Comments on: Domaining.com is thinking Green not the industry http://www.dotweekly.com/domainingcom-is-thinking-green-not-the-industry/ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:29:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Domaining.com goes to $35 annual Membership : Dot Weekly Domain Name Blog http://www.dotweekly.com/domainingcom-is-thinking-green-not-the-industry/#comment-3809 Domaining.com goes to $35 annual Membership : Dot Weekly Domain Name Blog Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:52:41 +0000 http://www.dotweekly.com/?p=627#comment-3809 [...] 20th, I wrote about it and the majority of people were very unhappy to here this. You can see that post here and the 50+ comments as [...] [...] 20th, I wrote about it and the majority of people were very unhappy to here this. You can see that post here and the 50+ comments as [...]

]]> By: Domain Investment Updates » Blog Archive » Domaining.com goes to $35 annual Membership http://www.dotweekly.com/domainingcom-is-thinking-green-not-the-industry/#comment-3148 Domain Investment Updates » Blog Archive » Domaining.com goes to $35 annual Membership Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:51:25 +0000 http://www.dotweekly.com/?p=627#comment-3148 [...] 20th, I wrote about it and the majority of people were very unhappy to here this. You can see that post here and the 50+ comments as well. After that post, I had really thought that owner Francois was going [...] [...] 20th, I wrote about it and the majority of people were very unhappy to here this. You can see that post here and the 50+ comments as well. After that post, I had really thought that owner Francois was going [...]

]]> By: Domaining.com goes to $35 annual Membership | DnLeak - The Latest in Domain News http://www.dotweekly.com/domainingcom-is-thinking-green-not-the-industry/#comment-3111 Domaining.com goes to $35 annual Membership | DnLeak - The Latest in Domain News Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:13:53 +0000 http://www.dotweekly.com/?p=627#comment-3111 [...] 20th, I wrote about it and the majority of people were very unhappy to here this. You can see that post here and the 50+ comments as [...] [...] 20th, I wrote about it and the majority of people were very unhappy to here this. You can see that post here and the 50+ comments as [...]

]]> By: Ms Domainer http://www.dotweekly.com/domainingcom-is-thinking-green-not-the-industry/#comment-2855 Ms Domainer Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:38:44 +0000 http://www.dotweekly.com/?p=627#comment-2855 * Francois is free to do as he wishes, but as a consumer, I have the right to not subscribe; as a reader, I can add whatever feeds I wish. While domaining.com has been a nice feature, it isn't a must-have site for me, and I would not be subscribing. But I still wish Francois the best. * *
Francois is free to do as he wishes, but as a consumer, I have the right to not subscribe; as a reader, I can add whatever feeds I wish.

While domaining.com has been a nice feature, it isn’t a must-have site for me, and I would not be subscribing.

But I still wish Francois the best.

*

]]> By: BobWhite.me http://www.dotweekly.com/domainingcom-is-thinking-green-not-the-industry/#comment-2799 BobWhite.me Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:15:05 +0000 http://www.dotweekly.com/?p=627#comment-2799 Go Francois! I love capitalism. The market will decide if the product is worth the price. If you don't feel its worth it, don't subscribe. I also think it is generous of him to not charge other bloggers for promotion of their blogs. Best of luck! Go Francois!
I love capitalism. The market will decide if the product is worth the price. If you don’t feel its worth it, don’t subscribe. I also think it is generous of him to not charge other bloggers for promotion of their blogs. Best of luck!

]]> By: Shaun http://www.dotweekly.com/domainingcom-is-thinking-green-not-the-industry/#comment-2795 Shaun Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:46:29 +0000 http://www.dotweekly.com/?p=627#comment-2795 Francois, charging people to view the aggregated content of others is absurd in my opinion. Do it and somebody else will fill the void quickly I would guess. I would suggest working on delivering more value on the site so that advertisers are more compelled to pay to be there. Francois, charging people to view the aggregated content of others is absurd in my opinion. Do it and somebody else will fill the void quickly I would guess. I would suggest working on delivering more value on the site so that advertisers are more compelled to pay to be there.

]]> By: Francois http://www.dotweekly.com/domainingcom-is-thinking-green-not-the-industry/#comment-2793 Francois Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:23:25 +0000 http://www.dotweekly.com/?p=627#comment-2793 Charging bloggers: I already said NO. At the inverse, find a way to motivate and reward them is on my TODO list, but it's not the moment to talk about. What I will do is already explained. Read very carrefully and again don't panic by the litle change, it's for better. Sponsored headlines are expensive: Some are charging $150 to can only post your domain name in their newsletter. And not a title, a description and a link like we are offering, plus the extra promotion by being sticked at top of our homepage for 24 hours. I paid a popular forum several thousands just for a very small banner not even visible without having to scroll in their newsletter... Do you know how Google advertising cost for related domain name terms? Think aout and tell me if we are abusing with the pricing of our sponsored headlines or in fact it's a terrific opportunity for a very reasonable cost? Just for info less than 5% of our members declined to receive our daily newsletter. Charge sites for be listed in our menu: The aim is list domain related sites we recommend and that have accepted to show our "Domaining Award". This should NOT change. The last we are proud to recommend is Escrow.com Charging bloggers:
I already said NO.
At the inverse, find a way to motivate and reward them is on my TODO list, but it’s not the moment to talk about.

