Comments on: Domain Auctions: Problems & Solutions – Part 1 http://www.elliotsblog.com/domain-auctions-problems-solutions-part-1-1020 Domain blog featuring domain investing strategy, domain valuation, and domain development commentary from Elliot Silver, founder of Top Notch Domains, LLC. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:13:21 +0000 hourly 1 By: Correcting an Out of Context Article | Elliot's Blog http://www.elliotsblog.com/domain-auctions-problems-solutions-part-1-1020#comment-18583 Correcting an Out of Context Article | Elliot's Blog Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:10:53 +0000 http://www.elliotsblog.com/?p=4933#comment-18583 [...] article tried to juxtapose my article about the problems impacting domain auctions with the Media Post article, How Much Are Domain Names For Campaigns Worth?, in which Laurie [...] [...] article tried to juxtapose my article about the problems impacting domain auctions with the Media Post article, How Much Are Domain Names For Campaigns Worth?, in which Laurie [...]

]]> By: Dean http://www.elliotsblog.com/domain-auctions-problems-solutions-part-1-1020#comment-18532 Dean Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:43:21 +0000 http://www.elliotsblog.com/?p=4933#comment-18532 Great topic of conversation, I have been asking several bloggers to address the topic of your article. As someone relatively new to the domain world, but not new to the auction, internet and marketing fields I have made several observations. 1. PROFESSIONALISM, It just seems that in an industry that is looking to constantly ascertain it's legitimacy and is sometimes looked down on by outsiders I find still a lot of discrepancy in some of those who claim to be "professional" The lack of replies to inquiries, submissions and questions that I have submitted to companies like Moniker and others associated with the TRAFFIC auctions astounds me. Never so much as a Thank You or Dear John reply to inquiries I made about the auction. Are my expectations too high to expect a return e-mail from a business associate whom I had made an inquiry to? It's been a real turn off, and seems to me to be indicative of their general attitude when dealing with what are supposed to be professional companies associated with this auction. 2. YOU CAN'T KEEP BEATING A DEAD HORSE! I totally agree about seeing the same names up for auction at different venues. I also think this industry needs a transfusion of fresh new blood. Some of the domains I see listed seem just so tired and lagging behind the times! I think we need to see more progressive forward thinking names related to technology and all the exciting vibrant new things that are happening in the world of technology and computers instead of names like: Facewhitening.com, Concreteblocks.com, Trainingbra.com, Prisonjobs.com etc, ad naseum... and the reserves I mean common!! Which brings me to my next point... 3. CRONYISM, I think your article touched on this subject briefly, but I think it is much, much more rampant that what we think. I mean when I see names like the one's I mentioned above I have to scratch my head and think what kind of idiot submitted these names and what kind of idiot allowed them to be listed and with those ridiculous reserves!! I also think this kind of nepotism hurts all of us (the industry) as a whole when a potential end user or outsider to the industry sees these kinds of names and has to wonder about the intelligence level and integrity of an event that allows and perpetuates the sale of such base low quality products at such ridiculous asking prices. Finally, I think that it's great that someone has addressed some of the issues pertaining to domain auctions, I have many other petty grievances that I could point out, but would rather stay focused on the positive aspects of our industry and have hopes that things will improve in the future. Great topic of conversation, I have been asking several bloggers to address the topic of your article. As someone relatively new to the domain world, but not new to the auction, internet and marketing fields I have made several observations.

1. PROFESSIONALISM, It just seems that in an industry that is looking to constantly ascertain it’s legitimacy and is sometimes looked down on by outsiders I find still a lot of discrepancy in some of those who claim to be “professional” The lack of replies to inquiries, submissions and questions that I have submitted to companies like Moniker and others associated with the TRAFFIC auctions astounds me. Never so much as a Thank You or Dear John reply to inquiries I made about the auction. Are my expectations too high to expect a return e-mail from a business associate whom I had made an inquiry to? It’s been a real turn off, and seems to me to be indicative of their general attitude when dealing with what are supposed to be professional companies associated with this auction.

2. YOU CAN’T KEEP BEATING A DEAD HORSE! I totally agree about seeing the same names up for auction at different venues. I also think this industry needs a transfusion of fresh new blood. Some of the domains I see listed seem just so tired and lagging behind the times! I think we need to see more progressive forward thinking names related to technology and all the exciting vibrant new things that are happening in the world of technology and computers instead of names like: Facewhitening.com, Concreteblocks.com, Trainingbra.com, Prisonjobs.com etc, ad naseum… and the reserves I mean common!!

