Connecting the Domaining Dots

[Lewstar]

Hey Pros,

I got into domaining before that word even became popular, I do believe. Specifically, I dabbled in domains before 2000, and even sold a couple, including clickandbet.com for 2K. However, I let several possible moneymakers expire--like 24-7Sex.com and Sounds2go.com.

I became "re-interested" in domaining early this year, and I've purchased a number of them. And I really appreciate the advice and assistance provided on this Web site.

My question is: does NamePros.com have a specific post (or two or three) explaining how to best monetize domains? I'm decidedly right-brained and thus have no clue. For example, one of the domains (F-Cup Cookies.com) generated $9.01 at NameDrive.com off of just 3 clicks--and a rather pedestrian-looking Web page.

On the other hand, Bodis produced a creative, graphically-pleasing Web page after I transferred the above-mentioned Web site and supplied thorough input--and it's generated 9 views and 9 clicks. But only $2.04 has been generated from these clicks (ostenibly, at 100$ revenue-sharing). I know this "discrepancy" is far from random.

Obviously, there's a disconnect, and I'm at fault, I'm sure. Bottom line: I'm not understanding why certain "actions" help to optimize parking. Somehow search engines play a part, I'm sure. And of course there's always Google's Adsense, which mystifies me.

Finally, I was reading a thread wherein a member asked fellow members to discuss their favorite "parkers." At the end of the thread, one post-er replied, "None. I prefer to customize my sites myself, and receive $50 rather than 10 cents."

Obviously, I'm confused. I'm a writer-educator and would love to write a piece explaining the variables of domaining--if I only knew them. I realize this post is long, and I tell my students that "Less Is More" when writing is involved, but I hope to hear from some of you.

 

[RSK2000]

Hi,

I recently started my own domaining blog.

One of the first articles I produced was an introduction to this subject. The article highlights some parking programmes and the principles involved in developing your own minisites and niche sites (see link in signature).

It is no more than an introduction to this area but I think you will find it helpful.

 

[Lewstar]

Hi,

I recently started my own domaining blog.

One of the first articles I produced was an introduction to this subject. The article highlights some parking programmes and the principles involved in developing your own minisites and niche sites (see link in signature).

It is no more than an introduction to this area but I think you will find it helpful.

Thanks RSK! I look at it post-haste.

Thank you so much, RSK. Your piece is quite informative and interesting, and I appreciate the myriad links. Just what I was looking for.... Speaking of "looking," I meant to say in my first post: "I'll look." Not a big deal, but I felt I needed to make the correction since I said I was a (writing) teacher.

 

[Name Trader]

You should haul yourself over to www.NameNewbie.com.A lot of great info there. Run by the DNJournal folks, afaik.

 

[Spade]

I'm a writer-educator and would love to write a piece explaining the variables of domaining--if I only knew them. I realize this post is long, and I tell my students that "Less Is More" when writing is involved, but I hope to hear from some of you.

Well, perhaps your going a bit too quick. Domaining today is everchanging. If your not up to date with the newest information or program, your not really domaining. There is a debate between development and parking (which I believe is the .10 to $50 comparison). There is no question that with development, just about any domain name gains value and traffic.

Justin