poll NamePros Alexa Rank predictions for year-end

[Rob Monster]

In case you were not paying attention, the Alexa rank of NamePros is going through the roof. This place is rocking with great content and great community. It is quite a thing!

https://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/namepros.com

Earlier today, I made a private prediction that NamePros will continue to grow in popularity. Just for giggles, I thought I would share my prediction.

I predict that NamePros will end 2019 with an Alexa rank of better than 25,000.

What's your prediction?

Cast you ballot before September 30,2019.

 

[frank-germany]

I really don't understand
why it should be important
to a domainer who is selling to end users
that namepros has more traffic ?

I don't actually want my end-users to land here,

Go away End User!

Selling to domainers
is not a good idea
for most domainers.

But of course its different for registrars.

Basically you are bragging about
how you improved namepros traffic, Rob
yes I understand its your blood

But don't pretend its good for every domainer
- thats sand in the eyes again

 

[equity78]

I really don't understand
why it should be important
to a domainer who is selling to end users
that namepros has more traffic ?

I don't actually want my end-users to land here,

Go away End User!

Selling to domainers
is not a good idea
for most domainers.

But of course its different for registrars.

Basically you are bragging about
how you improved namepros traffic, Rob
yes I understand its your blood

But don't pretend its good for every domainer
- thats sand in the eyes again

You are right there, the last thing you want here is endusers.

 

[Internet.Domains]

You are right there, the last thing you want here is endusers.

Why? What does it hurt if end users see what's here? Does domain investing need to be some "underground" cult of speculators?

 

[equity78]

Why? What does it hurt if end users see what's here? Does domain investing need to be some "underground" cult of speculators?

Why because people listing names on Afternic and Sedo asking big money are offering them here from time to time at $25 to $50.

End users that have purchased names at BrandBucket would have seen them going for $10 to $30. I actually one email me from my blog saying they paid $4,000 and stumbled on an old namepros thread and asked if they would have been able to get it for $10?

Some endusers might be filing UDRP's or taking other actions seeing some of the things posted here.

 

[Internet.Domains]

Why because people listing names on Afternic and Sedo asking big money are offering them here from time to time at $25 to $50.

End users that have purchased names at BrandBucket would have seen them going for $10 to $30. I actually one email me from my blog saying they paid $4,000 and stumbled on an old namepros thread and asked if they would have been able to get it for $10?

Some endusers might be filing UDRP's or taking other actions seeing some of the things posted here.

If an end user has a legitimate UDRP case it should not depend on what is posted here.

What we should want is for end users to realize that domains are an IP asset that has true monetary value. NamePros and the blogs you write for and own provides evidence that domains are an asset and can be purchased and traded.

Value is created by education, not through silence or secrecy. NamePros and blogs provides the education.

We need to be an open, inviting and inclusive community. By doing so domain values can increase and profits can be better realized.

IMO........

 

[equity78]

If an end user has a legitimate UDRP case it should not depend on what is posted here.

What we should want is for end users to realize that domains are an IP asset that has true monetary value. NamePros and the blogs you write for and own provides evidence that domains are an asset and can be purchased and traded.

Value is created by education, not through silence or secrecy. NamePros and blogs provides the education.

We need to be an open, inviting and inclusive community. By doing so domain values can increase and profits can be better realized.

IMO........

That's why there are all kinds of opinions. I am not a part of a we, I don't stand with any group, I don't agree that end users being here is a good thing and thankfully for the most part they are not.

 

[frank-germany]

If an end user has a legitimate UDRP case it should not depend on what is posted here.

What we should want is for end users to realize that domains are an IP asset that has true monetary value. NamePros and the blogs you write for and own provides evidence that domains are an asset and can be purchased and traded.

Value is created by education, not through silence or secrecy. NamePros and blogs provides the education.

We need to be an open, inviting and inclusive community. By doing so domain values can increase and profits can be better realized.

IMO........

you sound brainwashed to me
overdose of Rob

 

[equity78]

But I do wonder how did this thread go so off topic? @Mod Team Alfa @Mod Team Bravo Thought it was about Alexa rankings.

 

[Internet.Domains]

That's why there are all kinds of opinions. I am not a part of a we, I don't stand with any group, I don't agree that end users being here is a good thing and thankfully for the most part they are not.

I had to throw a poll up.

https://www.namepros.com/threads/if-end-users-find-read-namepros-good-or-bad.1162426/

 

[Bravo Mod Team]

Let's please move the discussion on whether end users on NamePros is good to the new thread:

• https://www.namepros.com/threads/if-end-users-find-read-namepros-good-or-bad.1162426/

Unfortunately, we can't move posts to the new thread that existed before the thread was created because the oldest post would become the first post and cause confusion, but we'll move additional posts on the topic to the new thread.

Thanks.

 

[Gube]

As for @Gube, everyone here knows that it is Guy Bertrand. He is a talented high school kid in Belgium. I don't know why he uses that avatar but I think he said it inspired him:

As for those email templates, I think this was indeed a gift:

https://www.namepros.com/threads/yall-wanna-shoot-the-moon.1162085/

I see quite a bit more deal flow than you probably realize.

Correct, It's this one.
I see it has a great motivational video, I listen more to the audio version, right here :

But the original is nice too

Just do it, Make your dreams come true!

