discuss New ways to sell domains?

[Arpit131]

Hello guys..
Let's discuss new ways to sell domain names.

It's been quite sometime since we happened to brainstorm on this particular things.

Last I heard, someone was using Twitter ads to sell their domain names and it was working for them!

Let's discuss some more on this..
Think of the craziest ways and share it here. Who knows, something worthwhile comes up maybe!!

The idea is to think out of the box! Go crazy!
Share the best way you could think of

 

[ThatNameGuy]

you are a great visionary of domain name sales tactics

did you ever sell a domain that way?

I expected that question, but I haven't done my first trade show yet. That said however, I've sold all sorts of intangible business services at trade shows. I've sold medical billing systems hardware and software, I've sold credit/collection systems to creditors, investigative services to banks, and niche tax services to lawyers.

The whole trade show experience provides the sort of confidence needed to sell domains directly to decision makers. The naysayers will say the attendees already have names to which I say, doesn't everybody Besides, a certain percentage of attendees are always looking to "go it on their own", and they're going to need a domain.

I'd be doing it now if it weren't for the fact that I'm still seeking a partner to compliment my experience and expertise, and the likes of Go Daddy and Donuts may be just the ticket

 

[frank-germany]

Frank....plans do make sales, and I have 50 years of planning experience that proves it. Besides, you don't know my domains, only what you've been told. Do you know my .Golf domains? Can you name even one of them? How about my .Homes domains? And btw, slightly over 50% of my portfolio of 1,500 domains are .coms, and not just new gTLD's. And yes, ALL my domains were hand reg'd much to the chagrin of many of the old timers. Were you at NamesCon in Vegas? If you were, maybe you'd have a little more respect for my passion, my experience and my drive. The last think I'll clue you in on is the importance of a sense of humor where laughter is like a mini vacation.

Finally, I'm not cowing to the way old time domainers would like for me to play. I realized early on that an opportunity exists for a guy like me who understands business, and has named dozens of successful startups.

Frank...i have other "new ways to sell domains", but I'm not about to share results just to set myself up for ridicule...i'm way too smart for that. Cheers!

you feel offended
sorry for that

after 23 years of online sales pitches
I'm not so easily found to be enthusiastic about new tactics as 20 years ago

so when an idea is great - it might get results

if it's brilliant - it might get results fast

I don't care about the quality of your names at all
that's your business not mine

the names I have seen,
- I would have passed on those -

so question again:
did anything work so far
or is it all boiling?

 

[ThatNameGuy]

I do it for 10+ years. It takes 3+ years for domain to get good SE rankings and most of the time I fail, at least on G. It's very difficult even for experienced webmasters like me. Once you made a profitable website from a domain, you would not want to sell even if you receive offers. Nobody would sell a gold mine unless the offer is exceptional.

If you develop domains, you would be called a webmaster rather than a domainer. Because you would need fully developed, established websites. 1-2 page landing pages have less chance than fully developed domains, more chance than parking pages with no real content. It's something in between. "Startup website" is probably more than 1-2 page. It may help to sell the domain faster but for less $. Poorly developed website ("startup website") may drop the value of its domain. It's like gamble. Website buyers and domain buyers want different things. If the website fails, it may be worth less than its domain value. That's why some valuable domain drops.

Web hosting cost is almost zero compared to domain renewal costs. Because a hosting account can host multiple domains. The biggest cost is the time needed to learn how to manage a website. It requires to invest 3+ years. For comparison, there are 50x things to learn compared to domaining. You would need to love to learn about websites, servers, SEO, online marketing, etc, and more importantly would need lots of time to invest with no revenue. It would be similar to become a college student one more time. Hosting cost is nothing.

Has anyone tried an approach of offering the domain name with a startup website? I am not sure of the costs involved with being a reselling webhost service, but I think to many tiny businesses the idea of buying a domain with even a very basic few pages up and going quickly would encourage them to get their own domain.

I personally don't want to get into the website creation business (partly because I would be terrible at it ) but I wondered if people have either offered both services, or partnered with someone who did.

Bob

Bob...at a minimum, a website template could be offered with every domain for sale. I was meeting with the folks that own .Bible last week, and since returning home I thought it would be nice to offer with a domain name like HawkesFamily.Bible an actual online Bible ...a site where you can make footnotes, high light certain passages, and even have members of your family use the site.

Along with a .Bible domain you might also offer one of Epik's "forever" domain options in case someone in the family would like the domain to be in the family "forever"

As I said, I just met with these folks to discuss ideas, to which they referred to me as an "ideator" It's funny, but I'd never heard that expression, and now that I've Googled the term, I guess I really am an ideator

Finally...even though I've never read the Bible cover to cover, I can see myself high lighting the Ten Commandments in an online family Bible if I were to own it. The only thing holding .Bible back is their price of registration that needs to come down, if they're to succeed imho

Since it's Sunday, instead of signing off with Cheers!, I'll just say God Bless!

