YOUR creative registering techniques...Wanted!!!

[Vito]

I know there are many many seasoned vet's on this site.
Many do not believe there is anything worth any value
that hasn't been registered already.
I myself, by no means am an expert,
BUT I respectfully disagree.

I have read domain sales reports and see some new reg's
that have sold for some ungodly figures!
I want a piece of that pie, as we all do.
Everyday, I look for creative registering techniques.
Prefixes in front of keywords...
Suffixes in back of keywords...
Great words placed after keywords, etc.
As I fight daily to come up with great, unique and very creative ways
to register something I feel passionate about,
I still do not have a fool proof system.

I am asking for YOU and your input.
What has worked for you?
What have you seen that has worked for others?
If you have a system that you came up with yourself?
If you have keywords you came up with?
Anything at all that you would be willing to share,
would be really incredibly helpful!

I will start off with one idea that I like.
It's a simple common sense one, but it seems to have worked alot.
Of course the word "forum" is greatly used...
so I always incorporate this into all of my searches!
word + forum

I would love to dabble in this industry for the long haul,
and am just looking for any and every tip I can get.

I am sure many others will follow this thread closely so...
Thanks for whatever help or suggestions you DO give in advance!

Oh and, by the way...
Happy New Year everyone!

 

[yilduz]

I'm not a seasoned vet, in fact I've never sold a domain.

From what I've seen of the domainers I like to follow, nothing is fool proof. Everyone seems to register domains they think will be great, but end up being worth very little. Then those same people register other names and make a killing.

A lot of people see domaining as an investment, in fact most seem to treat it as one. It's similar to the stock market, but one thing I've always been told about the stock market is invest in what you know. It makes a lot of sense with domaining. If you invest in the kind of domains you would be interested in, you probably know what kind of people are looking for those domains, you may have an idea of the demand for those names and can probably promote them well, and in the right ways to the right people.

So if you do domaining as a hobby, but love sports, too; focus more time on sports related domains if you think there is a market. I like sports and have internet-friends that keep registering sports domains, if I would have thought about it before, I could have grabbed some nice ones and maybe made a bit of a profit.

Other than that, I really don't have a system, I've mainly been registering names I like. I would love to see some tips if anyone has them, though.

 

[VisualArtistFrankBonilla]

Don't sell to NP members!!!

:bingo: Selling: Don't base any of your sucess on selling domains to NP members. This is not who you should intend to sell you domains too. Why?

NP members are smart businessman. They aren't going to give you anything near what a domain you own is worth. They will wait until you are desperate, and broke. Then, and then only, they will offer you pennies on the dollar for your domains! They search, and search and prey on newbies! :D

NP members are tight with their money. They have to be, so they can buy great domains, not just good ones. Don't try to sell domains on NP for $XXX, and certainly not for $x,xxx! You will have much better luck with $x to $xx domain sales.

NP members are here to make money. To make money, they will only buy domains which are a great deal, or a fantastic name. So, they won't buy our "crap" domains. Don't register "crap" domains.

You should concentrate on selling to end-users, or people who want the domain name for what it is. They don't care about how many letters it has, Google Page Rank, Alexa rank, etc. The name fits what they need for their business, and they want it.
List your domains for sale at places like www.Sedo.com . They have been selling domains a long time. If your domain name is worth anything, it has a good chance of selling here. Don't ask outrageous prices, maybe a profit, and move on to the next domain.
Hope this helps a little.

Frank

 

[newvista]

I know there are many many seasoned vet's on this site.
Many do not believe there is anything worth any value
that hasn't been registered already.
I myself, by no means am an expert,
BUT I respectfully disagree.

I have read domain sales reports and see some new reg's
that have sold for some ungodly figures!
I want a piece of that pie, as we all do.
Everyday, I look for creative registering techniques.
Prefixes in front of keywords...
Suffixes in back of keywords...
Great words placed after keywords, etc.
As I fight daily to come up with great, unique and very creative ways
to register something I feel passionate about,
I still do not have a fool proof system.

