Comments on: Domain names – domain name monetization, minisites and niche sites http://www.domaining.org.uk/2007/07/30/domain-names-domain-name-monetization-minisites-and-niche-sites/ Buying, selling, developing and making money from domain names Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:08:12 +0100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Interesting posts June 2008 http://www.domaining.org.uk/2007/07/30/domain-names-domain-name-monetization-minisites-and-niche-sites/comment-page-1/#comment-928 Interesting posts June 2008 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:34:02 +0000 http://www.domaining.org.uk/2007/07/30/domain-names-domain-name-monetization-minisites-and-niche-sites/#comment-928 [...]  Subscribe in a reader Blog Feed Add To Technorati Top Posts Domain names - domain name monetization, minisites and niche sites [...] [...]  Subscribe in a reader Blog Feed Add To Technorati Top Posts Domain names – domain name monetization, minisites and niche sites [...]

]]> By: Joe http://www.domaining.org.uk/2007/07/30/domain-names-domain-name-monetization-minisites-and-niche-sites/comment-page-1/#comment-880 Joe Sat, 05 Apr 2008 17:25:05 +0000 http://www.domaining.org.uk/2007/07/30/domain-names-domain-name-monetization-minisites-and-niche-sites/#comment-880 Nice post. Thanks for sharing! Nice post. Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: Are .org.uk and .me.uk domains a good long term investment http://www.domaining.org.uk/2007/07/30/domain-names-domain-name-monetization-minisites-and-niche-sites/comment-page-1/#comment-865 Are .org.uk and .me.uk domains a good long term investment Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:55:23 +0000 http://www.domaining.org.uk/2007/07/30/domain-names-domain-name-monetization-minisites-and-niche-sites/#comment-865 [...] In terms of search engines optimization, a key word rich .me.uk will rank as well as a .co.uk domain, containing the same keywords, in the same order. Furthermore, because Google ignores hyphens, keyword-keyword.me.uk is viewed by Google as the same as keywordkeyword.co.uk. So, many domainers are establishing ‘minisites’ and niche sites on domains with these extensions and will register and develop the hyphenated version of the domain name if the non-hyphenated version is not available. Minisites can produce an encouraging monthly income and, by developing substantial numbers of these sites, they can become a significant revenue stream, in addition to any appreciation in the value of the domain. However, the amount of earnings can vary enormously depending on the topic. I have produced an introduction to developing minisites and niche sites which you can find here. [...] [...] In terms of search engines optimization, a key word rich .me.uk will rank as well as a .co.uk domain, containing the same keywords, in the same order. Furthermore, because Google ignores hyphens, keyword-keyword.me.uk is viewed by Google as the same as keywordkeyword.co.uk. So, many domainers are establishing ‘minisites’ and niche sites on domains with these extensions and will register and develop the hyphenated version of the domain name if the non-hyphenated version is not available. Minisites can produce an encouraging monthly income and, by developing substantial numbers of these sites, they can become a significant revenue stream, in addition to any appreciation in the value of the domain. However, the amount of earnings can vary enormously depending on the topic. I have produced an introduction to developing minisites and niche sites which you can find here. [...]

]]> By: Forum domains - some background for domainers http://www.domaining.org.uk/2007/07/30/domain-names-domain-name-monetization-minisites-and-niche-sites/comment-page-1/#comment-438 Forum domains - some background for domainers Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:50:41 +0000 http://www.domaining.org.uk/2007/07/30/domain-names-domain-name-monetization-minisites-and-niche-sites/#comment-438 [...] term until you find the right end user. In the meantime develop it as a forum, if you can, or set up a minisite to off-set hosting [...] [...] term until you find the right end user. In the meantime develop it as a forum, if you can, or set up a minisite to off-set hosting [...]

]]> By: Monetizing domains with minisites - my experience - Domaining.org.uk - Your Guide to Buying, selling and making money from domain names. http://www.domaining.org.uk/2007/07/30/domain-names-domain-name-monetization-minisites-and-niche-sites/comment-page-1/#comment-129 Monetizing domains with minisites - my experience - Domaining.org.uk - Your Guide to Buying, selling and making money from domain names. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:15:48 +0000 http://www.domaining.org.uk/2007/07/30/domain-names-domain-name-monetization-minisites-and-niche-sites/#comment-129 [...] A number or months ago I started to examine the potential of minisites as a way of covering the cost of my domain name portfolio and perhaps as a more long term way of generating significant income. I have outlined the basics of minisite development at length on this blog, which you can read about, here. [...] [...] A number or months ago I started to examine the potential of minisites as a way of covering the cost of my domain name portfolio and perhaps as a more long term way of generating significant income. I have outlined the basics of minisite development at length on this blog, which you can read about, here. [...]

