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Hello Everyone,

I am launching a hand reg domain business RegisterDN.com, where I would sell domains that are just hand regged.

example domain :
JetpackBuy.com

I have been developing a deep learning program to find these kinds of names and currently have the datas to start the business right away.

What i would like to know from you guys is what price should i set for best return, this service should be similar to BrandBucket but want to provide more affordable domains.

Thanks.
 
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I may have misunderstood the original post. Do you mean to use a program to find and reg the names? Then sell them similar to BB where you charge $1795+ each? I guess I'd have to see some samples first.
 
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I may have misunderstood the original post. Do you mean to use a program to find and reg the names? Then sell them similar to BB where you charge $1795+ each? I guess I'd have to see some samples first.

I have the domains already in my database. So now all i am planning to do is set a good price for the names. they are going to be flat price not exactly brandbucket alike. Also price would be much more affordable like in xxx amount.

So i was expecting some price suggestion by namepros members. Example of domains that are going to be listed is:

JetpackBuy.com

Mostly below 11 letter domains that are 2 words.

Thanks.
 
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JetPackBuy I don't see the value (maybe I'm missing something?) - so names like that - no.

Maybe need to see some other names you bought to see from a larger sample set.
 
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SellThemes.com
SnapCarts.com
ProgramJava.com
SetupApp.com
ExploreSeo.com
Logosbay.com
logosbest.com
HotelsTour.com
HowDiets.com
jobflows.com

These quality names.
 
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Did you even buy the names yet? When you say "in your database" does that mean already purchased in your portfolio/account?
And I agree with creataweb. Jetpackbuy.com is not worth XXX
 
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I like a few of them. If it doesn't cost a lot to do this maybe give it a try on smaller scale and see if it works.

Price them $1500 and less maybe.
 
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It sound just like hugedomains. Could work. you only need to sell a few to make your money back.
 
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Yes exactly, but i want to price them xxx price. All Domains are not bought yet, i have ton of supply will buy as batches like 100 names a batch next batch 500 so on....
 
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If you're talking about hand regs, probably low, like $69 or low 3 figures if you actually want to move product.

I signed up to the JustDropped newsletter a long time ago, probably when I first started. Never bought anything but most of the names they sell in the newsletter are $69 and they're not bad, I think better than the ones you posted.
 
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If you're talking about hand regs, probably low, like $69 or low 3 figures if you actually want to move product.

I signed up to the JustDropped newsletter a long time ago, probably when I first started. Never bought anything but most of the names they sell in the newsletter are $69 and they're not bad, I think better than the ones you posted.

Yes i was considering 99.99$ or 49.99$ for the domains still would like to know what namepros members suggest. JustDrop is reseller oriented but my target is both reseller and very small online startups just as personal bloggers or those who are really staring with online business.

Thanks.
 
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I've seen this model dozens of times. It has never worked. Available domains are available for a reason. Except in some rare occasions, you will not be able to sell at $$$ a domain that nobody wants at $10. The idea of using a deep learning algorithm is very old, although its name was different in the past. In my opinion, using an algorithm for helping to choose domain names is not effective, but it would be long to develop and many people won't agree. On what everybody may agree is that no algorithm can find what does not exist. Because there are so many people trying to reg valuable domains, EVERYTHING has been taken for a very long time. As the cost of registration is low, people don't want to take the risk of loosing the opportunity to make a nice sale, so most of the reggeds domains are very bad. Then imagine the quality of those who are left....

The 10 examples you gave are of no interest according to me. I don't understand why somebody would want to pay a high amount for these, wihile it is easy to find similar names for $10
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I know only the French market. Maybe that the English market is very different and that I'm totally wrong. And in that case, please forgive me for criticizing your idea.
 
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I've seen this model dozens of times. It has never worked. Available domains are available for a reason. Except in some rare occasions, you will not be able to sell at $$$ a domain that nobody wants at $10. The idea of using a deep learning algorithm is very old, although its name was different in the past. In my opinion, using an algorithm for helping to choose domain names is not effective, but it would be long to develop and many people won't agree. On what everybody may agree is that no algorithm can find what does not exist. Because there are so many people trying to reg valuable domains, EVERYTHING has been taken for a very long time. As the cost of registration is low, people don't want to take the risk of loosing the opportunity to make a nice sale, so most of the reggeds domains are very bad. Then imagine the quality of those who are left....

The 10 examples you gave are of no interest according to me. I don't understand why somebody would want to pay a high amount for these, wihile it is easy to find similar names for $10
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I know only the French market. Maybe that the English market is very different and that I'm totally wrong. And in that case, please forgive for criticizing your idea.

First of all i want to get criticized because its business and criticizing is actual review :). would like to get some more honest review like this. Anyone else want to add something?

Thanks.
 
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I checked a few of the names you gave.

They were registered a long time ago.

So why did you give them as examples?
 
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I checked a few of the names you gave.

They were registered a long time ago.

So why did you give them as examples?
To give an idea of the quality of domains that are not registered yet but are similar to these names that i hold.
 
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I am launching a hand reg domain business RegisterDN.com, where I would sell domains that are just hand regged.
@centreurope is completely right.
And I am wondering, how many domains have you sold so far ?
Because if you have already sold a number of domains 'just hand regged', and you are confident about your business model then go for it. But you need the proof of concept before you scale up.