I am asking for YOU and your input.
What has worked for you?
What have you seen that has worked for others?
If you have a system that you came up with yourself?
If you have keywords you came up with?
Anything at all that you would be willing to share,
would be really incredibly helpful!

I will start off with one idea that I like.
It's a simple common sense one, but it seems to have worked alot.
Of course the word "forum" is greatly used...
so I always incorporate this into all of my searches!
word + forum

I would love to dabble in this industry for the long haul,
and am just looking for any and every tip I can get.

I am sure many others will follow this thread closely so...
Thanks for whatever help or suggestions you DO give in advance!

Oh and, by the way...
Happy New Year everyone!

Happy New Year to you, the domaining business is competitive and secretive, no one who has found a way to maximise new reg domains is going to share their formula with you. Very few new reg domains are worth much anyway.
Good luck and keep learning, you will find your niche eventually.

 

[Vito]

Hey you guys...
Thanx alot, I mean it, alot for your advice.

But I am asking a much simpler question that doesn't require
a whole lot of highly secret tips.

Something simple like when you register would you use
911 or 411 after your keyword???
I just posted this question in an earlier post and the few responses I received were an incredible wealth of information.
One member said he didn't think 411 and 911 were recognized
internationally.
Another member said he has seen some great sales with the suffix "360" after the keyword.
Another said He, himself had 101 at the end of his keyword
and sold THAT at $x,xxx!

Just simple additional little tips if people would like to share.

Thank you much for your time, once again!

 

[lexisdomains]

Domaining 101 by LexisDomains.com

Domaining 101 by LexisDomains.com​

Alright young eagle.... I will give you a few simple principals to follow:

1. Only register 1-2 generic descriptor domains (e.g. CheapTickets.com, SkiResorts.com)

2. Never exceed the 15 character rule with domain name length. This method excludes the TLD extension. For example. Fund(.com) would only count as 4 characters long.

3. Stay away from hyphens and numbers unless it grammatical rules dictate. For example, MP3.com and Pac-10.com makes sense in using these elements.

4. Learn from industry experts. Here are a few of mines: Rick Latona (domaining expert) and Puretungsten.com (naming experts)

PS:
Suggested Readings are as follows:
1. Rick Latona
2. Pure Tungsten Domain Naming 101
3. Lexis Domains Blog

I wish you much success,

 

[Vito]

Alright young eagle....

LOL...

Hey where were you a year ago, when I started registering crap...lol

Thank You for your knowledge!!!

Do you ever use any creative additions to yor new reg's???
e + keyword
i + keyword
A1 + keyword
etc...

I have to take off and go help bring in this New Year...
but rather than coming home to drunk regging tonight...
I plan on coming back to this Post, and making a million bucks!!!

Thx Again,
The young eagle!

 

[lexisdomains]

The "i" and "e" prefix only makes sense with following type of domains: eCommerce (iLoans.com), Media (iReport.com) , Web 2.0 (iPod.com) and some online services (eSurrance.com)

 

[Vito]

Lexisdomains...
You Rock!!!

I gotta go tie one on...

cya Next Year!!! LOL

 

[Broker]

Lexisdomains...
You Rock!!!

I gotta go tie one on...

cya Next Year!!! LOL

Speaking of that, never ever break the number 1 rule in domaining.

#1- Do not register domain names while intoxicated.

Happy New Year :wave:

 

[Vito]

Speaking of that, never ever break the number 1 rule in domaining.

#1- Do not register domain names while intoxicated.

Happy New Year :wave:

LMAO...

Well, I guess I'm screwed!

Thx Broker!

 

[DotCom9]

I'd like to add some points too.

1). Have Patience: My first sale came after an year of domaining and when I had already registered some 150 names and had no idea as how I’d sell them.

2).Don't register too many at a time if you are just starting.

3). Stick to Dot com

4). Keep your domain name length to 2 words max. I know it's hard… but you will eventually find some.

