150 Domain tips

IconPacks · 01-11-2007, 09:53 AM

Hi guys,

Thought it would be interesting to create a thread where everyone contributes a few tips to make a Top 150 domain tips list. Just general snippets of advice/knowledge that might prove useful to other domainers/developers out there. If we get over 150 tips I'll update the thread title.

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Rules
- only 1 sentence per tip.
- must relate to domain names (buying/selling/development etc...)
- tips not facts, so can be opinions.
- no duplicates.

I'll start, with 5 from me.
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1) Create brandable domains by replacing the first letter(s) of a common word.

2) Don't start work developing an idea around a domain that you don't yet own thinking you can grab it when you're ready!

3) Don't use hyphens in the domain if you can help it.

4) Does the domain look good in upper and lower case?

5) Say the domain out loud before registering it, is it easily pronounceable over the phone?

Skinny · 01-11-2007, 09:57 AM

6) read up on new and emerging terms and register domains around them.

bliss · 01-11-2007, 10:08 AM

7) Don't register domains while under the influance of drugs or alcohol. (just say no)
8) Keep the domain length down don't over do it. On Average get 10 char domains.
9) Keep the word count down in the domain name. 3 is pushing it, 4 is overboard.

these tips are copyright to me, any use of these tips will require royties to be paid in full before use, any reproduction of these tips will be meet by a fireing line, where you will get a choice of smoking for the last time before you are shot dead. haha j/k

shockie · 01-11-2007, 10:15 AM

10) Match your domain name with a proper TLD (or TLDs).

yandig · 01-11-2007, 10:17 AM

11) Check Google and/or Overture search results for the exact term.

Spade · 01-11-2007, 10:32 AM

Search through lists of expired domain names.

NameClerk.com · 01-11-2007, 11:08 AM

13. It's a good sign if PPC advertisers are bidding on the exact terms that make up your domain name.

Example: AssemblyServices.com

-Bill

gazzip · 01-11-2007, 11:22 AM

14) don't register too many at once - spread the renewal times !

Great idea Greg

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***Domainate.com*** · 01-11-2007, 12:09 PM

15) Limit yourself. Don't register everything that looks good, but only a select few, the best of the domains that look good. Selling domains is not as easy as it seems, even for those of us that have some success with it. Domains that are simply decent can easily get lost within the millions of listed domains out there.

16) If all your research and domainer intuition point to a successful sale at a certain level with a domain you've purchased, don't get discouraged if you don't get the level of bids you want right away. Be patient!
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-discussion/279987-150-domain-tips.html

17) Research various different domain markets and find the one that suits you best, whether it be brandable made-up .com names, top keyword ccTLDs, or something inbetween.

18) If you really want to feature a domain at a particular marketplace, make sure it's a high-quality name that otherwise would not easily be found. Check the listing visits on your best names, pick the one with the least amount of listing views, and feature that name.

19) When you believe you have a good understanding of high quality domain names ($x,xxx or higher) and feel you have 1 or more of them, make an attempt to get those elite names into showcase/top names at the domain marketplaces you have then listed at. It's always free and can only mean more traffic to your listing.

seeker · 01-11-2007, 12:26 PM

20) Do NOT search for domains unless you can IMMEDIATELY register them once you find a suitable domain.
If you find a great name, chances are it will be gone the by the 'next' time you want to reg it.

IconPacks · 01-11-2007, 03:52 PM

21) Use acronym searchers to discover additional meaning to a domain.

22) Domain 'hacks' can add additional value if done in a clever way and matched with an appropriate extension (e.g. del.icio.us, click.it)

domainer50 · 01-11-2007, 04:58 PM

23)Dont use reg fly
24)Dont be afraid of ccTLDs

Skinny · 01-11-2007, 05:08 PM

25) Buy trademarked domains At Your Own Risk and be prepared to drop it at any time.

ChineseDomain · 01-11-2007, 06:58 PM

26) Try to buy one good domain rather than to register 10 domains with the same money

domainer50 · 01-11-2007, 07:12 PM

27) Do PPC research before you buy a name.