 

[Ifechukwude]

Educating specific business owners the importance of online presence and how it can increase productivity in their business can create room for you to advertise your domains. IMO

 

[poweredbyme]

Domain is mostly bought to develop a website to advertise a product.
Who will be interested to buy a domain that needs advertisement?
I don't advertise my domains anywhere. Domains and websites should not need to be advertised, only products need. Domain itself is not a product. It's just an advertisement medium.

 

[ThatNameGuy]

"active selling is to list domains at 1-2 marketplaces"

Sorry to say... that is not "selling"... that is "order taking". Two different activities.

One is qualifying and actively engaging prospects, the other is a book keeper that takes no accountability for revenue results..

And if you don't know the difference, then you are in for a tough ride as an investor.

-Cougar

"active selling is to list domains at 1-2 marketplaces"

Sorry to say... that is not "selling"... that is "order taking". Two different activities.

One is qualifying and actively engaging prospects, the other is a book keeper that takes no accountability for revenue results..

And if you don't know the difference, then you are in for a tough ride as an investor.

-Cougar

BrandCougar...you're EXACTLY right, but that's the way this industry operates. And that's the reason there's so much opportunity It's like everyone in this industry is so brainwashed they really believe their way is the right way and the only way....sad

 

[lock]

Customer lands on landing page can see domain for sale contacts owner.
If this is not happening then they are still searching or not for your domain.

 

[DOMAIN ILLUMINATI]

I have another "idea", although I assume it is not really newww

Anyway, one could try to...
...present it as "NOT FOR SALE" because people want what they (seemingly) can't gettt
Of course don't forget to add your contact info hahaahaaaa

 

[Bob Hawkes]

The this domain is not for sale ultimately paid off big for Matt Blaze with crypto(.)com apparently!
I actually see some merit in the approach for a class of domains. People do naturally value higher what they can not have.
Bob

 

[DOMAIN ILLUMINATI]

The this domain is not for sale ultimately paid off big for Matt Blaze with crypto(.)com apparently!
I actually see some merit in the approach for a class of domains. People do naturally value higher what they can not have.
Bob

Indeed, the crypto.com - case / sale is a very good exampleee

 

[Ostrados]

And the credits go to @Riz M.

Yes I learned about LinkedIn method from him there was a thread about it on NP.

 

[dande]

Maybe knocking on doors

 

[Domains - Wanted]

Anyway, one could try to...
...present it as "NOT FOR SALE" because people want what they (seemingly) can't gettt
Of course don't forget to add your contact info hahaahaaaa

Working on something along these lines myself. Seriously!

Although not above selling if the right buyer with the right offer comes along, I'm not very keen on unloading my domains just yet. Hence, I can afford to risk it, experiment along the "Not For Sale" line...

 

[PeakDots]

I believe I've read somewhere that a member was looking to promote and try to sell names from a booth or something at golf tournaments and such.
Curious how that worked out. @ThatNameGuy care to share?

Nevermind,
I've found the thread and the plans for this strategy had been put on hold due to a family wedding.

Still curious if there has been another attempt at this strategy and if so how did it work out.

 

[DOMAIN ILLUMINATI]

You’ll just need the quality ingredients and the “secret” recipe.

Sureee
I prefer top ingredients to reach highest qualityyy
The secret recipe in my case is that I make no secret of it - simply because domain names are anyway not copyable and therefore every domain name('s individual recipe) is protected, means noone can bake the same domain nameee

 

[ThatNameGuy]

Hello guys..
Let's discuss new ways to sell domain names.

It's been quite sometime since we happened to brainstorm on this particular things.

Last I heard, someone was using Twitter ads to sell their domain names and it was working for them!

Let's discuss some more on this..
Think of the craziest ways and share it here. Who knows, something worthwhile comes up maybe!!

The idea is to think out of the box! Go crazy!
Share the best way you could think of

There's not a whole lot new under the sun, but unless you have a great name for yourself/business, you should probably change it. While most of the "serious" good names for your domain business are already taken, here are a couple of names that are available that might draw attention; LobsterDomains(.)com, who doesn't like lobster?, TootyFruityDomains(.)com (could be at TM issue, but i doubt it?) or CheescakeDomains(.)com...who doesn't like Cheesecake? Then there's your personal name...the guy who owns Epik (domain registrar) his real name is Rob Monster...now that's one you'll never forget. I'm guessing he owns MonsterDomains that appears to have sold for $3,500. Regardless, if you're going to be in the "name" business, you better have a good to great name

 

[PeakDots]

NameSplice...glad you asked. I'd planned to have a booth at the worlds largest amateur handicap golf tournament in Myrtle Beach, SC last August, but it turned out my nephew was getting married that week, and Donuts (the registry for .Golf) was transitioning, and couldn't co-sponsor/partner with me. A good friend played in the tournament and said I really should have been there I even planned to have a LPGA pro and another golf pro work the booth with me, and a representative from Donuts. I do plan on going this year for the 36th annual tournament where over 3.000 male and female golfers from around the world will be there. I also looked at it as an opportunity to introduce the domain industry, not only to golfers but bankers, lawyers, doctors, business owners, teachers etc.that play in the tournament.

