Comments on: To Buy & Develop or Not…

By: Development: A Domain Investors’ Dilemma | Elliot's Blog

Development: A Domain Investors’ Dilemma | Elliot's Blog — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:03:23 +0000

[...] just acquired another domain name in the aftermarket after some internal (and external) debate, and I hope to be able to share the finished product in a few weeks. In the meantime, I [...]

By: Elliot

Elliot — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:43:48 +0000

@ Mark

Pretty much did after the last day thinking about it and 99% ready to do it based on things I’ve posted here. I am going to keep this one close to the chest for a while until it’s launched.

I asked a few good friends – two from NYC and a couple others from outside, and not surprisingly the NY guys said I should absolutely do it, and the others said they didn’t think it had much value. Eventually when i disclose it, I will give more rationale for it, and hopefully be able to provide numbers.

By: mark

mark — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:34:03 +0000

My thought is that you have already made your decision.

If it was that great of an opportunity I think we would be reading your announcment that you have already acquired the domain name.

By: Gunner Steele

Gunner Steele — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:45:37 +0000

I do like the directory-listing model, especially for category-killler domains.

Recurring revenue, upsell potential with premium placement, and you can place your own CPA links…

Go for it!

By: Elliot

Elliot — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:32:09 +0000

@ Gunner

I won’t be selling advertising… it will be directory listings.