5). Keep your name generic. Don’t buy names which only few people would understand. If you tell your name to anybody, they should immediately understand what you are talking about.

6). Submit your names to Moniker auctions

7). Adult forum at namepros sucks. Go find another one.

8). New regs are always little tough but if they are generic, you will sell them eventually. My 3 big sales were new regs only. Of course they were all below $1,300. I am still learning too

And btw I forgot to tell ya, I learnt everything from Namepros.com :hearts: and you have come to the right place. Oh and also, Everybody makes mistakes but you gotta move on.

Hope this helps Have a fantastic New Year.

Thanks.

 

[DavidH]

Happy New Year!

Before you reg a name, think about who you want to sell it to and why they would want to buy it, and more importantly pay some money for it. In other words find a market first where there is a need for a name and then find a name to fulfill that need.

What I have found works for me is to find business or commercial two or three word dot coms which would be useful for small to medium sized businesses, often where the dot net is already an established website, where no trademark is involved, which can be sold often for $200 - $400. Keeping the price reasonable makes it easier to get a quick decision to buy.

Dont worry about squeezing the last cent out of a name - there are plenty more names out there to register to turn the money over again.

Some people concentrate on the computer / domain name / internet marketing areas but I keep well away from those sectors as I have limited experience there and to my mind they are overcrowded by other domain name sellers. What may appear to be boring sectors in trade and commerce are best for me as they are generally less crowded.

(Examples of dot com names I have sold this year include AirConHire, BuyThisTrailer, DIYsuperstore, BulkEssentialOil, EnglishRoseTearoom, etc, mostly to end users.)

IMHO, forget about prefixes or suffixes, forget numbers, forget hyphens and until you have got some experience keep away from extensions other than dot com unless there is a compelling reason otherwise.

Additionally HAVE PATIENCE. I never sold a single name in my first six months domaining. Dont expect to immediately flip a name for massive profit - it very rarely happens. Some names I had registered for several years before they attracted a buyer - but if you can get several hundred percent return on your investment even over a few years, that is way more than you would get from a bank deposit.

Also dont expect the world for a reg fee name (I have only ever sold one $xx,xxx name). However it is perfectly possible to sell reg fee (or near reg fee) names for low - mid $xxx with a little bit of effort and then keep repeating the process. Every now and again you will get $xxxx for a name.

I root around the Godaddy $5 auctions (via Freshdrop.net) and have found over a period of time a good number of bargains which, when it comes to selling, are great as they are already aged so a potential buyer wont see that you are trying to flip a <$15 recent acquisition into a $200+ sale.

Hope this is of some help.

David

 

[-Adam-]

[Namepros Plug]

This is one reason I am always enthralled by this community. There is such a wealth of knowledge here and almost everyone is more than happy to share with new and upcoming members of the domaining genre. NamePros has been nothing but a vast pot of knowledge which has helped me out in the past on several occasions and allowed me to progress to where I am at today.
[End Plug]

Take the above members advice sort out what works for you and what you feel comfortable with. Target a certain niche area that you are well informed about and press on! Time and research can be your best friend and the lack of can be your bank accounts best enemy.

 

[Vito]

RaviUTA, and David H,

Those were 2 incredible Posts!
You are a huge asset to us all on this forum.

I have already made a ton of costly mistakes.
But I will definitely reference this thread often,
and constantly learn, and re-learn...trying to fine tune
exactly where I want to go in this industry.

Your time, opinions, suggestions, facts, are all very very
much appreciated!

Adam,
Yeah, I kinda feel like a cheerleader for domaining,
after reading all the great and helpful posts in this thread!
It IS a stellar community, and you are a huge part of it also!

It seems to be a popular thread,
and I am proud to have a part in it
I have handed out reps to all that have contributed!

Oh, and Adam, that sig. is killer!!!

Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm. -Winston Churchill.

 

[DotCom9]

You are welcome