Comments on: What’s Holding You Back From Development? (Part 1) http://simplygeo.com/2008/12/03/whats-holding-you-back-from-development-part-1/ Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:10:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Pensacola Beach http://simplygeo.com/2008/12/03/whats-holding-you-back-from-development-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1850 Pensacola Beach Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:14:58 +0000 http://simplygeo.com/?p=698#comment-1850 I would say that a mini-site is a better idea for a Geo site than a parked page it is really quite simply to start and expanded development with the tools available today, wordpress is a few clicks to install on many hosting providers and there are themes (revolution theme) that look for like real sites than you would think with a blog engine. I have several Geos going through various steps of development and have been pleasantly surprised with the traffic even in the inbetween stages between minisite and fully developed. I would say that a mini-site is a better idea for a Geo site than a parked page it is really quite simply to start and expanded development with the tools available today, wordpress is a few clicks to install on many hosting providers and there are themes (revolution theme) that look for like real sites than you would think with a blog engine.

I have several Geos going through various steps of development and have been pleasantly surprised with the traffic even in the inbetween stages between minisite and fully developed.

]]> By: Virginia Beach http://simplygeo.com/2008/12/03/whats-holding-you-back-from-development-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1835 Virginia Beach Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:28:15 +0000 http://simplygeo.com/?p=698#comment-1835 I agree with Dan. Getting a good CMS online is the first step. Without it, it was a real chore for me to add content. If anyone needs help with that, drop me a line. I'll make some recommendations on what is now working for me. I've been running a geodomain and can take you through the evolution of the site, from affiliate programs to working and doing direct marketing. Steve I agree with Dan. Getting a good CMS online is the first step. Without it, it was a real chore for me to add content. If anyone needs help with that, drop me a line. I’ll make some recommendations on what is now working for me. I’ve been running a geodomain and can take you through the evolution of the site, from affiliate programs to working and doing direct marketing.

Steve

]]> By: Dan Vonderheide http://simplygeo.com/2008/12/03/whats-holding-you-back-from-development-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1834 Dan Vonderheide Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:52:38 +0000 http://simplygeo.com/?p=698#comment-1834 With the number of open-source CMS systems available, development can be really quick and easy and fun. Content is the tough nut. Aggregating modules and user generated content can provide a bunch of this and if you have a few friends who like you that can write, you're up and running. PLEASE don't sit on prime geodomains and do nothing. Find a partner who can help you and cut some sort of deal. Most of you are lucky enough to have a niche geodomain dedicated to one industry so your focus is easy and narrow. Some REALLY lucky ones with the city.com sites have a much tougher rope to tow when it comes to focus. I know from experience. Either way, technology makes it too easy to develop for these properties to be click farms. With the number of open-source CMS systems available, development can be really quick and easy and fun. Content is the tough nut. Aggregating modules and user generated content can provide a bunch of this and if you have a few friends who like you that can write, you’re up and running. PLEASE don’t sit on prime geodomains and do nothing. Find a partner who can help you and cut some sort of deal. Most of you are lucky enough to have a niche geodomain dedicated to one industry so your focus is easy and narrow. Some REALLY lucky ones with the city.com sites have a much tougher rope to tow when it comes to focus. I know from experience.

Either way, technology makes it too easy to develop for these properties to be click farms.

]]> By: Daniel Sanchez http://simplygeo.com/2008/12/03/whats-holding-you-back-from-development-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1826 Daniel Sanchez Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:22:51 +0000 http://simplygeo.com/?p=698#comment-1826 Nice post Steve. I must say, I am very disappointed to read how domainers have this misconception about domain development where they automatically rule out a content based website. Developing a domain name is obviously not an easy task, especially when you have more than 10 domain names in your portfolio, and I think that is everyone except my grandmother who still doesn't know what those are! This assumption I speak of, has to do with the fact that (most) all comments above say a content based website should not be considered development. A 60 page mini-site (or 5 lol) is obviously not what you intended to do with that domain when you registered it or purchased it. Every domain we own, has a plan or idea behind it. Maybe you (me) have no clue what to do with it. My point is, when developing a domain name, you have to look at what you eventually want to do with it. Throwing up a site with 30 unique and relevant articles is by no means a development, BUT it is a step forward! When you have a domain, do you want it indexed with traffic already flowing through? Of course you do! Then why not spend $250 on a good looking site with enough content to feed the G monster? Then have an updated plan where we post new relevant articles every week? Keep the flow of content moving, then when you decide to develop the domain to it's real potential, to YOUR vision, you will have (most likely) a PR2 domain with lots of indexed pages and a nice steady flow of visitors. Then you can "re-launch" the site with a HUGE advantage over a domain that was simply parked or pointed to a "copy & paste" site. If you ask me, this is a better option than paying someone $99 to copy syndicated content. It's undermining your arguments 100% and adds absolutely NO value to a prospect or visitor. Anyway, hope everyone has a great Friday. Sincerely, Daniel Sanchez dDevelop.com Nice post Steve. I must say, I am very disappointed to read how domainers have this misconception about domain development where they automatically rule out a content based website.

