Potentially valuable domain, develop or SELL

[adam091]

Hi All,

I potentially have a valuable domain, thebigclimb.com

However it is a new domain and I am wondering if it would be better to develop it and increase the traffic / searches before I sell it.

I am unsure what sort of site I would develop around it, but if it's the better option then I will be willing to do it.

I have not much experience in domain names even though I have been developing websites for 5 years, I believe domain names are a specific industry.

Please anyone post their comments on the domain name!

Thanks,
Adam

 

[chaudi]

do you own a climbing company?

 

[adam091]

No, but would be handy if i did!

 

[Sparhawke]

Develop it, it really is not all that clear what it is until you finally mention mountaineering in that it could be used for a number of things...

What is to stop them taking your idea and simply running with it? Instead of "big" simply registering TheLongestRope or TheSteepMile or any number of possibilities?

 

[BeautifulDomainNames]

Hello Adam,

Millions of domain names, registered or not are "Potentially Valuable", the metrics of TheBigClimb.com are not extraordinary.

Development is the avenue I would suggest. It's a good thing that you have so much experience developing websites, that should make this a relatively simple process.

- Darlene

 

[RevolutionaryDomains]

The name is catchy, has brandability and would be viable in a number of different niche markets. This could be any type of blog or eBook, motivational speaking, Religious topics, the obvious Mountain & Rock climbing, mountain biking, and even traveling.

It can also pertain to anything having the proverbial "big climb." Dieting or health and fitness immediately come to mind here, along with foundation type direction such as, cancer or other medical battles, there have been music festivals or outdoor concerts with similar titles, and not to forget politics, monster truck and extreme sports.

Though the stats are indeed low [traffic, cpc, appraisal, etc;] a simple google search reveals more than 7.6 million search results. Several great possibilities listed above, some of which show in the google search. Development may be advantageous and offer greater ROI potential down the road when you market it to whichever niche you decide to go with. I would think the real challenge will be deciding which direction to take. All the best.


-Regards

 

[alien51]

"TheBigClimb" can also be a website niche for people who are in financial debt.

How can you climb a "mountain of debt"? eh??

So this website can be about financial advise, how to recover from bankruptcy, how to get back with your life after losing your life savings, how to rebuild your career after losing your job...

 

[RevolutionaryDomains]

Agreed. Great ideas, as well. The possibilities are endless and offer many avenues for this name. Good luck.


-Regards

 

[alien51]

As always, my dilemma in cases like this, is whether to get "TheBigClimb" or simply "BigClimb".

I'm mostly a developer rather than a flipper. So i tend to end up buying both. lol.

Sometimes it's pretty annoying when you develop a domain, then when you do a google search the "The" version of your domain starts creeping up alongside yours. It becomes confusing to my target audience and an unwelcome competitor at the same time.

 

[RevolutionaryDomains]

I tend to feel buying both is the smart thing to do and helps protect your investment, your brand and your name. Standard Reg fee is a small price to pay in the end for peace of mind.


-Regards

 

[snoop]

The name is not valuable (try selling it if you don't believe that), that is why it was available last month.

Either you'll need to spend some money to acquire valuable domains or you'll need to put time and effort into developing a site on this. I wouldn't do the latter unless you have a passion for the area.

 

[HBK216]

The name is not valuable (try selling it if you don't believe that), that is why it was available last month.

Either you'll need to spend some money to acquire valuable domains or you'll need to put time and effort into developing a site on this. I wouldn't do the latter unless you have a passion for the area.

I disagree with the outright dismissal of a name. Just because it was available last month does not mean anything. Plenty of people buy names that are recently dropped or such & sell them to end users.

Maybe it is not worth selling on a domain forum but then when is it ever, domain forum buyers are not what any legit sales pitch should be aimed at anyhow.

 

[snoop]

I disagree with the outright dismissal of a name. Just because it was available last month does not mean anything. Plenty of people buy names that are recently dropped or such & sell them to end users.

Maybe it is not worth selling on a domain forum but then when is it ever, domain forum buyers are not what any legit sales pitch should be aimed at anyhow.

I'm not saying it is not valuable simply because it was available, it is also a term without much popularity.

The fact that is was available though is a pretty good sign that a name is not valuable. The instances where something is valuable but available for registration are the exceptional cases.

If you think this name is valuable what do you think it is worth?

 

[Sparhawke]

I pretty much won this discussion some time ago but I will chip in again, to my mind adding "the" or "review" or "best" or any other number of meaningless/superfluous words to a domain simply to get it or try to make it make sense is a value killer for me.

Unless the term is widely acknowledged and famous like "The Knowledge" that London taxi drivers have to complete or "Law Review" where you are writing about a whole category rather than second-hand wood chippers you are simply likely to fail big time :p

 

[alien51]

I pretty much won this discussion some time ago but I will chip in again, to my mind adding "the" or "review" or "best" or any other number of meaningless/superfluous words to a domain simply to get it or try to make it make sense is a value killer for me.

Unless the term is widely acknowledged and famous like "The Knowledge" that London taxi drivers have to complete or "Law Review" where you are writing about a whole category rather than second-hand wood chippers you are simply likely to fail big time :p

Well, there are rootname domains that are just simply being held by brokers either parked somewhere or simply with a "for sale" tag hanging around. These domains seldom get listed in search engines.

Your "The" domain would rank higher over these parked ones? Which brings to the same argument why you can still develop the "net" version, when the com is already taken - and then go head-to-head in SEO ranking shootout.

 

[wot]

Is this not really more suitable for the appraisal section as opposed to domain discussion?

 

[HBK216]

I'm not saying it is not valuable simply because it was available, it is also a term without much popularity.

The fact that is was available though is a pretty good sign that a name is not valuable. The instances where something is valuable but available for registration are the exceptional cases.

If you think this name is valuable what do you think it is worth?

This is the mistake I feel people make. When it comes to picking out names & potential end users, most don't care about the same metrics "domainers" obsess over.

All because a name was available does not mean it holds no value. If that is the case, why do so many waste time on backordering names about to expire? Any name has value if matched with the proper people.

 

[snoop]

This is the mistake I feel people make. When it comes to picking out names & potential end users, most don't care about the same metrics "domainers" obsess over.

Domainers look at largely the same metics in my view because they are trying to predict what has enduser appeal. It is like a builder building a house, they'll try and pick a design they think people will want to buy.

Generally that means looking at search numbers and the value of the term, because that means potential customers for the person who buys the domain, and importantly customers with lots of money in their pockets to buy the item.

If you've got a great flower related name names people in that space are likely to be interested, and they'll have money which will be reflected in bid prices. If there is no money then the bids will be low.

If it for branding it is a different story, metrics are still used, like the number of companies using the term/acronym.

Now some people might be able to sell something junky for time to time for a high price, but that is low odds.

All because a name was available does not mean it holds no value. If that is the case, why do so many waste time on backordering names about to expire?

Because expiring names are sometimes valuable and shouldn't have been dropped or are dropped in error.

Any name has value if matched with the proper people.

Disagree, some names have no real market. That is why the drop lists are so large. If people just register anything, or do minimal research on each name, they are setting themselves up for a big fall in my view.