I know it sounds weird but I’ll try to explain.
On the one hand, new words/terms constantly appear. For example, if you hand regged SocialMedia.com back in the day, let’s just say your retirement is paid for.
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Let’s Define the Success of a New gTLD
Posted on 28 August 2013 by Andrei
Look, if we define the success of a new gTLD from a “Will it surpass dot com?” perspective, all of them will fail. No exceptions. But if we define it from a “Will it be profitable?” perspective, I think a lot of them will do very well.
Let’s Talk About the *Real* Cost of a Fancy Car
Posted on 27 August 2013 by Andrei
Online entrepreneurs and domainers, compared to offline entrepreneurs and offline investors, are generally younger. Although the age average is lower with online entrepreneurs than domainers, the principle is still valid.
And being young means that for the most part, you are more tempted by shiny depreciating assets than those who are older. Again, I said for the most part, I’m not saying there aren’t exceptions.
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Learn from the Mistakes *Others* Make
Posted on 26 August 2013 by Andrei
You have domaining blogs, forums… you name it.
All sorts of places through which people share their thoughts, success stories but also mistakes.
Negotiation mistakes, acquisition mistakes and so on.
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Is It Just Me or Are There Less and Less Amazing Domains on the Reseller Market?
Posted on 24 August 2013 by Andrei
… and by amazing domains, I mean for example solid one worders priced to sell and not priced in an “I don’t really want to sell so I’ll ask for a price that covers my retirement when pitching it to domainers” manner.
Our “Work” Is Different, Not Necessarily Easier
Posted on 23 August 2013 by Andrei
A lot of 9 to 5 employees are tempted to say that being a domainer or an entrepreneur is easy because you get to organize your time however you see fit and things like that.
I disagree.
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Sedo GreatDomains August Ending Today
Posted on 22 August 2013 by Andrei
The auctions will end in about 10 hours and 30 minutes. There are only two $1k+ bids so far and I don’t think we’ll see any blockbuster sales (every now and then, there’s a nice 6 fig sale at Sedo GreatDomains) this month because, as mentioned last week:
Can’t say this is the best inventory they ever had but still, some of the domains are interesting. To analyze all of them, click HERE.
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How Will New gTLDs Affect Dot Net and Dot Org Values?
Posted on 21 August 2013 by Andrei
When it comes to dot coms, I’m sure most of you agree that the effect of new gTLDs will probably be positive, consolidating its position as the market leader. I’m sure a lot of new gTLDs will be profitable but they can easily be extremely profitable without surpassing dot coms and, in fact, I honestly doubt any new gTLD operator thinks surpassing dot coms is even within the realm of possibility.
But when it comes to dot net and dot org domains, it’s a bit more tricky.
Not Everything Will Make Sense
Posted on 20 August 2013 by Andrei
… that’s one of the most important things you have to understand as a domainer.
Some things can’t be calculated, they just happen.
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Don’t Be *That* Guy Who Only Asks for Favors
Posted on 19 August 2013 by Andrei
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with reaching out and asking for a favor, nothing at all. Domaining is a small industry, everyone knows everyone so if you think another domainer can help with something, don’t be afraid to reach out.
But some people don’t understand that you have to also be willing to return the favor or even do someone a favor without owing that person anything.
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