Comments for Self Made Minds

Comment on Ownership of an LL.co.uk by Richard Jenkins

Richard Jenkins — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:16:32 +0000

Congrats man. Thats something to be happy about.

Comment on Ownership of an LL.co.uk by Jonathan Malory

Jonathan Malory — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:59:21 +0000

I was going to say, before I read the whole post, if they do start releasing 2 letter domains in the UK it will be like the car reg plate thing – with everyone going for their initials. I know I would, same as you. I bet some arse somehow registers them all before most people get a look-in though.

Comment on Geo’s Update by Andy in Tenerife

Andy in Tenerife — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:11:16 +0000

Will be interesting to see how these pan out ovr the summer as from previous posts here, you have been putting the work in.
A friend of mine started going on about getting a website for the area she lives in here in Tenerife and I went through the basics – URL structure based on keyword research, basic area info, hotels, apartment rentals, things to see and do, how to set up affiliate links or sell apartment rental ads etc and it was only when I was doing it for someone else I thought – well actually I should be doing these myself, I have the knowledge of these areas (I live her) and the basic know-how so why am I telling someone else how its done???
I must try and get a local site up and running this year – nothing stopping me except my own excuses and it seems a whole lot easier than a lot of the projects I am working on as I know the content inside out.
Perhaps this post will serve as a good wake up call and get me working on something I am familiar with again rather than banging away at subjects where I havent got a clue!

Comment on Insane Advertisers still don’t get it by Andy in Tenerife

Andy in Tenerife — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:04:14 +0000

Bizarre to say the least – someone in that company is doing a bad job but if you can take advantage of their ignorance – crack on!
Sounds like you have done very well out of it.

Comment on Domaining by Andy in Tenerife

Andy in Tenerife — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:02:14 +0000

Pretty tremendous stats just on domain reselling alone! I looked at some statistics on domaining but was put off by the number of domains for sale vs domains sales actually made. plus I see so much junk (especially in the Tenerife niche) where people are asking ridiculous amount for keyword domains that have almost zero search!
I have made offers on a couple of domains and picked up spanish mortgages dot org recently (perfect for me really – paid the asking…) and mortgages in spain . co.uk after I watched it drop. Both will be developed out into lead generators for my main business.
besides those though – so many people I ave contacted are in fantasy land over prices. You have more patience than I have in this game!

Comment on Ownership of an LL.co.uk by Andy in Tenerife

Andy in Tenerife — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:56:28 +0000

I realise these are valuable but the same as someone above – I just wouldn´t know how to monetise one and make it worth the outlay.
thats not to say I wouldnt snap up adw.co.uk (my initials) or something if I had the cash spare!

Comment on Ownership of an LL.co.uk by Nicholas

Nicholas — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:04:51 +0000

Well done that’s so cool.

Comment on Ownership of an LL.co.uk by George

George — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:08:16 +0000

I was wondering what you had got – was expecting a big generic buy so was quite suprised it was a two letter domain. Once had someone wanting wltm.co.uk because it was their initials (supposedly).

Comment on Ownership of an LL.co.uk by Scott

Scott — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:31:51 +0000

To an extent like any generic, the value for a business of a short domain/name would be for it to be trustworthy, memorable and easily brandable, BP – HP – JJ – VW – BMW type of thing.High recall value especially when it came to advertising. For me it’s an asset that will be a long term investment and likely portfolio site.

Comment on Ownership of an LL.co.uk by Ian

Ian — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:05:55 +0000

Nice domain for you, but I just don’t get the 2-3 char domain thing. I realise they are rare, but beyond that what is so special?