question Self-hosted or hosted domain portfolio?

[Atta]

The question is pretty much self-explanatory.

How are you managing your domain name portfolio? / What are your future plans for managing your domains?

I would appreciate your response.

Thanks.

 

[J Sokol]

I use GoDaddy and Undeveloped since I'm still new at this.

 

[eurorealtor]

Self hosted as well. All traffic goes to my own website.

 

[Atta]

What about people searching for "Buy a domain name"? Surely they'll not see your personal marketplace before they see the big boys that you could be listed on?

Another reason why I am more inclined toward hosted solution.

 

[eurorealtor]

Another reason why I am more inclined toward hosted solution.

With millions of domains listed all over the marketplaces, the chances are pretty slim, unless you have really good names.

 

[Name Trader]

Who are you asking?

Mine is in my signature

The three in your signature were all so slow in connecting I simply couldn't wait. Which kinda doesn't give your WebHosting Business much to recommend it

 

[MapleDots]

The three in your signature were all so slow in connecting I simply couldn't wait. Which kinda doesn't give your WebHosting Business much to recommend it

Thanks I will check into that, looks like a security certificate issue

 

[Name Trader]

You're welcome.

 

[Corey]

self hosted

Cheers
Corey

 

[Brands.International]

Definitely self hosted. I use wix. Very easy to work with and I can customise everything in few seconds

 

[JB Lions]

Probably should have it's own thread if there is not one already but saw this on a couple of blogs, good for those self-hosting, Escrow Make Offer forms:

https://www.escrow.com/offer

-side note, get off wix people

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Right now, parked page, links going to Sedo

Next year after the Holidays, when I have more time, will work more on domain site, more direct

Definitely self hosted. I use wix. Very easy to work with and I can customise everything in few seconds

You have goldfish and gobs of goo floating around on some pages. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should My first sites ever used to have that kind of stuff. Bouncy text on fire, animated gifs etc.

 

[creataweb]

Wix is a hosted platform, not self hosted.

 

[indiegrind]

I choose efty easilly.

 

[Brands.International]

Probably should have it's own thread if there is not one already but saw this on a couple of blogs, good for those self-hosting, Escrow Make Offer forms:

https://www.escrow.com/offer

-side note, get off wix people

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Right now, parked page, links going to Sedo

Next year after the Holidays, when I have more time, will work more on domain site, more direct



You have goldfish and gobs of goo floating around on some pages. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should My first sites ever used to have that kind of stuff. Bouncy text on fire, animated gifs etc.

Yes, you are right...I honestly like that goldfish, but will be probably removed soon, that was just part of my experimenting with wix

 

[Joakim]

For time being I'm using Efty. Until I'm ready to invest properly on a self hosted solution, I'm quite pleased with what they offer.

Easy to set up, works like a charm.

Can't complain about the price either.

 

[DonDraper]

Efty and DMP can be considered competitors or does DMP offer a more comprehensive service?
According to my experience DMP looks like the Shopify for Domains Marketplace.
In what measure using this kind of platform you are not in control of your business?

 

[Atta]

Efty and DMP can be considered competitors or does DMP offer a more comprehensive service?
According to my experience DMP looks like the Shopify for Domains Marketplace.
In what measure using this kind of platform you are not in control of your business?

What is DMP?

 

[DonDraper]

What is DMP?

Domain Market Pro

 

[Domaining Ocean]

Hosted is my choice.

 

[wizard]

If you have several thousand we find using

This is one question I am very neutral on. If you don't have the skills or time to do a good job on self-hosted AND to keep it current, then for sure go the Efty or a marketplace such as Undeveloped that have good landers.

I think the main advantage, beyond those already listed, of self-hosting is that you can easily transform a parking/landing page into a several page mini-site that may attract traffic (and possibly revenue) that will eventually result in a lead to a sale.

Also, by self-hosting, you can do the arrangement in a way suited to your portfolio. Efty have lots and lots of lander choices, and an excellent set of categories, but it may not perfectly match your portfolio no matter how much you tweak it.

Also if you handle only a handful of extensions, the broad list on services like Undeveloped are not optimum for your potential clients.

If you self-host you can also put in links that suit your name. For example if you want to link to information for potential end users to articles that guide them through the steps in a domain transfer and answers FAQs.

I think both options can, and do, work excellently for domain investors. One advantage of a service like Efty is that I think it gives potential end users more of a sense of comfort than I site hosted by someone that they know nothing about.

Bob

Its all good with a few hundred domains self hosting but when you get to a large amount its easier to use a platform like undeveloped which puts more trust for the buyer.

self hosting is fine but we prefer using a decent platform and add the 9% to our price.

We have had many buyers put of with normal landing pages with mini sites etc they just never enquire anyway the results we are having are great its all what is best for you.

 

[Bob Hawkes]

If you have several thousand we find using



Its all good with a few hundred domains self hosting but when you get to a large amount its easier to use a platform like undeveloped which puts more trust for the buyer.

self hosting is fine but we prefer using a decent platform and add the 9% to our price.

We have had many buyers put of with normal landing pages with mini sites etc they just never enquire anyway the results we are having are great its all what is best for you.

I perhaps should have mentioned that even with my own website I use links so those wishing to purchase can do so through Undeveloped, Registrar marketplaces, Afternic etc. I agree people have more trust that way.