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fin

12 years ago

I think it's worth less than $10.

Depends what you do with it.

I guess you paid $80

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RhondaMac

12 years ago

"Blogspot, techspot, gamespot - all famous websites with 'spot'."

and all clearly show what the site is about.

imspot says nothing to me so I also wouldn't pay more than $10 for it.

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GarrieWilson 12 years ago

Originally Posted by RhondaMac

imspot says nothing to me so I also wouldn't pay more than $10 for it.

IM could be short for Internet Marketing. It could also be short for I'm as in I am.

As for cost, I wouldn't pay over $10-20 for it. Mainly because I'd never develop it.

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dcristo

12 years ago

Originally Posted by RhondaMac

"Blogspot, techspot, gamespot - all famous websites with 'spot'."

and all clearly show what the site is about.

imspot says nothing to me so I also wouldn't pay more than $10 for it.

most people in IM would know it's an acronym for internet marketing, but that's not the point.

sites like techspot & gamespot doesn't make this domain name any more valuable. they could have built their brand on any domain.

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nrmillions

12 years ago

worth $xx, possibly low $xxx if you get lucky

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Ben Gordon

12 years ago

It might be good use for a blog or a forum, however, I disagree with the fact that the domain is valuable. I think it's worth somewhere along the lines of $40 - $120, not more.

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John Alves

12 years ago

If I had the domain, I wouldn't sell it for less than $150. I think it's worth between $150-$250 range. It would be a good domain name for a forum.

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Tim3

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Deepak Media

IM - internet marketing

we have

Blogspot, techspot, gamespot - all famous websites with 'spot'.

I just purchased imspot.com but I am not sure whether I paid the right price for it. Not sure if it was a good deal.

So just mention your price... how much do you think it is worth?

I will mention the price I bought it for in 72 hours.

Let's see who comes close.

P.S. I bought the domain from buydomains.com. The domain was first reg'd in 2001. Also mods - the website is not there yet so I am not self promoting.

You didn't say if you bought it outright or made an offer, going by other names on that site it looks like you could have paid a tidy sum $800+ ??

Nice catchy name for the IM niche, a forum perhaps?

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paul_1

12 years ago

maybe it should be worth $40... you can use it as a resource site for IMers...

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Robin Blinds

12 years ago

Hi Spot, Im Rob

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StunningWarrior 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Robin Blinds

Hi Spot, Im Rob

MyDogIsCalledSpot.com is available to register
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davejug1

12 years ago

Well firstly, the age of the domain puts it's value well above the $xx that some people are quoting, but then the value of something is not what you think it's worth, it's what someone is willing to pay for it.

With no content sites linking in and with 73 global monthly searches (mainly probable searching for the .org TLD).

The domain age puts it at high $xxx/low $xxxx so I would go for $1,000 because it doesn't have any other decent features.

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Karan Goel

12 years ago

IM - internet marketing

IM = Instant Messaging
IM = I am
IM = Isle of Man

You can put up a nice IM (Internet Marketing)
forum up there..

And then flip it for some nice money maybe 6 months
later. The domain itself is worth the reg fee TBH.

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Kingfish85

12 years ago

It's only worth what some fool is willing to pay for it. If you paid the normal registration fee, that's all it's worth, especially with no site.

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dcristo 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Kingfish85

It's only worth what some fool is willing to pay for it. If you paid the normal registration fee, that's all it's worth, especially with no site.

That's a bit of a contradictory statement. With that being said, I don't really see value in this domain name. But if you have development plans, it doesn't really matter. The biggest mistake is registering a domain thinking you can easily flip it for a profit when you have no plans for development.
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Deepak Media

12 years ago

I bought IMToday.com with the intention of starting a blog about Internet marketing 1 year back. I bought it for $600 and then sold it for $2000 6 months later.

If IMToday.com sold for 2 grand, don't you think imspot.com should be worth at least 4 figures?

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al graham

12 years ago

Names / words.. it's what you do with it that matters. Looks like you got a good after sale for the IMToday... congratulations!
IMspot, as mentioned previously, would be a great forum lead IM place. Get on it!

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Wendy Maki

12 years ago

6 letters. clear to understand for several niches. Could be worth over 1,000+ but only whenever the right buyer comes along. Do something with it to develop the niche potential to help your chances. But it's a bit of "hold-em" type of name. Eventually, someday, (could be years...) someone would want it, especially if you develop a bit of potential to it. Watch Sedo etc and you'll see worse go for more. It's all a crap shoot. Better than the stock market if you are willing to pay the upkeep.

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12 years ago

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Phil Ainsworth

12 years ago

You paid $3050 for that domain name?

Can I interest you in one of my domains I have for sale?

www.IMwillingtodonatetoPhil'sbeerfund.com

It's a snip at $10,000

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Originally Posted by Deepak Media

Well, I did not invest in this domain just to get a higher resale. I plan to build an IM blog on it and it matters a lot to me.

Ok guys, I paid $3050 for this domain

Since I already profited $1400 from the sale of IMToday.com, IMSpot.com costs me only $1600 effective.

If IMToday.com did not sell, I would have built my blog on that - but I believe imspot.com looks better.

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Deepak Media

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Phil Ainsworth

You paid $3050 for that domain name?

Can I interest you in one of my domains I have for sale?

www.IMwillingtodonatetoPhil'sbeerfund.com

It's a snip at $10,000

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Phil

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Phil Ainsworth

12 years ago

Joking aside, I REAALY hope (for your sake) you turn a profit on that.

There's NO WAY I would spend anything like that on a domain name that didn't come complete with an established site parked on it, already making money.

As others have pointed out in this thread, it's what you do with it that will determine if you make money here or not...

