debate I enjoy dropping names. Crazy?

[Fancy.domains]

Hello,

My aim is to make my portfolio (significantly) better each year, so I actually "enjoy" dropping about 1/4 of my names annually. I don't see these dropped names as a complete waste of money and time, because:

1. I hopefully learned something on the way. The names were potential sale items, but maybe not competitive enough or maybe not fairly priced?! Also, market trends changes and honestly, sometimes I buy ridiculous names.

2. I can make the portfolio better with replacing the drop with a better name, without making it larger and more costly to own.

Any thoughts on this? How do you reason?

 

[Jurgen Wolf]

I'm doing the same permanent rotation of 25-33% portfolio... each year...

 

[trp3]

I'm doing the same permanent rotation of 25-33% portfolio... each year...

Do the rest cover the costs? Just curious.

 

[Jurgen Wolf]

1 domain or 10 domains = doesn't matter.
I talk in terms of traffic... so your total daily traffic must be at least 1K...

 

[Fancy.domains]

@kohsamui , i took a look at your site... Ever heard about page title? You'd better fix that. Everything looks great but this little stuff ruins everything.

Thanks. Fancy .domains is currently frame-forward to: yenit.com/domains. At that page all the meta data and tags are added. Soon, I will integrate the real domain. I just have had too much to do with some other things.

But, you are right, I'll add the meta data today also to the frame forwarding... Thanks for the tips!

 

[Joseph Green]

My aim is to make my portfolio (significantly) better each year, so I actually "enjoy" dropping . . . my names annually.

I do the same thing each year. I don't enjoy it, but it's a necessity in this business when you hold a large portfolio. Things change, and you need to adapt your portfolio to keep up with the times. If you don't, you're throwing away money every year.

 

[GoKaizen]

Learning to drop domains is just as important as learning to buy the right ones.

 

[elevator]

Thanks for the thread - I'm learning quality over quantity daily. I wish I'd learned the lesson 5 months ago. I already know I'm going to have to drop a number of the names I own. Thankfully, I have another 6 months or so to try to sell some, even at reg fee.

Btw, it's very distracting when you're trying to learn from others on a thread, and someone comes out of nowhere and starts posting crap. (not you guys @trp3 and @Jurgen Wolf: I actually want to hear more about what you guys were talking about - maybe create a new thread??????) Thanks.

This is why domainers needs to drop names from time to time because learning is a contineous process and if stopped learning, there would be know more advance knowledge, humans are not made to remain unchanged. Thanks

 

[Sumit Agrawal]

It's better to admit the mistake and correct it as soon as possible than repenting later. This holds true for any business. So, instead of keep holding on crappy domains with an expectation of selling high in future, it's always pertinent to prune out the weeds. That's why, leaner and meaner portfolio is better than a bulky portfolio with rubbish domains.

 

[trp3]

Back to topic, I have to agree and in some way not. When I had .eu domains on my portfolio and realised lately that they are completely worthless, I gived them all away for free or just deleted them - just to get rid of that trashy extension as fast as I can. But sometimes you drop some names without knowing the real value, more than often you even regret it. With this in mind I would not easily drop 1/4 of my portfolio.

 

[trp3]

I didn't understand your question.
Even monetization only (without any sales) - can cover your costs.

Monetization in which way and with which type of domains?

 

[Jurgen Wolf]

Monetization in which way and with which type of domains?

Traffic from 1K daily... and ZeroClick-method.

 

[trp3]

Off topic!!

I would always recommend to read from the beginning.

Thanks,

 

[Jurgen Wolf]

If were not received any offers during 2 (max. 3) years + traffic is very weak = such domain must be dropped in 95% of cases.
This is my POV.

 

[Fancy.domains]

Thanks for your answers!

My current 25 percent drop rate is too high. My goal is to land at about ten percent starting from the end of this year.

I'm dropping both new gTLDs, .COMs, .NETs, .ORGs and .PROs. I have many 4L .ORG chips, but will probably only keep the ones with nice patterns and try to sell the rest at reg fee. At least if the prices goes up again.

 

[DOMAIN ILLUMINATI]

While one side is dropping domains, the other side is searching for dropped domains.
If you will never find a domain of your dropped ones in a good sale in future you choose the right ones

 

[domainrman]

Useless domain names need to be dropped, definitely.

 

[OmarVG]

Dropping domains its like taking a big dump in the bathroom, who doesnt enjoy that? lol

You feel lighter after going # 2, its a relief AHHHHH, everybody should feel the same after dropping crappy domains. And whats funny, its that a lot of creepy domainers love to dig in the drop trash can to buy all the crappy trashy domains that previous owners dont want anymore!

Your Trash is others "gold"! lol Trash Diggers "domainers"! ahahahaha

 

[Fancy.domains]

If you're paying upwards of ~$60 per for these, then dropping anywhere near 40% a year later, or 25% then there's something inherently wrong with your acquisition strategy IMO. Even 10% would be counterproductive over time, I think.

Why?

As long as you sell enough names I can't see any problem. I sold about 13 percent of my names last year.

But, 25 percent drops is too much. I agree on that.

 

[Paul123]

I think you should certainly try and sell before dropping. Why not put them on a no reserve auction on here ? At least you might get something -- if it doesn't sell just let it drop. It's hasn't cost you anything except a few minutes of your time.

I did this after I went a bit mad buying a few dot IOs. I pretty much got my reg fee back so it was better than nothing.

Best,
Paul

 

[Paul123]

As a matter of interest there was one domain I was unsure about dropping. It's the only one.

Interested to know what others think. The domain was desktop dot mx. Killer keyword and Estibot value of 16K. It was a hand reg so I paid my dues (I can't remember how much but about $30) and had it for 12 months.

I have another business and didn't put in anytime to sell it -- my bad I know. I think even if I did it would only have got a few hundred bucks IMO. For the work needed to sell it -- well -- not worth the effort really.

Maybe it's the one that got away.

Probably not.

I just dropped it.

Best,
Paul

 

[Paul123]

Tell you what -- from my experience and what I see -- I bet most people new to domaining drop 99% of their domains.

I know I did. Some of my first buy's were bad. I mean bad.

There is no quick fix anymore with this anymore. The world changes and things move on. Phones are replacing computers -- maybe apps will replace internet domains.

There's a thought !

Best,
Paul

 

[elevator]

This is why I keep a relatively small portfolio. I hate buying names to eventually drop them, so instead I just increase my threshold for quality when acquiring new names and focus my time on selling fewer names. Renewals can be killer also.

Even small portfolio needs screening and drop bad ones among them.if found any bad ones among them. Cheers.

 

[elevator]

Thanks for your answers!

My current 25 percent drop rate is too high. My goal is to land at about ten percent starting from the end of this year.

I'm dropping both new gTLDs, .COMs, .NETs, .ORGs and .PROs. I have many 4L .ORG chips, but will probably only keep the ones with nice patterns and try to sell the rest at reg fee. At least if the prices goes up again.

Please let me know when you are selling the chips for reg fee.
Cheers

 

[garptrader]

Every three years or so my portfolio changes a bit due to acquisitions and drops. For newbies, many domains you believe are valuable today you will look back years from now and be glad you are no longer renewing them.

 

[domeen]

looking at your portfolio I would say you would be better off letting them all drop. And starting fresh, buying .com.

thanks