poll Would you have the success without NamePros?

.X. · Feb 13, 2019

Would you have the success in the domain name industry if you had not been a member of NamePros?

My answer is simple, No I wouldn’t have and still have the success I have had in the domaining industry hadn’t I joined NamePros.

NamePros provided me a foundation to begin my journey in the industry, NamePros provided me the opportunity to learn the different aspects of the domain industry without even having to ask a member, it was all there in the search box waiting for me to read.

After about 3 years of domaining, I began to find my niches within the industry, that due to the friends I had made here and established a trustful relationship with, without thier guidance there is no way I could have ventured deep into the deep depths of the industry, it took me 5 years before I was seeing any real results from my labor I had put into domaining, not everyone is a “Natural” and I knew I had something to contribute to the industry, but just didn’t know exactly what it was until that 5 year mark.

It was my friends here at NamePros that helped me get through those peaks and valleys, that to include the owner and moderators here back in those days, I think the community kept me motivated through the times I felt like throwing in the towel due to the peaks and valleys that I had to go through to expierence some success in the industry.

I think one thing that may helped me, I was not jealous of people that were having great success, instead of jealousy , I had admiration for them and began paying attention to thier posts, reading deep into not only thier success , but thier theory and ideals.

In no way am I near as successful as “Pro” status domainers here, but it was NamePros who made me a true successful domainer, and a better person as well I would like to think.

In all due respect, please refrain from talking about or posting about other domain name forums in this thread.

barman · Feb 13, 2019

I've been doing this for about a year but only signed up to NP a few days ago, so pretty sure I'd be doing just fine without it no offense

Name Trader · Feb 13, 2019

A little bit sycophantic of a question, but I understand where your coming from. I see all the results of the poll so far are, "No". But it's probably a fair assessment. I wouldn't necessarily say I have achieved a great success monetarily (which is why we do this, after all). But I do feel, I've put a lot of the "best practices" in place. All learnt on NP, over many years. Still making some mistakes of course. But they reduce every year. One thing I continually do, which I shouldn't, is once I achieve a sale, I tend to go out and buy more domains to replace the one I sold (not necessarily the same genre). It feels almost like an addiction

But it is reducing slowly (not fast enough though). We need to watch the cash flow in every detail, every month and quarter.

NP's is and has always been, IMHO, the prime domain forum, meeting place. I couldn't be without it. We/I learn and contribute daily. I hope spreading this knowledge is helpful. It has been for me, over the years.

slader23 · Feb 13, 2019

I made a lot of the mistakes required to learn how to domain successfully on NP so I would say that I don't think I'd be were I'm at right now without NP.

E-Thunder · Feb 13, 2019

No way. NamePros has been a great resource. Many sales have come from things I’ve read here for sure. In particular, everyone here willing to share ideas, past sales, niches, etc.

BaileyUK · Feb 13, 2019

There has been many good domain boards over the years, even going back to the mid 90's . We all benefited in those first couple of years when your still trying to figure out what makes for a good domain name and of course selling. In most instances domain boards seem to stay around for about 8 to 10 years before for one reason or another the owner/s change and the site deteriorates. In some ways it's a blessing because another usually steps-up to the mark. Being a member of one board is enough to stay up-to-date and of course that weekly ritual visit to DNJournal

I think NP have got the right mix here with the various membership levels keeping intrusive ads at bay. Active staff members keeping things tidy and enough old hands to keep things interesting

Name Trader · Feb 13, 2019

BaileyUK said:
There has been many good domain boards over the years, even going back to the mid 90's . We all benefited in those first couple of years when your still trying to figure out what makes for a good domain name and of course selling. In most instances domain boards seem to stay around for about 8 to 10 years before for one reason or another the owner/s change and the site deteriorates. In some ways it's a blessing because another usually steps-up to the mark. Being a member of one board is enough to stay up-to-date and of course that weekly ritual visit to DNJournal

I think NP have got the right mix here with the various membership levels keeping intrusive ads at bay. Active staff members keeping things tidy and enough old hands to keep things interesting

NP's has also had it's own turnover of owners over the years. But I think they've managed the process pretty well. IMHO.

