Profitable Script Ideas

[Tyler]

My last script idea didn't go so well :pullhair:

So, I'm looking for suggestions :). What would you like that isn't already out there (or much of) for an affordable price? I would like a large project to keep me occupied for a large amount of time, but it doesn't have to be...just have to target webmasters :D

Any ideas for my next script?

[B33R]

My last script idea didn't go so well :pullhair:Which script idea was that?

/me puts his thinking cap on....

:thinkingcap: (hmm...no thinking cap smilie? :think: - that'll do)

[Tyler]

The IP-To-Country one, I don't want to post a link as I would be spamming :D

But even my script before that one...URL redirection (shortening) didn't do so well :S

[B33R]

I saw you'd advertised that script. Shame it didn't go down very well :(

Hopefully someone at FU can come up with a good idea for you :D

[SoftWareRevue]

... What would you like that isn't already out there (or much of) for an affordable price? I would like a large project to keep me occupied for a large amount of time, but it doesn't have to be...just have to target webmasters :D

Any ideas for my next script?Domain management.

Some of us have a few domains. :blush:

Managing them can be a challenge. We need something that will list our domains, along with renewal date, registrar, current status, etc. Yes; it sounds like the whois records. And it basically is. But, it's something that keeps updated whois details for our domains.

Now, if you expand on that and have it email you on user defined parameters, it's a great help.

If the script can remind us when a domain is going to expire, or if anything in the whois records has changed since last checked, it helps us keep the domains we want to keep.

It would need to do that when you're not actually looking at it. :P

Don't like that idear? Let me know! I'll toss another one at ya. :greenthum

[Tyler]

That's a fantastic idea Dennis, I appreciate it a lot. I will need to think about how to make it automated and not user defined...And that is what you meant, is it not?

[SoftWareRevue]

I mean user defined when it comes to what notifications we want to receive where.

The "automation" part comes in when the user says they want to be notified about changes in domains status. For ease of programming, and probably use, it can be any change.

So, daily, the script would look up the whois data of the domain. If there are changes, it would email the user. :cool:

You could make it as simple or complex as you like. 'Any' changes is likely easiest. While specific changes would be more complex. Like someone may just want to know when there has been a contact or registrant change. I'd probably like to know any change. And I imagine most domain owners would.

Getting notice x days before expiration would be great. However many days the user would like.

The domains I want to keep are on auto-renew. But, sometimes those speculatory domains end up to be names I want to keep. It would be nice to know that they are scheduled to expire.

[Tyler]

/me fires up jEdit :D

[B33R]

Well that was quick! I wish I could come up with ideas like that.

:bow: Nice suggestion SWR :D

[Aussie Bob]

Aren't there already heaps of domain management scripts on the market? :iunno:

But yeah, I was going through my enom account today, pruning the auto-renews, and thinking it would be nice if I could pool all my domains from all registers, into the one management interface. :)

[Doug]

Yeah, I agree that sounds like a nice way to manage things. Of course, with GoDaddy, it's impossible to forget. They seriously email you 5-10 times before your domain expires.

[B33R]

It'd be good to be able to sort your domain listings into active websites, parked domains and unused domains.

Maybe even expand further on that and be able to sort like that but into different sections:

My top domains
- active sites
- parked domains
- unused domains

Average domains
- active sites
- parked domains
- unused domains

Least favourite domains
- active sites
- parked domains
- unused domains

Maybe a separate section for typos of your sites/different TLDs. Or, even better, being able to list typos and different TLDs next to your other names.

mysite com | net | org | mystie com | msyite com

Or give the user a choice of categories to sort the names into.
"Sports, TV, music" or "forums, affiliate sites, ad based" That sort of thing.

Also to be able to further sort the listings alphabetically or by expiry dates. With registrar name, parked at... , hosted at... (if necessary), expiry dates and all that other useful info arranged for easy viewing.

Of course, as SWR said, user defined notifications for certain events.

Maybe even colour coded names to show if the domain is transferable or not. That'd be useful for people who sell domains regularly.

Just me thinking out loud... :think: :D

[Tyler]

Thanks for all the suggestions, I am sure when I am nearing a certain feature, I may have more questions :)

Maybe even colour coded names to show if the domain is transferable or not. That'd be useful for people who sell domains regularly.

I am not too sure on what you mean 'transferable'? Do you mean if its locked or not?

