New to Domain-ing; looking for suggestions

[kershnerd]

I own about 50 new domains that don't have a lot of traffic. Some domains are common searchable words and others are adult, etc.

How does a domainer get started? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[TheLegendaryJP]

Depends what your goals are, budget allows etc.

Until you know what you want to gain and how to do it stop registering names lol

When I first started I spent $800, all dropped next year at renewal time. Set out a plan, read and ask questions galore

PM me if you need any help or answers. Josh

 

[BiggieBiggie is verified member.]

Read, Read, Read and when you get tired of Reading, then read some more

Learn from those who made mistakes

Learn from those who have been successful

If someone hasn't made any mistakes, yet has no track record of success, then don't listen to them


find a mentor


read sales threads and wanted threads

learn what is selling and what buyers are looking for

Read, Read , Read!

 

[Dale Hubbard]

See what your traffic analysis tells you. That's the starting point.

 

[nameadvertising.com]

Read, Read, Read and when you get tired of Reading, then read some more

Learn from those who made mistakes

Learn from those who have been successful

If someone hasn't made any mistakes, yet has no track record of success, then don't listen to them


find a mentor


read sales threads and wanted threads

learn what is selling and what buyers are looking for

Read, Read , Read!

If you do this (stated above) as a religion, you will find nirvana. Then again, domain picking is also an art as it is stats and metrics.

Also take some educated and manaeable risks.

All the best to you.

 

[TwoStep420]

find a mentor

I'm also trying to find my way and would LOVE a mentor. Any volunteers?

- Zander

 

[kershnerd]

Are their any books on the subject?

 

[cleverlyslick]

Are their any books on the subject?

1 book that i find interesting and still look into it every once in a while is called "virtual real estate" points out the basic ways of registering,buying,selling,and monetizing.very small book,but i find it pretty helpful.domain blogs are helpful.

i've read several others but looking for more to read and learn,any other suggestions?

 

[Sonny Banks]

The only valid book is this forum.

 

[draggar]

Read, Read, Read and when you get tired of Reading, then read some more
Read, Read , Read!

QFT

Read, Read, Read and when you get tired of Reading, then read some more
Read, Read , Read!

Worth repeating.

As for book - 99.999% of the books out there are a waste of money (yeah, do you know how they made millions in domaining? By selling books on domaining!). Plus, 99% of the information in books is available here for free.

I would recommend, though the book "The Domain Game" by David Kesmodel. No, it won't teach you how to make a million but it is a good read.

Just remember this - you WILL make mistakes and they can be costly. Don't let it break your spirit (I must have registered well over 200 domains that I now consider junk and ended up dropping). Concentrate on a few quality names as opposed to several "eh" domains. Now, I'd rather spend $100 on a good domain than $100 on 10-15 hand reges (plus just think how much it'll save me in renewals).

 

[therunner]

The domain game…this book is more educational. I recommend it to you if you want to know how everything started and developed. In order to understand the present and see the future, we need to understand the past (what philosopher I am!!!)k:

I agree with draggar 110%. Quality over quantity

 

[carlton]

Some domains are common searchable words ...

That's a good start. Try to locate common business domains, very pure highly searched biz keywords with abundant advertisers listed in a Google search.

Depends what your goals are, budget allows ... Until you know what you want to gain and how to do it stop registering names ... Set out a plan, read and ask questions galore

Very good points..

Concentrate on a few quality names as opposed to several "eh" domains.

More good advice.

 

[DomainName]

Are their any books on the subject?

This forum is the only book you need. You will find years of experience, accomplishments, and failures. A lot of helpful and useful information is found here.