This is where I share tips and general information about domain names and the domaining business.
Domain parking is one of the most popular ways of generating income with domain traffic. Domain parking is an option for individuals who have domains that receive traffic, but are not using or monetizing it in any way. Parking a domain name is pretty simple. Follow these steps: Choose a domain parking company. Add your …
In recent times I’ve seen a lot of complaints about Flippa, both from buyers and sellers. When it comes to domains, there aren’t a lot of complaints from buyers because a domain is just a domain. What you see is what you get. However you do see complaints from website buyers, mostly because they didn’t …
The domain industry is at its hottest point right now, fueled largely by Chinese investors. Needless to say, short domains (letters and numerics) in the top extensions (.COM/.NET/.ORG) are high in demand and the effects are starting to trickle into the less popular ones (.CLUB/.BIZ/.US). .CLUB Extension You already know I’ve been bullish on .CLUB …
These terms are often used in the domain industry to describe certain types domain traffic. Zero-click Zero-click is sometimes referred to as Direct Navigation, Type-in, or Domain Redirection traffic. When someone types in a specific URL into the browser address field, they get sent directly to the specified website without a single click. Thus the …
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There are basically two ways you can get a domain name appraised. You can either ask for an appraisal from a domain expert or you can get one through an automated tool like Estibot. Unfortunately, appraising a domain isn’t as black and white as appraising a house or a car. Sure we know the characteristics …
I’ve been following the LLLL .COM market recently and it’s clear to see that they have been going up in value quite rapidly. Just a couple of months ago, you could buy a non-premium LLLL .COM for around $80 to 90. Now, you can’t find any for under $120. Don’t take my word for it. …
If you’re just getting started in the world of domaining, you may be wondering how a domain name could receive traffic when there is no website developed on it. This article will help you understand the 3 instances when a domain can receive traffic without a website. 1. Generic Keyword .COMs These are typically one …
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Lately there have been a bunch of articles out there advising people to abandon .COM and start using a New gTLD. Articles like this and this. Usually the reason is that there are no more “good” .COMs left to register and because the new extensions add “meaning” to the domain. There is some truth to that thought, but what …
The Sunrise and Landrush periods come before the time when a domain extension is open to the general public for registration, although Landrush is not mandatory. Sunrise Period This is the initial period in which trademark owners get first dibs on domains that are same or similar to their trademark. The Sunrise lasts for 30 days or more, and …
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I think a lot of people have the misconception that a brandable domain must be a business name that is completely made up… something that is catchy and pronounceable. A brandable domain, in their opinion, can’t be made up of entirely generic words. Another problem with using “brandables” to describe a domain is that different …