
cowboyhats.com | 8,550$USD | 2018-02-25 | Flippa
privateclinic.com | 2,650$USD | 2018-02-23 | Flippa
marketinginsight.com | 3,300$USD | 2018-02-21 | Flippa
kug.com | 60,000$USD | 2018-02-19 | Flippa
seo-consultants.com | 3,000$USD | 2018-02-17 | Flippa
mix.io | 12,500$USD | 2018-02-16 | Flippa
cspe.com | 4,050$USD | 2018-02-15 | Flippa
texted.com | 4,000$USD | 2018-02-15 | Flippa
baseball.net | 15,100$USD | 2018-02-14 | Flippa
couponcode.org | 2,650$USD | 2018-02-12 | Flippa
etourists.com | 4,800$USD | 2018-01-24 | Flippa
instantbitcoins.com | 3,850$USD | 2018-01-24 | Flippa
postre.com | 10,000$USD | 2018-01-23 | Flippa
calculating.com | 7,000$USD | 2018-01-17 | Flippa
nasdaqstocks.com | 3,700$USD | 2018-01-17 | Flippa
owl.io | 4,999$USD | 2018-01-14 | Flippa
vrio.com | 8,500$USD | 2018-01-12 | Flippa
astrologists.com | 5,001$USD | 2018-01-11 | Flippa
savemedia.com | 4,000$USD | 2018-01-04 | Flippa
dollars.io | 2,995$USD | 2018-01-02 | Flippa
koalas.com | 7,500$USD | 2017-12-30 | Flippa
pranked.com | 13,100$USD | 2017-12-29 | Flippa
caketoppers.com | 11,600$USD | 2017-12-21 | Flippa
ivps.com | 5,051$USD | 2017-12-19 | Flippa
o.dm | 4,050$USD | 2017-12-17 | Flippa
wallets.org | 7,000$USD | 2017-12-13 | Flippa
cryptoexpert.org | 6,250$USD | 2017-12-12 | Flippa
vros.com | 3,000$USD | 2017-12-07 | Flippa
w.et | 25,000$USD | 2017-12-05 | Flippa
koalas.com | 10,000$USD | 2017-12-03 | Flippa
hvy.com | 30,000$USD | 2017-11-30 | Flippa
5888.us | 2,950$USD | 2017-11-29 | Flippa
abk.net | 4,500$USD | 2017-11-25 | Flippa
d69.com | 12,000$USD | 2017-11-24 | Flippa
artificialintelligence.io | 3,000$USD | 2017-11-24 | Flippa
clozd.com | 5,000$USD | 2017-11-22 | Flippa
vild.com | 3,000$USD | 2017-11-21 | Flippa
homes.net | 30,000$USD | 2017-11-17 | Flippa
leaking.com | 7,827$USD | 2017-11-15 | Flippa
solarmovie.is | 4,800$USD | 2017-11-10 | Flippa
processed.com | 8,000$USD | 2017-11-08 | Flippa
customer.support | 3,501$USD | 2017-10-26 | Flippa
appointmentsplus.com | 6,500$USD | 2017-10-24 | Flippa
transcoins.co | 5,000$USD | 2017-10-24 | Flippa
depobitcoin.com | 3,800$USD | 2017-10-24 | Flippa
csgo-pubg.com | 3,200$USD | 2017-10-23 | Flippa
theft.org | 3,000$USD | 2017-10-23 | Flippa
twitternoob.com | 2,999$USD | 2017-10-22 | Flippa
fancyflowers.com | 5,000$USD | 2017-10-20 | Flippa
vapingsupplies.com | 5,000$USD | 2017-10-18 | Flippa
bagy.com | 3,800$USD | 2017-10-18 | Flippa
eplay.com | 60,000$USD | 2017-10-12 | Flippa
newreads.org | 3,300$USD | 2017-10-12 | Flippa
editors.com | 20,000$USD | 2017-10-11 | Flippa
imarketingadvisor.com | 7,500$USD | 2017-10-11 | Flippa
calculating.com | 5,000$USD | 2017-10-11 | Flippa
wetube.com | 5,051$USD | 2017-10-05 | Flippa
slurs.com | 3,900$USD | 2017-10-05 | Flippa
mod.io | 7,000$USD | 2017-10-02 | Flippa
pass.ca | 2,800$USD | 2017-09-19 | Flippa
marketingstrategy.com | 14,500$USD | 2017-09-13 | Flippa |
quoto.com | 4,050$USD | 2017-09-11 | Flippa
superskins.com | 2,895$USD | 2017-09-07 | Flippa
mediagiant.com | 2,750$USD | 2017-09-07 | Flippa
fne.com | 26,000$USD | 2017-09-06 | Flippa
hempstagram.com | 2,700$USD | 2017-09-05 | Flippa
unless.com | 3,550$USD | 2017-08-29 | Flippa
products.org | 10,000$USD | 2017-08-25 | Flippa
allure.ca | 4,000$USD | 2017-08-23 | Flippa
dwbh.com | 3,000$USD | 2017-08-22 | Flippa
surfed.com | 5,000$USD | 2017-08-19 | Flippa
cloudonline.com | 3,250$USD | 2017-08-15 | Flippa
autoinsurance.info | 3,000$USD | 2017-08-15 | Flippa
bargainbuys.com | 2,650$USD | 2017-08-14 | Flippa
australian.net | 3,000$USD | 2017-08-13 | Flippa
crm.org | 31,100$USD | 2017-08-09 | Flippa
excelcourses.com | 3,200$USD | 2017-08-02 | Flippa
iclothes.com | 3,800$USD | 2017-08-01 | Flippa
bigresults.com | 2,800$USD | 2017-07-25 | Flippa
mui.com | 25,000$USD | 2017-07-24 | Flippa
greencars.com | 14,000$USD | 2017-07-21 | Flippa
slacked.com | 5,000$USD | 2017-07-20 | Flippa
etourists.com | 4,000$USD | 2017-07-19 | Flippa
ricottacheese.com | 5,000$USD | 2017-07-17 | Flippa
moneymakers.com | 8,000$USD | 2017-07-16 | Flippa
letshelp.com | 4,999$USD | 2017-07-15 | Flippa
findpoetry.com | 5,900$USD | 2017-07-12 | Flippa
blogblog.info | 4,000$USD | 2017-07-12 | Flippa
rudimentary.com | 3,350$USD | 2017-07-12 | Flippa
click.ly | 2,650$USD | 2017-07-12 | Flippa
livelivelive.com | 11,250$USD | 2017-07-09 | Flippa

