Know of a Good Program for Domainoholics?
I just went over my files and I have way over one hundred domain names I need to develop (that’s on top of a similar number of developed sites).
It’s daunting. And it’s not lack of ideas that bothers me, just the sheer volume of work that has to be put into these babies before they start making money.
I actually think I’ve overcome my domain shopping addiction (well, except for the odd slip here and there), but I still can’t let go of domains that easily. I think that makes me a domain collector? or shall I say, a domain hoarder?
Why do I keep renewing these domains for years on end? Here are four reasons for domain hoarding:
- I have such great plans for them! Surely, I’m going to find the time someday, right?
- Domain names are like wine – they get better as they age. And I have some that are pretty well aged by now – why let go of them now?
- Selling domains? too complicated. Finding good buyers that will pay more than $100 a piece for these will take a lot of work. And honestly, I wouldn’t even bother dealing with the sale for anything under $100.
- There are only so many good domain names. Or even semi-good ones. As the Internet grows, these little pieces of virtual real estate will probably be worth more. Hey, it’s an investment, right?
See? I got me plenty of excuses. Err, I meant, reasons, of course. And besides, I am sure these domain names are very happy to be with me too.
What about you? How many domain names do you have and how many are actually developed?
Category: General | Tags: domains, websites 7 comments »
January 26th, 2010 at 8:18 am
Interesting, Annette. You actually make it sound fun and quite simple. Would you say your investments so far have been productive? I guess that has to be a stupid question, lol. But I ask a lot of those.
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Anne Reply:
January 26th, 2010 at 11:26 am
It’s a very good question, actually. I haven’t sold a domain for profit yet. I have several nice pronounceable four letters .com’s (LLLL.com), which I think would be good for branding. These are my biggest asset I think – but it’ll take a special buyer to pay what they’re worth…
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January 26th, 2010 at 11:50 am
Probably 150 total. Including some very, very good ones.
I’m trying to keep my website momentum going, which is cutting into time I could be spending developing these domains.
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Anne Reply:
January 26th, 2010 at 11:13 pm
I know what you mean! I may have to hire a writer again to work on some of the new blogs/sites I need to create.
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January 28th, 2010 at 6:23 am
20 something with a handful more in my head, plus I’ve let some go over the years.
All 4 of your excuses are actually pretty good reasons; it’s my 4 too. lol
I really do plan to do something with them. How can I say that? I recently renewed every single one for the max 10yrs…you do the math and ask me if I’m serious.
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January 28th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
I believe you and I are a lot alike, I have hundreds of domains that I own that hav never seen the light of day, I have other on 10 year plans and don’t even remember what they are.
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Anne Reply:
February 1st, 2010 at 10:37 pm
Watch over those domains – especially if they’re spread across registrars. It is possible to lose a domain if you lose track of the registrar.
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