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I used to have this thinking a while back - but it is not so.

For me, some of my names sell quickly because I researched/read/studied the name/niche/target-buyer.

I spend a ridiculous amount of time profiling my possible buyer - which is why - when I present him with my domain it is almost certain he would buy... Simply because I've touched on something he/she might have overlooked.

Before I forget - In the start, I subscribed for Iyke's training. I used his technique and methods for a while. But, as a human being you continue to evolve (or build on your success) or else you'd remain stagnant.

I KNOW the frustration that comes with a sales drought. You begin to question EVERYTHING you know about domaining...(I urge you to stay strong) BUT, this should not mean we result to asking "funny" questions (REALLY - many of these things we are asking can be found on Google or by merely contacting customer care) ...

A few things that I work with:

1.) Time Management - you've got only 24hrs per day... Use it wisely.

2.) READ...LEARN...STUDY (there's simply NO shortcut to this)

3.) Patience... Be patient enough to allow your efforts to yield. Farmer wey plant seed for ground today - no dey wake up see tree tomorrow.

4.) GOD. (I pray).

BONUS:
If you've read this far & you are looking for your next niche - here's some that I think are hot at the moment:

1.) We know "AI" is hot right now - research on tech companies that are active in this niche/segment. At some point - you'd "stumble" on a possibility (it could be a forth-coming product, it could be a better version of their domain name) - and register it. This would likely sell in 4-figures because these guys pay big! Same applies to machine learning and robotics.

2.) Finance - this is VERY broad, so niche down a little to any of its sub-sectors (loans, mortgage, Brokerage, insurance, investments & VC, FinTech/Payments)

3.) Real estate - this is also VERY broad... (property management, architects, interior designs, constructions)

*** I've given you the niches I am heavily involved in, your work is to dig deeper/research and discover your path for yourself.

*** Join newsletters and groups/forums to stay informed & updated on trends and possible events/happenings.

Disclaimer: This is just my opinion.

TastyFriedPussy:
Sometimes I wonder how some of you make sales in the 2 days, 1 week, etc....
I believe there's it something you guys are not sharing with us, there's knowledge you have that you have refused to share with the house,e

Click on the domain name, then seek nameservers & edit accordingly.

Greenscientist:
How does this namesilo nameserver work abeg?

Try to keep/save 10-20$ on your dynadot "prepay" ... This would save you from such experiences... Good luck!

Greenscientist:
Will I say I lost a domain I would have sold?

✓ last registered in 2016 by hugedomain and was listed for 3k+ but dropped today.

✓ The owner own the .net, .co , keyword+co.com

Wanted to buy on spaceship due to low balance on my card but them no quick update the domain.

I checked dynadot, the domain was available but I only have $3+ on my grey card.

30mins after I'm ready to buy the domain, I checked and the company "Roysmithplumbing" has registered their domain.

Maybe I would have had at least $99 from the name.

* I'm assuming your correspondence is with the decision -maker...

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Well - it appears they are not ready to buy (at this time).

Option 1.) I'd suggest you give it a month (or 2) - then email them again - asking if they'd be willing to revisit this offer - albeit at a reduced price.

Option 2.) If you don't have that patience, you can send him a reply stating you are currently in the process of raising funds for an alternative venture - and would be willing to accept a much lower price (albeit to get the domain off your hands).

*** if you structure your words properly in option #2, you might get him to buy - at a reduced price.

*** My perception is that your enduser has an appreciation for the domain - but might not have the budget for such an expense right now.
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Wishing you best of luck.

Neutral15:
Thanks very much, I'll adjust the BIN.

I sent him this
Thanks for your feedback.
Chicago*** is valued at $1,289 by Godaddy Valuation. However, I thought of selling it for $799.
Please note that the above price is subject to negotiation. As a result, you can make an offer.
Your response would be greatly appreciated.
Regards.
This was his reply
Hi *****,
800 seems like a fair price, but we are currently not interested in making an offer at this time.
Sincerely,

KOLLEE:
Is it right to add grey as Wise account to withdraw to Nigeria account? if so, is it black market dollar rate they will use to drop the money or Nigeria banks rate?

Its doable.
I believe that is one of the ways our folks withdraw on SH.

** Understand this:

With Grey.co you can setup a UK (GBP) Europe (EUR) account.

Funds deposited into the account (must) be in the above-stated currency... (GBP/EUR) - as this is what your account can accept.

On the platform, you can also get a virtual MasterCard - which you can use to buy your domains (or make payments) anywhere online...

