Domain Bloggers Keep Up The Great Work!

You might not hear it often enough, but keep up the great work. Every single one of you is an important asset and I appreciate all of the hard work that each of of you has contributed to covering the domaining landscape. We all come from diverse backgrounds and have unique perspectives on what we feel is important. In addition to this we all have our target audiences we tend to write for.

Domainers are based all around the world and the blogs that represent domaining do a great job of reflecting this notion. If you are concerned about being critiqued for what you write, my reply to you is to keep on blogging. I learn something new from all of you on a weekly basis and I am sure many others do as well.

I take pride in the fact that many of you weather the positive and negative storms of praise and criticism. This is what I like to call balance and it’s something that we all seek in life. Focus on the positive comments and let the negative ones fall right off of you. Regardless of what you might think, your unique writing styles are ALL appreciated. There are a select few who will try to challenge you on this, but then again this is what they have built their reputations on and again it is this unique writing style which they have developed and honed in on over the years. Controversy sells and it’s no different when it comes to domain blogging, so don’t take any of it personal.

I’ve been a part time domain investor since I flipped my first couple of names in college. I used to frequent the domaining forums at this time and I can tell you not much has changed as far as praise and criticism are concerned. Would you expect it to be different, when there are so many various ways to make money as a domain investor? I certainly would not and that’s another reason why it’s important to keep on blogging. Your unique perspectives are what makes me visit your blogs time and time again.

Let’s just say you would be amazed at which blogs I tend to read. As we start 2013 and inch towards Webfest Global let’s continue to cover domaining like it deserves to be covered and leave no angle untapped!

19 Comments

reg January 16, 2013 at 10:08 am

Hi Jason,

I totally agree. Some people think they can ‘factor’ domain investors out of the picture because according to them, they don’t belong in their little circle of friends.

Anyways, I had a good laugh when I read the post I think you and I are poking fun at. How much do you think we ‘owe’ this guy?

I’m still laughing……

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- Jason Thompson January 16, 2013 at 2:02 pm
  
  Reg, negative energy is a virus with a limitless appetite. Some people have let it consume them to a point where that is all they are capable of expressing. Unfortunately some of these folks might actually mean well, but they can’t seem to express themselves in a manner where the message is positively received by the same audience they cater to.
  
  Thanks for the comment reg!
  
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AbdulBasit Makrani January 16, 2013 at 10:15 am

Thanks Jason. Very well written. I really like reading your blog. One of my favorites

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- Jason Thompson January 16, 2013 at 1:54 pm
  
  Thanks Abdul, I really appreciate that. You have a great blog as well. I found myself reading away on it yesterday.
  
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David January 16, 2013 at 10:18 am

Well done Jason! Thank you!

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- Jason Thompson January 16, 2013 at 1:56 pm
  
  David, keep up the energy. I appreciate the enthusiasm you have brought to the space!
  
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Kevin M. January 16, 2013 at 10:37 am

@reg – Yeah, it is kinda ironic that one of the most complained about and avoided blogs, feels other/new bloggers have nothing to contribute to the overall conversation of domains. And more so because this ‘credible’ (good grief) blogger seems to be obsessed with his confounding and senseless constant critiquing of one particular domain forum owner on his blog, which I guess, he considers ‘worthy domain news’ that others care about?!? Ohh..the irony.

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- Jason Thompson January 16, 2013 at 2:09 pm
  
  Well said Kevin. Looking forward to seeing you at the next meetup!
  
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Toronto Domainer January 16, 2013 at 1:19 pm

I get these people, they make more money and they discredit anyone who is not at their level! Nice article JT! Keep up the great work!

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- Jason Thompson January 16, 2013 at 2:11 pm
  
  Thanks Toronto! We’re almost done finalizing a few things with the next meetup. Looking forward to you joining us.
  
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Toronto Domainer January 16, 2013 at 1:20 pm

I don’t

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@Domains January 16, 2013 at 1:25 pm

I agree. I greatly enjoy reading the blogs of legacy domainers who have tons of experience and advice to offer. I also enjoy the blogs of new domainers, reading about things they are trying, what is working for them and what isn’t. Even if someone is new, if they are honest about it and sharing the experience, it can be a great read. There are lots of potential paths to take in this industry, therefore there is a lot to blog about.

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- Jason Thompson January 16, 2013 at 2:17 pm
  
  @Domains, honesty and positive energy are the key! The paths are no longer set in stone like they once were several years ago. New domainers, bring new ideas and new ways of looking at old problems. This sort of “rebirth” is needed to help push things forward. A domainer’s education never stops and we are all constantly seeking to educate ourselves on solutions we may not of known even existed.
  
  Thanks for the comment @Domains!
  
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Shane January 16, 2013 at 2:21 pm

They beauty and negative points of having a blog is you can express your opinion. As I’ve said on my blog, I appreciate all domain investors regardless of income. I appreciate all bloggers that share their experience and their opinions and skip most of the news stories. Some are better than others but it’s a simple process. Skip the ones you don’t enjoy as much.

Jason and I are going to have a few beers and laugh about it all of this. We will be buying all the reg domainers their beers because a beer in LA cost more than they make in a month (according to reports). But it shouldn’t be that many beers because at $1200 a ticket that would be 150 domains. And yes, I’m kidding

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- Jason Thompson January 16, 2013 at 4:38 pm
  
  Beers on Shane! Looking forward to having you back out here Shane. This time around, don’t disappear on us.
  
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raymond January 16, 2013 at 2:36 pm

Hi Jason, I love reading your blog. Well done and keep it up.

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- Jason Thompson January 16, 2013 at 4:40 pm
  
  Thanks Raymond, I really appreciate that. I’ll do my best to keep moving the blog forward. I enjoy sharing my experiences.
  
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Luke Summers January 17, 2013 at 12:30 am

I’ve stopped visiting two domaining blogs (not mentioning names) because of the elitist bullshit and arrogance displayed.

Some people forget that everyone starts at the bottom of the ladder at some point. I worked some pretty crappy jobs when I started in my professional career.

I judge people by their character and capabilities, not by their wallet or domain portfolio.

As a reader, I’m not going to waste my time reading pissing contests and tantrums.

I’m not going to list all the blogs that I do frequent, but Jason yours is one them.

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- Jason Thompson January 18, 2013 at 9:56 am
  
  Luke, thanks for the comment and I appreciate you being a reader.
  
  “I judge people by their character and capabilities, not by their wallet or domain portfolio.”
  
  Couldn’t of said that better myself.
  
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