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A domain buyer as I define it from the perspective of a domainer is someone who buys a domain name but doesn't make an extra effort in selling it. He/she just put the domain name on sale and enjoys the fruits of the investment.

Now, as a domain buyer, whose capability lies in spotting the right domain names and building a portfolio, we are looking at less than 20 hours of work in spotting, researching and buying the right domain names, after initially having acquired the skills. That makes them comparatively free and not involving much in experimenting and reaching out to buyers etc.

So, my question is:

Is someone who solely relies on buying (and believes that money lies in acquiring the right domain names and sales just happen by themselves) even working at all?

This is like a part-time or a low involvement business and doesn't make sense to do it full-time unless you believe that you are at a place in life, where you want to retire and simultaneously, have some cash flow.

If you are not doing outbound, are you even domaining?

Thoughts are welcome. If you are a domain buyer, your perspective would be extremely valuable.
 
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If wanting top dollar then wait till come to you if offering someone a deal they can't resist outbound.
 
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The best of the best may not, and still get offers everyday.

it's that good, they'll contact you, outbounding not required?

Samer
 
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Outbound rarely brings in big bucks. It’s predominantly good for sales under 1K. You are almost always at a disadvantage because you have become everyone’s worst nightmare— an annoying marketer who is contacting people who didn’t ask to be bothered. There are occasional success stories on people who thrive on outbound but that is few and far between. There are other ways to promote your names than hard sells.

The inbound sales come on good names with luck and timing. If you think this isn’t a full time job, searching drop lists, auctions,research, staying on top of trends by reading alot of different resources daily you might not be actually domaining. Even hobbyists I know spend many hours a week on the hunt for gems.
 
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Outbound rarely brings in big bucks. It’s predominantly good for sales under 1K. You are almost always at a disadvantage because you have become everyone’s worst nightmare— an annoying marketer who is contacting people who didn’t ask to be bothered. There are occasional success stories on people who thrive on outbound but that is few and far between. There are other ways to promote your names than hard sells.

The sales come on good names with luck and timing. If you think this isn’t a full time job, searching drop lists, auctions,research, staying on top of trends by reading alot of different resources daily you might not be actually domaining. Even hobbyists I know spend many hours a week on the hunt for gems.

Even the process to find prospects takes effort? or the content of message.

I think your energy's best served developing the asset.
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Samer
 
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This all depends on the quality of domains you hold why outbound a high end premium domain when you won't get the best price inbound leads are best if you have the quality domains and if you have a decent size portfolio if your after a quick flip with a small profit then it works...
 
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It depends on many factors. I'm not buying quality domains and not outbound. Still I hope the best.
 
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You are almost always at a disadvantage because you have become everyone’s worst nightmare— an annoying marketer who is contacting people who didn’t ask to be bothered.

Nicely worded. Best explanation ever.
 
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If you do outbound then you have to make sure you are pitching a superior domain or a perfect match for the prospective buyer. Otherwise you risk looking as sending spam. Many domainers treat domaining as a hobby. If you are serious about this business then you really need a portfolio site that you can market via number of available means. The website should project seriousness and professionalism.
 
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if you are not doing outbound, are you even domaining?

Hi

if....
domainers were domaining,
before sending outbound spam to unsuspecting victims became a trend
then
domainers are still domaining, if they don't practice, such practices.

imo...
 
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I don't outbound! And I am a DOMAINER!

I get enough inbounds that I don't need to outbound.

Frankly, I am too busy moving my domains from crappy registrars to better ones to even respond to inquiries.

Remember friends, the END IS NEAR.

Impending .com price increases will price 99% of domainers out of the business.

Renew your "keepers" ten years head and plan on your exit strategy.

Mine is a house by the beach.

Nubile girls optional but necessary for normal bodily functions.
 
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How near?

2012 near.

(false prophets Doom and gloom naysayers)

Check this out;
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People like @BlackCatsAreNice advantage of sensationalism to stir.

Dont fall for the trap;
"Impending .com price increases will price 99% of domainers out of the business."

I read somewhere 99% of Stats are made up, now i understand why.. More nonsense.

If 7% cap applied each of next four years, still less half .co price today! cure accelerating..

Samer
 
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A domain buyer as I define it from the perspective of a domainer is someone who buys a domain name but doesn't make an extra effort in selling it. He/she just put the domain name on sale and enjoys the fruits of the investment.

Now, as a domain buyer, whose capability lies in spotting the right domain names and building a portfolio, we are looking at less than 20 hours of work in spotting, researching and buying the right domain names, after initially having acquired the skills. That makes them comparatively free and not involving much in experimenting and reaching out to buyers etc.

So, my question is:

Is someone who solely relies on buying (and believes that money lies in acquiring the right domain names and sales just happen by themselves) even working at all?

This is like a part-time or a low involvement business and doesn't make sense to do it full-time unless you believe that you are at a place in life, where you want to retire and simultaneously, have some cash flow.

If you are not doing outbound, are you even domaining?

Thoughts are welcome. If you are a domain buyer, your perspective would be extremely valuable.

As many of the fellow NPers know that I don't do outbound at all for years, so do you think someone doing no outbound is not into domaining? What are you trying to exactly say here?

I'm into full time domain investing and do work like rest of the investors except the outbound marketing. It was one of my goal to achieve where I don't want to do outbound so I can focus on every other aspects of domaining.
 
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I dont outbound and I buy and sell domains everyday.
 
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As many of the fellow NPers know that I don't do outbound at all for years, so do you think someone doing no outbound is not into domaining? What are you trying to exactly say here?

I'm into full time domain investing and do work like rest of the investors except the outbound marketing. It was one of my goal to achieve where I don't want to do outbound so I can focus on every other aspects of domaining.

Waiting for your march sales data.. Really inspiring
 
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If wanting top dollar then wait till come to you if offering someone a deal they can't resist outbound.
For average names, you need to get their eyeballs. The most effective way is outbound.

It depends on many factors. I'm not buying quality domains and not outbound. Still I hope the best.
Then how do you get the sales. If they are not quality domains, it is difficult to sell without outbound.
 
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For average names, you need to get their eyeballs. The most effective way is outbound.


Then how do you get the sales. If they are not quality domains, it is difficult to sell without outbound.

I bought some domains without much hope. Two years later, I found new companies with the exact same name..

First thing startup needs to get success Secondly the owner wants the same domain. If all goes well, I can sell them for thousands of dollars..
 
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Whether outbound or not, or some combination thereof, yes, one is a domainer, though for some of us more a hobby and others a business. Especially those that continually reinvest profits and have upwards of 1k+ names. For me it's a hobby, it's fun, I enjoy the thrill of the hunt, researching, the occasional sale, where I've been on the profit side for some years. I don't enjoy outbound, though I've also occasionally met people or other domainers I've pitched names to in person when the occasion arises. For taxes it's capital gain profit/loss, though many incorporate and for good reason.
 
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Sometimes you may have 1 potential buyer, sometimes 1 million. When it is 1, probably you should do outbound. It is like dating, if you are a rock star you don't need to make an effort to get lots of (but maybe not the best) leads. And even when you are famous and popular, declaring you are available and approachable still helps. And probably you need to be liked by the potential buyer as if they are buying you and not your domain.
 
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The answer to the OP's question is yes. If you buy the right domain and wait for the offers to come without doing anything is YES. but with a conditional clause.
1. Your domain should be premium ( premium means that you received inquiry in a regular basis.)
2. Premium domains no need to look for buyer, Buyer and Broker will contact you.
3. Yes, You can buy and relax, wait for the offer to come and choose, only if You got premium names on your portfolio.
 
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