Please don't sell the name. It's a kick butt name. Your ideas for the site that you mentioned in your first post are great. You could make it into a pure social networking site, or dating side. It could be slanted toward link finding or even golf. Skinny
Yes, it is very difficult to come up with a concept that would truly add value to the domain and to the Internet. Social networking is obvious, but how and what? It is not easy. I thought about Pligg, but I think we call can agree that the world does not need another Digg. LinkedIn is a good idea, but how do I add to it. I was thinking about providing a service for non-profits, to share resources and discuss issues related to non-profits. It is not a big money maker (anything to do with non-profits is not nearly as lucrative as financial oriented sites), but I would feel good about it. Anyway, I would need to build good software and to advertise such a site, if I thought it had merit. All of the ideas suggested so far have some merit, the question for me is "what is the unique idea" that would make links.com interesting and of some value. Thanks a lot for the support! Regards, Rich
Hi, Yes, I know I can do much better. I am using the blog, at this time, as a testing platform, to experiment with different ideas. The blog (CMS) allows me to change topics/direction very quickly and inexpensively and judge the results. The material on the blog has changed over time as I gain greater understanding of the audience. As you can see, most visitors are looking for TV, Video and games. Is anyone surprised? I am very happy with the SEO support that I received. We doubled the visitors over the last month. However, retention is very poor. Again, no surprise. No value - no return. But I am working on it. Thanks much for helping me out here. Regards, Rich
Thanks Skinny. We tried out golf at one point, but that is hopeless. The big sites have the pros, the videos, the lessons, the database of information, and the visibility. Whatever I do would pale beside them. I am continuing to work on other ideas, and thanks much for shooting some thoughts my way. Best, Rich
www.linksoflondon.com might be willing to pay a fortune for that domain. You could possibly even lease it to them for a good chunk. Rich, Have you considered an affiliate relationship with the above and just redirecting to their site? Another option would be to offer subdomain hosting on that domain like eu.com, us.com, cn.com, etc; although I'm not sure how successful that might be as again you would need a unique selling point. The domain can only take you so far. I really can't think of any "great" ideas and to be honest if I did come up with a killer idea, I'm not sure I would share it.
Please just do something with it already. You've asked some many times what to do. If you don't know, hire someone to work on the site for you who does. It would be well worth it. You've asked over, over, over, and over again but you're not really taking anyones advice.
Hi, I actually pursue all ideas with lots of diligence. An endeavor like this takes lots of time, focused attention, and work. It may seem like a long time, but I actually think I am still at the beginning stages. I have had people work for me, but like for everyone else, this is a tough problem. I may be at this for many more years before I come up with the idea that really gains traction. In the meantime, I appreciate all of the feedback that I get from members of this forum. Thanks for your response. RIch
Hi Fahd, I certainly can appreciate your ingenuity and creativity with your ideas. Links of London does get very good SERP on the keyword Links. They are probably paying a good sum of money to Google for these results (they have a special place on the search results), and my guess is that they are pretty satisified. I may be able to provide them with some additional visitors, but I question whether my value proposition is strong enough to merit any type of substantial business partnership. However, it is an excellent idea - probably the best I have heard of in the last few months that I have been at this - and I may decide to pursue it, if I become totally exhausted at trying to find a new idea. "I really can't think of any "great" ideas and to be honest if I did come up with a killer idea, I'm not sure I would share it. " lol. Actually, if there is a really good idea out there, then I would probably try to develop a relationship that would benefit all parties. However, this is the trick. How do I work out a relationship before I know the idea and whether it is of any value? How do I properly reward an idea but at the same time ensure that all parties are taken care of long term, in case the relationship sours? Partnerships are worse than marriage since there is only money keeping the parties together - no love at all. Thanks again for taking the time. Your idea about Links of London will be number two on my list, right under number one which is "?". Regards, Rich
Thanks, but it has become quite a frustration in my life. BTW, I had a look at your site, and thought is is really well done. Wish you luck! Regards, Rich
Hi Fahd, I just took a look at your game site. Is there something unique about it that I can write about? (I could ask my son to take a look at it, but he gets irritated with me if I ask him to do too much). I'll be glad to give you a write-up, in return for your kind help, if you give me a blurb that I can use. Thanks again, Rich
Rich, I know this is kinda a weird way to do this, but I'll offer you $200,000 in cash for the domain If interested pm me. Brian
That's a brandable name. I would certainly not make a blog out of it... Would be the ideal name for a new social bookmarking site... But with some unique features... Any chance you wanna sell that domain? Let me know your asking price
Hi Brian, Thank you for your interest and offer for Links.com. At this time Links.com is not for sale, but I do appreciate your interest in the domain name. Should it ever go up for sale, I will be sure to contact you. Again, thank you for your interest. Regards, Rich
just make a directory, market it and be patient. I'm not sure you are patient as I saw many threads about any ideas for links.com for about a year. I saw there was a blog, cms and many other stuff. Thats your domain and your decision but right now you are loosing its potential.
I disagree. With such a brandable domain name it'll likely be highly successful, regardless of what idea Rich chooses and when he decides to go ahead with it. I think Rich is definitely doing the right thing here - he wants to make sure he has the perfect idea before investing into it. Unless he really needs the money, there's absolutely no need to rush into things.
richrf, First of all, that's an amazing domain name. My personal suggestion, team up with a well known directory owner. Give him 9-12 months to install a very custom website directory and get the PR, ranking, and credibility up. With the name Links.com, it's perfect. Once the PR is high, everyone will want a link there, sell yearly directory review links. Cut the directory owner in...
Hi there, Thanks much for taking the time to reply. I, of course, have spent a good deal of time contemplating the possibilities for a social networking site. I talk to lots of people who use social networking, and it seems like they can't get too excited about any ideas that I come up with or are suggested to me. It's tough coming up with a strong enough value proposition (and technology) to compete with MySpace, Facebook, or more specialized sites like LinkedIn. But it is definitely a marketspace that I definitely spend lots of time researching and thinking about. Thanks for the interest in purchasing the domain. It is not for sale, but I do appreciate your offer. Thanks again for your response. Rich