Domaining Is Hard

Feb 17 2017

Let’s say you are new to the world of Domain Investing. You are interested in making money domaining and you meet the following qualifications: 1. You don’t have a lot of money, you are ...

I Bid A Dollar and Raise You Some Intelligence

Jul 22 2014

Contrary to what you see on at some domain auctions, there is some strategy/skill behind a listing. I read through the auctions over at Flippa and see countless auctions that have starting bids of $500, ...

9 Ways to Get More Money From Your Domains At Auction

Sep 08 2013

There have been a few articles lately about where to sell your domains. In my opinion, if you want to get the greatest amount of quick money for your domain there really are only two options. ...

Internet Revenue Models

Dec 17 2012

The goal of starting a business online is to make money. And there are a whole lot of ways to do it. Fred Wilson, with the help of various people put together the most complete list of revenue models ...

10 Things A 30 Minute Talk With an 81 Year Old Women Taught Me About Business

Apr 15 2012

I reread this post several times a year. I read it because it was one of the best conversations I’ve ever had with a person and every once in a while I need to read it to remind me to practice ...

You’ve Sold Your Domain. Now How Long Does It Take to Get Paid?

Apr 09 2012

I’ve now sold a domain on almost every platform except Afternic. I thought I would share my experiences on how long it took to get paid from each platform. These results are mine and may not be ...

Compare Local Advertising Prices For All Media Vs. A Domain

Mar 22 2012

We’ve talked about the cost of a national ad campaign but what about local? If you run a Geo based website or want to promote in a local market how does that compare? I live in a town with ...

Why You Should Surround Yourself With People Who Know What They’re Doing

Jan 16 2012

One of the reasons I would never leave DomainShane.com to write for another blog that perhaps may be offering more money is because on most any other blog I wouldn’t be able to do a post like ...

If You Have To Explain The Value, You’re Selling To The Wrong Person

Jan 10 2012

Recently a buddy of mine tried to sell me a TV wall-mount he didn’t need anymore. He was asking $100. I told him I can buy a brand new one for half that price. He got offended. He explained to me ...

Repost: Here’s Why You Go To A Domain Conference

Oct 20 2011

Just to remind people of the positivity of domain conferences I am reposting my article from my first TRAFFIC conference. I think it shows my enthusiasm and excitement that I had (and still have) for ...

10 Reasons You Can Still Make Money With Domains

Sep 16 2011

I may not know it all but this much I know is true 1. As of this fall there will be 7 BILLION people on this planet (source). Two BILLION of them will use the Internet (source) 2. Michael Berkens ...

This Is Where I Sell My My Domains

Jul 15 2011

One of the most often asked question is “Where/How do you sell you domains?” I don’t have the luxury or quality of domains that get me daily offers through email. While I do get ...

How I Handle My Domain Payment and Transfers

May 04 2011

I get a few emails a day asking different questions and a good one I received a few days ago asked me how I handle the payment and receipt of payments for my domains. Here’s some simple rules I ...

One of the Most Creative Cons I’ve Found Yet

May 03 2011

The other day I got an email offering a pretty good price for a domain that caught my attention. It wasn’t a huge amount but it would be a pretty good sale. One problem. I had let the domain ...

Does Google Own You? aka Don’t Be Google’s Bitch

Feb 28 2011

Fred Wilson said it best. “Don’t Be a Google Bitch” It’s a scary place to be. Your whole business model based on where you rank on Google. The majority of your income based on ...