Hello and Assalamo Alaikum,
At the very beginning of 2015 I wrote about the achievements in 2014 and my goals for 2015. After going through that post right now I see the first goal was to have 1,200 domains by the end of 2015 and I can tell you I almost got it there. Finally I have 1180 domains under my portfolio closing this year.
Second was to make $1,000 p/month in domain parking. This was once again a disappointment because for the last 2 years I have been setting the same goal but revenue is not as increasing as the number of domains in my portfolio.
Third was to make at least $5,000 sale in total every month. I can tell you that I made double than what amount I set to make every month the whole year which personally is very satisfactory.
Fourth was to sell 20-24 domains in the entire 2015 which isn’t difficult considering the number of domains but eventually I ended up selling 13 domains plus 1 lease to buy option domain which was cancelled this month with non-payment but that gave me several months of bonus revenue and keeping back the domain. I feel sorry for the buyer but cannot do anything other than sending several reminders and give some extra time than mentioned in contract. Although the number of domain sales were too less but making total sales in six figures is something what I focus more rather than selling domains cheap.
Last was personal goal, not related to domains… It was to move out from Karachi where I was born and grew up. And finally I moved to Islamabad (capital city) in mid of 2015 and so far it’s great experience and overall happy with this decision.
To wrap up in short, it was a fantastic year than I expected and what I can surely say for next year is to have a much better year INSHAALLAH. Thanks to ALLAH who has given me everything and lot of happiness than I could even imagine, my parents who supported me specially my father, entire domaining community from whom I have learnt plenty of stuff and learning it every day and my life partner who is always there to fully support me in every decision I make in my life.
Care to share your experiences in 2015?
I wish all my readers a wonderful New Year.
“Although the number of domain sales were too less but making total sales in six figures is something what I focus more rather than selling domains cheap.”
Love that right there. I think this is a great strategy even though you sell a lower number of domains, you are bringing in more money.
Congrats on your success Abdul. You’ve been one of my biggest inspirations and also an all around great person.
Thank you for what you do.
-Omar
Thanks you so much Omar for your kind words 🙂
Glad you like this strategy. Over the last few years, looking at different sales, one must be very calm and patient to achieve what he wants specially something really big.
Happy New Year to you as well! Congrats on the goal achievements! There’s nothing better than setting them up and knocking them down, and then doing it again!!! Best of luck in this New Year!
Thanks Vincent 🙂
To knock down the goals again and again is real good feeling and I always try to set up tough goals for me which keeps more passionate and work harder.
You are one of the most humble domainers. Best wishes for you and your business in 2016 too.
Happy new year.
Many thanks Krishna 🙂
Glad you like reading my articles.
Wish you all the best in coming years 🙂
Happy Newyear
Thanks Jide 🙂
Hello Abdul, I have been following your blog for a while & I read it whenever I want to feel motivated. I have gathered a few domains (30+) in the last few years. However, I have had no success selling them at all. I had a few paid listings at flippa but that didn’t also resulted in any sale. Waste of time & money. I have bought a few domains, which I am sure I paid a higher price for but I think they hold good value for the end customer/user. I currently use Bodis for parking revenue and was… Read more »
Hey Omair,
Thanks for your kind words.
It would be nice of you to add me at Skype or contact me through email along with your domains after which I will be able to better guide and suggest you 🙂
Hello Abdul,
What’s your Skype ID?
abdulbasituae
They say good attracts good and I see it with you, I would like to believe you are one decent guy out of this crazy world of Internet entrepreneurship. I haven’t commented on your posts that much but have been a regular reader. Your posts are greatly appreciated. I remember not so long ago buying a one word .co domain from the advise on one of your articles and was able to resell it for a profit. Thanks again Abdul. Keep on keeping on.
That’s one of the happiest moment and feels like having this blog and sharing is worthwhile. Your success is my motivation!
Keep it up and thanks for giving your feedback 🙂
Thank you for sharing your Domain business stats for the past year. Many congrats! Wishing you more in year two zero one six.
Thanks Tauseef and same to you for the year two zero one six 😉
twozeroonesix.com is available! haha
Happy new year guys! 🙂
Good creativity!
But I think it’s worth trying for this year at max. Next year it will be worthless.
Congratulations on your remarkable and inspirational achievements mate. Keep up the good work and keep us all informed so that we can learn from pros like you.
Enjoy your success and may you see many more in 2016 and onward.
Thanks very much Ahsan. I will try to post some interesting stuff this new year.
Happy new year and best wishes for you and more success for your business in 2016.
I learn a lot from you.
Thank you for your sharing and your wonderful blog.
Thanks and glad you like it. Much more to come and love to see you guys coming here again and again which is highly appreciated 🙂
AssalmOAlaim
Dear Sir,
How many domains you sale other than .COM extension
How many .CO domains .Net domains .Info domains…….
Wa Salam
Saeed Hassan
WaAlaikum Salaam,
That’s a good question.
From those 13 sales, 1 was .CO and 1 .net. Rest all were .com domains.
Many thanks for sharing. May Allah bless you with success in all the coming years.
Thanks brother 🙂
Assalam O Akaim
Dear Sir,
I am afraid to ask you once again that
approximately how many .CO .NET domains do you have
Thanks
WaSalam
Saeed Hassan
WaAlaikum Salaam
Approx 3% of my entire portfolio consists of .CO and .NET domains altogether.
Abdul,
Happy New Year 2016!
Inspiring to know about your achievements. Appreciate you sharing this. Hope you repeat this success in 2016.
Thanks LT and many more stuff coming this year to share with all my friends like you 🙂
Hi AbdulBasit,
Congrats for your results and Have a Great New Year! 🙂
Thanks Andrea and wish you all the best as well 🙂
Salam Alaykum ya Abdul,
Congrats for your hard work, patience and perceverance . Have a Great New Year! Blessed with Many More Escrow …
WaAlaikum Salaam Arif,
Thank you so much for your love and I am happy to see people from all parts of the world are getting into this business and we all are connected together.
Wish you all the very best 🙂
Hi Abdul,
Congrats for your sales in 2015. Wish you all the best for 2016.
Swetha
Many thanks Swetha and my best wishes with you 🙂
Congratulations on a successful year!
Many thanks Joseph! 🙂
Greetings Abdul, Congrats on your overall past year achievements, and wish more opportunities come your way to do even better for this year (2016) and those to come! I feel you’re doing a very good job here by sharing with us your experience and everything else in this domain space. Thanks for that, as it has helped me to figure out certain things easier than it could have otherwise been! On that, i would love to get in touch with you for some guidance of sort out of your experience with closing deals (selling domains). I may add you on… Read more »
Many thanks for commenting and your feedback which is much appreciated.
Of course Van, you can add me at Skype (abdulbasituae) anytime you wish to and would be nice talking to you 🙂
hnmm “Third was to make at least $5,000 sale in total every month. I can tell you that I made double than what amount I set to make every month the whole year ….. Last was personal goal, not related to domains… It was to move out from Karachi where I was born and grew up. And finally I moved to Islamabad (capital city) in mid of 2015 and so far it’s great experience and overall happy with this decision.” I will not share mine, lol, but just to say Congratulations especially for this two, wishing you greater stride and… Read more »
Many thanks for your kind words and wish you all the best as well 🙂