Why Hasn't the Parking Page Evolved? | Saw.com

Nov 7, 2023

Michael Gilmour, a seasoned entrepreneur and writer, discusses topics including the profitability of domain parking, misconceptions about it, determining the best brokerage in the domain industry, differences in performance between parking companies, the domain ecosystem and advertising strategies, tracking earnings and recognizing market bubbles, and challenges of long flights and cost-saving routes.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Misconceptions about Domain Parking

02:24 • 17min

Exploring the Concept of the Best Brokerage in the Domain Industry

19:38 • 2min

Discrepancy between parking companies and the influence of small variations

21:49 • 2min

Domain Ecosystem and Advertising Strategies

24:02 • 14min

The Challenges of Tracking Earnings and Recognizing Market Bubbles

38:21 • 25min

Long Flights, Jet Lag, and Cost-saving Routes

01:03:27 • 5min

Meet Michael, an accomplished entrepreneur and writer with a background in Computer Science and Electronics. With significant contributions to the tech industry, including pioneering Ecommerce and creating one of the world's first CRMs, Michael's expertise extends to shaping policies as Vice Chairman of the Australian Internet Industry Association.

For over twenty years, Michael has been investing in domain names as valuable assets. He co-founded ParkLogic, a domain monetization company, cementing his authority in the domain industry.

Join us as we explore Michael's insights on domain parking and more on his YouTube channel whizzbangsblog.

00:00 - Leveraging parking data for insights
10:30 - Exploring the stagnation of parking pages
13:00 - Direct advertisers' impact on revenue
16:00 - The dynamics with Google
20:00 - Analyzing revenue share discrepancies
25:00 - Political advertising strategies
30:00 - Importance of timing and location
40:00 - Strategies for increasing sales volume
43:00 - Understanding the role of domain brokers
49:00 - Navigating new domain extensions
57:00 - Michael's enduring love for domains

Don't miss this enlightening discussion with Michael as we dive into the fascinating world of domain investment and entrepreneurship.

Visit https://www.parklogic.com/about-us/com to learn more about Michael and his work with ParkLogic.

About Saw.com

We’re passionate about digital assets here at Saw.com. It’s our mission to create a transparent environment where you know what’s happening with every step of your domain sale or acquisition (and secure the best possible price!)

About Jeffrey:

Jeffrey M. Gabriel is the founder of Saw.com, a boutique brokerage that specializes in acquiring, selling, and appraising domains. With over 14 years of experience in the domain industry, Jeffrey has a proven track record of closing multimillion-dollar deals and delivering exceptional value to his clients.

Jeffrey's core competencies include remote team management, online marketing, and strategy. He is passionate about helping businesses and individuals achieve their online goals and dreams. He has been involved in some of the most notable domain sales in history, such as Ai.com, Sex.com, and Poker.org. He is also a Guinness World Record holder and a frequent speaker and writer on domain-related topics.

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