Searching for domain names is addictive!

Alexa Smith

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Manda

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Alexa Smith

The problem is, what felt great as a very low-cost purchase doesn't always look as good a year later when it's time to renew at a higher price.

Boy do I know this feeling

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What I'm finding now is the domains that I thought were fantastic when I was a complete newbie a year ago but didn't get round to doing anything with are coming up for renewal. Now with the benefit of greater knowledge I realise some of my bright ideas weren't so bright after all :rolleyes:.

I wonder how I'll feel about my latest purchases next year.....

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Colin Klinkert

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Manda

Boy do I know this feeling

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What I'm finding now is the domains that I thought were fantastic when I was a complete newbie a year ago but didn't get round to doing anything with are coming up for renewal. Now with the benefit of greater knowledge I realise some of my bright ideas weren't so bright after all :rolleyes:.

I wonder how I'll feel about my latest purchases next year.....

Me too

Im not buying aged domains, but using my research tool to find new domains that have search volume. I then register them in bulk of 25 at a time for 3 years.

Done it 5 times so far, about to do my next round today. Putting together a blog network as well as tracking how domains do to see if they 'stand up on their own' and cover their costs and then ultimately make a profit on each one.

Too soon to tell though or to report back

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bizwebwriting

14 years ago

Yeah, me too...it's really addicting to anticipate what great domain names will pop up next :-)
One of my favorite ways to look for domain names is actually not on domain name lookup or generator sites.

Most warriors already know this site Fake Name Generator helps you find very credible-sounding pen names. But if you look in the results below the generated name and address section, the site also gives you an available domain name as well. I find a lot of really good 2-syllable domain names this way.

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Marhelper

14 years ago

Yes, I love it too. When I found the perfect 5 letter domain the other day, I was pumped. Of course, you have to watch it or you will go bankrupt with this hobby

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smadso

14 years ago

do you know how to find aged domains ?

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davewebsmith

14 years ago

like all addictions -- it gets expensive --

i now own over 280 TLD's and its expensive real estate investment if you are keeping them and not making money with them -- (as i am guilt of)

My advise is while it is a "great" name ... buy it ... monetize it ... and then repeat or you will end up like me with 150 odd parked domains and a book full of idea ... and no idea which one to start first ... and every year the need renewal ... and the process is repeated ... shiesh i better get my own butt in gear and stop preaching .. thanks for the jump start ....

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Colin Klinkert

14 years ago

Originally Posted by davewebsmith

like all addictions -- it gets expensive --

i now own over 280 TLD's and its expensive real estate investment if you are keeping them and not making money with them -- (as i am guilt of)

My advise is while it is a "great" name ... buy it ... monetize it ... and then repeat or you will end up like me with 150 odd parked domains and a book full of idea ... and no idea which one to start first ... and every year the need renewal ... and the process is repeated ... shiesh i better get my own butt in gear and stop preaching .. thanks for the jump start ....

davewebsmith

Yes, I'm guilty of that too, every time I come up with a potential idea, i go and register the domains, every day I get renewal notices as ive been doing that now as well for around 4 years

Lots of domains just sitting and waiting, that is why my new idea above seems better, they get built into sites to become and make up a network

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davewebsmith

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Colin Klinkert

Yes, I'm guilty of that too, every time I come up with a potential idea, i go and register the domains, every day I get renewal notices as ive been doing that now as well for around 4 years

Im on a first name basis with the board of directors @ Godaddy - Im even listed on their Balance Sheet as "Alternative Income" -- Im sure they love ppl like us ... lol

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Colin Klinkert

14 years ago

Originally Posted by davewebsmith

Im on a first name basis with the board of directors @ Godaddy - Im even listed on their Balance Sheet as "Alternative Income" -- Im sure they love ppl like us ... lol

haha... True Dat

I know someone who has over 2,000 domains names! Not sure they all with Godaddy though, but most of mine are, can't beat them when buying in bulk niche domains

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good2go4

14 years ago

Gosh, thought my 50 domains were excessive - all just waiting for me to do something with them - I just can't find the paper I wrote the ideas for them on though - never mind, if I hold them long enough the ideas might come back, lol.

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davewebsmith

14 years ago

Originally Posted by good2go4

Gosh, thought my 50 domains were excessive - all just waiting for me to do something with them - I just can't find the paper I wrote the ideas for them on though - never mind, if I hold them long enough the ideas might come back, lol.

I use an A4 binder book - one page for each idea .... Its called my book of dreams ... Be sure to add a date on the entry so you can see how long you have had the idea for and then read through it regularly to refresh yourself and keep the dream alive ...

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H3x

14 years ago

I spend a ridiculous amount of time thinking of domain name ideas, i must have over 100 now but id say only 10% of them were actually worth it.

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schoemoney

14 years ago

Yeh, one domain hogger here too. I try limit it :]

But it's tough since I keep getting ideas and start fearing that somebody will snatch my domain before I get the .com... so I just pay for the domains.

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davewebsmith

14 years ago

This thread inspired me ... I just started a group for ppl like us ...
WarriorForum - Internet Marketing Forums - Have the Domain, have the idea, havent done it yet

Have the Domain, have the idea, havent done it yet
The Domain hoggers and procrastination group

Hopefully this will get us into actioning those ideas ...

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Gene Pimentel

14 years ago

My addiction started over 10 years ago... and I love every minute of this addiction

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