**** If you have ANY further questions, feel free to consult their customer service - they'd respond in 24hrs or less...

Pk01:
details on how to fund grey account. Thanks

-Download the app
-Follow through with the setup & verification
- Once verified, select "Naira" and fund accordingly ... My Grey automatically created a Sterling Bank account in my name - so once I credit that sterling account - I see the funds in my Grey app...

Good luck!

Hi - I'm suggesting that Yiu reduce the price to around $500-$600 (then email the enduser something like this...)

Hi xvxvxv

Thanks for getting back to to me on this.

I was looking to sell this domain for $550 - but, if it really interests you to own it - what price range falls within your budget?

Do kindly let me know at your earliest convenience - so we can seal this deal.

Best wishes,

xvxvxv


**** 24hrs after sending him this, follow-up with an inquiry that you're still awaiting his response to the offer you made earlier...

Good luck!

Neutral15:
Please the two sentences are confusing, how do I reply this

What price were you thinking?
We currently do not do enough SEO to take advantage of such a a great domain.

This potential lead has read this message 9 times now, probably waiting for a reply.

iykepromotions, BOOKWORMLUX, Sapiosexuality, Learner47, Harllaby, Cashew, MrPADDY, therealMcCain, OCEANS7, etc

1.) I use regular Gmail (I have like 6 Gmail accts)

2.) My signature takes this form:

My Name
CEO | the domain I'm selling
Phone: I have a Google voice # (but for those who don't have a foreign # - simply put Dan.com's customer service number there)

Ayilara1:
Congratulations boss.

Do you use custom mail?
What does your signature looks like?

1.) Google search "newsletters + niche/sector"

2.) There is no "magical" sales letter... I keep it short & simple...

Example:
For my Deal Maker Reach sale - I found out from my research that the CEO has a side-project that they seem passionate about. The name was available for reg, I bought and pitched it to her...(In my sales pitch, I asked her to make me an offer for the domain). She replied within 24hrs with $2k ... (I was delighted). She later "consulted" her IT people - whom probably told her she was offering too much money for it - bad market people...
She even replied that she's no longer interested...but - instead of killing this prospect - I persuaded her to revisit the offer. I gave her a second opportunity to make me an offer which she could stand by. This time, she offered $300 and I sold.

For the Modular Home Builder - From my research, Canada is undergoing a bit of a housing crisis (not enough homes). The Modular Home builders are experiencing a market boom. I coined that name, bought it in .ca & .eu - got a few interests for the ".ca" - but the person that ended up paying was like the third offer I had received. I'm guessing he was quick to act.

*** As the narrative for each name is different - so does the sales letter.

*** if I'm able to get a "not interested" reply within the grace delete period - I'd simply delete the name take the $3 loss and move on.

*** I can't over-emphasize creativity. Be creative in your thoughts & process. You'd make a few mistakes - but you'd learn as well.


Sorry I don't have any sales letter template to share.

palinco:
This is really encouraging for those of us yet to make our first sales.
Though, I go for branded names.
Maybe, I add some of these targeted industrial names.
How do you get the newsletters?
Can you share your best outbound template so, we can modify the ones I have been sending without any one response.

Robnectar:
I have a domain name that I have to renew quickly,.. bought it last year with my Gtbank master card before they banned it, pls what are you using to buy your domain

I use Grey. co ... Their virtual card works perfectly.

I've also used VersatileVee ....

August Sales:

DealMakerReach(.)com HT- 7days $300
ModularHomeBuilder(.)ca HT- 7days $250
HeritageCreekHomes(.)com HT - 10days $1000
CalibrateAnalytics(.)com HT - 7days $150 (undersold this, but I fancy quick flips).
TotalLendingConcepts(.)com HT - 14days $450

-All outbound.
-All coined.
- I do a mix of BIN & Make offer.
-Not every of my coined names sell - I get stuck with some, or the prospective buyer just ghosts me.
- Some names sold at the first outbound, but most were sold after 1-2 follow-ups.
- I source my leads online (Google search).
- I target decision makers or heads of marketing department...( I find their emails via Snov/Apollo/Rocket...etc) ...at some point, you tend to have an idea of how their email addresses might be Example: Btinubu@Bleep.com or Bola.Tinubu@Bleep.com or Bola@Bleep.com ... You Sha get the idea!
- I follow lots of online news/newsletters - that's basically how I get my inspiration for what I coin.
- September is looking good (3 sales in the pipeline).
- None of these names have any matrices, just gut instincts and GOD's grace.
- I'm still a noob in domaining ooo ... Pls drop any questions here - so that anyone can chip in with an answer & the knowledge can be shared.