RegisterRants · 01-11-2007, 07:16 PM

28) Be ready to drop if need be
29) Don't spend more than you can afford
30) Don't make this your primary business.

briman1970 · 01-11-2007, 07:42 PM

31) When partnering with someone, get your agreement in writing. Get clear agreement statements from all parties, regardless of your affiliation(s) with them. At the least, save a screenshot of all chat sessions and/or save all email discussions.

32) Don't regret a sale for longer than a few seconds. If you find out later that the name was worth much more, the buyer would've/could've paid more, etc., consider your "loss" as money well-spent on a lesson well learned.

whitebark · 01-11-2007, 07:57 PM

33 - ask questions from those who know more than you and respect their answers

VURG · 01-11-2007, 09:06 PM

34) Don't buy names that you don't intend to renew.
35) Work out your budget and stick to it.
36) Keep a reserve for bargains that may appear.
37) Don't spend big on types of names that you have little experience with.

cache · 01-11-2007, 11:33 PM

38) don't fall for appraisal scam

**Michelle** · 01-11-2007, 11:54 PM

39) Remember to use any discount codes when registering or renewing, this will save you lots of money

40) Check the name is not blacklisted

41) Invest in the future, the past has already been bought

*HcDomains* · 01-11-2007, 11:56 PM

42) It is MUCH easier to find a sweet Domain in drop list than develop a new one by yourself

BTW, I have a Serious question here:
I am going to develop my new site DNTips.com (Plz refer the post discussion/279955-dntips-com-develop-it-or-sale.html). Can I list all Tips here as part content of my new site? Or it is against the Intelecture Property of NP (Or members who contributed to this thread) ?

IconPacks · 01-12-2007, 06:29 AM

43) If you start registering lots of domains get yourself a domain reseller account to lower the price per domain.

44) Use domain searching software for advanced domain hunting.

JoeCanadian · 01-12-2007, 06:44 AM

45) Choose your registrar carefully. You want a registrar with decent prices, a good reputation on this board and free pushes. Using a well know registrar makes it easier for people to buy from you. GoDaddy is a good choice - although you have to keep track of discount codes to get their best pricing. Moniker is also a good choice and offers discount pricing to NamePros members.

shockie · 01-12-2007, 07:43 AM

(infoicq: i think it is against intellectual property rights unless you make a note on your site saying it was taken from here)

01-11-2007, 09:53 AM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
IconPacks .com Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: UK Posts: 294	150 Domain tips Hi guys, Thought it would be interesting to create a thread where everyone contributes a few tips to make a Top 150 domain tips list. Just general snippets of advice/knowledge that might prove useful to other domainers/developers out there. If we get over 150 tips I'll update the thread title. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Rules - only 1 sentence per tip. - must relate to domain names (buying/selling/development etc...) - tips not facts, so can be opinions. - no duplicates. I'll start, with 5 from me. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Create brandable domains by replacing the first letter(s) of a common word. 2) Don't start work developing an idea around a domain that you don't yet own thinking you can grab it when you're ready! 3) Don't use hyphens in the domain if you can help it. 4) Does the domain look good in upper and lower case? 5) Say the domain out loud before registering it, is it easily pronounceable over the phone? __________________ ■ IconPacks.com ■ // Professional Icons for your websites and software.

01-11-2007, 10:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
bliss NamePros Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 951	7) Don't register domains while under the influance of drugs or alcohol. (just say no) 8) Keep the domain length down don't over do it. On Average get 10 char domains. 9) Keep the word count down in the domain name. 3 is pushing it, 4 is overboard. these tips are copyright to me, any use of these tips will require royties to be paid in full before use, any reproduction of these tips will be meet by a fireing line, where you will get a choice of smoking for the last time before you are shot dead. haha j/k Last edited by bliss; 01-11-2007 at 10:51 AM.

