Have to disagree a little with this one, I registered FindAWII.com back in May knowing it would only be of any value during the pending console launch shortage. It has more than paid for itself 20 times over since then but probably won't get renewed and was never planned to - once there's plenty of these things on the shelves it's PPC will drop like a rock. Perhaps modify to:
34) Don't buy names that you don't intend to renew, unless they are for a specific occasion.
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... Don't transfer/push sold Domains prior to receiving payment from the buyer.
... If you find an available name check to see if the plural or singular version are also available.
... If you find an available name check to see if there are other similar names available, for example, I regged GreedyCash.com but prior to regging it I looked up GreedyMoney.com and GreedyBucks.com, both were taken.
... If possible search for end users, selling to domain resellers usually isnt the best way to get the max for your Domain.
... If your interested in a domain which looks like its going to be dropped, contact the current owner and make an offer, once the name does drop you might end up paying alot more for it in the end.
... Find yourself an online domainer friend which you trust and discuss the domains your interested in prior to regging them, always nice to get a second opinion.
61) Late night registrations are a no go area. You will wake up in the morning and wish that you had never bought it.
62) If creating a website, register related names in all different extensions to cover yourself as it will save money in the long run on Dispute Filings or having to buy them in the future for $100 a piece, when you could have just got them for practically nothing in the first place.
63) Cheapest isn't always best, the registrar may have hidden charges which may otherwise be free on another registrar.
64) If you have a domain name which has a trademark associated with it, unless you are in a "nothing to lose" (apart from the crummy domain) situation, do not offer it to the company with the registered trademark as this will give the company evidence of an "abusive registration"
70) When you are expecting domains to drop, check their availability at more than one registrar. While some show a domain as still taken, others may be showing it as available!
71) All other things being equal, a fairly good .com is better than all but the very best .net/.org/.info, etc.
72)Compose your email messages to potential buyers in a word processor; edit them; and then paste them into your email program. (If you compose in the email program, you might accidentally hit "send" when the message is half written. Sadly, I speak from experience!)
73)When you register a domain, don't try to "flip" it immediately for a small profit. Park it and wait for a while (at least a week or two) to see whether it's getting traffic, which could increase its value.
74) Reward people who help you. (For example, if someone posts an available domain that you grab, or gives a thoughtful appraisal to your domain, give them some rep / NP$ / actual $ / etc.)
I saw one like that on a drop list recently - I think it was DomainsExchange-dot-something.
I never knew how great this advice was until today. For the first time ever, I'm monitoring a domain that I own (only because I started monitoring it before I got it). I got an emailed notice that this domain's DNS had changed. Well, it turns out that the registrar had changed the DNS on all of my domains there (hundreds!) from my parking services to the registrar's own parking!
I just finished restoring the DNS settings. This was the last straw - no more registering with that company! (I will refer to them as "Registrar X" ... though their name is in fact RegisterFly.)
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Some good tips so far ... come on guys we can get to 150
Just remember to check for duplicates, and keep the tips short(ish). Here’s some more from me;
75) freeonline appraisal systems very often give inaccurate (often inflated) evaluations of domains.
76) On some occasions if a great domain is about to drop, it might be worth while contacting the owner directly before it does - because it will almost certainly be snapped up and go to auction for the highest bid.
77) If you have graphics design experience creating quick logo concepts for the domains you are selling can help potential buyers to share in your vision for the domain, and increase the chance of a sale.
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I say when this thread gets to 150 tips, it be moved to the Newbie section and Stickied, even if some seasoned domainers could also use some of the advice.
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78) When considering a registrar, find out whether you can cancel (& get a refund for) domains within a few days after you register them. Some, but not all, registrars offer this option.
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79) Don't steer clear of eBay, just price your names correctly.
80) Don't get greedy when responding to Sedo.com offers unless you really know what you are doing.
81) Don't post ANYTHING on Namepros unless you've read about FLUMP
82) If your name gets listed on GreatDomains.com, you cannot sell it anywhere else for 6 months.
83) If your name isn't accept by GreatDomains.com, don't complain to them, just post about it here.
84) Be very careful to not buy low value IDN domain names, from people who previously registered them, when you may think that you were getting a very nice and valuable one, specially .COMs.
My next tips are somewhat in opposition of these two... (#67 on the thread) Use Whois name protection to hide your contact details from the world, otherwise it's available as public info. (#70 on the thread) When you are expecting domains to drop, check their availability at more than one registrar. While some show a domain as still taken, others may be showing it as available!
85) If your reason for registering a particular domain is to sell it, then make sure your who-is info is accurate and up to date, so buyers can contact you quickly and easily.
86) Check domains with DN Analyzer. If a name shows as taken, go to whois.net and confirm that it actually is. Using several registrars to check for available names will result in the name being stolen by a registrar, a taster or a squatter.
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87) Be diligent in renewing your domains. Don't procrastinate. If possible, consolidate your names to one registrar to make them easier to keep track of.
88) Avoid current event domains. Today's news is next year's junk domain.
89) Learn the basics about trademarks, contract law, and the UDRP process.
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