discuss Domaining, Why?

[Want2learn]

People have asked me, “Why do you like domains? You are smart, go make your money in real estate or the stock market if you want a challenge.” Why do I like domains? I am smart and have been successful in other arenas. Domaining does present people with a new way to generate income. I am attracted to that opportunity to make money. Domaining does not require a lot of money to start up. Ironically, conventional wisdom says to skip those cheap hand registrations and focus on buying quality domains at a discount. Otherwise you end up with 400 crappy domains. Trust me, I get it. Domaining in my opinion is when someone buys and sells domain names. You can surely be a domaining hobbyist, I am. Perhaps the line between what a domain hobbyist and a domain collector are could be a bit more similar than is currently thought of. Do you see any differences or similarities between the two? Ah, to be a domain pro!
But why do I like domains or domaining? I love ideas, writing, communication, numbers, and people. Clearly ideas have been the biggest draw towards domaining. I think another part of the allure with domains is that if I have an idea I can attempt to register a name to fit the idea. It is all an attempt to make money. The very first domain I sold was on SEDO. The domain was (still is) LoveSmiled.com for $100. I realized then that SEDO was going to get their money. I joined NamePros. I was told, Do not register names . . . read . . . listen . . . watch . . . understand . . . watch . . . converse with trusted people . . . understand . . . go for it! Like YOU, I did NOT listen or adhere to the great advice. I had a problem, multiple I’m sure, but the problem was I had way too many domains for most places to qualify for their free services. I am not a very technical person with regards to technology. Tough Domains was a godsend. I was able to start using their platform to have my domains listed for sale. They had everything that I needed. For those of you who have had any success with selling domains, understand what a tool Tough Domains is for Domainers like me! Yeah, a few of you are technical enough to do it all by hand from scratch. Forget that, lots of life to live and don’t want to waste it learning how to make a web page from scratch. Thank you @toughdomains. To those that are reading, what have your experiences been like with aftermarket marketplaces? Have you found an aftermarket that you really love? What features do they utilize that you love?

 

[jamaltq]

Addicting + Suspense

 

[J Sokol]

Because I dont have to wear a *ucking tie anymore neither I have to go to work when I am not in a mood to work! No more "working meetings", no more monthly and annual plans, no more traffic jams because I am not crazy to go out during the rush hours now, no more extra-time at work, no more pretending you like the board of directors, no more only 2-3 weeks of vacation during summer when I can take 2-3 months now, no more getting up from bed if I did not get enough of sleep, I can work from anywhere where I can access the Internet including the beach, park etc... I can be binging Nat Geo documentaries all night if I like as I will not be sleepy the next day as I dont own an alarm watch anymore!

Well said.

 

[STIJL]

Working in the design/development industry we see a lot of domains purchased for projects that never get launched and eventually get listed for sale. We had to create a webhosting, domain management company in effort to manage clients websites and domain portfolios.

Domain names have an intrinsic value regardless of it’s traffic or it’s history which drives a certain level of investor/developers to buy, sell and develop.

 

[businesses]

low activity in domain industry

 

[~ The 34 Year Buzz!!]

Addicting + Suspense

It's just fun

Too much Fun some of the time..

 

[Mohamed Ahmaid]

McDonalds has the Golden Arches, but McDowells has Golden Archs

A Funny thing that me and frined in the past been planning to start a highway restaurant and we've chosen McNadm as a brand name !
McNadm in Libyan (arabic) means you'll not regart.

Well, I like domaining cuz it's limitless & full of surprises
you never know what is next.

 

[wizard]

People have asked me, “Why do you like domains? You are smart, go make your money in real estate or the stock market if you want a challenge.” Why do I like domains? I am smart and have been successful in other arenas. Domaining does present people with a new way to generate income. I am attracted to that opportunity to make money. Domaining does not require a lot of money to start up. Ironically, conventional wisdom says to skip those cheap hand registrations and focus on buying quality domains at a discount. Otherwise you end up with 400 crappy domains. Trust me, I get it. Domaining in my opinion is when someone buys and sells domain names. You can surely be a domaining hobbyist, I am. Perhaps the line between what a domain hobbyist and a domain collector are could be a bit more similar than is currently thought of. Do you see any differences or similarities between the two? Ah, to be a domain pro!
But why do I like domains or domaining? I love ideas, writing, communication, numbers, and people. Clearly ideas have been the biggest draw towards domaining. I think another part of the allure with domains is that if I have an idea I can attempt to register a name to fit the idea. It is all an attempt to make money. The very first domain I sold was on SEDO. The domain was (still is) LoveSmiled.com for $100. I realized then that SEDO was going to get their money. I joined NamePros. I was told, Do not register names . . . read . . . listen . . . watch . . . understand . . . watch . . . converse with trusted people . . . understand . . . go for it! Like YOU, I did NOT listen or adhere to the great advice. I had a problem, multiple I’m sure, but the problem was I had way too many domains for most places to qualify for their free services. I am not a very technical person with regards to technology. Tough Domains was a godsend. I was able to start using their platform to have my domains listed for sale. They had everything that I needed. For those of you who have had any success with selling domains, understand what a tool Tough Domains is for Domainers like me! Yeah, a few of you are technical enough to do it all by hand from scratch. Forget that, lots of life to live and don’t want to waste it learning how to make a web page from scratch. Thank you @toughdomains. To those that are reading, what have your experiences been like with aftermarket marketplaces? Have you found an aftermarket that you really love? What features do they utilize that you love?

Best of luck to you in this game work hard pays off

 

[lock]

As long as your good at both sides. The buying is what we focus on but the selling retaining that margin that is the gift. A true sales person loves profit and there are not a lot of items that can retain as much margin.