domain BlackBibleStudies.com

[rdurham]

I registered BlackBibleStudies.com on 10/24/2011 and thought it might increase in value in the African American religious niche.

Any input on a possible value is appreciated very much.

Regards,
LRD

 

[Chris Wright]

I wish you would have asked this question in 2011.
Nobody is searching for "black bible studies."

Let's pretend they were for a moment...
Who would be paying $ per click to advertise these meetings?
They don't charge at the door. There's no money involved.
This is a good example of why it's good to know something about the niche you are investing in.

The value is $0-$x

 

[rdurham]

Thank you for your review and appraisal. As an African American pastor for more than 30 years I do know a little about the subject of this domain name. What I envisioned was that someone might use the name to post bible studies they had written for other pastors with little experience or time to write their own. In fact I just convinced myself to do just that.

Again thanks,
LRD

 

[Chris Wright]

I have embarrassed myself quite thoroughly.
Please accept my apologies.

 

[New2Domaining]

@Rdurham - It’s nice to see that you have a clear vision of what your domain could become and how it could be monetized (as well as considerable experience with the topic). I have no experience with delivering sermons or knowledge about what would appeal to pastors who do, but your business idea sounds pretty good to me. I say go for it since the startup costs should be pretty minimal because you can create the initial content yourself. Alternatively you could ask other pastors you know to contribute sermons / studies and you could split the profits from each sale.

One question I would ask you is this: Why limit your audience to only black pastors? I presume that Asian, Latino and white pastors might also benefit from a service like this. Why not use a more inclusive domain name for your website that could eventually serve pastors with congregations of any ethnic makeup? I assume that you are targeting African American pastors because you are African American and you know African American congregations. It does make sense to start with what you know but I think a better way to do this would be to use a more inclusive domain name, then simply focus your marketing efforts on African American pastors (to start).

A good business plan will consider where you are starting as well as where you may go in the future. A more inclusive domain would be able to expand and grow with your business as your resources and contributors increase. You could use BlackBibleStudies.com as a targeted landing page if you like.

On a side note, I do believe you are the first pastor / domainer I have come across and that sounds to me like it could be a very interesting concept for a blog …..

Kudos and good luck to you. :D



@DomainBizDev – It’s very easy to develop “domainer’s tunnel vision” where we only evaluate a domain’s value based on existing search volume and cpc numbers. This numbers-based evaluation is important (especially for domains we want to sell). And to be frank, a lot of crappy domains are registered by newbies with no thought given to how they could be used and monetized and then posted for appraisal here on a daily basis (me included ). Seeing crappy domain after crappy domain could definitely make someone with the best intentions more prone to “domainer’s tunnel vision”. We sometimes forget that passion, a strategic business vision, some smart marketing and a bit of luck can turn (almost) any domain into a successful brand. If someone uses a domain to create real value for other people I believe that person has a good shot at creating something people will pay for. The ease with which you recognized and apologized for your narrow evaluation was refreshing and pleasant to see. :D



Let me be super clear just in case someone TOTALLY, TOTALLY new to domaining is reading this - I’m NOT saying any and all crappy domains can be sold for a profit or that you should completely discount a domain name’s poor statistics. :gl:

 

[ecuadorbusiness]

I wish you would have asked this question in 2011.
Nobody is searching for "black bible studies."

Let's pretend they were for a moment...
Who would be paying $ per click to advertise these meetings?
They don't charge at the door. There's no money involved.
This is a good example of why it's good to know something about the niche you are investing in.

The value is $0-$x

I second this appraisal, the name has not a reseller value and only an end user could find any use to it.

Thank you for your review and appraisal. As an African American pastor for more than 30 years I do know a little about the subject of this domain name. What I envisioned was that someone might use the name to post bible studies they had written for other pastors with little experience or time to write their own. In fact I just convinced myself to do just that.

Again thanks,
LRD

I was also Pastor years ago and your knowledge is something that you can clearly exploits in the form of a blog. There will always be people with spiritual needs willing to read good advice for the soul or just more knowledge about theology which in my opinion is a fascinating subject to study.

I have embarrassed myself quite thoroughly.
Please accept my apologies.

I do not think you need to feel embarrassed, we come to this thread to ask for an appraisal or to make one and every appraisal is as objective as possible and you just were objective putting aside any religious or social prejudice.

@DomainBizDev – It’s very easy to develop “domainer’s tunnel vision” where we only evaluate a domain’s value based on existing search volume and cpc numbers. This numbers-based evaluation is important (especially for domains we want to sell). And to be frank, a lot of crappy domains are registered by newbies with no thought given to how they could be used and monetized and then posted for appraisal here on a daily basis (me included ). Seeing crappy domain after crappy domain could definitely make someone with the best intentions more prone to “domainer’s tunnel vision”. We sometimes forget that passion, a strategic business vision, some smart marketing and a bit of luck can turn (almost) any domain into a successful brand. If someone uses a domain to create real value for other people I believe that person has a good shot at creating something people will pay for. The ease with which you recognized and apologized for your narrow evaluation was refreshing and pleasant to see. :D



Let me be super clear just in case someone TOTALLY, TOTALLY new to domaining is reading this - I’m NOT saying any and all crappy domains can be sold for a profit or that you should completely discount a domain name’s poor statistics. :gl:

Well, you do not need an appraisal to develop a domain, any domain that is developed with a certain commercial vision, marketing tools, good SEO and money of your side can become profitable for developer. Do not speak about "tunnel vision" when you research a lot to find the value of a domain.
The pastor came here for an appraisal and that is what he got, the domain has a $0 reseller value and a REG value to end user, why? Ok this is my "tunnel vision":
1. Black bible is a term used by satanists to designate their "holy" book. It is a well known term among the latino community so that was my first impression when I read the domain name. This is a powerful point against the name and will create rejection from Christian communities unless all the explanation come first.
2. Black bible is an underground anime series with certain fame so the domain could become misleading.

If the pastor has decided to develop it is ok. He has the right to do so but I would recommed him that such a great idea would be better served with another domain name, I just found one and still available in all the extensions, PM me if you want to hear the suggestion. Good luck to all.
:hearts:

 

[New2Domaining]

@ecuadorbusiness – You are absolutely right, the pastor asked for an appraisal and that is what he got. The beauty of a forum like NamePros is that everyone who provides an appraisal here is giving their opinion (their interpretation of the available info). My comment was not intended to reprimand or chastise anyone for their opinion. In regard to DomainBizDev, my intention was to compliment him for expanding his view of what the domain could be and handling what could have devolved into something ugly with a simple grace.

As I said, looking at domain statistics is important and can often guide us to good domain decisions but looking at those things in isolation can sometimes cause us to not see the full value or potential in a domain.

A different type of “tunnel vision” we domainers sometimes experience is where we become so focused on a domain name and the concept we have for it that we fail to realize that its intended meaning will not be immediately obvious to everyone or that it is open to multiple interpretations. I cannot speak for the original poster but your description of black bible is new to me and certainly expands my view of the phrase.