01-11-2007, 10:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
shockie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,702	10) Match your domain name with a proper TLD (or TLDs). __________________ - shockie

01-11-2007, 10:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
yandig Domain Bagger Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Coma Berenices Posts: 3,890 Follow @domainbagger	11) Check Google and/or Overture search results for the exact term. __________________ Yandig Available Domains

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Spade NameBio.com Founder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 7,855	Search through lists of expired domain names. __________________ Read my Blog! NameBio.com - Search The Domain Sales Index Buying LLLL.com's ending in "CA"

01-11-2007, 09:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Skinny Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,260	6) read up on new and emerging terms and register domains around them.

01-11-2007, 11:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
NameClerk.com Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ohio, USA Posts: 1,533 Follow @NameClerk	13. It's a good sign if PPC advertisers are bidding on the exact terms that make up your domain name. Example: AssemblyServices.com -Bill __________________ The Available Domain Names Blog Subscribe via RSS Follow me on Twitter

01-11-2007, 11:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
gazzip First Time Poster ! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: GB Posts: 6,881	14) don't register too many at once - spread the renewal times ! Great idea Greg .

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*Domainate.com* Domain Seller & Expert Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 3,776 Follow @nametrader	15) Limit yourself. Don't register everything that looks good, but only a select few, the best of the domains that look good. Selling domains is not as easy as it seems, even for those of us that have some success with it. Domains that are simply decent can easily get lost within the millions of listed domains out there. 16) If all your research and domainer intuition point to a successful sale at a certain level with a domain you've purchased, don't get discouraged if you don't get the level of bids you want right away. Be patient! ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-name-discussion/279987-150-domain-tips.html 17) Research various different domain markets and find the one that suits you best, whether it be brandable made-up .com names, top keyword ccTLDs, or something inbetween. 18) If you really want to feature a domain at a particular marketplace, make sure it's a high-quality name that otherwise would not easily be found. Check the listing visits on your best names, pick the one with the least amount of listing views, and feature that name. 19) When you believe you have a good understanding of high quality domain names ($x,xxx or higher) and feel you have 1 or more of them, make an attempt to get those elite names into showcase/top names at the domain marketplaces you have then listed at. It's always free and can only mean more traffic to your listing. __________________ NEW: Database of 35,000+ available domains including many high search, high CPC! Weekly Domain Special: BlogPostWriters.com, CasualLiving.org + 28 more domains for sale! Join our Doma.in Newsletter for discounted domains and training! \| Twitter \| Facebook Read my published Business Insider article, 10 Myths About The New Top-Level Domains Last edited by Domainate.com; 01-11-2007 at 12:13 PM.

01-11-2007, 12:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
seeker Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,169	20) Do NOT search for domains unless you can IMMEDIATELY register them once you find a suitable domain. If you find a great name, chances are it will be gone the by the 'next' time you want to reg it. __________________ Seek and you shall find!

01-11-2007, 03:52 PM	THREAD STARTER #11 (permalink)
IconPacks .com Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: UK Posts: 294	21) Use acronym searchers to discover additional meaning to a domain. 22) Domain 'hacks' can add additional value if done in a clever way and matched with an appropriate extension (e.g. del.icio.us, click.it) __________________ ■ IconPacks.com ■ // Professional Icons for your websites and software.

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domainer50 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 3,394	23)Dont use reg fly 24)Dont be afraid of ccTLDs

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Michelle Be Happy... Don't Worry Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Posts: 16,036	39) Remember to use any discount codes when registering or renewing, this will save you lots of money 40) Check the name is not blacklisted 41) Invest in the future, the past has already been bought

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HcDomains Sale High Class Domains Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,612	42) It is MUCH easier to find a sweet Domain in drop list than develop a new one by yourself BTW, I have a Serious question here: I am going to develop my new site DNTips.com (Plz refer the post discussion/279955-dntips-com-develop-it-or-sale.html). Can I list all Tips here as part content of my new site? Or it is against the Intelecture Property of NP (Or members who contributed to this thread) ? Last edited by HcDomains; 01-12-2007 at 12:04 AM.

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