What I will do is already explained. Read very carrefully and again don’t panic by the litle change, it’s for better.

Sponsored headlines are expensive:
Some are charging $150 to can only post your domain name in their newsletter. And not a title, a description and a link like we are offering, plus the extra promotion by being sticked at top of our homepage for 24 hours.
I paid a popular forum several thousands just for a very small banner not even visible without having to scroll in their newsletter… Do you know how Google advertising cost for related domain name terms?
Think aout and tell me if we are abusing with the pricing of our sponsored headlines or in fact it’s a terrific opportunity for a very reasonable cost?
Just for info less than 5% of our members declined to receive our daily newsletter.

Charge sites for be listed in our menu:
The aim is list domain related sites we recommend and that have accepted to show our “Domaining Award”. This should NOT change. The last we are proud to recommend is Escrow.com

]]> By: RKB http://www.dotweekly.com/domainingcom-is-thinking-green-not-the-industry/#comment-2792 RKB Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:45:22 +0000 http://www.dotweekly.com/?p=627#comment-2792 Correction: I meant domaining.com top tool bars above. Correction: I meant domaining.com top tool bars above.

]]> By: RKB http://www.dotweekly.com/domainingcom-is-thinking-green-not-the-industry/#comment-2791 RKB Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:44:22 +0000 http://www.dotweekly.com/?p=627#comment-2791 I think Francois should do these two things to monetize the site: 1. Charge sites a small subscription fee to have their links included in domain.com top tool bars. 2. Sell display ads on the site. Thanks. I think Francois should do these two things to monetize the site:

1. Charge sites a small subscription fee to have their links included in domain.com top tool bars.

2. Sell display ads on the site.

Thanks.

]]> By: Scott http://www.dotweekly.com/domainingcom-is-thinking-green-not-the-industry/#comment-2790 Scott Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:36:43 +0000 http://www.dotweekly.com/?p=627#comment-2790 I figured I would chime in too. I have a small blog, and Domaining.com certainly helped me get readers. I thank Francois for that. But the fact is, I don't get nearly the clicks that other bloggers do on Domaining.com. Is it because my content is inferior? Perhaps. I'd like to think that Francois' own opinion is accurate when he said (i'm paraphrasing) that no one knows who I am, so no one clicks. It's the main reason why I focus on facts and content, rather than posting an opinion no one cares about. (before you slam me, i know that the trends themselves are based on opinions, but i try to support them with facts and proof. When I say 'opnions' I mean on the domain industry in general) Because of my smaller amount of traffic from Domaining.com, I would be unwilling to pay for my blog to be featured there. I'm not saying it's Francois' fault, cuz it isnt. It's just that I can't justify the fee for the traffic I personally receive. And I think you would find many of the smaller "no-name" bloggers agreeing with me on this. (In case you were wondering, I average about 20-30 clicks from Domaining.com when I post. Sometimes I get more, but not always) Other bigger bloggers may get the clicks. But something tells me they would get traffic anyways without Domaining.com And I am against charging readers. I'm on the side that feels there are other ways to monetize Domaining.com. This industry is fully capable of working together to find a solution that benefits all three parties: Francois' business, the bloggers and the readers. Brokering seems to work well for large email lists, why not go there? I receive Rick Latonas newsletter every day, even though i never bought anything from it. I love it and don't feel it is spammy in any way. Something tells me Domaining.com has a large amount of email subscribers. I figured I would chime in too. I have a small blog, and Domaining.com certainly helped me get readers. I thank Francois for that.

But the fact is, I don’t get nearly the clicks that other bloggers do on Domaining.com. Is it because my content is inferior? Perhaps. I’d like to think that Francois’ own opinion is accurate when he said (i’m paraphrasing) that no one knows who I am, so no one clicks.

It’s the main reason why I focus on facts and content, rather than posting an opinion no one cares about. (before you slam me, i know that the trends themselves are based on opinions, but i try to support them with facts and proof. When I say ‘opnions’ I mean on the domain industry in general)

Because of my smaller amount of traffic from Domaining.com, I would be unwilling to pay for my blog to be featured there. I’m not saying it’s Francois’ fault, cuz it isnt. It’s just that I can’t justify the fee for the traffic I personally receive. And I think you would find many of the smaller “no-name” bloggers agreeing with me on this.

(In case you were wondering, I average about 20-30 clicks from Domaining.com when I post. Sometimes I get more, but not always)

Other bigger bloggers may get the clicks. But something tells me they would get traffic anyways without Domaining.com

And I am against charging readers.

