8 observations regarding domainers

Sound familiar?

They say there is a hint of truth in every stereotype. With that in mind, I present eight observations regarding domainers. Sure, they may be regarding the stereotypical domainer, but I’m sure you’ll nod your head to at least a few of them.

1. While firms think domain names are less notable than they really are, Domainers think domains are more notable than they really are.

2. Domainers always assume the worst regarding actions their service providers (e.g. parking firms, registrars) take.

3. Domainers think everyone is trying to screw them.

4. Domainers find it difficult to let a domain they registered long ago expire, even if they realize it’s never going to be worth something. Letting go of sunk costs is difficult.

5. Domainers think trademark holders are always in the wrong.

6. Domainers all have at least one domain in their portfolio that they now realize they overpaid for.

7. Domainers also have one offer to buy that they rejected and now wish they could accept.

8. Domainers think that just since they own a good domain they can create a great web site.