DNPages.com - Free (Beta) Landing Page Service

[S-B]

This year, I've decided to make a few changes to my business. Have you decided to do the same? I'd bet the answer is yes. We are always adapting to ensure our businesses are running as effeciently as possible. One of the changes I'm making this year is to sell less and make more. How do I plan on doing that? Well, I will sell to the mythical enduser. Will I perform outbound? Nope. I will rely on inbound leads. Why? Ask any broke; the big money comes from inbound.

Today, I'm inviting you to join me in a quest to earn more while working less.

How do I plan on doing this? I will be utilizing a system my team has been developing over the past couple of months.

What have we created? A unique landing page backend that supports your business, for free.

We offer the ability to create your own templates by uploading your own images, html, and css or customize one of the templates we offer. We have 10 templates with 5 variations designed to deliver you more leads.

We've built custom backend that supports cusotmization on a per domain basis. In other words, you can craft custom copy for every single one of your domains. ​

We also deliver analytics you can trust. ​

So what now?

Now you can ask questions, make suggestions, or even request an invite.

 

[cocaseco]

I just swicthed my default template to call only, and in the last two days I've had 10 inquiries. A lot of them are from other countries with phone numbers different than the generic (###) ###-####. I might use Google Voice or something so I can start calling overseas depending on how the phone calls go with the US based phone numbers.

Thanks, most of my call leads are International as well.

 

[Chris Hydrick]

Thanks, most of my call leads are International as well.

I know it's not the most professional way of going about things, but I just texted a response to a US inquiry.

Hi - Did you request a phone call in reference to the domain ###.mobi?

Two seconds later response: Yes, I did.

I responded asking when they'd like to schedule a call hoping they say a later date.

Later date because I'm sick, and my head feels like a bowling pin. Not yet as bad as a bowling ball. It sucks how far behind you can get when you take time off from domaining. This is me now:

 

[Chris Hydrick]

I know it's not the most professional way of going about things, but I just texted a response to a US inquiry.

Maybe not the worst idea?

Through text messages, I was able to determine buyer wasn't serious after talking prices.

Now I know if they're interested later, they know the price range and that I hold other related domains.

And vice versa, I barely wasted any time formulating an email or a call. Texting via GoogleVoice online is painless. I just question if this system of vetting endusers lack in quality and/or class.

 

[cocaseco]

i think that's ok. I hadn't thought about it, but considering language and time differences, is a valid option.

 

[Kate]

Hello,

Please don't take that as a personal attack but I find it unfortunate that some incisive questions were dismissed as trolls. Okay, customers are not always nice but they are your customers. Just because people are asking questions, doesn't mean they question your integrity. But skirting questions is what makes people suspicious.
I am under the impression that you are looking for beta testers. Which is completely legitimate. Then your service should be advertised as such. You posted this:

The base service is free. There will be a small commission on BIN sales. Probably 5% or 7.5% of the final sale (including Escrow.com's cut). The more domains we get on platform the lower I can drop the commission.

There isn't a firm price structure in place yet. Does that mean you are not charging yet for sales made through your platform, but intend to do so later ? I guess you do, a business service doesn't have to be free. Unless of course, it's in beta testing stage, or you know what they say: when it's free you are the product
Is there a privacy policy of some sort ? T&C ?

Everybody can set up a lander page, and add a buy now button, also the escrow.com type.
If you are not a good designer, you can just outsource the design of the layouts. What isn't very clear to me is what makes your service unique and different than what already exists on the market ?
For instance, I don't use Efty but isn't it one of the features they propose ?

 

[S-B]

Hello,

Please don't take that as a personal attack but I find it unfortunate that some incisive questions were dismissed as trolls. Okay, customers are not always nice but they are your customers. Just because people are asking questions, doesn't mean they question your integrity. But skirting questions is what makes people suspicious.
I am under the impression that you are looking for beta testers. Which is completely legitimate. Then your service should be advertised as such. You posted this:



There isn't a firm price structure in place yet. Does that mean you are not charging yet for sales made through your platform, but intend to do so later ? I guess you do, a business service doesn't have to be free. Unless of course, it's in beta testing stage, or you know what they say: when it's free you are the product
Is there a privacy policy of some sort ? T&C ?

Everybody can set up a lander page, and add a buy now button, also the escrow.com type.
If you are not a good designer, you can just outsource the design of the layouts. What isn't very clear to me is what makes your service unique and different than what already exists on the market ?
For instance, I don't use Efty but isn't it one of the features they propose ?

At school, will respond when I get a chance though. Thanks for structuring your concerns in a constructive way.