I’m on the side that feels there are other ways to monetize Domaining.com. This industry is fully capable of working together to find a solution that benefits all three parties: Francois’ business, the bloggers and the readers.

Brokering seems to work well for large email lists, why not go there? I receive Rick Latonas newsletter every day, even though i never bought anything from it. I love it and don’t feel it is spammy in any way. Something tells me Domaining.com has a large amount of email subscribers.

]]> By: SkyDomains » Domaining.com: When Love is Not Enough http://www.dotweekly.com/domainingcom-is-thinking-green-not-the-industry/#comment-2789 SkyDomains » Domaining.com: When Love is Not Enough Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:41:31 +0000 http://www.dotweekly.com/?p=627#comment-2789 [...] he is thinking of going to a pay as you read format for the popular site Domaining.com, Jamie from DotWeekly.com  picked it up on his blog and his readers went wild. For and [...] [...] he is thinking of going to a pay as you read format for the popular site Domaining.com, Jamie from DotWeekly.com  picked it up on his blog and his readers went wild. For and [...]

]]> By: Greg B http://www.dotweekly.com/domainingcom-is-thinking-green-not-the-industry/#comment-2786 Greg B Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:17:55 +0000 http://www.dotweekly.com/?p=627#comment-2786 I wouldn't pay (as a reader) either. However, if francois would advertise the newsletter in places where domain "end users" rather than "domainers" congregate I would pay something to have a blog featured/included. I have always agreed with francois' comments about the domain auctioneers failure to advertise where the end users are - I wonder if there is an analogy here. I wouldn’t pay (as a reader) either. However, if francois would advertise the newsletter in places where domain “end users” rather than “domainers” congregate I would pay something to have a blog featured/included.

I have always agreed with francois’ comments about the domain auctioneers failure to advertise where the end users are – I wonder if there is an analogy here.

]]> By: littledevil http://www.dotweekly.com/domainingcom-is-thinking-green-not-the-industry/#comment-2785 littledevil Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:00:39 +0000 http://www.dotweekly.com/?p=627#comment-2785 Stephen douglas is right on, hopefully francois reads these comments, because he's gonna lose on this deal. Dnheadlines is free, and I'm sure after reading about this other wbemasters are gonna launch their own free service. Having a good domain is one thing, but a bad business model flushes it all down the toilet. Stephen douglas is right on, hopefully francois reads these comments, because he’s gonna lose on this deal. Dnheadlines is free, and I’m sure after reading about this other wbemasters are gonna launch their own free service. Having a good domain is one thing, but a bad business model flushes it all down the toilet.

]]> By: Develop Domains http://www.dotweekly.com/domainingcom-is-thinking-green-not-the-industry/#comment-2783 Develop Domains Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:10:09 +0000 http://www.dotweekly.com/?p=627#comment-2783 Although I read Domaining's daily email, there is nothing stopping me from simply adding the RSSs from the different blogs. I believe there is a slight misunderstanding because no sensible business man would be charging (or attempt to) their loyal readers. If the case is they believe their revenue is low considering the amount of traffic the receive, then charging people to "read" is absurd. Maybe if the site offered more value they could get away with it, but not from what they have now. IMO, the site is not monetized to it's possibility. Although I read Domaining’s daily email, there is nothing stopping me from simply adding the RSSs from the different blogs. I believe there is a slight misunderstanding because no sensible business man would be charging (or attempt to) their loyal readers.

If the case is they believe their revenue is low considering the amount of traffic the receive, then charging people to “read” is absurd. Maybe if the site offered more value they could get away with it, but not from what they have now.

IMO, the site is not monetized to it’s possibility.

]]> By: Charlie http://www.dotweekly.com/domainingcom-is-thinking-green-not-the-industry/#comment-2782 Charlie Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:09:36 +0000 http://www.dotweekly.com/?p=627#comment-2782 Francois is complaining about not earning enough via advertising space - its no wonder, have you seen what he charges. A friend of mine enquired and nearly fainted, and apparantly Francois didn't even try to justify his astronomical prices with even a mention of his sites traffic. Ok so domaining sends traffic to featured blogs, but the bottom line is Francois is getting FREE content from the very same featured blogs. He first went wrong when he required people to log in. He gets his content for free and is now wishing to charge the folks he gets the free content from. I personally think domaining is totally mismanaged and does anyone actually sell that many domains as a result of having a featured domaining listing? Francois is complaining about not earning enough via advertising space – its no wonder, have you seen what he charges. A friend of mine enquired and nearly fainted, and apparantly Francois didn’t even try to justify his astronomical prices with even a mention of his sites traffic.
Ok so domaining sends traffic to featured blogs, but the bottom line is Francois is getting FREE content from the very same featured blogs. He first went wrong when he required people to log in. He gets his content for free and is now wishing to charge the folks he gets the free content from. I personally think domaining is totally mismanaged and does anyone actually sell that many domains as a result of having a featured domaining listing?

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