Part 3 of 4: 'Trend Domaining' Presents Insights, Opportunities For Domainers, Fractional Domainers

In Part 3 of Fractional Domaining Blog's 4-part interview with Scott Griffes of TrendDomaining.com, we continue with a discussion about Fractional Domaining, including: whether "Fractional Domaining" is a trend; what Scott's prediction about Fractional Domaining is and why; what trends Fractional Domainers should be paying attention to; and what tools/resources he recommends that potential Fractional Domainers use...

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Neal R. Voron, of Fractional Domaining Blog:

Q13: Is Fractional Domaining a trend? Why?

Scott Griffes:

A13: I think it’s an underused strategy. Fractional domaining can be a great way for newer (or non-wealthy) domainers to get in on a good domain. Let’s face it: all the GREAT domains are gone. Today’s hand registered names can’t hold a candle to domains like Cowboys.com.

Neal R. Voron, of Fractional Domaining Blog:

Q14: What are your predictions about Fractional Domaining, and why?

Scott Griffes:

A14: I think it has a good chance; people just need to know it’s an option. More and more people are believing in quality over quantity. And most of us can’t afford the category killers unless we invest in a fraction of one. This can help domainers succeed much quicker, too. And the more domainers that succeed, the better our industry. This is something I have not personally done, but would love to expand my efforts into doing so.

Neal R. Voron, of Fractional Domaining Blog:

Q15: Currently, there are not many resources dedicated to the topic of Fractional Domaining... How can domainers currently best research trends involving Fractional Domaining?

Scott Griffes:

A15: FractionalDomainingBlog.com of course! But you’re right, other than that you have occasional blog posts by some of the big names and that’s about it. Perhaps people are thinking too much on a giant scale, such as Cowboys.com. Why not fractional domaining on names valued at $10k? or $5k? I think this would be ideal to help get the not-as-wealthy domainers involved.

Neal R. Voron, of Fractional Domaining Blog:

Q16: What types of domaining trends should Fractional Domainers and Fractional Domainer wannabes be paying attention to? Are there certain trends that would or could affect Fractional Domainers more so than other domainers?

Scott Griffes:

A16: Ultimately it’s the same trends. The difference is that with fractional domaining you can better get in on the category killers and not settle for synonyms and related keywords. And the payoffs could come quicker as it takes money to make money. I’m not so sure if any trends would affect one more than the other.

Neal R. Voron, of Fractional Domaining Blog:

Q17: You offer links to a number of tools at your web site (http://www.TrendDomaining.com/tools) that could help almost any domainer in a number of ways. What tools or resources would you specifically recommend that potential fractional domainers use? Why?

Scott Griffes:

A17: NameBio.com would prove to be quite valuable to fractional domainers. The only tried and true way of placing a value on a domain, other than actually selling it, is to compare similar sales.

City-Data.com would be an indispensable tool for fractional geodomainers. If ever a situation arrives where you have two city.com’s that are for sale, this can help you compare the two and make a well-informed decision.

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Don't miss Part 4 of our interview on Thursday when Fractional Domaining Blog and Scott Griffes of TrendDomaining.com discuss the reception his blog has gotten from the domaining community so far; his plans to offer additional tools and resources to benefit his web site visitors; and how Trend Domaining's readers can help him to help them.

Join me all week as Fractional Domaining Blog continues with Part 4 of our interview, followed by my personal review of TrendDomaining.com!

Thanks!
-- Neal