Developing a domain name is obviously not an easy task, especially when you have more than 10 domain names in your portfolio, and I think that is everyone except my grandmother who still doesn’t know what those are!

This assumption I speak of, has to do with the fact that (most) all comments above say a content based website should not be considered development. A 60 page mini-site (or 5 lol) is obviously not what you intended to do with that domain when you registered it or purchased it.

Every domain we own, has a plan or idea behind it. Maybe you (me) have no clue what to do with it. My point is, when developing a domain name, you have to look at what you eventually want to do with it. Throwing up a site with 30 unique and relevant articles is by no means a development, BUT it is a step forward!

When you have a domain, do you want it indexed with traffic already flowing through? Of course you do! Then why not spend $250 on a good looking site with enough content to feed the G monster? Then have an updated plan where we post new relevant articles every week? Keep the flow of content moving, then when you decide to develop the domain to it’s real potential, to YOUR vision, you will have (most likely) a PR2 domain with lots of indexed pages and a nice steady flow of visitors. Then you can “re-launch” the site with a HUGE advantage over a domain that was simply parked or pointed to a “copy & paste” site.

If you ask me, this is a better option than paying someone $99 to copy syndicated content. It’s undermining your arguments 100% and adds absolutely NO value to a prospect or visitor.

Anyway, hope everyone has a great Friday.

Sincerely,

Daniel Sanchez
dDevelop.com

]]> By: Charlotte G http://simplygeo.com/2008/12/03/whats-holding-you-back-from-development-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1823 Charlotte G Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:25:40 +0000 http://simplygeo.com/?p=698#comment-1823 Content, content, content. And relative products from affiliate sources or lease space to a partner network with products to sell. Best part would be to have all the research done and lists of the resources made available in one convenient place. (in a perfect world) Charlotte Content, content, content. And relative products from affiliate sources or lease space to a partner network with products to sell. Best part would be to have all the research done and lists of the resources made available in one convenient place. (in a perfect world)

Charlotte

]]> By: Brian Clough http://simplygeo.com/2008/12/03/whats-holding-you-back-from-development-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1822 Brian Clough Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:32:19 +0000 http://simplygeo.com/?p=698#comment-1822 Excellent post Steve! An alternative to WhyPark is VentureNames.com, they have templates which let you add any content you like text, images, videos etc. including ads from other ad networks not just AdSense, along with auto articles which are dependent on your keywords. I have over 600 domains parked there "almost my whole portfolio". The service is great and the support is impeccable, can't fault them. On the other hand I have taken time and resources to develop my best domains and I do agree that development is a must if you have some gems in your portfolio. Do not overlook the chance to develop because somewhere down the line if that project is successful - you probably won't look back! Regards Brian Excellent post Steve!

An alternative to WhyPark is VentureNames.com, they have templates which let you add any content you like text, images, videos etc. including ads from other ad networks not just AdSense, along with auto articles which are dependent on your keywords. I have over 600 domains parked there “almost my whole portfolio”.

The service is great and the support is impeccable, can’t fault them. On the other hand I have taken time and resources to develop my best domains and I do agree that development is a must if you have some gems in your portfolio. Do not overlook the chance to develop because somewhere down the line if that project is successful – you probably won’t look back!

Regards
Brian

]]> By: randomo http://simplygeo.com/2008/12/03/whats-holding-you-back-from-development-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1821 randomo Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:42:25 +0000 http://simplygeo.com/?p=698#comment-1821 Good discussion. I've been a high-volume domain flipper for years, but am gradually sticking my toe into development. Have about 10 sites now (made with XSite Pro); trying to increase that number, but not so much that I can't keep adding fresh content. I agree with Jamie - a minisite (especially thrown together once & never updated) is little improvement over parking. Besides, if you have the 1,000th most useful site about some topic, is that really helping anyone? Better to find a small number of topics that you care about and make useful sites about them. (For example, I provide graphs of NFL standings at TeamCharts.com; instead of competing with a bazillion other sites that provide NFL news, I found one tiny unique niche in that area and made a site that gives people something they don't find anywhere else.) Good discussion. I’ve been a high-volume domain flipper for years, but am gradually sticking my toe into development. Have about 10 sites now (made with XSite Pro); trying to increase that number, but not so much that I can’t keep adding fresh content.

I agree with Jamie – a minisite (especially thrown together once & never updated) is little improvement over parking. Besides, if you have the 1,000th most useful site about some topic, is that really helping anyone? Better to find a small number of topics that you care about and make useful sites about them.

(For example, I provide graphs of NFL standings at TeamCharts.com; instead of competing with a bazillion other sites that provide NFL news, I found one tiny unique niche in that area and made a site that gives people something they don’t find anywhere else.)

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