 

[S-B]

There isn't a firm price structure in place yet. Does that mean you are not charging yet for sales made through your platform, but intend to do so later ? I guess you do, a business service doesn't have to be free. Unless of course, it's in beta testing stage, or you know what they say: when it's free you are the product

I noted later in the thread and through PM that all integrated Escrow transacitions have a 7.5% commission.

In other words, the basic service is free but the premium features will cost you.

Is there a privacy policy of some sort ? T&C ?

I do no have a privacy policy or terms and conditions yet. Before I truly launch I will have those "things" in place. Although, I'm certain 99% of people who demand them won't read them through and through.

Everybody can set up a lander page, and add a buy now button, also the escrow.com type.
If you are not a good designer, you can just outsource the design of the layouts.

Anyone can set up 1 lander. Now replicate this 10,000 times. See the issue?

What isn't very clear to me is what makes your service unique and different than what already exists on the market ?

Give it a shot and I'm sure you'll see the difference.

 

[J9]

Any update about DNPages?

 

[S-B]

Any update about DNPages?

Still up and working but development is postponed as I'm developer....less.

 

[S-B]

The entire datacenter is down. No idea how that could happened but things should get sorted quickly.

 

[S-B]

Everything is back up.

The server provider had an electrical issue that caused them to do an emergency shut down.

 

[Chris Hydrick]

I've managed to convert a few DNPages inquires into sales lately.

The most recent being a $XXX sale for D/r/i/b/b/l/i/n.com

 

[GoKaizen]

I've managed to convert a few DNPages inquires into sales lately.

The most recent being a $XXX sale for D/r/i/b/b/l/i/n.com

Nice sale, looks like a hand reg. How many domains do you have listed on DNPages @Grilled Jesus?

 

[Galleshem]

Did it crash again?..

 

[S-B]

Did it crash again?..

Would appear so. Getting on the phone with them now!

 

[S-B]

Did it crash again?..

Their network specialist is taking a looking at it.

The annoying part is the load balancer that connects my 4 servers keeps cutting out. In other words, I have machine redundancy that breaks due to the mechanism that connects them....

Frustrating.

 

[DU]

Their network specialist is taking a looking at it.

The annoying part is the load balancer that connects my 4 servers keeps cutting out. In other words, I have machine redundancy that breaks due to the mechanism that connects them....

Frustrating.

Stating the obvious but it seems that you need data center redundancy

 

[S-B]

Stating the obvious but it seems that you need data center redundancy

I agree. Next upgrade will include that. I'm not a tech guy so that never even dawned on me. Appreciate the input though.

 

[S-B]

p.s. don't use OVH.com's servers

 

[DU]

p.s. don't use OVH.com's servers

That's more what I was saying I already looked up who you were using and reached that conclusion a few months back based on reviews. WebHostingTalk will help you out to get best value imho (lots of vendors and lots of feedback)

 

[S-B]

That's more what I was saying I already looked up who you were using and reached that conclusion a few months back based on reviews. WebHostingTalk will help you out to get best value imho (lots of vendors and lots of feedback)

They were recommended to me and are super affordable but it's been a long ass time since I called and a ticket was created. I just called again and they're like we'll get back to you.

Any recommendations?

 

[S-B]

Wanted to shoot everyone an appology for the down time. I know many of you will and are leaving. I can't get anyone at OVH to help. Don't know what the hell is going on....

 

[Chris Hydrick]

Wanted to shoot everyone an appology for the down time. I know many of you will and are leaving. I can't get anyone at OVH to help. Don't know what the hell is going on....

Thanks for the notice. I haven't switched my domains yet, but if I do, I'll return when DNPages is live again. I wish I could help, but I don't have any contacts or experience in this.

I considered forwarding my domains to my BB profile, but given my displeasure with them lately, I might create a sedo or afternic profile and forward my domains there. If not my NR or BR profile. I'm hoping DNPages comes back soon so I don't have to decide :D

Anyways, best of luck getting this taken care of!

 

[S-B]

Thanks for the notice. I haven't switched my domains yet, but if I do, I'll return when DNPages is live again. I wish I could help, but I don't have any contacts or experience in this.

I considered forwarding my domains to my BB profile, but given my displeasure with them lately, I might create a sedo or afternic profile and forward my domains there. If not my NR or BR profile. I'm hoping DNPages comes back soon so I don't have to decide :D

Anyways, best of luck getting this taken care of!

After 4 f'n days they're now claiming it's not them. I have my server guy on it and if he tells me they're full of crap I'm switching to AWS tomorrow.

 

[S-B]

Everything's fixed.