My advice to anyone struggling in this thing - be patient. Find what works for you, perfect it for yourself and keep grinding. Have faith in the process - as it isn't always easy...and, if you don't "love" what you're doing - pls do that which you "love" - cos it is this passion that will keep you going when dry spells occur.

- Don't be shy to ask meaningful questions. Lots of peeps on here (low-key ) make 4-figs every month.

- Follow domains and all things domaining on Twitter & clubhouse... E get why!

The difference between the rich & the poor is "information".

PS: Apologies in advance if I don't get to reply you in a timely manner. This research and outbounding eats into one's time...

May God bless us all...

Thnx.

Congrats.

Promxy94:
Please who has used this guy before and how reliable is he?

They've been bought. Many Thanks.

will buy and push your domain to you on DYNADOT

6,000 naira per name

5 slots available... DM if interested.

[ SOLD ]

Jamescool2:
It was handregged, so no metrics per say.

Ooh - I get... (Properties) would fall under the real estate niche... There's also realty, realtor, etc.

Sometimes, if you think about it, it doesn't hurt to "niche-down" on any given keyword...

Congrats on your sale... More sales to us!

Congrats on your sale...

Please care to share the matrices you used in acquiring this domain?

Oshiofe:
When an enduser respond " Thank you" what is the best reply......?

"You're welcome!"

...

He said it is an inbound... (Meaning no outbound marketing was done on his part).

The buyer hit the BUY button and asked him not to disclose the name.

Congratulations to the sellers of .....$800 & ....$250

... Wishing us a successful week!

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symbuul:
I follow Alex and used to look forward to his sales reports and tweets but all he does these days are hide his sold domains but display prices. And he sounds arrogantly proud. I recently hit the mute button.
Bob is one to follow and I follow him. He drops very insightful and helpful tweets. You can't compare the both, IMO. Alex might have more domains and sales than Bob, but Bob is class.

Spot-on 100%

Belbis:
Hello, Good day to you all.

Please, I'm looking for a good PayPal exchanger.
Any legit one u guys can recommend for me.

@CokeBar .... Tested and trusted. Search for her on the Nairaland exchanger page

Gpexchange:
Eweee lol..I don come with my epistle again

Truss/..pay in com
..

A very lovely ROI ... Impressive sale!

Congratulations sir...

Rankett:
The TX windows & doors domain is a good domain. It has the potential to sell for $500 or more. I can see a good number of end users

I will advise that you outbound that first and if it sells, you can move on to outbounding the centraltx one. This is so that you won't be simultaneously pitching two different domains to the same end user since both is connected to tx.

My thoughts exactly! Spot-on Boss!

Neutral15:
One of my potential enduser asked me of the price, I told him $1500 and he went solo and never replied.

Hi...

- Import lead on Dan
- Email him that a confirmation email has been sent to him from the broker handling the transaction.
- Emphasize that: as soon as he confirms the email, the process of transferring the domain's ownership begins... Also emphasize that you do not get paid until the transfer of the domain has been concluded.

*** If he accepts the import lead, Dan would automatically follow-up with him periodically - untill he makes payment.

Congratulations in advance!

Learner47:
Congrats and many sales---

Please which software do u use to generate ur leads?

On sending mails & follow ups is it auto or manual?

Thxs

Thanks!

Sadly, everything is manual for me...I'm old-school like that.

Leads source: internet (Google/Bing/FB/LinkedIn/Twitter)

Like I stated earlier - I'm still learning the ropes in this craft. I do believe automating some processes would be helpful (as it would save time/effort).

oskylabs:
Congrats, bro!

But omo, na wa o! Na orisirisi levels dey dis craft o.

So you mean those three names were not ED-picked? How do you guys coin names!?

Join and follow all things domaining on social media...(you'd get loads of inspiration)

Subscribe to newsletters/mailing lists/etc - on niches that interest you... By doing so, you stay informed (and who knows - might stumble on a gem) ***Judging from my sales report you can tell these are under the Realestate niche.

I know of folks whom their "bread&butter' is the Law/Legal niche... There's also Finance & Tech... Simply put, pick a niche(s) and stay very informed in it... I believe every other thing would fall in place.

I'm nowhere close to being a guru in this craft. I'd urge you to always stay informed and be creative (some of my sales leveraged on what I saw other domainers doing/selling... )

Oh - also, there are web platforms that help you coin names (NameStall.com - is one)

Figure out a system that works for you, and perfect on it...

Sales report:

Hold time: between 1-2 months

Method: Outbound (and follow-ups)

All names were coined. Special thanks to NLer Jamescool2 and each of you for the insights and guidance...

May God continue to bless our efforts!

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