Which brings me to my next point…

3. CRONYISM, I think your article touched on this subject briefly, but I think it is much, much more rampant that what we think. I mean when I see names like the one’s I mentioned above I have to scratch my head and think what kind of idiot submitted these names and what kind of idiot allowed them to be listed and with those ridiculous reserves!! I also think this kind of nepotism hurts all of us (the industry) as a whole when a potential end user or outsider to the industry sees these kinds of names and has to wonder about the intelligence level and integrity of an event that allows and perpetuates the sale of such base low quality products at such ridiculous asking prices.

Finally, I think that it’s great that someone has addressed some of the issues pertaining to domain auctions, I have many other petty grievances that I could point out, but would rather stay focused on the positive aspects of our industry and have hopes that things will improve in the future.

]]> By: Elliot and Aron’s Suggestions — PART II — Improving the Domain Auctions – YOUR INPUT NEEDED. | Domain News, Videos and Domain Blogs http://www.elliotsblog.com/domain-auctions-problems-solutions-part-1-1020#comment-18514 Elliot and Aron’s Suggestions — PART II — Improving the Domain Auctions – YOUR INPUT NEEDED. | Domain News, Videos and Domain Blogs Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:36:46 +0000 http://www.elliotsblog.com/?p=4933#comment-18514 [...] and myself.  Elliots original post, on Issues Facing Domain Auctions can be found here: http://www.elliotsblog.com/domain-auctions-problems-solutions-part-1-1020 Elliot has given me permission to post OUR suggestions for improvement. Elliot will post a [...] [...] and myself.  Elliots original post, on Issues Facing Domain Auctions can be found here: http://www.elliotsblog.com/domain-auctions-problems-solutions-part-1-1020 Elliot has given me permission to post OUR suggestions for improvement. Elliot will post a [...]

]]> By: Elliot http://www.elliotsblog.com/domain-auctions-problems-solutions-part-1-1020#comment-18511 Elliot Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:14:46 +0000 http://www.elliotsblog.com/?p=4933#comment-18511 Aron and I had a discussion about what can be done to improve domain auctions, and he has part 2 on his blog: http://symbolics.com/elliot-and-arons-suggestions-part-ii-improving-the-domain-auctions-your-input-needed/ Aron and I had a discussion about what can be done to improve domain auctions, and he has part 2 on his blog:

http://symbolics.com/elliot-and-arons-suggestions-part-ii-improving-the-domain-auctions-your-input-needed/

]]> By: Louise http://www.elliotsblog.com/domain-auctions-problems-solutions-part-1-1020#comment-18492 Louise Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:23:34 +0000 http://www.elliotsblog.com/?p=4933#comment-18492 Hi, Wanted to thank you, Elliot, for the article and everyone that commented, because as a newbie, this is all interesting and insightful. Please feel assured, the lesson learned from comments on all the "auction" posts across the blogs is: junk domains are not welcome. Henceforth, please feel assured, I will no longer submit to auctions so that my domains do not tarnish the catalog. Actually, I feel like I don't want to offer my wholesome domains alongside porn domains, so I want to walk away in any case, but it's all for the good. Of 27 submissions, Moniker only accepted two: GeoSatellites.com, .net, and .org and ShrinkStomach.com, .net, and .org but stuck them in the Extended Auction alongside 2000 other domains, and they didn't sell. I am GLAD they didn't sell! Diminish my little portfolio, junk to outsiders, but meaningful to me. Thanx for listening! Louise Hi, Wanted to thank you, Elliot, for the article and everyone that commented, because as a newbie, this is all interesting and insightful. Please feel assured, the lesson learned from comments on all the “auction” posts across the blogs is: junk domains are not welcome. Henceforth, please feel assured, I will no longer submit to auctions so that my domains do not tarnish the catalog. Actually, I feel like I don’t want to offer my wholesome domains alongside porn domains, so I want to walk away in any case, but it’s all for the good. Of 27 submissions, Moniker only accepted two: GeoSatellites.com, .net, and .org and ShrinkStomach.com, .net, and .org but stuck them in the Extended Auction alongside 2000 other domains, and they didn’t sell. I am GLAD they didn’t sell! Diminish my little portfolio, junk to outsiders, but meaningful to me.

Thanx for listening!
Louise

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