Cash Parking Surprises

A couple years back when cash parking revenues virtually became non-existent, I forwarded all of my domains to my main website located at DoughDomains.com

Making that decision made it difficult to run analytics so as of June 1st, I returned the bulk of my portfolio back to a cash parking setting.

Since then, one domain name in particular has led the way in revenue and impressions. Below are the stats from June 1 through December 17 of LoveHD.com. From time to time the daily revenue will exceed the annual registration fee. Currently it's on pace to earn about $350 in a year. If only all of my domain names had a 400% rate of return...

Now why does LoveHD.com receive so many impressions and revenue generating clicks?

Well, if you reposition the letters HD and move them to the front of Love, you will end up on an adult website featuring HD videos. (Take my word for it, or be sure to delete your browsing history...)

So, have +13,500 people been trying to access an adult website and incorrectly typing in my domain name? If that's the case, then 3.5% are selecting the related link to HDLove(.com).

When I registered the name in 2009, I figured it would be a good one to tie into the growing market of HD technology at the time. It sure looks like a lot of people are into loving HD adult content!

RJ

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Business Naming Domains

Branding a business with a marketable name is obviously vital to long-term success and growth. At DoughDomains.com we have some awesome domain names that could be used to brand a future start-up, or re-brand a current business that's looking for growth and even franchise potential. We have included some recently developed logos as well!

Naming opportunity domain #1: Wipeys.com 

For the first few months of parenthood, my wife and I could not believe how many baby wipes we went through. Often referred to simply as "Wipes", they became a mainstay on our grocery list until our daughter graduated out of diapers. 

Wipeys.com has enormous potential to become a full-scale product line featuring:

• baby wipes
• wet-naps / moist towelettes
• cosmetic wipes
• antibacterial wipes
• multi-surface wipes
• automotive wipes

Naming opportunity domain #2: GoChip.com

Chip technology isn't disappearing anytime soon and there's tremendous opportunity for a tech product to be branded by the brandable 6-letter domain name: GoChip.com

Is this a chip embedded in a bank card or credit card?  Is it some sort of biometric sensor that can be incorporated into the wearables market that's becoming mainstream?

Earlier this month, I wrote a post highlighting the numerous domain name sales featuring the keyword of "Go". I look forward to finding a home for this gem and hope it becomes the name of a future-tech product with global presence.

Naming opportunity domain #3: VeinTech.com

Vein technology is emerging across the world. Recently bank machines in Poland were introduced that used vein recognition within the users finger as a form of security. Believe it or not, vein recognition is more secure than fingerprint recognition.

Sensors are also being developed that scan the entire vein pattern located within the palm of the hand. This emerging technology and the companies that produce it need a brandable web presence to corner the market. 

That's where VeinTech.com comes in!

For more unique start-up and business naming domain name ideas, please visit: DoughDomains.com

RJ

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"Media".com domain name sales analysis.

Not too long ago I received an eMail with an offer for $50 to buy HologramMedia.com from my portfolio. Basically that would have roughly covered the registration fees since acquiring this name in 2010. When performing a quick comparable check I was pleasantly surprised as to how many domain name sales that have been reported which included the keyword of "Media". Needless to say my answer to the $50 offer was "No Thanks".

Below are all reported .com sales in excess of $2,000 USD that have occurred since 2011 with "Media" as the second keyword.

SOURCE: DomainTools.com and DNPric.es

2014

VEMedia.com              $6,950  
GlanceMedia.com         $2,888  
ArtMedia.com               $3,748  
VivaMedia.com            $17,000
MpireMedia.com          $3,000  
MindMedia.com           $3,888  
LoyaltyMedia.com        $3,500  
RevelMedia.com           $4,500  

