Domain Name & Website Confusion?

[Brian Baird]

Do you think some people are confused about what a domain name actually is? I wonder if its worth clarifying the difference between a domain name and a website is in some of my email sale pitches. I suspect that some people look at the landing or parking page and think that's what their buying.

Does anyone address this in their sale pitches? Has anyone dealt with a website registrant or tech contact that had this misunderstanding?

I see that some domain sale services offer 'for sale only' pages without any parking ads, perhaps that's how the confusion is being remedied.

 

[UXela]

If you try to clear it up you might make the potential buyer more confused.
Believe me - they'd rather ask a reliable friend "what a ($*# this guy is talking about" than trust your word for it.

Try to concentrate more on making your mails short and to the point.
I close mails when I'm halfway reading if I get bored of their content.
If I can't understand what you want in 10 seconds it's very likely I'll stop reading. That's just me. Maybe others are more patient.

 

[DNScholar]

Domain name = Empty Land
Website = House built on land.

 

[SheikhOvais]

While dealing with Mom and Pop businesses, one may face a similar situation where most of the business owners are not very tech-literate, but I would never include details of what a domain and website is in my sales email.

TIP: I am currently developing couple of domains based on the method shared by @Domain Lead Finder. You can find his post here. This method would not only highlight the possible usage of the domain I am selling, but it can also add value to the buyer as they'll be getting a lander page for free; along with the domain.

 

[Brandevise]

Thanks @Brian Baird for bring this topic up.

Before this thread I would have explained the difference, but after reading the comments above I see how much of a mistake that would be.

Keeping your email short,simple and to the point is definitely the way to go. If they are really interested then they would ask a close friend for an explanation of what the difference is.