Like @JB Lions mentioned, JustDropped does just that kind of thing. I registered at JustDropped many years ago and I bought only two names from the guy. I even unsubscribed from the daily newsletter a long time ago, because it was not worth the time reading the lists every day, most of the names are not very good. No offense to JustDropped, he runs a good service. I found a few good expired names while searching the site so I owe him :xf.smile:

The challenge is that you are trying to sell names that nobody is looking for. As simple as that. Domainers are buying stuff that nobody wants.
Of course there are exceptions. But most of the time, names that have been sitting unregistered for a long time (or forever) will not sell.
As for the drops, almost anything that is remotely recent is picked up.

I don't think deep learning is going to make a difference for you.
I would think it could only work for Huge Domains because they are doing it on a massive scale but their profitability is in doubt.

In the past there was a fine guy who ran a newsletter of unregistered names, so you had to send him a small fee of $2 for each name you would register from the list (it worked on the honor system).
Needless to say he discontinued the service a long time ago.

The problem is not just selling the names but dealing with customers. There's clerical work involved. You will have to exchange mails with people, assist them with push or transfer. People who are not domainers are not familiar with this. You will see that interacting with customers consumes a lot of time and makes the whole experience unprofitable.

If you want to automate the whole thing, you need some kind of turnkey registrar/reseller solution.
Upon completion of the purchase you send a user ID + password and the buyer can use the domain name right away via a control panel, but will have to transfer out him/herself. It is very possible that most buyers will not bother transferring the name, so you could charge for renewals and build a revenue stream...

So I would look at some kind of reseller/API solution to integrate with your backend, so that you can deliver names immediately and in an automated way. But you need to reconsider your business model. I think you will struggle with a plan like that.
 
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@centreurope is completely right.
And I am wondering, how many domains have you sold so far ?
Because if you have already sold a number of domains 'just hand regged', and you are confident about your business model then go for it. But you need the proof of concept before you scale up.

Like @JB Lions mentioned, JustDropped does just that kind of thing. I registered at JustDropped many years ago and I bought only two names from the guy. I even unsubscribed from the daily newsletter a long time ago, because it was not worth the time reading the lists every day, most of the names are not very good. No offense to JustDropped, he runs a good service. I found a few good expired names while searching the site so I owe him :xf.smile:

The challenge is that you are trying to sell names that nobody is looking for. As simple as that. Domainers are buying stuff that nobody wants.
Of course there are exceptions. But most of the time, names that have been sitting unregistered for a long time (or forever) will not sell.
As for the drops, almost anything that is remotely recent is picked up.

I don't think deep learning is going to make a difference for you.
I would think it could only work for Huge Domains because they are doing it on a massive scale but their profitability is in doubt.

In the past there was a fine guy who ran a newsletter of unregistered names, so you had to send him a small fee of $2 for each name you would register from the list (it worked on the honor system).
Needless to say he discontinued the service a long time ago.

The problem is not just selling the names but dealing with customers. There's clerical work involved. You will have to exchange mails with people, assist them with push or transfer. People who are not domainers are not familiar with this. You will see that interacting with customers consumes a lot of time and makes the whole experience unprofitable.

If you want to automate the whole thing, you need some kind of turnkey registrar/reseller solution.
Upon completion of the purchase you send a user ID + password and the buyer can use the domain name right away via a control panel, but will have to transfer out him/herself. It is very possible that most buyers will not bother transferring the name, so you could charge for renewals and build a revenue stream...

So I would look at some kind of reseller/API solution to integrate with your backend, so that you can deliver names immediately and in an automated way. But you need to reconsider your business model. I think you will struggle with a plan like that.

Another excellent informative post, thats why i love namepros so much. People are so supportive when it come to giving info, i do get hard time selling on NP but getting knowledge is so easy. Reseller/API,control panel idea is definitely needed no doubt on that and yet the whole process is gonna be automated.
 
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Would something like EFTY.com be what you are looking for ??
Go check that out...
and don't reg crap names
look at the name through a buyers eyes -- future brandable business owners eyes --- only get names in that quality range

build around one or two niches -- concentrate
don't waste money on anything not .COM

Good Luck to YOU

having more names does not mean more sales -- keep that in mind

having a handful of QUALITY names and finding the SPECIFIC batch of BUYERS for those
is where you'll make your money....
 
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Would something like EFTY.com be what you are looking for ??
Go check that out...
and don't reg crap names
look at the name through a buyers eyes -- future brandable business owners eyes --- only get names in that quality range

build around one or two niches -- concentrate
don't waste money on anything not .COM

Good Luck to YOU

having more names does not mean more sales -- keep that in mind

having a handful of QUALITY names and finding the SPECIFIC batch of BUYERS for those
is where you'll make your money....
Very important points, any idea what price i should set, i have picked 49.99 and 69.99 also considering 99.99 what would you suggest.

Thanks.
 
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if you said you were launching registerdn.com then the website should be live? it's a blank page...
 
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if you said you were launching registerdn.com then the website should be live? it's a blank page...
Yes website is developed just need to add escrow and paypal checkout page which i will do as soon as i am happy with a pricing.

Thanks.
 
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I am launching a hand reg domain business RegisterDN.com, where I would sell domains that are just hand regged....
It is clear that your entire plan is based on opportunistic thinking. There is no sound STRATEGY employed.

Buyers aren't looking for a marketplace where they can pay extra to get Hand Reg quality domains. Your plan would have a better chance with a different brand name. And better inventory.

RegisterDN is best suited to be a registrar reseller. GD has a reseller program that seems easier than most. Epik would be my 1st choice.
 
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