The days of making a quick buck by "domain flipping" are loooong gone...

Phil

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Deepak Media

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Phil Ainsworth

Joking aside, I REAALY hope (for your sake) you turn a profit on that.

There's NO WAY I would spend anything like that on a domain name that didn't come complete with an established site parked on it, already making money.

As others have pointed out in this thread, it's what you do with it that will determine if you make money here or not...

The days of making a quick buck by "domain flipping" are loooong gone...

Phil

As I already said, I am not looking to profit from this domain by reselling.

I am looking to build a long term IM blog and I really wanted a good easy to remember domain name to go with it.

I am going to invest a lot of time an energy into that blog and so I wanted a .com, a short one and a meaningful one. 5 years later I do not want to lose traffic because people mis-spell the site or go to a .com (if I am going with .net).

"It is worth if the right buyer comes along."

I am the right buyer!

And, If my friends here at WF still think I made a bad investment, then I guess I just have to learn from my mistakes and move on. Just a very costly mistake this time.

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Phil Ainsworth

12 years ago

Deepak, I apologise if I came across as insulting, I didn't mean that.

You state that you will be putting a great deal of time and effort into making this into a successful IM blog... if you do that, then there is no reason why that site could not be making you tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars within a couple of years...

I just think you could achieve the same results with aname such as www.deepaksIMblog.com, which would have only cost you $10...

Time will tell and I wish you all the best with it :-)

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Deepak Media

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Phil Ainsworth

Deepak, I apologise if I came across as insulting, I didn't mean that.

You state that you will be putting a great deal of time and effort into making this into a successful IM blog... if you do that, then there is no reason why that site could not be making you tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars within a couple of years...

I just think you could achieve the same results with aname such as www.deepaksIMblog.com, which would have only cost you $10...

Time will tell and I wish you all the best with it :-)

Phil Ainsworth

I thought a lot about it and here are some of the reasons why I invested heavily in a domain name:

- Though I could have used the domain I already own - deepakraj.com or registered a domain like you suggested - I did not want my name on the domain. Though there is a very less chance that I would sell the blog, having the name attached to a domain name is -ve if someone else wants to take up that blog.

- I would feel a sense of push if I invested this much on a domain. It would motivate me to build a site around it. A $10 domain may not motivate me.

In the end, only content matters for a blog. Yes. But I am someone who gives a lot of importance for the domain name also - as a part of making a good brand.

Domains like these does tend to have good value in itself. One example was my sale of IMToday.com

But some are unjustified.

Say, IMGuide.com for sale at $45,000! (see in buydomains.com)

I was planning to buy IMGuide.net for $875. It was actually listed for that price. But when I bid for it, the seller raised it to $3500! And it was a 2007 registered domain name. He rejected my offer and did not even negotiate.

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StunningWarrior 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Deepak Media

- I would feel a sense of push if I invested this much on a domain. It would motivate me to build a site around it. A $10 domain may not motivate me.

I think this is a very good point although for me paying a tenth of what you paid would be enough for a push.
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Ben Gordon

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Phil Ainsworth

Deepak, I apologise if I came across as insulting, I didn't mean that.

You state that you will be putting a great deal of time and effort into making this into a successful IM blog... if you do that, then there is no reason why that site could not be making you tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars within a couple of years...

I just think you could achieve the same results with aname such as www.deepaksIMblog.com, which would have only cost you $10...

Time will tell and I wish you all the best with it :-)

Phil Ainsworth

I highly disagree with that. You won't be able to achieve nearly the results he's looking to achieve with that domain. Reason being is that you need something catchy that's easy to remember and effective.

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davejug1

12 years ago

What most people don't seem to be getting here is that a domain that's over ten years old gives you instant credibility in the eyes of the search engines, yes you can lose it, but oppose it to a new domain that you have to gain it with and you're well on the way.

Providing you post good content, then there's no reason it can't be worth what you paid for it.

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getty 12 years ago

Seeing that the price of imspot.com is higher than I expected I presume it must have had a bit history previously. There is a hint in this page: bigblueball.com/forums/aim-support/14272-imspot-not-working.html judging by the forum 'Instant Messaging' the previous content of the website would definitely have had contents related to instant messaging, I presume something to do with IM soft/webware. If you wish to promote your merchandise it would be best if you reach those who are interested in IM webwares definitely!
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Marhelper

12 years ago

I'd pay 99 cents ... I'd use a Godaddy coupon

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GerryMedia

12 years ago

Hi Deepak,

Looking forward to your IMSpot Blog. You sure did pay a premium price for it, my jaw dropped

Although it's not keyword rich, the advantage is that it's short and brandable.

Good luck!

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krestup

12 years ago

You can never know the true worth of a domain. A domain is worth what the buyer is willing to pay, as long as you make profit from it.

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Bundberg

12 years ago

You paid a good price but it is an aged premium domain and worth it. This is great game with domain names, I purchased last week fbdeck.com that was not registered yet, hope it will get same value as yours after some years

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JeremiahSay

12 years ago

There's nothing up on your site yet.. so I probably guess you paid about $50 or less for this domain..

Personally I wouldn't pay anything more than that

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Karan Goel

12 years ago

Damn.. 3050 is a lot bro..

Anyhow, if you have a few more k's, I would
suggest you develop a custom site, a web app
maybe. Something like a research tool, like
SEOMoz.

Don't think about flipping IMO. Think about
developing the site into a recurring, no-work
income generator.

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AmandaT

12 years ago

The name is catchy. It is an aged domain. If you are going to put the time in on it, I think it was a great investment.

That is a domain name that will stick in people's head provided there is good content there to back it up.

That is what you want! You want something easy for people to remember and share.