Is 'doimainer' the right term? - DNForum - Domain Sales, Domain Forum, Domain Appraisals, Domain Registrars

**11jsd** · 10-23-2006, 02:55 PM

What would you call someone who buys domains (registering and buying 'second hand')? Domainer? Is there a collective term for people who buy domains, develop, etc? Webmaster? Are there any other words used for these 2 categories?

Thanks

James

P.S. Just noticed the typo in the title. I meant domainer not doimainer, don't know how i managed that typo.

Banned: xTOPSECRETx · 10-23-2006, 03:03 PM

Domain Broker, thats my title for 8 years now.

**11jsd** · 10-23-2006, 03:29 PM

I thought a broker was more someone who traded domains on behalf of clients

Banned: xTOPSECRETx · 10-23-2006, 03:33 PM

it could be either. either way a brokers job is to sell and buy.

**BobDiGiTaL** · 10-23-2006, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 11jsd

I thought a broker was more someone who traded domains on behalf of clients

No one needs to know if the domains belong to you or your clients.

**Domagon** · 10-23-2006, 03:58 PM

I like "domain broker" far better than "domainer", which seems amateurish.

Not saying "domain broker" is the best term to use in all situations, because that depends, but I certainly believe it's better than "domainer" regardless.

Ron

**Acro** · 10-23-2006, 04:01 PM

The term "domainer" is an affectionate term coined by the industry itself.

"Domain broker" would encompass the trading of domains to third parties, even if those were owned by the "broker".

To those outside the industry we are "cybersquatters" :-D

**GoPC** · 10-23-2006, 04:09 PM

Although, the term "Broker" implies a certain level of accredidation and professionalism. Brokers, in every other industry, requires certification and implies a given set of assurances and actionable repudiations.

Calling one's self a "broker" may be misleading in the case of domains.

Sure, the buying and selling of some item is taking place, but that would simply fall under the title of "Salesman" in most cases and "buyer" in others.

When I was in Grade School, I used to haul irrigation pipe through the neighbors field during the summers to earn some cash... we called ourselves "Moisture Control Technicians".

Why? To make our jobs sound better and more important.

Some "squatters" are nothing more than opportunisists and resellers. Others are just businessmen/women that buy and sell many things... "Traders" I would call them. Then there are some that are truly "Brokers".

The vast majority, if we were being honest, are nothing more than day traders or domain investors/developers.

Of, if you REALLY want to be creative....

"Digital Communications Managment and Procurement"

GoPC

**Acro** · 10-23-2006, 04:11 PM

Well-said GoPC!