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better idea: create a marketplace where people can resell their domains for $99. sort of like a fixed-price version of sedo.

netsp 17y ago
I like this idea beter: # It solves the inventory conversion problem outlined below. # It solves the creativity doesn't scale well problem outlined below. # It allows people like you, who think that they can sell creativity, to have a go. # This is compatible with your current idea. No reason not to seed a marketplace site with your own idea of your own creative domains & continue selling your own domains so long as it's profitable. If it fails to become a marketplace, you still have a shot at making your original idea work within it. Almost a free option.
csbartus 17y ago
I'll be one of your resellers. I have many stories to tell but often I'm creating just the domain name, no time to finish. And it is fun to think an idea, brand it then sell it to someone _who_ is the guy to develop it. The package would be: the story, the domain name + additionally a visual id.
- ErrantX 17y ago
  THat has the added bonus of pulling the theme of the marketplace into an "ideas" market rather than a domain market (which might have slight negative connotations). The domain name gives the idea intrinsic value and the idea adds value to the domain purchasing experience. Win win.
  - growt 17y ago
    I like your suggestion a lot. I came up with this idea because I have some domains from unstarted projects (already with corresponding ideas). So I might as well try to sell the idea along. It would be an experiment, rather then a business I guess, but lets see.
CyberFonic 17y ago
I've come across quite a few sites with domain names for sale. The cheaper ones (in the $50 - $500 range) are mostly pretty lame. Why not come up with one really good business idea and memorable domain name and make that work. That way you won't be yet another squatter but a Value Producer. BTW every business I've ever come up with, I've had no problem finding an available domain name. You just have to be good at getting to the essence of your business and it's value. It's also known as "marketing".

netsp 17y ago

I like this idea beter: # It solves the inventory conversion problem outlined below. # It solves the creativity doesn't scale well problem outlined below. # It allows people like you, who think that they can sell creativity, to have a go. # This is compatible with your current idea. No reason not to seed a marketplace site with your own idea of your own creative domains & continue selling your own domains so long as it's profitable. If it fails to become a marketplace, you still have a shot at making your original idea work within it. Almost a free option.

csbartus 17y ago

I'll be one of your resellers. I have many stories to tell but often I'm creating just the domain name, no time to finish. And it is fun to think an idea, brand it then sell it to someone _who_ is the guy to develop it. The package would be: the story, the domain name + additionally a visual id.

ErrantX 17y ago
THat has the added bonus of pulling the theme of the marketplace into an "ideas" market rather than a domain market (which might have slight negative connotations). The domain name gives the idea intrinsic value and the idea adds value to the domain purchasing experience. Win win.
- growt 17y ago
  I like your suggestion a lot. I came up with this idea because I have some domains from unstarted projects (already with corresponding ideas). So I might as well try to sell the idea along. It would be an experiment, rather then a business I guess, but lets see.

CyberFonic 17y ago

I've come across quite a few sites with domain names for sale. The cheaper ones (in the $50 - $500 range) are mostly pretty lame. Why not come up with one really good business idea and memorable domain name and make that work. That way you won't be yet another squatter but a Value Producer. BTW every business I've ever come up with, I've had no problem finding an available domain name. You just have to be good at getting to the essence of your business and it's value. It's also known as "marketing".