irreparable damage

[Edwin]

Assuming there is a lot less money being spent on search engine advertising and on emd's to promote that method of promotion.
Where does the money originally allocated for that type of advertising go ?

Actually, more money is being spent not less
http://econsultancy.com/blog/63335-search-marketing-stats-round-up-3

 

[addz123]

Assuming there is a lot less money being spent on search engine advertising and on emd's to promote that method of promotion.
Where does the money originally allocated for that type of advertising go ?

It goes to building a brand and other traffic sources: PPC, videos, content marketing, building email lists, subscription products, website features, Facebook ads, remarketing programs etc.

 

[websaway]

Actually, more money is being spent not less
http://econsultancy.com/blog/63335-search-marketing-stats-round-up-3

Thanks for the info which dates from last October.
My point was that less money is being spent on emd's as a method of search engine advertising. Where does that spend get redirected to ?

 

[websaway]

It goes to building a brand and other traffic sources: PPC, videos, content marketing, building email lists, subscription products, website features, Facebook ads, remarketing programs etc.

Are domain sales not being reported or are businesses not aware that to go down this road the first investment should be a dynamic impact domain name.

What do you think ?

 

[julian]

Looks like SEO is dead then...

It goes to building a brand and other traffic sources: PPC, videos, content marketing, building email lists, subscription products, website features, Facebook ads, remarketing programs etc.

 

[Edwin]

Looks like SEO is dead then...

You do like stirring up controversy!

Same link I posted earlier shows spend on SEO is going up too... http://econsultancy.com/blog/63335-search-marketing-stats-round-up-3

 

[websaway]

You do like stirring up controversy!

Same link I posted earlier shows spend on SEO is going up too... http://econsultancy.com/blog/63335-search-marketing-stats-round-up-3

The shoe industry didn't die but it moved away from Northampton, not good news for that part of the industry based in Northampton.

I think the easy ride that seo had is what Julian may be referring to.

 

[kate-brownhill]

Can only speak for myself but recently sold a few .co.uk domains for really decent prices after a long lull. Also, noticeable increase in clients looking for domains as they have decided to expand their online portfolio. Most of them were searching for .co.uk. I think the overall improving economy and the reduction in the continues bad news we have been fed over the last few years is really starting to bear fruit.

 

[grantw]

Can only speak for myself but recently sold a few .co.uk domains for really decent prices after a long lull. Also, noticeable increase in clients looking for domains as they have decided to expand their online portfolio. Most of them were searching for .co.uk. I think the overall improving economy and the reduction in the continues bad news we have been fed over the last few years is really starting to bear fruit.

I'm definitely noticing things picking up myself too, had around 10 end user sales this week which is probably a record for me. As well as the economy improving the increase in domain adverts on TV might be helping to put them in peoples minds!

Grant

 

[Edwin]

I'm definitely noticing things picking up myself too, had around 10 end user sales this week which is probably a record for me. As well as the economy improving the increase in domain adverts on TV might be helping to put them in peoples minds!

Grant

Are those walk-in sales or proactive? Either way, congratulations! Can't say I've seen the same uptick myself, but fingers crossed...

 

[grantw]

Are those walk-in sales or proactive? Either way, congratulations! Can't say I've seen the same uptick myself, but fingers crossed...

Thanks! Those were all walk-in, I've noticed a steady increase over the past couple of months myself. Also noticed a definite increase in angry folk and DRS threats!

Grant

 

[Skinner]

Absolutely an increase in the angry and demanding.

Out of curiosity have they been big or small sales mostly ?

Thanks! Those were all walk-in, I've noticed a steady increase over the past couple of months myself. Also noticed a definite increase in angry folk and DRS threats!

Grant

I've had lots more enquiries, but the last month, is the first month in about 2 yrs I've had a deficit on my books for the last 30 days.

The sales I have had have all ended up small early to mix xxx sales, nothing big.

Edited wording.

 

[tifosi]

Thanks! Those were all walk-in, I've noticed a steady increase over the past couple of months myself. Also noticed a definite increase in angry folk and DRS threats!

Grant

Was going to ask what was the conversion rate on that, an how many come back with the WTF! or less polite responses.

Also noticed a recent general upsurge in enquiries, though it has always happened at this time - spring, getting past the xmas expenses, getting past the Q4 lack of money.

 

[Brassneck]

Good to see people sharing their recent experiences.

I've had more inbound enquiries than I have had for a while - a few of which have turned into sales whilst others just seemed to be testing the waters, for instance a couple said they had found cheaper options when I followed up.

I even have a possible Sedo sale lined up at the moment - which will equal last year's volume if it comes off!

Stephen.

 

[Skinner]

I only track 30 days past otherwise I get manic, but out of 17 enq, 2 wrong email ads, about 1/3 turned shouty / ranty / threaty, 1/2 never heard from the remaining 1/4 was small xxx sales biggest £750.

All but 2 was hand reg.

 

[Brassneck]

My favourite recent response

"Oh dear! Please do not send "spam" emails.

If i needed the domain, i would have been more on the ball "than you" and bought it myself??!

Here ...... Try this domain - https://www.gov.uk/jobsearch

Goodluck "

 

[websaway]

My favourite recent response

"Oh dear! Please do not send "spam" emails.

If i needed the domain, i would have been more on the ball "than you" and bought it myself??!

Here ...... Try this domain - https://www.gov.uk/jobsearch

Goodluck "

I must admit when people send you domains that would clearly be of no use it can be annoying. But good manners and professionalism stop any such replies as this.
Be above it.

 

[Brassneck]

I must admit when people send you domains that would clearly be of no use it can be annoying. But good manners and professionalism stop any such replies as this.
Be above it.

It's especially satisfying when one of their competitors buys the domain in question and you reply telling them so.

 

[rodeboy]

It's especially satisfying when one of their competitors buys the domain in question and you reply telling them so.

Excellent! That's a result Stephen!

 

[Blake]

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