SecondVersion

Domain browser is software that can be used to make your search for domain names online while you are browsing websites easier, faster, and profitable. If you deal with a lot of domain name information from providers like pool, alexa, and others this is the tool for you.

This is a unique way and a unique software, you can’t find this anywhere else. How much does it cost? Only $15.

You can learn more here, and view a demo here.

It’s about time someone had the balls to say something about dotAsia. I for one, have had the same thoughts since news first broke about dotAsia.

So, today, I bring you, a very well written post about The dotAsia debacle:

Read the full article, here.

Well tbh, I don’t subscribe to TLD bashing. Its a common enough pass time for trolls and others alike on most boards. Some people do it to downplay competition, some coz they want to push something else, some coz its just fashionable to kick something when its down. But a really small percentage do it for educating the sheep (aka followers) who’re being led down the garden path by people with vested interests (not to mention huge holdings) in a particular TLD…

Today I bring to you a nice little program called DomainInquire, created by my good friends John (-X-) and Rachid (TvDomain).

What is Domain Inquire?

DomainInquire is a stand alone desktop program. It is a ‘domain spinner’, meaning, it generates lists of domain names based on keywords you give to it.

Do you find yourself at a domain registrar struggling to come up with the right combination of keywords for a dececnt domain name?

With DomainInquire, you will be able to produce rich, top keyword names right from your desktop. DomainInquire was programmed with all of the top keywords, nouns, and verbs built-in.

Using DomainInquire is simple:

• Enter your primary keyword, e.g: Poker.
• Choose whether you want the domains to start, or end, with that keyword.
• Choose the TLDs* you want, or the “I don’t need the TLD” option.
• Click “Spin”

*TLDs included in the software are:
.com, .net, .org, .biz, .info, .us, .co.uk, .eu, .in, .tv, .cc, .jp, .de, .at, and .pk

In v1.0, availabilty checks are not built-in to the software, until V2.0, it is recommended to use Domain Name Analyzer (a free desktop program).

After your list is generated, simply copy and paste your list into a site or program to do availabilty checks on them. E.g. Domain Name Analyzer (Desktop software) or DomainTools.com.

If you choose the “I don’t need the TLD” option, simply copy and paste your list into, again, a software like Domain Name Analyzer, and choose the extensions you want it to check for.

Ok ok, sounds cool.. demo? Price?

You can find a demo of the software in action here

You can take advantage of this introductory offer, and get DomainInquire for just $9.99. That is roughly the cost of one domain name registration.

This price will go up! They are developing DomainInquire.com to sell the software on, and once it is finished, the price will go up.

The price will also go up when V2.0 is released, however, all who purchase V1.0 before then, will get V2.0 absolutely free!

Spyware/Adware?

DomainInquire contains NO spyware/adware. We hate it as much as you do, we will never include it in our software.

Ok, you got me! How do I buy?

If you are a member of NamePros.com, simply private message -X-. If you are not a member you can Buy DomainInquire here.**

** Please note, there seems to be a problem with Gmail users, the email doesn’t get through. So, if possible, please use another email address.

Once payment has been received, you will recieve your copy of DomainInquire to the e-mail you provide.

They accept PayPal

I strongly urge you to buy this software, you will not be disappointed.

Various ways to make money with domain names
by David Underhill aka Barefoottech
Copyright 2006 by BareFootTech

As more people and companies than ever are investing in domain names, it has become evident that not all of these names will realise their full income earning potential. As a Domain reseller and investor with a reasonable sized portfolio ,I have often been asked the best way to make money from these investment domains. The following are the most common ways to create an income stream or maximize resale value.

• Park the name with a parking service
  These places pay a percentage of the advertising revenue derived from ads placed on a page displayed when someone visits your domain. Also most of these parking services also offer a sales listing service to enable easy resale marketing of your domain.
• Make your own park page
  Similar to the above ,only you create your own small Website with ads and get 100% of the revenue. This however will not be as profitable because the parking services get a much greater traffic flow.
• Develop a small, but content rich minisite
  These small minisites are usually filled with articles and contextual ads from Adsense. Also often called AdsenseSites
• Develop a full featured web-site
  Selling services or products and also have some ads and paid links.This can be either selling your own products or as an affiliate for an existing online website.