.X. · Feb 13, 2019

stub said:
NP's has also had it's own turnover of owners over the years. But I think they've managed the process pretty well. IMHO.

Agreed, the transitions have gone very smoothly

.X. · Feb 13, 2019

Interesting numbers in the polling stats so far.

Keep em coming

.X. · Feb 13, 2019

barman said:
I've been doing this for about a year but only signed up to NP a few days ago, so pretty sure I'd be doing just fine without it no offense

One whole year of domaining eh, cool, I am glad to hear you seem to be doing well in the industry.

I hadn’t even cut my teeth yet at 1 year in the industry, slow learner perhaps.

barman · Feb 14, 2019

.X. said:
One whole year of domaining eh, cool, I am glad to hear you seem to be doing well in the industry.

I hadn’t even cut my teeth yet at 1 year in the industry, slow learner perhaps.

If a person is starting now, then there are a lot of great resources to get up to speed that probably weren't available 10 years ago. DomainSherpa is gold and its free, and there's DNAcademy which is also gold but not so free. No excuses!

.X. · Feb 16, 2019

The poll results are interesting so far

through the years of domaining, seeing many many many people enter the domain industry and leave after one full year of domaining is never a surprise to me, I have seen it year after year for almost 20 years now.

there are common traits that more than 1/2 of all domainers exhibit, I find these traits extremely interesting and I pay close attention to these traits and have even studied these traits to gain knowledge of the psychological pattern of domainers. a one dimensional pattern is the most common and has been since I joined in 2005. that being pure monetary gain.

NamePros offers a wealth of priceless knowledge of the complete industry, complete is the operative word. the forum continues to thrive at a high level year after year due to the hard work of its owner and moderators coupled with its members makes NamePros carry on the elite status in the domain industry.

.X. · Feb 16, 2019

stub said:
A little bit sycophantic of a question, but I understand where your coming from. I see all the results of the poll so far are, "No". But it's probably a fair assessment. I wouldn't necessarily say I have achieved a great success monetarily (which is why we do this, after all). But I do feel, I've put a lot of the "best practices" in place. All learnt on NP, over many years. Still making some mistakes of course. But they reduce every year. One thing I continually do, which I shouldn't, is once I achieve a sale, I tend to go out and buy more domains to replace the one I sold (not necessarily the same genre). It feels almost like an addiction But it is reducing slowly (not fast enough though). We need to watch the cash flow in every detail, every month and quarter.

NP's is and has always been, IMHO, the prime domain forum, meeting place. I couldn't be without it. We/I learn and contribute daily. I hope spreading this knowledge is helpful. It has been for me, over the years.

You are "Pro" domainer status now @stub, congrats! I never expected less for you, despite you saying you haven't necessarily achieved a great success monetarily tells me one thing. "You get it" you understand the industry and what it has to offer, I see you also fully understand the actual value of reinvesting in multiple forming niches.

Again stub, congrats on getting that "Pro" status. a great achievement!

Bob Hawkes · Feb 27, 2019

I voted maybe. I think that NPs has definitely helped but not sure how different my financial numbers would be with or without.

I think being part of NPs has made domaining way more interesting, and it is a big part of why I have continued in domaining rather than give up and move on to something else.

It has helped me learn new things that ultimately may pay off, or have in small ways already, in doing better financially. For example I learned ways to keep renewal costs down and a more informed view of the options re marketplaces and landers.

I think it has helped my view be more balanced. By arguing points I came to think of views I would never have by myself.

Thanks for thread.

Bob

Fancy.domains · Feb 27, 2019

I also voted ”maybe”, as I think my approach would have been similar anyway.

However, I am sure I’ve picked up facts and smart ideas here, helping me to understand this business better. Also, I really enjoy hanging around here!

.X. · Feb 27, 2019

Fancy.domains said:
I also voted ”maybe”, as I think my approach would have been similar anyway.

However, I am sure I’ve picked up facts and smart ideas here, helping me to understand this business better. Also, I really enjoy hanging around here!

Agree, This place is always happenin !

