Moving my domain name to SBI! and a few other questions.

April · #1 (**permalink**) 05-22-2009, 01:25 PM

UPDATED:
I changed my title cause I had my first question answered. Thanks, Xfactor!!

Hello fellow babblers,
I am so new when it comes to online marketing, website design, etc.

I am very close to purchasing SBI! but I have a few questions.

First off, I've had several ideas for informational websites. I got so excited at the prospect (really have a fire burning for this) that I went to godaddy and purchased two domain names before anyone else could! I don't know if that was the right thing or wrong thing to do but I was so excited and so afraid that after all these years of those websites NOT being in existence that someone at the same time as me thought up my idea and that put me in a race to beat that "phantom" person to the purchase of the domain names. LOL!!

So, I am now the proud owner of two domain names.

Problem is, I don't know what to do with them next. I am just completely green to all of this.

I feel like a person in one of those money grabber boxes that you see at store grand openings or car dealer promotionals with on-site radio broadcasting. Know what I'm talking about? The clear box where a person gets in and they turn on a fan and money is swirling all around you and all you have to do is grab it!! Easier said than done.

I know I can find all of the information on the web but 1.) I don't know where to start. What do I look up first? What's most important to learn? 2.) How do I know it's a reliable source? I could spend all of my time reading "How to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _" and it not even be accurate.

So, I like the idea of SBI! where all of the information is in one place. Someone holding my hand if you will. But, I don't know if SBI! is for me.

First off, can I use my domain names (which are pretty good I think) in the SBI! platform? Also, can I take the name with me if I ever leave SBI!?

Secondly, with one of my ideas I definately want to offer high quality content that I've spent years researching for my own personal benefit but I think I'd also like to get into product sales via a warehouse drop-shipping for my sales. Can SBI! allow me to do this?
Thanks for all of your help!

Xfactor · #2 (**permalink**) 05-22-2009, 09:25 PM

Lol, Ive done the same thing with a few domain names. It was about the same time i couldnt find my credit card, so i started to panick by tearing the house apart

Anyway, I dont have any experience transfering domains, but know its definetly possible w/SBI! I also know theres a $50 charge if you want to change your domain name, not sure about transferring one. I'll try to find out.

Anyway heres a quote and a pix, from the video action guide. Unsure about your other Q.

Quote:

You're Ready! Let's Register Your Domain

The moment of truth! Go to the following URL to register your domain...

http://buildit.sitesell.com/register-domain.html

Want To Transfer a Domain?

Now that you've done the full 5-DAY process, are you still convinced that your previously owned domain is the right one for your business? Our experience is that 2 out of every 3 people change the domain to one that better reflects their Site Concept keyword, contains their VPP and meets all the previously mentioned criteria.

But, if you are sure that your original domain name is the best one, and if you are willing to put up with the bother of transferring (explained in the "Get Ready for SBI!" e-mail) and if you promise not to get upset at us for any problems (because nothing about transferring is under our control), then click on the link above...

It works for transferring domains, too.

click me.

April · #3 (**permalink**) 05-23-2009, 09:52 AM

Thanks for your response!
I'm a little bummed to see that I have to wait 60 days to transfer a new domain name with any registrar. But, what did I know. . . I'm a newbie

and I guess we all have to make mistakes. I really like those domain names too.

Thanks again for your help.

lisa · #4 (**permalink**) 05-23-2009, 10:34 AM

There is no fee to transfer your domain to SBI!. But after going through the action guide's brainstorming process, you may decide to choose a different one.

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