discuss Does Networking help in domaining?

Yes, I think it's important to know and talk with other domainers. I think the same could be said for any industry. We're social creatures man!

You want to be able to ask questions like "Is this a good buy?" or "Did I make a mistake?" so you improve. You want people to go to for favors, and you want to do the same in return for them. You want to share inside information. Plus, it's good for your sanity.

Note, that networking is different from promoting yourself publicly (blog, social, etc). There are people that stay under the radar (because it's advantageous to do so) who crush it. But imagine most people are doing both: networking and building their public reputation.

Thanks for the kind words Arpit!

Another good article from you.

I totally agree with you that networking does help in domaining. It's one of the factor to move forward and polish yourself more quickly. Since I started my blog (AbdulBasit.com), people got to know me more since I'd an online identity due to which more trust was built. I'd make more networking than ever before with that and more people contact me privately either for some guidance, help, friendship. I love to respond all with whatever information possibly I can share. But I dislike those people who just want to take everything away from me and are not eager to learn at all. I'm good at catching such people and then try to avoid them as well.

I've met with very few domainers here locally where most were newbies but I always love to network with fellow domainers no matter of their career status. At one stage we all were at the same level.

Not only I've made new friends but I've learnt a lot like you as well and has helped me in many ways on numerous occasions which I can't even count.

If anyone is serious about domaining, one should make sure to make a good network surrounded with all level of domainers from beginners to experts.

There are plenty here that have pre warned about scams. We all would have saved someone at some point.

Arpit131 said:

Tag a person who has helped you in your journey! For me, there are several

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Several is to put it mildly. But @Jurgen Wolf stands out for me. Jurgen a) addresses the Problem, not the question b) embodies 'brevity is the soul of wit'. Even Jurgen's choice of the the place of residence is aesthetically advanced as well . So thank you, guys, for making it interesting here

Arpit131 said:

2) You gain in terms of knowledge

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Many years ago I used to have a very big music community (35k members). Since that time I've had varying numbers of domains "with intent to develop" ... and we all know what that means (never had time .. lol).

Then about 2.5 years ago I finally bought a few domains that I though would be good for development, but that this time i would also look at reselling.

That's when I found @NamePros and met a good number of cool people here since.

But I also found @Michael Cyger's @DomainSherpa podcasts. At the time the core sherpas were @Domain Shane, Drew Rosener and @Frank Schilling. Although there indeed were many others. Those of you who follow my blog/lists know that I walk my little dog (Steamie the Hot Dog) upwards of 75km (~50miles) and even 100km a week when it's nice out. Starting about 2 years ago almost all that walking time was spent listening to Sherpa reviews and interviews .. so I'm extremely grateful to @Michael Cyger and all the Sherpas for the literally many multiple hundreds of hours of shared knowledge. I have to admit I don't always agree with them .. but there's no doubt in my mind that the overall information truly helped me progress and understand the industry far quicker than I otherwise would have!

In the last couple of years I've corresponded a bit with Mike and Shane and even a bit with Drew a while back to a lesser degree .. they mostly were the target of my ramblings as I tried to make sense of things in my own head .. lol.

Also have to thank Andrew Allemann of @DomainNameWire with his podcasts as well.

Outside of the domain world the last couple of years have been a real disaster on my end because of a string of crap all piled up on top of each other (financial, flooding, real-world job, health etc++). I'll spare the details, but just to say that domains have really helped me push through everything .. so I'm really appreciative to them and all the others both at Sherpa and here at NamePros for helping me become (relatively) successful in the wonderful world of domains!


It's funny because now I regularly get people messaging me to thank me for my posts, lists and help here and at NameCult .. I'm glad I'm able to pass on some of what I've learned .. and while much of it is my own ideas and thoughts at this point, you should all know that the foundation of what I know today was thanks to them!

No Just buy best domain name, list for higher price BIN, wait for sell

No. I have zero friends and look how successful I am.

domeen said:

No. I have zero friends and look how successful I am.

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Well, how successful are you?

Networking can make it so you don't have to work as hard to achieve the same level of success.

barman said:

Yes, I think it's important to know and talk with other domainers. I think the same could be said for any industry. We're social creatures man!

You want to be able to ask questions like "Is this a good buy?" or "Did I make a mistake?" so you improve. You want people to go to for favors, and you want to do the same in return for them. You want to share inside information. Plus, it's good for your sanity.

Note, that networking is different from promoting yourself publicly (blog, social, etc). There are people that stay under the radar (because it's advantageous to do so) who crush it. But imagine most people are doing both: networking and building their public reputation.

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Absolutely phenomenal viewpoint! I agree with it one hundred percent! And that reflects a good mindset too!

AbdulBasit.com said:

Thanks for the kind words Arpit!

Another good article from you.

I totally agree with you that networking does help in domaining. It's one of the factor to move forward and polish yourself more quickly. Since I started my blog (AbdulBasit.com), people got to know me more since I'd an online identity due to which more trust was built. I'd make more networking than ever before with that and more people contact me privately either for some guidance, help, friendship. I love to respond all with whatever information possibly I can share. But I dislike those people who just want to take everything away from me and are not eager to learn at all. I'm good at catching such people and then try to avoid them as well.

I've met with very few domainers here locally where most were newbies but I always love to network with fellow domainers no matter of their career status. At one stage we all were at the same level.

Not only I've made new friends but I've learnt a lot like you as well and has helped me in many ways on numerous occasions which I can't even count.

If anyone is serious about domaining, one should make sure to make a good network surrounded with all level of domainers from beginners to experts.

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Thank you! Always a pleasure reading your post Abdul! On point! And your blog has made a good impact on the industry and investors.

lock said:

There are plenty here that have pre warned about scams. We all would have saved someone at some point.

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Absolutely! The very first one is the appraisal scam! If people don't enquire, they will buy it!

NameLlama said:

No Just buy best domain name, list for higher price BIN, wait for sell

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Try networking once! I think you would see a considerable improvement. Although it may look like a one man show, it really is more than that according to me!

Addison said:

Networking can make it so you don't have to work as hard to achieve the same level of success.

Work smart when possible, and work hard always.

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Well said!