Domain buying spree
My techie and blogger friends know this about me: sometimes I go on domain-buying sprees when I’m inebriated. Once, when I checked my GoDaddy account, I saw a domain name I didn’t remember I’d bought! Seriously.
Today I acquired blog1e.com, which I thought I’d use to point to this blog. No, I wasn’t drunk this time — it’s just that, it would really be neat to have a .com for my palayaw. Years ago, when I wasn’t blogging yet, blogie.com was still available according to the whois search. But I didn’t really care about it, because back then, my nickname didn’t really appeal to me all that much. So I let it go.
You can imagine my regret.
To date, I have 48 domains registered with GoDaddy, and several more with other registrars. Most are .com names, and the rest are a smattering of other TLDs. I even have a couple of .asia domains, which I’m not using yet: pinoyrepublic.asia and bimp-eaga.asia.
Anyone have any ideas what I might do with these?
No, I’m not a domain squatter — I actually make it a point to avoid purchasing those that are close to trade names. My purpose in acquiring domain names in advance is to make sure they’re available to me when I already have a need for them. It’s like real estate, but virtual.
I must admit, though, at times the motive behind a few of my domain-buying binges can be rather frivolous. For example, I got foodnography.com after some friends egged me into it. But I don’t see why there should be any shame in that. Besides, I just might find some use for that space later on.
My best ever domain is still AngDabawenyo.com. That’s my #1 favorite. It defines what the site is all about and declares who the owner is right away.
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Wohooo… I couldn’t imagine how you’d manage all those domains. I only got 2 domains now and the other is only parked, I’m thinking it’s a waste. huhuhu!
Hey Beejing. Actually ako rin eh, di ko alam how I’m managing… hehehe!
Blogie, hope to see you here in cebu unfortunately i’ll be in bora on the 27th to the 29th. Another blogger meet-up missed.
That’s too bad, Beejing. Next time!
Until when will you be in Cebu? How long will the event be? I might still be able to catch up!
@Beejing — Event? It’s not really an event, just a very casual get-together on the 29th. I’ll be in Cebu till the 30th, flying out in the afternoon.