How to get screenshots of parking stats

[redomainer]

Hi All,

This is a very basic question and I'm sure the answer is very simple. I've noticed in the forum that buyers of domains frequently ask for "screen shots" of the parking statistics. I've tried a few different times to get a screen shot of my parking stats but I don't think I'm doing it correctly.

What's the best way to get the kind of screen shot of parking stats that potential domain buyers are looking for?

Secondly, as a buyer, I want to put together a portfolio of revenue-producing domains that get traffic:

1) How many months of traffic stats should I ask for?

2) Is there a formula most buyers use to determine how much
they'll pay for domains with traffic (3X, 5X, 10X, 20X yearly
parking revenue)?

3) What are some of the pitfalls to avoid when buying domains
for the traffic revenue? I suspect some of the domains being
sold were recently websites and the traffic is/will be
decreasing thereby decreasing the value of
the name. I also suspect there are a lot of TM'd names that
one has to be careful of buying. Anything else?

4) From what I read on the forum, it looks like it's best to stick
with generic terms that also are "brandable".

5) Lastly, are some domain sellers able to edit the screen shots of the parking stats to make them look better or "pad" the revenue by phony clicks? How can I as a buyer limit my chances of being duped?

I appreciate your advice!

Bill

[Toilet-Monster]

1. go to your traffic revenue page
2. press the Print Screen button on your keyboard (top right somewhere)
3. open paint or any other image edit program..
4. press CTRL + V
5. save it, and upload it on imageshack.us / photobucket, whatever

[dcristo]

Print screen and past the image in MS Paint, Photoshop ...

[whitebark]

Windows screenshots will give you a bloated bmp file and little control over the area used as the screenshot- not very user friendly.

Use Firefox - install snapper extension - using snapper once installed you can highlight exactly what you want to use as your screen shot - save the file as png. Click - drag - save. Quick and easy screenshots.

[dolansco]

SnagIt http://www.techsmith.com/screen-capture.asp

Very easy to use on IE & Firfox & ANY other application ( makes vidz etc if required )

[webd]

On Firefox, try the Screengrab extension (better than snapper). It takes screenshots of the entire Web page -- even parts that are off the screen.

[Raider]

Originally Posted by dolansco

SnagIt http://www.techsmith.com/screen-capture.asp

Very easy to use on IE & Firfox & ANY other application ( makes vidz etc if required )

This is the one I use, very user friendly and you can do SO much with it.... Highly recommend it.

Save yourself the aggravation and pay the 40 bucks.

[jdk]

Originally Posted by webd

On Firefox, try the Screengrab extension (better than snapper). It takes screenshots of the entire Web page -- even parts that are off the screen.

I just installed this and it worked like a charm. Saves me a lot of time using Photoshop.

[redomainer]

Thanks all. I just installed SnagIt-works great! Let's say I capture 5 different screenshots, am I just going to attach all of them as PNG files?
I've seen others just send links. Opinions?

How do you know if domain sellers are manipulating the screen shots (can they) to show higher revenue?

Bill

[whitebark]

Originally Posted by redomainer

How do you know if domain sellers are manipulating the screen shots (can they) to show higher revenue?

Bill

Yes you can manipulate the screen shots - rather easily too. Always check to see how they are getting the traffic they claim. Does it have existing backlinks, i.e. was it a website - how long was it established, is it a type-in domain - xr49g.org types don't qualify there.

Know the seller and do your research. If it seems suspicious - it probably is.

[Raider]

Originally Posted by redomainer

Thanks all. I just installed SnagIt-works great! Let's say I capture 5 different screenshots, am I just going to attach all of them as PNG files?

I prefer saving them as JPG files....

Congrats on the purchase, I really need to upgrade mine.

[bwhhisc]

Originally Posted by whitebark

Yes you can manipulate the screen shots - rather easily too. Always check to see how they are getting the traffic they claim. Does it have existing backlinks, i.e. was it a website - how long was it established, is it a type-in domain - xr49g.org types don't qualify there. Know the seller and do your research. If it seems suspicious - it probably is.

I would not trust a screenshot (from an unknown seller) if it is something they can manipulate the data on. The whole idea of a screenshot is something that can be counted on to provide "proof" of traffic, clicks and revenue.

Originally Posted by whitebark

Always check to see how they are getting the traffic they claim. Does it have existing backlinks, i.e. was it a website - how long was it established, is it a type-in domain - xr49g.org types don't qualify there.

Can you elaborate on how to "see how they are getting the traffic"
Thanks

[DropWizard.com]

Originally Posted by whitebark

Windows screenshots will give you a bloated bmp file and little control over the area used as the screenshot- not very user friendly.

Use Firefox - install snapper extension - using snapper once installed you can highlight exactly what you want to use as your screen shot - save the file as png. Click - drag - save. Quick and easy screenshots.

When you save the file you choose jpeg for the extension and not the bmp. That brings it back into line.

[whitebark]

Originally Posted by DropWizard.com

When you save the file you choose jpeg for the extension and not the bmp. That brings it back into line.

It's been so long since I've done it that I way I forgot! Snapper and the others are just so much easier to use though - mainly because you get the screenshot of only what you want and not the entire screen.

Drawback with snapper on firefox is it won't catch anything in a swf(flash) object. It just shows a blank. Do the other programs people listed here overcome that problem?