When I first started out domaining, I would live on domain name forums. I did this to learn, get my name out, sell some domain names and meet some people.

The past couple of weeks, I have been trying to decide if visiting these forums on a daily basis is still worth it? The more and more I think about it, they are really not that much help to me any more. 95% of the "new" posts on DnFourm.com always seem to be "ok" to really crappy domains for sale and that’s about it. I really do not remember the last time that I learned anything or was able to purchase a domain for a "fair" price.

NamePros.com is pretty much the samething. Since NP is more of a "Newbie" forum, most likely because it’s free, I am able to help others on that forum but it doesn’t really help me all that much. Now I do like helping and that is one reason I still visit NP’s from time to time, but not even close to what I did before.

I have also noticed lately that forum posts have been down at NamePros. Is this because things are slow in domaining as well as the economy? That is my guess.

If you are looking to offer a domain name for sale, DnForum.com is still a better place to sell then NamePros. I think this is because there are more seasoned vets on DNF and even a couple end users, but keep in mind, 9 times out of 10 you will be selling to a reseller and you will be getting a reseller price on your domain as well. 

Domain forums are great places to get answers quick, do a little learning and a place to get reseller prices for domain names, but I think there are better and more productive things you can do with your time. Like thinking outside the box and finding new ways to purchase and sell domain names. Using other platforms to network and find End Users for your domain names.

Jamie Zoch www.DotWeekly.com