What's the best approach ?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by Mikeleigh, Jun 8, 2009.

  1. #1
    Hi everyone :), I'm new here.

    I get the train to work every morning and get off at Belfast Central station. All over the floors there you'll find large printed carpet sections that read
    "Ad's on floors- Advertise your business here"

    It got me thinking about advertising a few of my own businesses.
    I decided to check out there website to get a quote and found that there domain had expired in 2006, So I done a bit more research and found that they have ad's on carpets all over the place at Train stations , Airports and other high profile places.
    After some research I found that the company went outta business in 2006 so I decided to buy the domain. :eek:

    The thing is, I'm unsure what would be the best thing to do with this.

    Should I sell the domain with info about the many ad's about the place ?
    or
    Contact the places that the ad's are showing (eg: Train Stations) and find out what the agreement was with Ads on Floors and continue selling the ad space to businesses ?

    The domain is " AdsOnFloors (dot) com "
    (currently forwarding to another of my sites)

    Any imput would be great on this :)

    Thanks
     
    Mikeleigh, Jun 8, 2009 IP
  2. Mikeleigh

    Mikeleigh Well-Known Member

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    Update:

    I just called an old number I found for AdsOnFloors on the net and got through to a carpet place. The told me that the AdsOnFloors section went bust and closed in 2006. I now know for sure that they wont be looking for the domain or business back :D . Happy Days.

    Also Just registered the company name. :cool:

    Mike
     
    Mikeleigh, Jun 8, 2009 IP
  3. sky_king

    sky_king Guest

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    COntinue the buisniess, mught make some money ;)
     
    sky_king, Jun 8, 2009 IP
  4. mentos

    mentos Prominent Member

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    Go for the first option coz you can earn a lump sum for the sales of the domain.
    All you need to do is approach a investor then sent them a proposal about the usefulness of the domain such as how to monetize the domain.
     
    mentos, Jun 8, 2009 IP
  5. Mikeleigh

    Mikeleigh Well-Known Member

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    Just a quick update to close this off. I took mentos advice and sold the domain to an advertising company in July 2009, they seem to be doing well.
     
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    Mikeleigh, Jun 3, 2010 IP