Domain investing is in the spotlight today with all the news surrounding Ebola.com, I am not going to really touch on the coverage as Online Domain and Domain Gang did a good job of reporting on all the stories out there. It takes me to a place where I am conflicted as a domain investor and a citizen of the world. I remember back in like 2002 a disease related domain dropped, a friend said you should … [Read more...]
Domaining Doesn’t Need More Marketplaces, It Needs More Buyers
By: Raymond Hackney Over the last couple days a few people asked me for opinions on new marketplaces they want to start. There are a couple people with threads on Namepros asking for advice on a name to pick for an auction site. My advice is don't do it ! I never try to dash the entrepreneurial spirit of anyone, we need more of that imo not less. The key is to put your time, energy and money into … [Read more...]
Domaining Schism
By: Raymond Hackney There is a schism in the domaining community which seems to center around what one owns and how one goes about acquiring domains. On one hand you have those that believe people should focus on quality .coms only as that is the only path to riches. Then you have those that are reg fee domainers, they are not buying your inventory, they will find a hand reg and search out potential end … [Read more...]
Is there an optimal portfolio size?
By: Raymond Hackney Is There an Optimal Portfolio Size ? There is a very good thread on Namepros today that should prove helpful for those new to domain investing and pondering their optimal portfolio size. The best post so far imo is from Kate from Sds Inc: "It's difficult to answer your question, because there are different business models. People like Federer move inventory fast. Others hold … [Read more...]
Thanks Again Ron
By: RH January is closing out and this January marked the 10 year anniversary of DN Journal. In the Woody Allen movie "Midnight In Paris", Ernest Hemingway asks Owen Wilson if he liked Mark Twain ? Wilson's character replied back,"I'm a huge Mark Twain fan. I think you can make the case that all modern American literature comes from Huckleberry Finn." In that same vain I am of … [Read more...]
What kind of domainer do you want to be ?
By: RH Knowing what you are trying to accomplish and what kind of domain investor you are is certainly helpful in becoming successful. Having a business plan the same way any business would will help in the long run. There are certainly differences of opinion on whether there are certain classifications of domainers, since anyone can purchase any domain if they have the budget for any domain. I tend to … [Read more...]
Can Money Buy Happiness ?
By: RH Since so much of what is talked about daily is making money with domains and websites, the thought is more money more happiness or more problems. An interesting look at money and what it does to the brain from a scientific standpoint. You feel happier spending money on others. The video is only 3 min long and is worth a look. … [Read more...]
Again, We Are Not All On The Same Team
By: RH Seems like there is a lot of heat in the cottage industry of domaining lately. Personally I can see both sides of the coin. I understand where Toronto Domainer and TLD.org are coming from and I can see where Acro is coming from in his rebuttal. Make no mistake that both sides have many supporters, a lot of times they fall along socio-economic lines and years spent in the business. There are divides … [Read more...]
Happy New Year
By: RH Happy New Year to all our readers and thank you for reading, commenting and giving input in 2012. I hope you and your family all had a great holiday season. I would like to thank our sponsors in 2012 who have all been great to work with, we hope that 2013 is an even better year and can help promote their products, services and people. For the new year we hope to implement some new feature posts and … [Read more...]
The Best Comment on A Domain Blog for 2012 ?
By: RH Best Comment on a Domain Blog 2012 ? Eric Borgos wrote a very detailed and honest piece on what his 2012 was like, if you have not read it you should. Eric is one of the most humble and straightforward people in the space in my opinion. Personally I think Eric is too hard on himself. The link to the article is here The post contained a comment from Troy that I thought was the best I have read … [Read more...]
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