whats your favourite thing about being a domainer?

[WigWam]

whats your favourite thing about being a domainer?

I have made a list of the top ten best things about being a domainer, what is it that you guys like / dislike so much about being a domainer.

WigWam

 

[NigelNigel is verified member.]

Choosing your own hours.....however here it is at 6.30 pm on a Friday evening and here we are still at work (although I enjoy domaining so it's not so much of bind searching the acorn forum and other places that domainers visit). Can just about remember that elation on a Friday afternoon when leaving my 9-5 job in the city for the weekend. Mind you I don't have that sinking feeling when waking up on a Monday morning now - so that more than makes up for that lost elation

 

[acceleratoraccelerator is verified member.]

The potential for excellent Return On Investment.

Rgds

 

[domainseller200]

I love domain trading and developing names, but it is a double edged sword for me.

More domains = less focus on major projects and they then don't reach their full potential

One of the major plus sides, is being able to choose your own hours, but just the same as Nigel, I am sitting here on a friday night at 8pm typing to a bunch of people with similar interests to myself, and alll chasing the same goal in some shape or form.

One major thing I like about domain trading, is having no physical objects or stock. Ultimately and realistically, you could run an entire domain trading business from any decent smartphone, and nothing else.

Online there is never a better feeling than :

A. seeing your website climb the rankings from something you have created, and worked on

B. selling something for £20k which only cost you £100

I like this thread idea - look forward to reading more domainers thoughts

 

[BREWSTERS]

I've got to be honest - I'm only in it for the chicks!

 

[WigWam]

I've got to be honest - I'm only in it for the chicks!

chicks or clicks?

WigWam

 

[NigelNigel is verified member.]

Agree with Frank's thoughts on this and would say that if we were younger (and without young children) we would definitely have seen a bit of the world whilst doing this job. There aren't many jobs where you can work from a laptop, at any time, and at any place, and get a decent return (with no stock or meetings to attend). So which acorn domainers are a bit younger, travelling the world, and earning a living from domains?

 

[boxerdogboxerdog is verified member.]

for me its not so much the money, although a profit small or big is nice
i think its more the fact that i own a piece of the internet that people use....... and some want :mrgreen:

does that sound stupid?

 

[DomainManagement]

hmmmmm

1st For those in business its like it totally blows your mind the potential

Return on investment and also the rest of what frank says

you can see it the end game and for those that have worked

to get there site to Page 1 position 1 its awesome imagine

money flooding out of the computer screen , maybe i should

invest some of it in spelling and gramer lessons he he

2nd the banter and sharp whit shown here at Ac

Brewster's one liners and wig wams replies



3rd and that sense of I DID IT MY WAY regrets i`ve registered a few


4th when your abroad login on to AC IS like a good feeling

 

[FagEnd]

What's a domainer?

I'm a ccTLD development manager. Domainers are from the US

 

[steww]

Own hours/freedom.
Challenge of making it work.
Variation and extent of possibilities.
Also getting a buzz everytime something works!

On the remote working theme, have just got back from 3 months in south America with gf, most profits were ploughed back into the trip for that period but was probably one of the best things i've done & managed workload & wifi everywhere - would well recommend!

 

[Bailey]

My daughters wedding in Australia, Three weeks in Tenerife, One week in Madrid And two visits to the Loire Valley so far this year and not a worry about the cost. Plus that roll-over and go back to sleep on a Monday morning just ices the cake.

PS must remember to get dressed more often

 

[Bailey]

I would like to add I've just read one of the sadder threads - I'm sure most of us have, which makes my comments above seem rather inappropriate. I'll leave my original comments in place because sometimes out of the pain can come a little light. I won't go through the whole story But, after the sudden death of my young wife Sue 3 years ago I switched to domain selling as a way to make ends meet (I'd never sold or attempted to sell one prior) even though I had been registering (read collecting) domains for the prior 7 years

The saddest part for me is Sue was my most avid beliver and supporter in our money being invested in domains, but never got to see the pay back.


I also do get to sponsor a homeless persons room, which on reading the occupiers letters of thanks makes me very humble

 

[NigelNigel is verified member.]

Sorry to hear the very sad news about your wife. Its very recent and I'm sure that you're still hurting a lot. I don't think your original comments were inappropriate. I'm sure you worked very hard to get the return and the easier life (in terms of monetary reward and hours) that you are now experiencing. But you're right there are a lot of people in very unfortunate positions out there and life is very difficult sometimes. I know there are a lot of very kindhearted people on here, and even though domains are a living for most of us, it's not everything (as you've shown). It's great that you are now in a position to be able to help others so that's another positive which has come from domains.

 

[Bailey]

Thanks for your reply Nigel - I have three pictures of Sue sitting besides my three screens (one a 12inch tv) Looking 1. A little despondent 2. A little thoughtful 3. A big grin. - Try to make sure all my domaining hits a 2 or 3.

To bring Wigwams great thread back on track - I think those of us that were fortunate enough to get involved in domains earlier, know just how fortunate we have been. Obviously a reasonable business acumen always helps to ensure the right judgement at the right time.

Still surprises me how many people say (with hindsight) "I would have done the same as you" . Yet back in the nineties I certainly felt like a preacher without an audience.

 

[NigelNigel is verified member.]

We were late getting into domains. Only thought about the potential when buying domains for our insurance business back in 2002/2003. Early purchases were mostly rubbish but with a few lucky ones. Credit card balances were increasing alarmingly but gradually got better at picking the right domains. And the hours I was working on the computer were incredibly long at first - so for the first few years - very long hours - very little return.

Our financial services background definitely helped in understanding profitable sectors and terms used. I enjoy reading newspapers and watching the news and would recommend that domainers buy good quality newspapers like the Daily Telegraph and keep abreast of financial information and current news. And research domains thoroughly before buying. Put the term into google look at the ads, look at the websites of companies in the sector. Look at the quality of the domains they are using. If you do your footwork and buy wisely you should do well.

 

[WigWam]

I think the worst thing about being a domainer is that if one day google decided to change its algorithm in big way it could completely destroy the value of your portfolio

WigWam

 

[NigelNigel is verified member.]

I think the worst thing about being a domainer is that if one day google decided to change its algorithm in big way it could completely destroy the value of your portfolio

WigWam

Agreed nothing is guaranteed about domain values. It's hard to see all the value in a portfolio being destroyed overnight by such a change. A good descriptive domain for a business looks a good investment. In a way domain owners were hit very hard by Google changes and pay-per-click returns reducing drastically about 3 years ago. Our parking returns are less than a quarter of what they were. In those days we weren't bothered about selling domains but we have to buy and sell now. Always looking for good buying opportunities and selling at at end user prices if we can. I know a lot have moved into development of domains and it's the best thing that could have happened for them as they reap the benefits. But best not to overstretch finances as you never know what's around the corner.

 

[ngovgroup]

What I like being a domainer is that, I work directly from home. I can wear anything I want and I can choose what time I will start my work.