Are you also in for the long haul?

[PatrickV]

Or just for a quick flip?

I'm in for the long haul, no need for parking money, patience is the key.

Only parking is not enough imo.

You need some marketing/active approach imo.

GLTA

 

[DuDD]

YES
cant agree more

 

[AEProgram]

A while back I was watching a video about stock investing and the guy poked a little fun at people that when they buy a stock and the price goes down they instantly claim they purchased it for long term. The truth is, they have no choice but to wait or sell now for a loss.

When we buy a domain we all hope to get a good offer the moment it lands in our account. When that doesn't happen we automatically purchased it for the long term.

 

[koolishman]

When we buy a domain we all hope to get a good offer the moment it lands in our account. When that doesn't happen we automatically purchased it for the long term.

Not everyone.

 

[HotKey]

The long haul, yes. I like to err on the side of disaster, worst case scenarios. Probably because,

You need some marketing/active approach imo.

no time for that commitment. My approach is more like the dormant cicadas, coming up every 17 years make a stir cause a fuss take a tumble, and see what's up. Re-evaluate, trim some fat and go back to bed. Really a terrible plan actually.

Being proactive and consistent is the best approach. Will also avoid potential pitfalls. One day I'll follow my own advice. Even so, in domaining I like to keep my expectations realistic and leave the fluff for the fluffers.

 

[NickB]

I wouldn't knock parking - don't do it myself, but if you have domains that pay for themselves via parking then that allows you build up a nice portfolio that cost's you next to nothing in renewal fees

Win Win imo.......

 

[DrJacoby]

Since you claim to be in it for the long haul, I guess you haven't sold any of your million-dollar domains yet?

A.s.s.u.r.a.s.i.a. (dot) c.o.m

S.u.b.l.i.m.e.c.m.s (dot) c.o.m

A.s.s.u.r.i a.x (dot) c.o.m

 

[PatrickV]

I have patience. Not in a hurry at all. I have good traffic yet. Building up something for the future. GLTA

 

[bmugford]

There is no substitute for time when it comes to making quality domain sales.

Brad

 

[Samer]

Long haul, quality over quality, constant improvement.

Remember, % com, no matter how tempted try other.

“If cant sell .com, how can you sell [insert other] ngtld?”
Would take even more patience imo even all priced, bin!

 

[Recons.Com]

Long haul or not, the portfolio has to be profitable today or there is a decent chance that your selection is not good and won't appreciate with time.

Unless you are a visionary that could see future ahead of others and predict crypto before it became a thing or other similar developments, and are collecting those kind of names, a good collection of names usually is profitable today.

 

[HotKey]

In others words Recons, you are not in for the long haul. I guess it depends on the type of domains. Great domains can last the ages, sub-par domains you best find a buyer quick before they realize they can do better. Also, do you need a consistent income? Is this your primary? Questions that define flippers vs long-haulers.

 

[Recons.Com]

In others words Recons, you are not in for the long haul. I guess it depends on the type of domains. Great domains can last the ages, sub-par domains you best find a buyer quick before they realize they can do better. Also, do you need a consistent income? Is this your primary? Questions that define flippers vs long-haulers.

That was a weird conclusion from my words.

My portfolio is profitable at any time and I keep doubling every year. I rarely drop any domain as I value the time spent picking those names and I am patient and I believe in my choices (belief supported by regular sales).

I have already sold 40 domains in $xxxx to $xxxxx range this year.

 

[HotKey]

That was a weird conclusion from my words.

My portfolio is profitable at any time and I keep doubling every year. I rarely drop any domain as I value the time spent picking those names and I am patient and I believe in my choices (belief supported by regular sales).

I have already sold 40 domains in $xxxx to $xxxxx range this year.

Your right, worded it odd. Point was type of domains can define hold expectations, and if you don't have a long-term vision than that tells me one of two things:

1) You regularly sell/flip domains, thus don't need to sit and roost, or
2) Your domains cannot stand the test of time if they needed to

It's not to say one can't be flipping quality all day long, but it's unlikely. Usually we seek top dollar for our great names don't we? And that right buyer doesn't just show up every day, even with the grind. Thus in a portfolio of thousands, there has to be a good deal of domains that can make the flip because of affordability, keeping that STR for a consistent income.

People selling high numbers of domains every month don't easily impress me. Show me the domains you are selling, and I will tell you, bluntly, the buyers are idiots. Sellers may be brilliant in their methods, but it's not always or even usually indicative of domain quality.

#1 factor in buyer's choices: a dot-com only mindset. This is the biggest fallacy and promoter to the idea of a successful domain name.

 

[griff]

There is no substitute for time when it comes to making quality domain sales.

only thing i'd put above time would be the calibre of the domains themselves - OP's portfolio appears to be a handful of handregs and hopes to sell them for 7 figures each to pay for retirement.

we should always support and encourage newcomers but provide realistic expectations too.

 

[Recons.Com]

that tells me one of two things:

1) You regularly sell/flip domains, thus don't need to sit and roost, or
2) Your domains cannot stand the test of time if they needed to

Wrong again. I don't flip. I make regular inbound sales and I am keeping all my names for good. I don't have to live in Lalaland telling myself that I am making the losses but I will make a moonshot sale in a decade that will pay it off.

 

[eyedomainous]

The cost of short term thinking is always paid at the expense of ecosystems. Domains are no exception, as +70% are used for quick returns -from ad parking to cybercrimes, and so are banned. Enduser domain sales are likely under 2% of available inventory. Much of the rest sits idle as product inventory, adding no value to markets -that consider the practice 'squatting', or to a web user's life online.

So yes, I am domaining for the long term. Not just by investing in future tech properties -whose value goes-up, over time, as their role in the marketplace increases. But also by bringing life to as many domains as I can, as content showcases in their fields -or as basic product or service providers.

This not only gets the domains ranked in search, adding value. But also increases mindshare with market endusers, helps earn some money along the way, and makes the web ecosystem more useful and rewarding for those who take the time to surf my way.

 

[johnn]

My wife said I am in for the long hole.

 

[biggie]

Or just for a quick flip?

I'm in for the long haul, no need for parking money, patience is the key.

Only parking is not enough imo.

You need some marketing/active approach imo.

GLTA

Hi


all while i have, been in,
i was hauling in
some parking money too.
that helped to make the journey, to this point -
be seen, as the blessing it is and was, to find.

imo....

 

[Future Sensors]

all while i have, been in,
i was hauling in
some parking money too.
that helped to make the journey, to this point -
be seen, as the blessing it is and was, to find.

Nice poem.