How many domainers out there?

[cybermonkey]

Stephen Douglas wrote on his blog that he estimates there are around 10,000 domainers. It doesn't seem like a lot of people to me. In actuallity, I believe there's much more as more people discovering about domaining every day. Domaining is really becoming global fast. Just curious what's everyone's thoughts on this?

 

[Spade]

This question was raised in the past, and the answer is complicated because there are different "Degrees" of domainers. Those who are full-time - those who are long term invested - those who do it part time - those who do it for fun. I think a true domainer is someone who makes a living specifically involved in or around domain names. (Parking, Resale, Direct traffic nagication, ect). In that case? I would think it would be a bit fewer then Stephen Douglas suggests, perhaps about half. 5,000

 

[Wyatt]

I agree with Spade; there are +75000 members on NamePros, but I bet that very few of them do domaining as their full time job, which is what I'm guessing this guy was saying.

 

[newdomainer.mobi]

I would agree in part with Spade but I don't think you need to be full-time to be considered a domainer...

I have nearly 3,000 domains but it is only a side-line to my other businesses... an investment if you like but fun too.... I will give it more time as & when required but I'd say I give it no more than 12 hrs a week at present (& that includes the time I spend on the forums

Gary

 

[Ross]

There are almost 80,000 of them at namepros. Ohh sorry thats how many registrations there are....

Anyways if we are talking about full time hardcore domainers i would have to say 10,000 would be on the money. There are prolly alot of domainers that choose not to participate in these types of communities.

 

[rudyhernandez]

I'd agree that that the number of full-time domainers sits around 5-10K. Full time meaning that their primary source of income is directly related to domain revenue. :gl:

 

[-REECE-]

I'm somewhat similar to you. I work about 60 hours a week outside of domaining and put into domaining whatever energy I have left after that (maybe 10 hours of domaining (on Namepros), 10 hours of Namepros while not selling domains, and 10 hours on my LLLL.com blog).

I have about 2500 domains and it's also a "fun" investment to me as well

As much as I'd love to cash in big with domains, I like the peace of mind of knowing I have a steady income outside of domaining.

I would agree in part with Spade but I don't think you need to be full-time to be considered a domainer...

I have nearly 3,000 domains but it is only a side-line to my other businesses... an investment if you like but fun too.... I will give it more time as & when required but I'd say I give it no more than 12 hrs a week at present (& that includes the time I spend on the forums

Gary

 

[DotUSDomains]

Full time, making there living off this. ~2k would be my guess.

Part time, doing very well, 5K-6K

Do it as a hobby, 15-20K

Have done it and check back every so often 50-60K i would say.

I cant name 10 people on this forum who make a living of domain names.

 

[dnk]

Only those who got in early or have lots of money can make a living just buying /selling domains and through parking - less than 10 K.
Others may have large numbers of domains , make money , but not by selling domains.