2013

VerticalMedia.com        $10,000
GatewayMedia.com      $5,500
BulletinMedia.com        $3,895  
IdealMedia.com            $12,888
BIMMedia.com            $3,000  
CommonMedia.com     $5,000  
TacticalMedia.com       $4,088  
PlaceMedia.com           $3,750  
FlexibleMedia.com       $3,500  
FlyfishMedia.com         $3,000  
MomentMedia.com       $3,688  
AerialMedia.com          $2,988  
FetishMedia.com          $5,000  
EnterMedia.com           $3,301  
AlertMedia.com            $3,250  
ChileMedia.com           $3,000    

2012

LiveMedia.com            $12,500
DesignerMedia.com     $4,000
CosmosMedia.com       $3,188
LaserMedia.com           $4,129  
SierraMedia.com           $3,000  
4KMedia.com               $3,000  
VirtualMedia.com         $3,099  
ExpressMedia.com        $4,500  
RMedia.com                  $3,400  
EmpiricalMedia.com     $2,888  

2011

ZapMedia.com              $2,200  
HighMedia.com            $8,288  
BillboardMedia.com     $4,290  
eMedia.com                  $60,000
GenesisMedia.com       $2,950  
MarocMedia.com         $2,800  
TalentMedia.com          $3,300  
RecoveryMedia.com     $2,888  
ToneMedia.com            $2,688  
OptimalMedia.com       $2,600  
NorthernMedia.com      $4,100
AnticsMedia.com          $5,500  
SocialiteMedia.com       $2,788  
MPHMedia.com            $2,888  


I think I may hold off until the release of the next Star Wars movie before entertaining any offer on HologramMedia.com!

RJ

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"Tech.com" domain name sales analysis

Earlier this week I wrote a post highlighting domain name sales that included the keyword of "Go". This post features another popular keyword that shows up often in weekly domain sales reports.

The keyword is "Tech". 

Below is a list of .com domain name sales since January, 2011 in excess of $1,500 USD that feature "Tech" as the second key word.

SOURCE: DNPric.es

DiscTech.com	$5,000.00	January, 2014
GumpTech.com	$5,000.00	January, 2014
SunsTech.com	$6,120.00	January, 2014
SakuraTech.com	$4,000.00	January, 2014
TurboTech.com	$2,524.00	January, 2014
HostTech.com	$5,000.00	January, 2014
TeenTech.com	$4,500.00	January, 2014
ReuTech.com	$3,500.00	January, 2014
GeekTech.com	$3,750.00	January, 2014
ForexTech.com	$3,510.00	January, 2014
CargoTech.com	$3,600.00	January, 2013
PeopleTech.com	$8,888.00	January, 2013
CampTech.com	$2,840.00	January, 2013
PharmacyTech.com	$15,000.00	January, 2013
PocketTech.com	$3,319.00	January, 2013
CrediTech.com	$3,900.00	January, 2013
FuneralTech.com	$3,788.00	January, 2013
QuietTech.com	$4,488.00	January, 2013
AfterTech.com	$3,000.00	January, 2013
KromTech.com	$4,000.00	January, 2013
AmbienTech.com	$3,200.00	January, 2013
SilTech.com	$3,400.00	January, 2013
HTech.com	$4,150.00	January, 2013
MusTech.com	$3,200.00	January, 2013
IDTech.com	$75,000.00	January, 2013
LoiTech.com	$4,500.00	June, 2012
FTech.com	$1,650.00	June, 2012
NeTech.com	$45,000.00	February, 2012
DivTech.com	$2,500.00	February, 2012
StaTech.com	$2,000.00	January, 2012
ElTech.com	$3,000.00	January, 2012
WoodTech.com	$3,710.00	January, 2012
MiTech.com	$4,000.00	January, 2012
JanusTech.com	$4,088.00	January, 2012
HemoTech.com	$5,000.00	January, 2012
MsiTech.com	$3,350.00	January, 2012
TeachTech.com	$3,060.00	January, 2012
AmishTech.com	$2,588.00	January, 2012
CreaTech.com	$3,333.00	January, 2012
LumiTech.com	$3,999.00	January, 2012
UsedTech.com	$3,000.00	January, 2012
BiTech.com	$1,800.00	January, 2011
OutdoorTech.com	$4,000.00	January, 2011
SbTech.com	$3,000.00	January, 2011
CiTech.com	$11,600.00	January, 2011
ElderTech.com	$3,000.00	January, 2011
ArcheTech.com	$2,988.00	January, 2011
LiqTech.com	$5,480.00	January, 2011

