Comments on: Our Industry Leaders Have No Money

By: Chef Patrick

Chef Patrick — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:07:53 +0000

Hey Dean, you’re right. This topic is old news and I’m closing the comments. Francois has listened to everyone and removed the donate button and feeds.

I promise to give my input about the TRAFFIC show and auction either tomorrow or Saturday.

By: Dean

Dean — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:51:23 +0000

Right or wrong ultimately it’s his site (Domaining.com) and he should do whatever he see’s fit regardless of others perceptions or opinions.

I see much bigger issues about the industry that someone should be addressing on blogs, that get swept under the proverbial rug.

I would like to see an honest perceptive article written about the state of affairs at the most recent TRAFFIC Auction which you attended. Was that event which is one of the most pivotal events of our industry a wash? Are the auction results of that event any indication of what is going on in the industry? Is it just a circle jerk run by inefficient crooked cronies or are they loosing their touch? Are we up the creek without a paddle?

I have been reading your blog because I think you have your finger on the pulse of the industry and trust your gut, you don’t need to go around policing other peoples sites. Give me something real and of substance Chef, the other small things will work themselves out in the wash, we have much bigger fish to fry right now.

By: Chef Patrick

Chef Patrick — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:43:19 +0000

Exactly, the writing that the industry bloggers create.

Thank you!

By: Chef Patrick

Chef Patrick — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:41:40 +0000

He does owe us Chris. Without our content, without the Domaining.com badges on all of our blogs/sites and without the support of the industry there would be no Domaining.com. It is a two way street, we helped him build what he has today.

The rest of your (and my) comments have been deleted Chris. If you wish to attack me, call or email me. This is my blog, not yours!

By: Chef Patrick

Chef Patrick — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:40:11 +0000

I do read most of those blogs Bill. The problem is when I wrote non-domain related content Francois would remove those from Domaining.com. There has to be a line drawn, the domain name is Domaining.com, not AnytingOnTheWebSoICanMakeMoney.com.

By: Chef Patrick

Chef Patrick — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:38:26 +0000

I hate to disagree but… Domaining.com needs the content from bloggers to drive traffic. Without our content and feeds there would be no reason to visit Domaining.com.

In addition, he already does charge new bloggers a one time $200 setup fee to be listed on the site.

By: Chef Patrick

Chef Patrick — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:35:27 +0000

I think Domaining.com has benefited from the content bloggers create and bloggers benefit from the traffic he provides. A lot of brand new bloggers would never have been found if not for Domaining.com. Do I think Francois did this for the industry, no. I beleive he did it for his own benefit, by default it has helped us.

By: Chef Patrick

Chef Patrick — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:30:47 +0000

There is a lot he can do to make money. He has a huge email database of email addresses that is just wasted.

I am frustrated not only with the feeds, but also his comment “Our Industry Leaders Have No Money”. That is a direct jab at the people that obviously spend money with me and other blogs. That crossed the line.

By: Gordon

Gordon — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:51:48 +0000

You know, Chef… it takes a lot of money to keep those automated feed readers going . You just sit there all day… watching them just bring in news other people have written.

By: Jim Holleran

Jim Holleran — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:37:36 +0000

For a guy who owns the name, Domaining.com how can we feel sorry for? I suggest he holds a charity event at the Playboy mansion party:)

Thanks, Jim