strategy How to Find Potential End Users?

[shilmy]

Hi,

Do any of you has regularly sell your domain to end users? If so, do you mind share with me in this thread on how find potential end users for your domain?

Regards,
Sjarief

 

[WhoNu]

Nice job infmoney! Sounds like you are close to sealing the deal...Good Luck!!!

I only ever had one end-user contact me, after I sent them an e-mail about the Domain...however I scared them off with too high a price!

Oh well...

 

[infmoney]

That's what I did but then I thought "what's there to lose?" so I just sent him an email with a much lower price and got a response. It wouldn't hurt for you to try it if you would be happy with less.

 

[Erdy]

When you register a domain it is already registered for a full year. To make the best out of that time I decided to reduce prices every 3 months. I think this is the strategically correct way instead reducing the price let's say every month, or every few weeks. Sometimes the domain gets sold between month 2 and 3 after I email buyers.

One more thing which I realised after many years of domaining is not to contact end users straight away after you acquire a dropped domain. Just wait 2 weeks. The reason being, you might get an offer if there is already a potential buyer following that domain.

Some time ago I bought a domain and I was going to offer it for around $500 bucks but I was busy with other things at the time so I delayed searching for potential buyers. I left the domain parked at sedo. Then about 10 days after I acquired it I received an offer of $3000 which I happily accepted. I was glad I didn't contact them earlier.

 

[thelensboss]

When you register a domain it is already registered for a full year. To make the best out of that time I decided to reduce prices every 3 months. I think this is the strategically correct way instead reducing the price let's say every month, or every few weeks. Sometimes the domain gets sold between month 2 and 3 after I email buyers.

One more thing which I realised after many years of domaining is not to contact end users straight away after you acquire a dropped domain. Just wait 2 weeks. The reason being, you might get an offer if there is already a potential buyer following that domain.

Some time ago I bought a domain and I was going to offer it for around $500 bucks but I was busy with other things at the time so I delayed searching for potential buyers. I left the domain parked at sedo. Then about 10 days after I acquired it I received an offer of $3000 which I happily accepted. I was glad I didn't contact them earlier.

anyhow, i don't like to even mention a price in my listings...

i try to get a feel for a buyer in the first place so i don't list a price i simply say the domain is for sale and ask for offers.

it works well.

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oh yea by the way does anyone know of any software that finds end users for ya besides estibot

 

[Kate]

One more thing which I realised after many years of domaining is not to contact end users straight away after you acquire a dropped domain. Just wait 2 weeks. The reason being, you might get an offer if there is already a potential buyer following that domain.

In addition to that, I would say it's best to wait for 60 days in the case of new registrations, so they are eligible for transfer to another registrar.
Some buyers strongly prefer to have domains at their usual registrar, rather than create an account at Godaddy (or elsewhere) to accept an instant push.

 

[thelensboss]

In addition to that, I would say it's best to wait for 60 days in the case of new registrations, so they are eligible for transfer to another registrar.
Some buyers strongly prefer to have domains at their usual registrar, rather than create an account at Godaddy (or elsewhere) to accept an instant push.

i don't think it is that hard though.

once the domain is in their possession nothing else matters.

 

[End User King]

Good advice Erdy!

When you register a domain it is already registered for a full year. To make the best out of that time I decided to reduce prices every 3 months. I think this is the strategically correct way instead reducing the price let's say every month, or every few weeks. Sometimes the domain gets sold between month 2 and 3 after I email buyers.

One more thing which I realised after many years of domaining is not to contact end users straight away after you acquire a dropped domain. Just wait 2 weeks. The reason being, you might get an offer if there is already a potential buyer following that domain.

Some time ago I bought a domain and I was going to offer it for around $500 bucks but I was busy with other things at the time so I delayed searching for potential buyers. I left the domain parked at sedo. Then about 10 days after I acquired it I received an offer of $3000 which I happily accepted. I was glad I didn't contact them earlier.