In domain name sales there are certainly some keywords that have more value than others and it's clear that "Tech" is a great word for business naming and branding. So if your domain name portfolio includes some strong 'XYZ'Tech.com names, you have plenty of comparables to reference during negotiations with a prospective buyer!

RJ

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The branding power of "Go"

There is no 2-letter word in the English language that's as powerful and as marketable these days as the word "Go". Numerous businesses and companies have branded or re-branded successfully by incorporating the word "Go" into their name. In my home town, Go Auto is the massive parent company to numerous car dealerships under their portfolio. Oh yeah and there is also a massive player in the registry market where all of our name are currently registered....

How valuable is the word "Go" when it comes to an on-line presence? Let's take a look at domain name sales in excess of $5,000 USD since 2008 that incorporate this sweet little 2-letter business branding treasure.

SOURCE: dnpric.es  Names sold in the past 24 months are in red.

GoFish.com     $50,000   Sold February, 2010
GoNYC.com   $40,000   Sold September, 2008
GoHunt.com    $31,000   Sold July, 2013
GoPlay.com     $26,300   Sold July, 2008
GoPost.com     $25,000   Sold September, 2011
GoLegal.com   $23,000   Sold September, 2013
GoDirect.com   $15,100  Sold July, 2009
GoPay.com      $15,000   Sold January, 2008
GoTrack.com   $15,000   Sold August, 2012
GoZone.com    $15,000   Sold March, 2014
GoBuild.com   $14,100   Sold January, 2012
GoOut.com      $13,800   Sold October, 2008
GoFar.com       $13,000   Sold February, 2008
GoBold.com    $12,000   Sold June, 2014
GoSilver.com   $11,000   Sold September, 2011
GoBike.com     $9,975   Sold January, 2013
GoKite.com      $9,900   Sold January, 2012
GoBrand.com   $9,700   Sold February, 2008
GoRacing.com  $9,500   Sold August, 2014
GoPoker.com    $7,800   Sold January, 2013
GoComm.com   $7,638   Sold August 2013
GoBand.com     $6,500   Sold July, 2013
GoVote.com     $6,361   Sold November, 2008
GoPhone.com   $6,000   Sold November, 2011
GoPut.com       $6,000    Sold April, 2011
GoRacing.com  $5,911  Sold June, 2012
GoCayman.com $5,801  Sold April, 2008
GoMusic.com    $5,599   Sold June, 2012
GoCoin.com      $5,525   Sold July, 2013
GoHotels.com   $5,500   Sold September, 2010
GoUsed.com     $5,500   Sold September, 2010
GoZip.com        $5,400   Sold April, 2010
GoCase.com      $5,000   Sold April, 2014
GoYou.com       $5,000   Sold October, 2009

The above sample set includes names that are all in the .com extension (Gold standard) and between 5 and 8 total characters long. If a search included additional extensions and 8+ characters there would be even more examples of "Go" power. Keep in mind also that these are published sales and that there could be numerous un-reported, un-published and private transactions of domain names starting with "Go".

Why do I find this so interesting? Well, with a domain portfolio that includes a few names that start with "Go", it's nice to see that a market has been established. This makes it much easier to determine a potential purchase price and provide information to a prospective buyer who may be unfamiliar with market values with respect to domain names.

For example, I registered GoChip.com in 2008. Will I entertain an $500 offer to sell this name. Probably not. Chip technology isn't disappearing anytime soon and this name would be perfect for a tech company to brand/name a product.