I have lived here in an old vault that RJ gave me years back, my address is NamePros Ave ,vault #X Worldwide, Web

wwwweb · Feb 27, 2019

Oddly enough back in the day that OTHER forum was more active than namepros. Sometime around 2011-2012 namerpros really started building more of a base.

.X. · Feb 27, 2019

Bob Hawkes said:
I voted maybe. I think that NPs has definitely helped but not sure how different my financial numbers would be with or without.

I think being part of NPs has made domaining way more interesting, and it is a big part of why I have continued in domaining rather than give up and move on to something else.

It has helped me learn new things that ultimately may pay off, or have in small ways already, in doing better financially. For example I learned ways to keep renewal costs down and a more informed view of the options re marketplaces and landers.

I think it has helped my view be more balanced. By arguing points I came to think of views I would never have by myself.

Thanks for thread.

Bob

That was probably the best part of learning the industry for me, NamePros provided me so many interesting perspectives on domaining + it kept me motivated to continue on when I thought I had nothing left in the tank in my early years.

.X. · Feb 27, 2019

wwwweb said:
Oddly enough back in the day that OTHER forum was more active than namepros. Sometime around 2011-2012 namerpros really started building more of a base.

It was more active back in the day, but it didn't serve up the total experience NPs brought IMO, it was far more strictly business than NPs was, which was good as well. a well balanced industry back in those days for sure.

EmpireNames.com · Feb 27, 2019

impossible without namepros i would be not able to do domaining

.X. · Feb 27, 2019

Riz M. said:
impossible without namepros i would be not able to do domaining

I feel you, the same here, and I say that with that genuine honesty.

I was never meant to be a full time domainer, I learned that in year 6 of domaining, however, it was NamePros and the sale of domains and website developments that lead me to the family business I own today in the musical instruments industry. The business would not have happened with out NamePros, I truly believe that actually, I know that to be a fact.

NamePros provided me the option to take that journey, going into my 9th year of business with the store, it is a success! not only for me but my son, nephew, and wife as well.

Today I domain for the passion of the industry more than anything, making some money doing it just adds more fuel to the fire of the passion i have always had for domaining.

donnied79 · Feb 27, 2019

No, I've learned a lot and had the chance to discuss with great people.
Also my biggest sale ever, 125K came from here, so thanks NP!

poweredbyme · Feb 27, 2019

I voted Yes.
A good webmaster is also a good domainer.

poweredbyme · Feb 27, 2019

stub said:
A little bit sycophantic of a question, but I understand where your coming from. I see all the results of the poll so far are, "No". But it's probably a fair assessment. I wouldn't necessarily say I have achieved a great success monetarily (which is why we do this, after all). But I do feel, I've put a lot of the "best practices" in place. All learnt on NP, over many years. Still making some mistakes of course. But they reduce every year. One thing I continually do, which I shouldn't, is once I achieve a sale, I tend to go out and buy more domains to replace the one I sold (not necessarily the same genre). It feels almost like an addiction But it is reducing slowly (not fast enough though). We need to watch the cash flow in every detail, every month and quarter.

NP's is and has always been, IMHO, the prime domain forum, meeting place. I couldn't be without it. We/I learn and contribute daily. I hope spreading this knowledge is helpful. It has been for me, over the years.

Success shouldn't be measured with amount of profits in $$. Success is to find something enjoyable to do. Money may or may not follow those who are doing what they enjoy. But it's not important for those people. If you enjoy domaining you are successful. Lots of experts in their fields hate their good paying jobs, are unsuccessful with lots of money they made.

xynames · Feb 27, 2019

NP is helpful in the same way that networking may be helpful but doesn’t make or break success for me. XYNames was involved in domaining long before joining NP.

I have bought a few domains at NP mostly for personal use (mostly not for resale) never even tried to sell any here so that right there means that NP makes no real difference to my bottom line.

You do see occasional flash in the pans who pick up garbage domain names and shove them here onto naive NP members for tiny profits but usually neither such sellers nor buyers last very long. For these sellers though NP does make a huge difference to them because they’d have no market otherwise.

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