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]]> By: Daniel http://www.domaining.org.uk/2007/07/30/domain-names-domain-name-monetization-minisites-and-niche-sites/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Daniel Sun, 30 Sep 2007 21:10:25 +0000 http://www.domaining.org.uk/2007/07/30/domain-names-domain-name-monetization-minisites-and-niche-sites/#comment-16 I have to say, that I could not agree with you in 100% regarding n names - domain name monetization, minisites and niche sites, but it's just my opinion, which could be wrong :) I have to say, that I could not agree with you in 100% regarding n names – domain name monetization, minisites and niche sites, but it’s just my opinion, which could be wrong :)

]]> By: Daniel http://www.domaining.org.uk/2007/07/30/domain-names-domain-name-monetization-minisites-and-niche-sites/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Daniel Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:08:03 +0000 http://www.domaining.org.uk/2007/07/30/domain-names-domain-name-monetization-minisites-and-niche-sites/#comment-6 I couldn't understand some parts of this article n names - domain name monetization, minisites and niche sites, but I guess I just need to check some more resources regarding this, because it sounds interesting. I couldn’t understand some parts of this article n names – domain name monetization, minisites and niche sites, but I guess I just need to check some more resources regarding this, because it sounds interesting.

]]> By: Scott Bannon http://www.domaining.org.uk/2007/07/30/domain-names-domain-name-monetization-minisites-and-niche-sites/comment-page-1/#comment-4 Scott Bannon Wed, 08 Aug 2007 20:46:58 +0000 http://www.domaining.org.uk/2007/07/30/domain-names-domain-name-monetization-minisites-and-niche-sites/#comment-4 A quality article on a rarely discussed topic that tends to be controversial when it does come up. Kudos! Obviously I fall in favor of the mini-sites model as my publishing you've mentioned (From A to Z - the 7 steps of building profitable web sites) describes. That doesn't mean I'm against the idea of building one big site, and for some people or businesses that's probably the best way to go. But, for me personally, the freedom of working with--and learning about--new topics all the time rather than having to concentrate on the same topics day after day, as well as the security of knowing that while any niche, trend, fad or topic can dry up at any time, having dozens of differing niche sites means that if one goes south I'll still have an income from the rest and be able to replace the lost niche in a matter of days is more desirable. For domainers, knowing the revenue results of my own numerous mini-sites that capitalize on traffic with both contextual advertising as well as affiliate promotions, I think its a no-brainer that they could increase revenues by investing a little time or money to go from simply parked domains to mini-sites. Again, great posting and I hope to read more like it here in the future. A quality article on a rarely discussed topic that tends to be controversial when it does come up. Kudos!

Obviously I fall in favor of the mini-sites model as my publishing you’ve mentioned (From A to Z – the 7 steps of building profitable web sites) describes.

That doesn’t mean I’m against the idea of building one big site, and for some people or businesses that’s probably the best way to go.

But, for me personally, the freedom of working with–and learning about–new topics all the time rather than having to concentrate on the same topics day after day, as well as the security of knowing that while any niche, trend, fad or topic can dry up at any time, having dozens of differing niche sites means that if one goes south I’ll still have an income from the rest and be able to replace the lost niche in a matter of days is more desirable.

For domainers, knowing the revenue results of my own numerous mini-sites that capitalize on traffic with both contextual advertising as well as affiliate promotions, I think its a no-brainer that they could increase revenues by investing a little time or money to go from simply parked domains to mini-sites.

Again, great posting and I hope to read more like it here in the future.

]]> By: Ash http://www.domaining.org.uk/2007/07/30/domain-names-domain-name-monetization-minisites-and-niche-sites/comment-page-1/#comment-2 Ash Tue, 31 Jul 2007 07:15:41 +0000 http://www.domaining.org.uk/2007/07/30/domain-names-domain-name-monetization-minisites-and-niche-sites/#comment-2 Excellent article, some very useful links in there. I look forward to reading more on your blog soon! Ash Excellent article, some very useful links in there.

I look forward to reading more on your blog soon!

Ash

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