Gube

 

[Grilled]

Momentum building:

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I am upgrading my forecast from 25,000 to 10,000. This is no small feat because once you get into the top 25,000, the traffic competition becomes a lot more formidable. It is the nature of "winner take all" when it comes to the Internet and human attention:

Why do I care at all about NamePros' Alexa rank? Because it is a metric of IMPACT, and it is an indicator of making the pie bigger.

A few essential things:

1. NamePros has a reputation for be toxic. I see why people think that. Please stop pooping all over each other. The edgelord stuff that goes on here sometimes is an impediment to people engaging.

2. Share more threads and posts outside of NP. You can link any post to outside social media or from blogs using the share link which includes built-in sharing tools.

3. Tend the grounds and raise the bar. NamePros management is open to feedback and suggestions. They are fallible humans despite the mysterious aloofness of most of the people involved.

4. Include your NamePros profile URL in your social media profiles and add it to your Email signature. It is another painless away to increase awareness, and that backlink is a SEO signal.

What are your ideas? Any other upgraded predictions?

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[Rob Monster]

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Glad I am not the only one who checks that ranking.

My December 31, 2019 prediction is 14,800. That is a pretty big jump from where we are today, but I am counting on guys like @Pat8 to unleash the social media beast as he teaches as people to fish. The single highest concentration of skilled fishermen are at NamePros. If you want to fish, hang out at NP.

 

[JB Lions]

I have to point out it usually goes up Q3/Q4. It will probably go down again next Spring/Summer. I will probably quote this post when that happens.

Is there a place to see historical Alexa rankings?

 

[Rob Monster]

I have to point out it usually goes up Q3/Q4. It will probably go down again next Spring/Summer. I will probably quote this post when that happens.

Is there a place to see historical Alexa rankings?

That might be a #PartyPooper comment there.

In all seriousness, I have no idea if there is seasonality. I also have no idea if Alexa is anything more than a dull knife. NP management could do themselves a favor by sharing an objective review of traffic outlook.

 

[JB Lions]

That might be a #PartyPooper comment there.

In all seriousness, I have no idea if there is seasonality. I also have no idea if Alexa is anything more than a dull knife. NP management could do themselves a favor by sharing an objective review of traffic outlook.

Spring/Summer, days are longer, people are less at their computer, nicer outside, vacation time etc. Fall/Winter the opposite. I remember reading some old marketing study some merchant sent me about that. Overall. I feel it's the same with domain inquiries/sales. Still get inquiries/sales year round, seems to pick up just a bit Q4/Q1. Not sure on that one overall, just seems that way for me, probably a thread somewhere going thru it.

Maybe a blog post for somebody who's into stats.

Found thread on it - https://www.namepros.com/threads/seasonal-cycles-in-domaining.1030356/

 

[Grilled]

Spring/Summer, days are longer, people are less at their computer, nicer outside, vacation time etc. Fall/Winter the opposite. I remember reading some old marketing study some merchant sent me about that. Overall. I feel it's the same with domain inquiries/sales. Still get inquiries/sales year round, seems to pick up just a bit Q4/Q1. Not sure on that one overall, just seems that way for me, probably a thread somewhere going thru it.

Maybe a blog post for somebody who's into stats.

Found thread on it - https://www.namepros.com/threads/seasonal-cycles-in-domaining.1030356/

I wonder if Black Friday / Cyber Monday helps with namepros traffic.

EG. maybe domainers who don't normally flock to forums, flock to namePros to find out where the new hotness is at.

Here's todays alexa screenshot for nP

Global rank increased.

United States rank decreased.

Does that hypothesize USA domainers were busy blackfriday cybermonday shopping, while domainers from other countries flocked to nP, thus picking up the traffic deficit, and subsequently carrying (growing) the global ranking?

 

[Rob Monster]

I wonder if Black Friday / Cyber Monday helps with namepros traffic.

EG. maybe domainers who don't normally flock to forums, flock to namePros to find out where the new hotness is at.

Here's todays alexa screenshot for nP

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Global rank increased.

United States rank decreased.

Does that hypothesize USA domainers were busy blackfriday cybermonday shopping, while domainers from other countries flocked to nP, thus picking up the traffic deficit, and subsequently carrying (growing) the global ranking?

It looks like 15K by year-end is going to be a push. However, glad to see NP already ahead of my forecast for the year-end. Hope that growth continues as the industry onboards tens of thousands of new domaniers.

 

[Brands.International]

So where all this traffic increase comes from?

Are there some main sources, like domaining blogs, or some social media?

 

[Rob Monster]

So where all this traffic increase comes from?

Are there some main sources, like domaining blogs, or some social media?

Emerging marks Bro. Domainers from places like India, Nigeria, Indonesia, Pakistan. They are mastering some outbound and then shooting the moon on the side.

The big question now is who gets to Alexa 15,000 first? NamePros or Epik?

Here is NP:

Here is Epik:

Epik is focused on making the pie bigger. Everyone can do this.

Forget about competing over a shrinking pie.

Focus on making the pie bigger (more domainers), deeper (better portfolios) and juicier (higher exit prices). I believe it is happening. The emerging market domainers are slaying at targeted outbound.

I see this trend accelerating in 2020.