Hi - Mat from Melbourne

[Mat]

Hi Everyone.

You seem like a great bunch, so I thought I'd sign up and have a chin wag with you all.

I'm probably too fresh to add much value to the domaining topics, but I hope to learn from you all and contribute in other ways.

I look forward to getting to know you.

All the best,
Mat.

 

[Ash]

Welcome Mat,

As a conversation starter, what sparked your interest in domaining?

 

[Drop.com.au]

Hi Mat,

Welcome to DnTrade.

Andrew

 

[Oz.]

Hi Mat from Melbourne. Welcome, good to have another Melburnian here.
There is a Melbourne domainer drinks happening next week.
See:
http://www.dntrade.com.au/domainer-networking-night-t2913.html
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=203009046403923

 

[FirstPageResults]

Welcome Mat,

You picked up a decent name on the drops so you must know a thing or two.

 

[Mat]

Thanks Ash and Andrew.

Good question Ash. I've been working online for a while, for others and myself. I like the idea of having sites generating income for me. However, I found it frustrating when I would spend considerable time on coming up with a good name, only to find it taken and not used etc. When you throw the cost of PPC into the mix, all of a sudden having additional domains starts to make more sense.

So having exact match (search terms) and type in domains starts to provide real value. I can use these to promote my own sites, other peoples sites or I can invest and on sell them (for the right price of course ) for a profit.

This year, I had an interesting experience that reaffirmed I was on a good path. I managed to procure close to 90 domains for $1,000 only to have one domain sell less than 4 weeks later. Almost covering the purchase cost of the entire bunch of domains. I don't know about you guys, but that is pretty good return on investment.

Pity my wakeup call was too slow when it came to the AU market. When I first considered it, the rules where very rigid and being so young I had others things on my mind. Now, I'm very eager to get involved.

 

[Mat]

Thanks Oz. I'm hoping to get to it. It would be great to meet you guys in person.

Thanks FirstPageResults. You're very kind. I still have a long way to go mate.

 

[DavidL]

Hi Mat - welcome to Dntrade & domaining.

And don't worry you're never too late... earlier always seems better in hindsight but as long as the market keeps growing any time to jump in is a good time!

Cheers

David

 

[neddy]

Hi Mat,

Good to have you here at DN Trade. I've noticed your name on a few drops that I was competing for. Bugger!

Looking forward to your contributions.

And I guess we have to ask - particularly as you bought aflfixture.com.au - what team do you barrack for?

Cheers, Ned (Admin)

 

[Mat]

Thanks David. Don't you just love hindsight.

Thanks Ned. What can I say, great minds think alike.
The mighty Bombers! We're off to a good start, but it is still early.

 

[Data Glasses]

Hi Ya Mat ............yep another melbournian , great to see

enjoy your stay !

 

[Cooper Mills DomainLawyer]

welcome Mat! Why dont you come along to our domainers networking night on 25 May in Melbourne (5pm to 7pm) - details are in the networking section of DnTrade

 

[DomainNames]

Hi Mat, hope you enjoy the forum and get rich in the awesome world of domaining and internet entrepreneurs!

 

[Mat]

Thank you Space, CMDL and DomainNames.

CMDL - Thank you, I will try to make it.

 

[Link]

The mighty Bombers! We're off to a good start, but it is still early.

Goooooooooooo Bombers!

And howdy Mat, welcome to the site

 

[courier]

Welcome Matt - Hope you stick it out - I am still collecting the little suckers

 

[Mat]

Thanks Link and courier.

@Link They are travelling well under Hird this year. It would be awesome for them to make the finals in his first year.

@Courier, I've collected a few au now, so it is time to make them earn their way.
I like your freight calculator - if you don't mind I'll pm you a question or two later.