Factors that increase value

At any of the above stages of development and Value adding,you can make money by reselling the Domain/Site for an increased value above the purchase price. The following is some of the variables determining a fair resale price.

• Keywords & brandability of the name
  i.e. Become-rich.biz is Keyword rich and is valued higher than CrappyNames.com
• Amount of Visitor Traffic
  Simple equation More visitors = More Income = Greater Value
• Return from site
  (Income for Ads,Sales or Paid Links) . Higher Income earned ,Higher value for the site
• Current Demand for similiar names
  If a particular type of name is hot property ,all the similar names increase in value because of the demand.
• Current Search Engine Ranking
  If the Name is Not listed by the major search engines or is on page 346 than value is low, conversely if it is listed on the first page of the listings than value will be higher.
• Number of Sites linking to your site
  Related to Traffic and S.E.Ranking , More links = more traffic + higher rankings
• How keen is the buyer for name
  Buyer may want the name for a specific purpose and will pay a premium to ensure they get it.

Ways to Lose money on Domains

• Register a trademarked name
  like “P*yP*lFees.com” because of the Legal hassles. Most High profile companies can afford an expensive legal battle ,can you?
• Pay too much for Domain Name
  Just because ReallyGreat.com sold for $Big-bucks , doesn’t mean paying $bigBucks for any old name will mean reselling it for an even higher price.
• Get scammed by Email and other types of fraud
  Domain investors attract more than their fair share of Scammers A common one is an email claiming to be someone wishing to buy your name ,all you have to do is use their preferred Appraisal service to confirm the offered price. It is just a ruse to get you to pay an inflated price for this appraisal.

About the author: David J Underhill aka BareFootTech is an Australian based domain name reseller and MiniSite developer. He has a minisite network covering a gamut of topics from Lingerie to car bits

Source: GoArticles

Name Intelligence, Inc. is the internet’s source for domain wisdom, combining engineering expertise with a sophisticated understanding of the global domain space order to provide enterprise and user-end solutions for centralized domain information, intellectual property protection and semantic domain name suggestion technology. We pay close attention to the domain industry, and we like to recognize companies and individuals in the industry for their excellence. The Name Intelligence Awards are our way of exposing those that are making great things happen in this great industry.

Community Award in 2006
NamePros - “Buy, Sell, Discuss Domain Names”.
Eric Sizemore, known to NamePros members as SecondVersion, is an active paricipant in the forum and the most constant presence in the live chat room. He has helped many by freely sharing his knowledge of PHP and domain names.

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I have to say that I am very honored to have received one of the awards. It totally caught me by surprise. Thanks to everyone at Name Intelligence, and of course, NamePros

(You can view more about the awards here and view the winners here.)

Hi good people. I am John Gildea owner of NameMob.com and soon to come AllDeleted.com. I am very proud to say that SecondVersion is my partner with AllDeleted.com.

Domain names are actually internet property, many people don’t understand this and can’t get the concept that a domain name is internet real estate. Domaining can be rewarding if kept in its proper prospective, when I say that, I mean not everyone can buy and sell domain names and make a living doing it.

In fact figures show that only 5% of domainers actually make a living buying and selling domain names. The domain name industry offers more ways for you make money than just selling domain names. Domain name parking is actually a simple, yet effective, way. There are many domain name parking sites:
Sedo.com | Goldkey.com | DomainSponsor.com | Fabulous.com
and the list goes on.

You can make revenue from these parking sites because they are selling advertising. All you do is signup with a domain name parking site, add your names, and the parking site will make your domain name a landing page. When people go to your parking a click a link, you make money. It’s that simple!

Paying $7 to $9 for a domain name is probably cheaper than your current hobby, so domain name collecting does not take alot of money. It is a rewarding hobby and, as I said earlier, you are purchasing internet real estate.

I will write articles up and coming about domain name market trends, domain name development, and further cover ways how you can make your domaining experience a fun one.

Just a couple of 5 figure domain sales for the week (both via Sedo.com):
Domain: eBaby.com
Sold at: $60,000

Domain: join.com
Sold at: $40,000

While your here, don’t forget to get SecondVersion’s free PHP scripts!
Til next time, happy domaining to all!!
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Many thanks to my good friend John Gildea. More articles will be coming soon, and, as far as my scripts go… They will be released very soon!

-SV