discuss Vanity Tag Names

[BoGoKing]

I can only assume that many NP members sport vanity license plates. My Virginia license plates read "NameGuy", but I don't own that domain. However, someone who does uses NameGuy.com and TheNameGuy.com to sell domains. He/she has been using it for at least 5+ years.

Just an hour ago i was driving back home from my Kiwanis meeting when I noticed the car in front of me sporting "Squryl" on their license plate. It was so catchy I felt for sure it would already be registered.....but

Well, as of keying this I haven't registered it, but before the days over I just may.

Anyone else see value in registering domains they might see on a license plate? Anyone else care to share their vanity tag name?

 

[BoGoKing]

All your sales must be subject to NDA.

How many actual sales have you made?

It seems like everything involves some random nonsense, like supposed partnerships or whatever.

You have gone on many registration binges, in various extensions, only to let most of the domains expire.

Many of us have been buying and selling domains successfully for years.

People have given you good advice.

Sometimes it makes more sense to listen, than talk. Especially when you are dealing with far more successful people in the field.


That's cool if you get enjoyment out of it.

However, that's not really a business. That's a hobby.

Brad

Speaking of hobbies Brad, before you give me any more advice I'd recommend you read this then get back to me

https://medium.com/@barryjmcdonald/...l-businesses-real-world-examples-501df904ee12

 

[Joe N]

Joe, in all due respect I really don't care how you buy and sell domains. I'm sure you think I care but I really don't care. In some ways I'm a lot like our new President elect here in the US. He's a common sense pragmatist, and that's the way I am about the domain industry.

Let me tell you about 2 domains I recently bought;

1. FaithDomains.com - keep in mind I paid just $12 for this domain at GD. So why in the world would I buy this domain?
Now I'm sure you wouldn't buy it, but there are lots of reasons why I own it. First, it was continually registered from 2000 until I happened to pick it up in August right after it was dropped in July. Second, GD appraises it for $1,757 which means nothing to you, but may mean a lot to someone buying it for development or merely an investment. Third, the definition of the word "faith" is flattering to say the least....just look it up if you care. Fourth, understanding business like I do, Faith Domains can become a multi million dollar brokerage "if" developed to it's fullest potential.

2. LiberalStreet.com - i just bought this domain yesterday for FUN! Not necessarily for resale or development. Not so surprising I tend to buy a lot of domains for fun.

Regardless Joe, I find it very amusing but somewhat puzzling as to why you don't believe that someone (the right someone) can't turn Faith Domains into a multi million dollar business.

All you need is FAITH

Talking about different strategies is a great way to learn. Hopefully you're not above learning.

You commented above that you'll never sell your names without the right exposure, so clearly you do care about selling names. Well... there are better ways to do it than what you've been doing so far.

Try Googling "Faith Domains" and then let me know what kind of promising commercial potential you find.

Here comes another pro tip - It doesn't matter if someone "could" build a business on a name. All that matters is if they would (which is directly influenced by if they should). Once you sort that out you'll be in much better shape.

 

[BoGoKing]

Talking about different strategies is a great way to learn. Hopefully you're not above learning.

You commented above that you'll never sell your names without the right exposure, so clearly you do care about selling names. Well... there are better ways to do it than what you've been doing so far.

Try Googling "Faith Domains" and then let me know what kind of promising commercial potential you find.

Here comes another pro tip - It doesn't matter if someone "could" build a business on a name. All that matters is if they would (which is directly influenced by if they should). Once you sort that out you'll be in much better shape.

Knowing myself as I do, the "faith" industry/market is HUGE!
How HUGE is it? HUGE

 

[BoGoKing]

Talking about different strategies is a great way to learn. Hopefully you're not above learning.

You commented above that you'll never sell your names without the right exposure, so clearly you do care about selling names. Well... there are better ways to do it than what you've been doing so far.

Try Googling "Faith Domains" and then let me know what kind of promising commercial potential you find.

Here comes another pro tip - It doesn't matter if someone "could" build a business on a name. All that matters is if they would (which is directly influenced by if they should). Once you sort that out you'll be in much better shape.

Joe....i wasn't able to finish my response, but here it is in it's entirety;

Talking about different strategies is a great way to learn. Hopefully you're not above learning.

You commented above that you'll never sell your names without the right exposure, so clearly you do care about selling names. Well... there are better ways to do it than what you've been doing so far.

Try Googling "Faith Domains" and then let me know what kind of promising commercial potential you find.

Here comes another pro tip - It doesn't matter if someone "could" build a business on a name. All that matters is if they would (which is directly influenced by if they should). Once you sort that out you'll be in much better shape.

Knowing myself as I do, given the right circumstances and technical partner I could start a very successful brokerage for FaithDomains.com. The "faith" industry/market is HUGE! How HUGE is it? It's so huge that even gTLD's like .faith, ,church and .bible exist as alternatives for when a .com or .org aren't available.

I've even given some thought to partnering with the likes of the American Bible Society to help them sell JoesFamily.bible domains. Note, they actually own the .bible gTLD but haven't a clue about sales and marketing.

That's it for now Joe....stay tuned!

 

[Joe N]

Joe....i wasn't able to finish my response, but here it is in it's entirety;

Knowing myself as I do, given the right circumstances and technical partner I could start a very successful brokerage for FaithDomains.com. The "faith" industry/market is HUGE! How HUGE is it? It's so huge that even gTLD's like .faith, ,church and .bible exist as alternatives for when a .com or .org aren't available.

I've even given some thought to partnering with the likes of the American Bible Society to help them sell JoesFamily.bible domains. Note, they actually own the .bible gTLD but haven't a clue about sales and marketing.

That's it for now Joe....stay tuned!

So this actually illustrates the point I was making. You introduced that domain as simply a great domain with a lot of potential. And now that has shifted to, "It'll be a good domain when I build a business around it."

These are two different concepts, and the second being true does not make the first one true. You're posting on a forum for people who want to learn about buying and selling domains, not about starting faith-based businesses.

You have a huge portfolio of names that would be "great when you build a business on them." Why not pick a few and do just that, rather than carry hundreds (thousands?) of names that are only good if you use them?

 

[enterscope]

Name guy is cool I like it

If I ever get my dream car (Porsche) then I would get a vanity plate: MLF MGNT

 

[BoGoKing]

So this actually illustrates the point I was making. You introduced that domain as simply a great domain with a lot of potential. And now that has shifted to, "It'll be a good domain when I build a business around it."

These are two different concepts, and the second being true does not make the first one true. You're posting on a forum for people who want to learn about buying and selling domains, not about starting faith-based businesses.

You have a huge portfolio of names that would be "great when you build a business on them." Why not pick a few and do just that, rather than carry hundreds (thousands?) of names that are only good if you use them?

I'm already building a business similar to DoorDash for delivering fresh seafood meals. I'm developing the business around two domains that I own WatermanCatch.com and "Jumbo Lump Daddy" (the delivery guy).

Of the approximate 500 domains I own, 90% are .coms and the rest are mostly .orgs

Brad is probably right about this being more of a hobby than an actual business. My parents had a hobby business buying antiques in their retirement years that turned into a real business. They loved all aspects of the antique business despite not making a lot of money. Have you ever watched the Antique Road Show Joe? Well, that's the same way I see the domain business. It's FUN!.....and some day it may even Pay

 

[BoGoKing]

Name guy is cool I like it

If I ever get my dream car (Porsche) then I would get a vanity plate: MLF MGNT

A good friend who happens to be 85 years young drives a bad ass Porsche, and his Vanity Plates read "Zoom"

Does the MLF MGNT stand for what I think it does