I also intend to display "industry specific" domains at trade shows in the homes, realty and mortgage industry where I own a couple hundred domains that relate to those industries. A registry in my hometown owns Homes(.)com and the new gTLD .homes. Originally I was hoping to work with them to help promote domains in general, but it appears now they're going to want to work with me

Finally, i'd like to create a briefcase domain display where a domain agent, like a real estate agent, can sell domains on a street corner in Manhattan I've actually created a .com domain that's perfect for selling domain displays. It would be perfect to take it to meet-ups, Chamber of Commerce meetings, colleges, or even Startup incubators.

While it would be nice to sell domains on the spot, at least enough to cover expenses, the real value will come from the contacts and interest we're able to generate for the domain industry

Thanks for the response.
I knew you were not so much for just listing names at marketplaces and you had an "out of the box" (or "out of the booth",should I say)strategy plan to sell some of your names. I was just curious if this strategy was working out for you and if so, I thought this thread would be a good place to share your experiences.
Looking forward to hearing about some sales. Thanks

 

[ThatNameGuy]

I think you have potential
but need to tweak here and there

especially I 'm not a fan of your domains
as far as I know them

but like to look at things from a different angle
and obviously, you do so too.

but I would love to see 1 or 2 results from your efforts

plans don't make a sale...

Frank....plans do make sales, and I have 50 years of planning experience that proves it. Besides, you don't know my domains, only what you've been told. Do you know my .Golf domains? Can you name even one of them? How about my .Homes domains? And btw, slightly over 50% of my portfolio of 1,500 domains are .coms, and not just new gTLD's. And yes, ALL my domains were hand reg'd much to the chagrin of many of the old timers. Were you at NamesCon in Vegas? If you were, maybe you'd have a little more respect for my passion, my experience and my drive. The last think I'll clue you in on is the importance of a sense of humor where laughter is like a mini vacation.

Finally, I'm not cowing to the way old time domainers would like for me to play. I realized early on that an opportunity exists for a guy like me who understands business, and has named dozens of successful startups.

Frank...i have other "new ways to sell domains", but I'm not about to share results just to set myself up for ridicule...i'm way too smart for that. Cheers!

 

[WhoaDomain.com]

register exact match address domains for big luxury developments.
point to Zillow map with all properties for sale around the same area as development you are targetting.

redirect domain to that page.

contact development tell them your .com.

 

[ThatNameGuy]

you feel offended
sorry for that

after 23 years of online sales pitches
I'm not so easily found to be enthusiastic about new tactics as 20 years ago

so when an idea is great - it might get results

if it's brilliant - it might get results fast

I don't care about the quality of your names at all
that's your business not mine

the names I have seen,
- I would have passed on those -

so question again:
did anything work so far
or is it all boiling?

Frank....my life's plans as well as my domain plans have been successful to date On the one hand you say, "I don't care about the quality of your names at all, that's your business", yet you don't know a single .golf or .homes domain I own. As I told you, and you don't seem to understand my answer to your query,
NUNYA BUSINESS!

 

[DOMAIN ILLUMINATI]

Write your domain name on your forehead (including a "FOR SALE" - tag) before you leave your home.
Expect strange looks (don't care, give a friendly look back).
And questions - about your domain name… ...perfect!!!

Unfortunately this is not possible for (super) long domain names - for that I will have to find another solutionnn

DISCLAIMER
Use only a pen that is skin - friendly and washable and only do it if your domain name is appropriate for displaying it publicly.​

 

[Premium Domain]

May be we can learn from the best domainers or working with the best domainers, then create some modification or combine with massive promotion on right market.

 

[DanBingham]

@DefinitelyDomains -

Below is a perfect example of what I was talking about earlier.

I hope the example is helpful...

-Cougar

ps: The only embarrassing thing is they spelled the name incorrectly in the title "InvestYield". Oops!

@BrandCougar - Yes it is - thanks!

 

[DanBingham]

I don't advertise my domains anywhere

Then you really are limiting your exposure, unless you are not actively selling any!

 

[poweredbyme]

Then you really are limiting your exposure, unless you are not actively selling any!

Yes. I sell passively. I don't have too many domains and don't have domains that worth 5+ figures. But even if I had, I wouldn't advertise.
For me, active selling is to list domains at 1-2 marketplaces. I should admit I am a bit lazy, calm, not very ambitious in general. This might be a factor. Perhaps I am trying to rationalize my laziness. However I truly believe domains are only advertisement medium like a TV channel. If you were trying to sell a TV channel, you wouldn't advertise it on other TV channels.