 

[fm1234]

Congratulations BizBot and infomoney on your sales.

@infmoney regarding SSN: Never give it out. I have seen a couple of people in the last year, here and at other forums, posting about being asked for SSNs from companies to whom they are selling domains, sites etc. They are generally asking from the mistaken belief that they have to file a 1099 on you because you are a person and they are sending you money, under the relatively new requirements for 1099 filing. Tell them no; if they ask again, tell them no again, maybe send them to this page and explain that you file your own taxes. That is the form that they are most likely thinking they need to fill out on you, and in fact it is the form you need to fill out on your own domain sales if you're running as a sole prop/owner.

posted by sdsinc:

Secret of domain selling:
85% quality
14% priced right
1% luck

I'd agree, but I think you weight luck far too heavily in this infograph.

Also worth mentioning are focus and consistency. I'm continually amazed at people who are trying to sell to end users (or for that matter, engage in any other productive endeavour) with no real plan at all, or worse with a plan that gets completely rewritten at each setback.


Frank

 

[infmoney]

Thanks Frank. I told him I'd be filing my own 1099 at the end of the year. Now hopefully I can close a couple more sales this month!

 

[allapologies]

need help with the letter

***Please forward this e-mail to an administrative contact person immediately.***


Dear Sir or Madam;



We would like to offer you a brandable domain name:  thisdomain [DOT] COM. (Click here for details on SEDO.) 
If you interested in acquiring this domain name or to get more detailed information, please contact us in 7 days via email [email protected].


We are looking forward to hearing from you.
Thank you for your time and consideration.



Best Regards

NAME
TITLE
"thisdomain".com Owner


Sales & Marketing Dept.
[email protected]

Daytime Phone : ...
Office : ...




***Please forward this e-mail to an administrative contact person immediately.***

 

[Edward Smeu]

Hi guys,

I recently hosted one of my domains, MostSearches()com for being able to send emails to end-users from its email adress, Office()MostSearches()com.

I am asking for your opinions/advices, is this a good email to contact end-users from? Also, should I post my names list portfolio, or at least some of it on the site and add a link or a phrase for that in the emails or take it one by one?

Also, which method has the best results, posting links in the email at sedo/godaddy... or negociate it directly if the "buyer" is interested?

Regards and thanks.

 

[RevolutionaryDomains]

Anyone have success with selling to a US City Entity as their end user?

I reg'd a dot com name in mid 2008 and have since noticed that local city itself reg'd the dot net and dot org, roughly seven months after, in spring of 2009. They have an active website on the org with the net pointed to their site. For obvious reasons I would like to keep the name out of the actual thread, but am willing to share via PM with experienced domainers who are willing to help.

My question- Since I am no longer going to spend time or money (aside annual renew fees) on my dot com, I am considering selling the name and would like to start with that city entity as my first potential end-user. However, they obviously do not need the dot com, so I feel this may require a specialty email script, which is more conducive and more appropriate for this type of end user. Does anyone have such a script they are willing to share, or any tips on this type of end-user? Or am I safe in using any general business email script?

I would appreciate any assistance you are able and willing to provide. Feel free to PM if you would prefer to keep your info/script private and/or would like more detailed info, such as the name in question, etc. Thanks in advance.


-Regards

 

[glaxxon]

Here are a few tips: http://www.namepros.com/featured-articles/721739-end-user-lead-generation-your-domains.html

 

[Toni]

Anyone have success with selling to a US City Entity as their end user?

I reg'd a dot com name in mid 2008 and have since noticed that local city itself reg'd the dot net and dot org, roughly seven months after, in spring of 2009. They have an active website on the org with the net pointed to their site. For obvious reasons I would like to keep the name out of the actual thread, but am willing to share via PM with experienced domainers who are willing to help.

