Beginner Questions

[ahalflings]

Hey everyone,

as the thread topic suggests, I'm a beginner and have a few questions.

I've picked up a few dropped domains from PremiumDrops.com and they offer a lot of data about domains (i.e. age, PR, etc). Once I've purchased a domain is it possible to get that type of information again so I can communicate it to potential future buyers? Also, does anyone have any opinions on a site like PremiumDrops? Credible?

Thanks!

Pete

[DaddyHalbucks]

PR is usually associated with active websites, not domains. My suggestion is to build some sites so you can maintain your PR.

[openforsale.com]

Once I've purchased a domain is it possible to get that type of information again so I can communicate it to potential future buyers?

Yes, lots of tools online that you can use to get infomation about backlinks, age, PR etc. I'm not sure if I can post links here (without being accused of spamming). Just do a search for something like "domain value", "domain stats" and so on. You will find plenty of options.

[katherine]

In general, I don't think that the metrics will make your domains easier to sell.
My buyers never ask for age, traffic stats and that kind of information, domainers do.
Corporations don't do window-shopping for domains, usually they will buy just one domain because it is brandable for example...
In fact, nobody will be impressed by the metrics. A good domain should speak for itself, the more you have to pimp it up, the more obvious it is you're a salesman, and the domain probably isn't exceptional.

Data such as PR, CPC or search volume is mostly relevant when you want to develop, or possibly in the eyes of a developer.
I don't recommend that you pay too much attention on the metrics, also look for the beauty in the name: is it brandable, memorable, easy to read without spelling, does it command respect etc.

[Gerry]

In general, I don't think that the metrics will make your domains easier to sell.
My buyers never ask for age, traffic stats and that kind of information, domainers do.

Absolutely can not be stated enough.

Both my last two sales have been to the end user. How do I know? Not once did they ask for any of these domainer's sacred metrics or stats. Plus, one of them already has a site with an alternate spelling of the domain purchased.

Yesterday, I was approached by a start up company that also was only interested in the name and none of the baggage with it. Their initial offer was actually pretty decent but not worth me selling at this point. I stated my range and was told he would need to get authorization higher up for such a purchase. If they want it, they will come back.

You can tell immediately by questions asked if it is end user or domainer inquiry.

[Adam Dicker]

You can tell immediately by questions asked if it is end user or domainer inquiry.

Only domainers ask for traffic stats and that's a sure tipoff it's no end user.

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