Comments on: Domain Names for Bootstrappers http://domainnamewire.com/2007/08/28/domain-names-for-boostrappers/ News and Views for the Domain Name Industry Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:30:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Phil Barnhart http://domainnamewire.com/2007/08/28/domain-names-for-boostrappers/comment-page-1/#comment-432386 Phil Barnhart Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:33:31 +0000 http://domainnamewire.com/2007/08/28/domain-names-for-boostrappers/#comment-432386 Unfortunately, sometimes those harmless-looking, perfectly-named domains may have a checkered past. Before picking up a domain name that may be banned or blocked due to previously delivering malware, trojans, or porn, you need to do a background check. We've set up a free Domain Background Check cheat sheet at http://siteriver.com/domaintest.php - just enter the domain name you are researching and we generate 14 links to domain check, anti-malware, and other tools to quickly check if your domain name is ready for business or is still on parole. Unfortunately, sometimes those harmless-looking, perfectly-named domains may have a checkered past. Before picking up a domain name that may be banned or blocked due to previously delivering malware, trojans, or porn, you need to do a background check.

We’ve set up a free Domain Background Check cheat sheet at http://siteriver.com/domaintest.php – just enter the domain name you are researching and we generate 14 links to domain check, anti-malware, and other tools to quickly check if your domain name is ready for business or is still on parole.

]]> By: Jason http://domainnamewire.com/2007/08/28/domain-names-for-boostrappers/comment-page-1/#comment-90696 Jason Sun, 02 Sep 2007 13:20:34 +0000 http://domainnamewire.com/2007/08/28/domain-names-for-boostrappers/#comment-90696 re: domain owners who want too much... Boy do I know about this! I wanted to buy thesiteaboutsex.com - this idiot wants $4,000,000! - it's not even a premium name! re: domain owners who want too much…

Boy do I know about this! I wanted to buy thesiteaboutsex.com – this idiot wants $4,000,000! – it’s not even a premium name!

]]> By: David J Castello http://domainnamewire.com/2007/08/28/domain-names-for-boostrappers/comment-page-1/#comment-90518 David J Castello Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:10:41 +0000 http://domainnamewire.com/2007/08/28/domain-names-for-boostrappers/#comment-90518 Excellent article. Excellent article.

]]> By: Andrew http://domainnamewire.com/2007/08/28/domain-names-for-boostrappers/comment-page-1/#comment-90212 Andrew Wed, 29 Aug 2007 01:45:27 +0000 http://domainnamewire.com/2007/08/28/domain-names-for-boostrappers/#comment-90212 Regarding NetSol's certified offer, the problem with it is you pay $19 even if they can't get in touch with the domain owner. It's true that, if the offer gets into the owner's hands, they're more likely to respond. But $19 a pop is expensive with no guarantee of a response. Here's a review of Network Solutions' service: http://domainnamewire.com/2006/07/07/not-so-certified-offers-from-network-solutions/ Regarding NetSol’s certified offer, the problem with it is you pay $19 even if they can’t get in touch with the domain owner. It’s true that, if the offer gets into the owner’s hands, they’re more likely to respond. But $19 a pop is expensive with no guarantee of a response.

Here’s a review of Network Solutions’ service:
http://domainnamewire.com/2006/07/07/not-so-certified-offers-from-network-solutions/

]]> By: Andrew http://domainnamewire.com/2007/08/28/domain-names-for-boostrappers/comment-page-1/#comment-90211 Andrew Wed, 29 Aug 2007 01:42:36 +0000 http://domainnamewire.com/2007/08/28/domain-names-for-boostrappers/#comment-90211 Jon, note that I said "if you are with a *big* company". Your last sentence says "the best chance a *small business* has". If you are with a big company, like a Global 2000 company, I guarantee you the domain owner will ask for more. I agree that small businesses should say why they're interested. I'm have a soft spot for small businesses buying domains...more so than another investor trying to get a good deal. Jon, note that I said “if you are with a *big* company”. Your last sentence says “the best chance a *small business* has”.

If you are with a big company, like a Global 2000 company, I guarantee you the domain owner will ask for more.

I agree that small businesses should say why they’re interested. I’m have a soft spot for small businesses buying domains…more so than another investor trying to get a good deal.

]]> By: Customer Service http://domainnamewire.com/2007/08/28/domain-names-for-boostrappers/comment-page-1/#comment-90210 Customer Service Wed, 29 Aug 2007 01:41:01 +0000 http://domainnamewire.com/2007/08/28/domain-names-for-boostrappers/#comment-90210 I saw this mentioned on http://www.SubliminalMessages.Com and agree with the author, but would like to add one suggestion relating to the section titled "The domain I want is taken, what can I do?" Buyers may want to consider using NetSol's certified buying service which, for $19, will allow them to submit a certified offer to the seller. This will often sway the seller to do the deal. I saw this mentioned on http://www.SubliminalMessages.Com and agree with the author, but would like to add one suggestion relating to the section titled “The domain I want is taken, what can I do?”

Buyers may want to consider using NetSol’s certified buying service which, for $19, will allow them to submit a certified offer to the seller. This will often sway the seller to do the deal.

]]> By: Jon http://domainnamewire.com/2007/08/28/domain-names-for-boostrappers/comment-page-1/#comment-90201 Jon Tue, 28 Aug 2007 22:55:13 +0000 http://domainnamewire.com/2007/08/28/domain-names-for-boostrappers/#comment-90201 3. Don’t send the email from your corporate email address if you are with a big company (the owner will ask for more money) is a more often than not a bad practical advice. It works for professional domainers who spam all whois records looking for occasional retarded sellers. But if a business wants one good specific domain, then chances are the seller will not be retarded, that means hope-for-retard approach will probably backfire and result in no reply or a higher price. The best chance a small business has to buy a good domain is to explain exactly who they are in the first email. 3. Don’t send the email from your corporate email address if you are with a big company (the owner will ask for more money)

is a more often than not a bad practical advice. It works for professional domainers who spam all whois records looking for occasional retarded sellers. But if a business wants one good specific domain, then chances are the seller will not be retarded, that means hope-for-retard approach will probably backfire and result in no reply or a higher price.

The best chance a small business has to buy a good domain is to explain exactly who they are in the first email.

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