In conclusion,

Don't let your brandable "Go" domain names go without careful consideration of its potential to brand, or re-brand an existing business or become a great name for a start-up!

RJ

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Update on Three Dough Domains purchased in 2013

Here is an update on three Dough Domains names that found new homes to end-users during 2013.

It was very exciting to help a few companies brand, re-brand and market using one of our domains.


Former Dough Domain #1:

GreenLid.com is now being used instead of the former: SFSmoothieCompany.com. It was very clear during the discussions regarding this domain name that the interested party understood the value of having a domain name that could allow her business to potentially expand beyond the San Francisco market. I'm sure that the original $10 investment on the first website address made financial sense during the start-up phase, however, the long-term payoff of acquiring and re-branding with GreenLid.com was a great business decision.

I look forward to my next visit to San Francisco where I can try out a green smoothie and see just how much more 'green' they are now making with a former Dough Domain.


Former Dough Domain #2:

PeeBox.com - This was one of the 6-letter Dough Domains that was featured in an earlier blog post. It was advertised as "a place where cats hang out". We were approached by a company in Beverly Hills who will soon market an indoor dog potty using the domain name PeeBox.com. It looks like they are still in the process of bringing it to the market place, but hopefully it will take off and we can add this company to our list of clients who have acquired one of our Dough Domains to market and brand a product. With this business venture still in its infancy, the buyers of PeeBox chose to lease the domain name from us and pay off the purchase price over a 3 year term. This is a great example of how we like to work with our clients so that they can develop a domain name right away without having to commit substantial start-up capital to the importance a short, memorable domain. Over time, the remaining balance will hopefully be a "drop in the bucket" after there has been a few years of revenue established.


Former Dough Domain #3:

TapBet.com - Another one of 6-letter gems! Touch screen technology and gambling joined forces as an end-user acquired this Dough Domain to develop a website that provides super fast betting.


It's very rewarding seeing domain names being developed rather than parked and we look forward to future sales and development of our names in 2014 and beyond.

Remember, at DoughDomains.com our domain names are, "all .com all the time."

Until next time,

RJ

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"Statement Domains"

Well hello,

It's been a month or so since contributing to this blog, so here is a brief entry on a few Dough Domains that I would classify as "Statement Domains".  I guess this post could also be titled "Multi-word Domains" as well...

As I approach the 1,100 domain mark, only a handful of my domains (3 in fact) exceed two words. I've seen a few sales on the weekly charts that are similar in their multi-word nature so perhaps these names will one day find a new home, or be developed if I ever find the time to put my golf clubs down.

If one of these Dough Domains is of interest, please contact Sales@DoughDomains.com for outright purchasing, leasing arrangements or joint-ventures.


GoodToYourself.com - This is the most "feel-good" domain name in my portfolio. Whether it be improving ones mental or physical states (or both), this domain name screams unicorns and rainbows when it is said aloud.

FurIsBad.com - After some serious sleuthing I managed to determine the origin of the last interested party that inquired about acquiring this domain name. And yes, they did have ties to a well known organization that rhymes with Cheetah. When I registered FurIsBad.com back in 2008, it had nothing to do with any sort of belief that Fur Is Bad, it was quite simply because it was available and I thought it sounded catchy.

MyHoleInOne.com - Now here is a domain name that may be developed personally when I finally break the seal and make an ace of my own. Believe it or not, I made a 2 on a par-5 when I was 21, but I have yet to make the magical "one-timer" while on the links. I have played in four different groups in which someone has done so and witnessed the excitement it creates. MyHoleInOne.com could ultimately end up being an online database where a lucky golfer could document their special moment and download pictures/videos of the occasion. With links to merchandise and trophies there is some significant revenue potential with this "My ..." domain name.

Anyhow, to view the remaining names in my portfolio, please visit DoughDomains.com 

Keep in mind that the portfolio is "all .com all the time" and we have another other mini-site found at GreenSights.com featuring "eco" and "green" themed .com's.

Until next time,

RJ

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