How you got started selling domains?

[DSL]

Im always curious as to how people have started on this so once again, how did you start in this business? What got you interested? :]

 

[Jeff]

Originally posted by DaZ884
Im always curious as to how people have started on this so once again, how did you start in this business? What got you interested? :]

September 1999 ... and I'm sure the sale of "Business.com" ($7,500,000) or one of those "high-profile" domain names probably had something to do with it.
Of course, those days are long since past for the majority of domains, but there is a very vibrant and knowlege-sharing based secondary market for domains, and having a site such as Namepros thrive at this level reaffirms, at least to me, that it's a viable and productive industry. If you think about it, most major industries/businesses have a "wholesale" level ... where profits can, in fact, be made. Matching and taking domains straight to the proper End users is both exciting, and potentially very rewarding ... I am constantly on the search for these "leads" for some, not all, of my domain names. One day I hope to develop some sites and share these experiences, as well.
Happy domaining, everyone.

 

[DSL]

Cool host you sold business.com! You must be a millionaire!

 

[Jeff]

Originally posted by DaZ884
Cool host you sold business.com! You must be a millionaire!

:bah:

Nooooo .... I meant (and thought I said) the actual sale of "Business.com" (and some of the other ones back in the heyday) probably piqued my interest and initially got me interested in domain names, back in 1999.
I WISH I had sold "Business.com" ... my God, man. :D
WaaaaHoooo.

 

[CenterPoint]

Originally posted by CoolHost.com
:bah:

Nooooo .... I meant (and thought I said) the actual sale of "Business.com" (and some of the other ones back in the heyday) probably piqued my interest and initially got me interested in domain names, back in 1999.
I WISH I had sold "Business.com" ... my God, man. :D
WaaaaHoooo.

All of a sudden the theme song from "All in the Family" is ringing in my head

 

[DSL]

Never seen or heard of "All in the family." must be a tv show but I do wish I could sell at least one domain for $1000 then I could get some good stuff. :D

 

[Jeff]

Originally posted by CenterPoint
All of a sudden the theme song from "All in the Family" is ringing in my head

:lol:

Ahhhh geeez!
Proud member of the Namepros Geezers™ Club, CP.

:notme:

 

[CenterPoint]

Originally posted by CoolHost.com
:lol:

Ahhhh geeez!
Proud member of the Namepros Geezers™ Club, CP.

:notme:

Your a funny guy CH.

Yes the days when the VC's would through you a few million to build your website. Ahhh yes those were the days

 

[Jeff]

V what?!? :D
Yes, indeed ... those WERE the days!

Link: http://www.tvland.com/shows/aitf/sounds.jhtml

 

[DomainSpring]

I wanted to start a new web/graphic design company, and found a few names I liked. Along the way I found more good names, and then a few more. A few has turned into almost 300 in less than 40 days! Aghh! I have started to slow down on my purchasing as my wallet can't take it anymore

 

[samename]

getting started

i like that approach

the logic of getting sites up and operating at at least breakeven allows for more cashflow to buy until sales are made

now i just have to figure out a good , cheap hosting option

 

[wicked_gal00]

Originally posted by DomainSpring
I wanted to start a new web/graphic design company, and found a few names I liked. Along the way I found more good names, and then a few more. A few has turned into almost 300 in less than 40 days! Aghh! I have started to slow down on my purchasing as my wallet can't take it anymore

Wow! That is a lot. I hope they all turn in a nice profit for you!

 

[FruitFish]

Originally posted by doubledee999
lol I make money buying and selling the garbage., I try like hell not to sell names on forums though, I could never make money selling to resellers., I only sell to endusers., Nothing less than 200.00, In the meantime I develop them into cookie cutter forums/ ppc sites whatever I can make a profit on., They way I look at it is, if I buy a bunch of garbage names for say 2-3 bucks each, and I can get that name with a garbage site and some seo to make 25-50 bucks a year., Then I am happy., It is just some nice side income for me, I know it sounds bad, but I will also use multiple pop ups/unders anything to make the name bring in revenue., Ill build the site, then move on to the next one., checking on them maybe once a month or less., That is the system I use, everyone has thier own ways.

Where are you finding domain names for $3??

 

[jj2ii3344]

I started off as a software developer, then a website developer, and then I got lazy and registered a few domain names, they turn out to sell for 4x the registration fee, that's how I got started!! (I still haven't land a deal more than $40?! ) lol

 

[brendonx]

this is my first day here at name pro's i am hoping to do what you guys are doing.

keep it up =]

 

[Waldo]

welcome brendonx!

 

[Jeff]

Originally posted by brendonx
this is my first day here at name pro's i am hoping to do what you guys are doing.

keep it up =]

Welcome to Namepros!

 

[alltlds]

Started registering names for development, and as i found more names i liked i just kept registering. finally decide to try to sell one. my first one sold for $600

 

[Artico]

I really, truly, don't remember how I got into domains. In fact, it's hard to remember how I got involved with web design. :tu:


I think I did a project for a client, and he offered 3 domain registrations and $100 as well. My first sale was just over $300 but it was a start. :talk:

:hearts:

BTW: Welcome Brendax! Just have some fun and make some money! :gl:

 

[Matt]

Cool stories.... I can relate to the "Garbage" domains one..lol

I started about 4 mths ago. Bought some domains I liked, and developed them a little, with the intention to use them as a business. Then I found some cooler ones and then NamePros.

I spent about $200 on a steep learning curve on what is good, bad, and downright pointless. I still own a few of those wonderful pointless names

But then, it's also just for fun. Why else would I have reged : www.NPgeezer.com lolol

 

[Tippy]

Honestly dont remember, anyone got a cure on how to stop