Monetizing on a generic domain that would be ideal for ecommerce

[AffiliateDreamer]

If you have a generic domain that is ideal for ecommerce, what other options are available other than doing the whole 'work' thing hehe. What I mean is, instead of investing in a warehouse, inventory, etc. could a domain like this be developed out to earn the same or more than a ecommerce operation?

I own such a domain name, and after allot of research I have realized it is going to take allot of capital to invest in inventory, so I am looking at other options of monetizing on this domain.

I could start a blog on the topic, write articles or how-to guides etc.

Maybe even have a prize giveaway section of the site where visitors could comment on the blog to participate, this would help push the site in a viral way.

Revenue streams:

1. adsense
2. directory listing fees for related stores (by country, state etc).
3. having a shopping comparison engine for all the products, charge a flat rate + per click fee
4. affiliates (other ecomm stores, ebay, etc)

*** if anyone of you guys have come accross a site that is doing something similiar to what I'm talking about, please sticky me as I would love to see some real life examples of such a model.

[dipen]

Hi,
Your story seems to be of mine.

I have a domain which is generic and A Class i.. which speaks itself!

I was thinking all these months what to do?

I work and cannot devote time to this which requires 24X7 schedule!

Neither I can invest so much of money.

Best Solution, take a reseller plan.

Customize it and point your domain!

I have implemetned adsense to it and hope to see things coming sooner.

Regards
Dipen

[edited by: Webwork at 7:15 pm (utc) on Nov. 17, 2007]
[edit reason] Try to avoid naming service providers, especially smaller ones. [/edit]

[draggar]

I have a few domains that I'd love to do this with too. I guess I'll have to do some creative Googling. :)

[AffiliateDreamer]

So anyone out there with real life experience want to chime in?