[B33R]

I was thinking of domains that are under 60 days old and can't yet be transferred.

You could have a little padlock icon next to a domain for when it's locked. Not really 100% necessary as most domains are automatically locked but more of a security/peace of mind measure :D

[B33R]

How about a way to check for *multiple details* from a single search (rather than having to use multiple sites)?

By *multiple details* I mean - whois details, pagerank, backlinks, Alexa rank, number of Archive.org entries, number of Google, Yahoo and MSN search results, and any other info I've forgotten about.

Even better if it could be included into the domain management style script above. It'd be great for all the domain buyers and sellers out there and would save a lot of time.

If you could do all that, I think you'd be on to a winner :D

[Tyler]

Eeek, that is a lot of advance programmin'. If I did all that, the price would be a bit steep :S

BTW, nice avatar :D

[B33R]

Eeek, that is a lot of advance programmin'. If I did all that, the price would be a bit steep :S:D I quite like that last idea. I may take that one on myself.

/me adds idea to long list of "things to do"

It'll probably take me a year to get around to starting it so anyone's free to use that idea! :P


On another note, I just noticed attached to the Whois response there's a "terms of use". Not sure how that impacts on the initial domain management idea but it's worth a mention (main points in bold)
TERMS OF USE: You are not authorized to access or query our Whois
database through the use of electronic processes that are high-volume and
automated except as reasonably necessary to register domain names or
modify existing registrations; the Data in VeriSign Global Registry
Services' ("VeriSign") Whois database is provided by VeriSign for
information purposes only, and to assist persons in obtaining information
about or related to a domain name registration record. VeriSign does not
guarantee its accuracy. By submitting a Whois query, you agree to abide
by the following terms of use: You agree that you may use this Data only
for lawful purposes and that under no circumstances will you use this Data
to: (1) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass
unsolicited, commercial advertising or solicitations via e-mail, telephone,
or facsimile; or (2) enable high volume, automated, electronic processes
that apply to VeriSign (or its computer systems). The compilation,
repackaging, dissemination or other use of this Data is expressly
prohibited without the prior written consent of VeriSign. You agree not to
use electronic processes that are automated and high-volume to access or
query the Whois database except as reasonably necessary to register
domain names or modify existing registrations. VeriSign reserves the right
to restrict your access to the Whois database in its sole discretion to ensure
operational stability. VeriSign may restrict or terminate your access to the
Whois database for failure to abide by these terms of use. VeriSign
reserves the right to modify these terms at any time.

[Tyler]

Hm, well...

/me thinks

[linux-tech]

Domain management.

That's what Godaddy is for, to put everything together and get them sorted out all nicely and neatly. Unless, of course, I am missing the problem here.

I've had domains with godaddy for years, and every year they come up with something new to help "manage" domains, or sort them, etc. Of course you've got to be logged in to see it, but still.

As far as "profitable script ideas" ? Seriously, I can only think of one or two.
support
God knows the current players (kayako/cerberus/etc) need some competition because their support on these just sucks. Maybe having a reliable player out there will pick things up a bit ;)

Billing
Same here, modernbill and AWBS, the two (in my experience) most qualified just suck for support and releases. More competition would help them out I'm sure.

I didn't say they were "easy" scripts to do ;)

[Asad_N]

Profitable? a photobucket.com replica or maybe a stripped down version. Since google adsense came into existance, many people have been trying to earn money off it and image hosting sounds like fun. People are investing $30-40 for start.

I would've done it but 'fraud' (orders) is something I can't stand. It drives me nuts! :peace:

[Brandon]

a script that would be nice is one that a user can enter in their msn/yahoo account info, and could invite all there friends to the site.
:)
I've seen the scripts out, and they are 4-500$ for everything to work with vb

[sandrodz]

whoiscart.net manager does that all for under 35$... no need to do another one

[Tyler]

whoiscart.net manager does that all for under 35$... no need to do another one

The one I created does a bit more then a simple "whois" script ;) I'll release all the details once I start and finish private beta testing.

[sandrodz]

Tyler

it's not a simple whois :) just check the details... it's very powerful!

http://www.whoiscart.net/comparison.php

[Tyler]

Yes, I saw, and it is geared towards hosts.

domains shopping cart and billing management system

It is a shopping cart, with whois to sum it up. They are completely different things once you see mine ;)