Note: From 7Sept 2017 to 8March2018, 100 domains sold for 2600$ or more
 
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If your going to use sedo homepage service. Make sure you put a good name up for sale. Dont waste $69 on something that sucks. I wouldnt over price it either.
 
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Examples of at least $xxxx+ domains (note the brackets):

  • mkkk.com (Chinese premium LLLL)
  • hbbc.com (premium LLLL ending in C)
  • ChicagoRealEstate.com (GEO)
  • Fitso.com (brandable 5L .com)
  • VRNews.com (vr niche name)
  • CryptoNews.com (crypto niche name)
  • RedRooster.com (brandable colour + animal)
  • Electrile.com (brandable made up word)
  • The[Popular Service/Product/Animal/Word].com (works well in some cases, such as TheBlockchain.com, TheStars.com, TheMoon.com, TheAi.com)
  • Premium.[TLD] (Premium one word in a TLD that sells well. .co.uk, .net, .org, .io with tech, .de)
  • EmdHighSearch.com (10,000+ local search volume is fine for a domain with 2-3 words)
  • PopularSaying.com (FeelingGood.com, ShootingStar.com, GetLucky.com, OnYourWay.com)
  • 38372.com (5N with no 0 or 4)
Examples of zero value domains;
  • StupidlyLongDomainWithNoSearchVolume.com (a long hard to remember name with almost no end user appeal)
  • CelebrityName.com (don't do this)
  • ApplePhones.com (don't do this)
  • Aavvx.com (don't do random 5L+ with no pronounceability)
  • MyNameHasNoNiche.com (don't do this)
Future tech trend domains are fine to pick up even if they have no value now. Names like BlockchainSoftware.com had no value 5-6 years ago. Read enough news, follow trends and such for this. I posted SleepingSensors.com in an available thread recently. It maybe worth $xxxx one day, it may not be. These names are in most cases a bit of a punt, so don't make an entire portfolio out of names like this or you risk losing money.

Hopefully can give you more of an idea.

One last thing, examples of $xxx domains, so if you get these for mid $xx or less are worth it, these sort of names are how most domainers make money.
  • [Small Geo][High value word].com (This is a geo area with maybe lowish population, say 50,000, mixed with a popular service like real estate/property, seo, attorney).
  • YellowFish.com (brandable and memorable two word. Colour + animal can do well).
  • SmallNiche.com (Exact EMD small niche with 1-5k local exact search volume or 100-1000 local search volume and high cpc).
Good points you have there.
 
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Definitely NOT worth it. Just a way to earn money from Newcomers.
 
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