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Re: Pre-branded domain names for startups

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I see HN as the ideal target market. I'm sure this submission didn't occur spontaneously and there are many people in HN who can afford $250 for a seemingly good value. I'd be surprised if most of the domains are not sold quickly.

IMO, some of these domains are probably worth more than $250 anyway.

Huh? A domain is worth around £10, not $250, not £1000 and definitely not $15,000+.

Re: Pre-branded domain names for startups

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I love it. It's like themeforest for startups. Don't listen to the haters.

I have a lot of ideas I put on the backburner 'cause I'm busy with other things. The value in this isn't just the domain, it's the "packaging" of the entire first part of the process. I do this on themeforest too.. browse landing pages for one startup, but maybe buy a landing page that happens to be suited to another random startup idea, if I saw it.

Good luck to you, sirs / madams.

Re: Pre-branded domain names for startups

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Ugh! These are just glorified domain sitters disguised as a trendy start-up. Please don't give these people your money - they ruin innovation by taking up massive amounts of domains then selling them for huge amounts. These people RUIN the internet.

Very rarely will you find a domainer selling a .COM for less than $1000. If anything we are forcing down the price floor. Right?

Re: Pre-branded domain names for startups

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unfortunately a logo and 2-syllable odd-sounding name don't make a brand. however, as a cost-effective way to get a name and image, it's relatively pragmatic, especially for those who need it NOW.

We are trying to add to the lean startup ecosystem, not replace $xx,xxx keyword domains that venture-backed startups can afford.

lean startup ecosystem = not paying for things you don't need. plain language wins over every time. if a new business with little money needs a name and a logo for a fixed price, this can make economic sense. branding considers the audience and not the founders.

Re: Pre-branded domain names for startups

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I love it. It's like themeforest for startups. Don't listen to the haters. I have a lot of ideas I put on the backburner 'cause I'm busy with other things. The value in this isn't just the domain, it's the "packaging" of the entire first part of the process. I do this on themeforest too.. browse landing pages for one startup, but maybe buy a landing page that happens to be suited to another random startup idea, if I…

Totally agree - I actually just lucked out and found a simple temp name for a startup I'm working on. Trying to find a name has been a pain, and now its sorted in 2 minutes. I won't use the branding, but FINALLY we have a domain.

I'm sure they'll be sold out by the end of the day.

Re: Pre-branded domain names for startups

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

Huh? A domain is worth around £10, not $250, not £1000 and definitely not $15,000+.

Worth and cost are not the same.

Very true, but when it comes to a domain, to have a fair and equal system - they must be the same.

Re: Pre-branded domain names for startups

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Looks like a great idea, very clever, but I'm not sure about the pricing. I would love to use something like this as a small developer, but $250 is a bit much for a domain and a logo given my small-time budget. On the other hand, companies with a larger budget would probably just have something like this done in-house. So I guess I'd ask: who do you see being the target market here?

We are testing different price points. What would you feel comfortable paying?

How about £10? You know.. how much you're supposed to pay for a domain.
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