My question- Since I am no longer going to spend time or money (aside annual renew fees) on my dot com, I am considering selling the name and would like to start with that city entity as my first potential end-user. However, they obviously do not need the dot com, so I feel this may require a specialty email script, which is more conducive and more appropriate for this type of end user. Does anyone have such a script they are willing to share, or any tips on this type of end-user? Or am I safe in using any general business email script?

I would appreciate any assistance you are able and willing to provide. Feel free to PM if you would prefer to keep your info/script private and/or would like more detailed info, such as the name in question, etc. Thanks in advance.


-Regards

Not sure if I am understanding what exactly you are asking with that script thing? Do you mean a pitch?

Just tell them what you got to offer and what your asking price is, make it short and sweet...

But the enduser you described sounds more like the type you should give a call as well (make sure you speak to actual decision makers)

However, they obviously do not need the dot com

I disagree, they were smart enough to grab their name in 2 extensions and I am 99,9% sure they would have taken the .com as well if it were available, which makes them a top prospect IMO...

Good luck

 

[RevolutionaryDomains]

Not sure if I am understanding what exactly you are asking with that script thing? Do you mean a pitch?

Just tell them what you got to offer and what your asking price is, make it short and sweet...

But the enduser you described sounds more like the type you should give a call as well (make sure you speak to actual decision makers)



I disagree, they were smart enough to grab their name in 2 extensions and I am 99,9% sure they would have taken the .com as well if it were available, which makes them a top prospect IMO...

Good luck

Thanks for the reply. I realize my original post was a bit vague, and script was not the best word to use. I did in fact mean pitch. I was not sure if government agencies, such as the City of Denver, for example, need to be coddled, so to speak, by way of a tailored sales pitch. Or if a general, more direct approach was best.

The name is a city specific service name. The city itself reg'd the net and org seven months after I had reg'd the com. They have both pointed to their main "City of..." website. The fact they took both the net and org leads me to believe they may be interested in the com. However, since both are routed to their main site, and they have not expressed interest in owning the com, I am having doubts. In the end, all we can do is try, but I first wanted another opinion on the matter. I agree it is probably best to keep it short, sweet and to the point. The direct approach seems to work more often than not, but I have never pitched a name to a city government. The real hurdle now will be coming up with an appropriate price to gain their interest.

Thanks again for taking the time to reply. Rep added.


-Regards

Here are a few tips: http://www.namepros.com/featured-articles/721739-end-user-lead-generation-your-domains.html

Great info. Thanks for sharing. Rep added.


-Regards

 

[ucok]

Who are willing to be my domain brokers?
I need a lot of money to fund my business.
Please every one help me sell my domains to end users.
I will give you 20% commission.
Please visit my site in my signature to see all of my domains.
I have sent 200 emails to potential end users but still no answers at all.
Any helps will be much appreciated.
Thank you.

 

[infmoney]

Hey guys. Today I sent out a couple emails and I got one reply with " a price would help" . I'm wondering which is the best approach when sending emails. Is it better to list a price initially or not?

 

[ucok]

What is the best title for sending an email to a potential end user?

 

[Debt.tv]

Hey guys. Today I sent out a couple emails and I got one reply with " a price would help" . I'm wondering which is the best approach when sending emails. Is it better to list a price initially or not?

I never price my emails. Make sure you have a price in mind when you get a reply but I usually use this line in my email.

"If you're interested, just reply to this email with an offer or call me at the phone number listed below and we can negotiate a deal that is fair for both parties."

Regards,

Eric

 

[Toni]

Hey guys. Today I sent out a couple emails and I got one reply with " a price would help" . I'm wondering which is the best approach when sending emails. Is it better to list a price initially or not?

Mostly I send out emails saying: "reply if interested" but for my lower quality names I would like to clear out anyhow, I send my minimum enduser sales price + 50% or more on top of that (it's my negotiation room)

What is the best title for sending an email to a potential end user?

For me it's the domain name only, stay away from words like sale, great, offer, buy etc... or else you'll land in the spam folder too often...