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01-11-2007, 08:53 AM
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· #1 | | .com Name: Greg Location: UK Join Date: Sep 2003
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|  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.
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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?
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01-11-2007, 08:57 AM
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· #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007
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| 6) read up on new and emerging terms and register domains around them. | |
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01-11-2007, 09:08 AM
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· #3 | | NamePros Regular Join Date: Dec 2005
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| 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
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01-11-2007, 09:15 AM
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· #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006
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| 10) Match your domain name with a proper TLD (or TLDs).
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01-11-2007, 09:17 AM
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· #5 | | Domain Bagger Name: Scott Location: Wine Country Join Date: Sep 2004
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| 11) Check Google and/or Overture search results for the exact term. | 
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01-11-2007, 09:32 AM
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· #6 | | NameBio.com Founder Name: Justin Allen Location: Tempe, AZ Join Date: Sep 2006
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| Search through lists of expired domain names. | |
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01-11-2007, 10:08 AM
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· #7 | | Senior Member Name: Bill E. Location: Ohio, USA Join Date: Feb 2005
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| 13. It's a good sign if PPC advertisers are bidding on the exact terms that make up your domain name.
Example: AssemblyServices.com
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01-11-2007, 10:22 AM
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· #8 | | First Time Poster ! Location: Mc Scotland Join Date: Apr 2005
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| 14) don't register too many at once - spread the renewal times !
Great idea Greg
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01-11-2007, 11:09 AM
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· #9 | | n/\m€ t|2a|)oЯ Name: Steve Location: San Diego, CA, USA Join Date: Aug 2005
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| 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!
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.
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01-11-2007, 11:26 AM
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· #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2004
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| 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.
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01-11-2007, 02:52 PM
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· #11 | | .com Name: Greg Location: UK Join Date: Sep 2003
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| 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)
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01-11-2007, 03:58 PM
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· #12 | | Senior Member  Name: Peter J. Foti Location: Upstate NY Join Date: Jan 2006
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| 23)Dont use reg fly
24)Dont be afraid of ccTLDs | |
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01-11-2007, 04:08 PM
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· #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007
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| 25) Buy trademarked domains At Your Own Risk and be prepared to drop it at any time. | |
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01-11-2007, 05:58 PM
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· #14 | | NamePros Regular | 26) Try to buy one good domain rather than to register 10 domains with the same money | |
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01-11-2007, 06:12 PM
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· #15 | | Senior Member Name: Peter J. Foti Location: Upstate NY Join Date: Jan 2006
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| 27) Do PPC research before you buy a name. | |
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01-11-2007, 06:16 PM
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· #16 | | DNOA Member Name: Jason Join Date: Oct 2006
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| 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. | |
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01-11-2007, 06:42 PM
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· #17 | | Senior Member Name: Brian Location: LA (Lower Alabama) Join Date: Mar 2005
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| 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.
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01-11-2007, 06:57 PM
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· #18 | | DNOA Member Name: Roy Location: Canada Join Date: Jul 2006
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| 33 - ask questions from those who know more than you and respect their answers | |
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01-11-2007, 08:06 PM
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· #19 | | VURG Name: Philip Location: Australia Join Date: Jun 2005
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| 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. | |
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01-11-2007, 10:33 PM
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· #20 | | Senior Member Location: trik.com Hygo.com & California Join Date: Sep 2005
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| 38) don't fall for appraisal scam | |
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01-11-2007, 10:54 PM
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· #21 | | NamePros Addict Join Date: Jul 2005
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| 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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01-11-2007, 10:56 PM
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· #22 | | SellBusinessDomains.com Join Date: Jul 2005
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| 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) ?
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01-12-2007, 05:29 AM
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· #23 | | .com Name: Greg Location: UK Join Date: Sep 2003
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| 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.
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01-12-2007, 05:44 AM
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· #24 | | NamePros Regular Name: Peter Gibson Location: British Columbia, Canada Join Date: Aug 2006
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| 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. | |
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01-12-2007, 06:43 AM
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