We have 2 appraisal forums if you would like to ask for an appraisal (This isn't the proper forum for that).
Public Appraisals (Free for all members):
https://www.namepros.com/forums/domain-appraisal.3/
Professional Appraisals (Available for VIP's & Business Members):
https://www.namepros.com/forums/professional-appraisals.242/
As for the TOP Domains forum, this is a topic that has been discussed numerous times. First off, lets take a look at the Rules of that forum:
6.3. Top Domains (»)
6.3.1. Do not modify your approved thread to include other domain names.
6.3.2.
Do not initiate a conversation with staff to discuss the status on your Top Domains thread.
6.3.3. Only one new thread per 24 hours is permitted in this section.
Top Domains FAQ:
b.
Why can’t I ask the staff about the thread status in Top Domains?
i. Threads created in this section are hand-selected for approval in order to maintain the highest standards of approximating a $1000 reseller value of a domain. Remember that reseller values may be as low as 10-20% of potential end-user value. There are too many new threads created on a daily basis in Top Domains for NamePros staff to respond to private inquires regarding them.
ii. If you notice that your thread has moved from moderation to not being visible, or your thread is not added within 72 hours, you can assume that it wasn’t approved.
iii. NamePros selects the best domains submitted with consideration given to fair coverage of members and extensions. Your thread will be listed within 72 hours if accepted.
iv. It's recommended to review the domains listed in Top Domains for their caliber, quality, and type and the information contained in their posts for more accurate submissions.
I'm sure we can both agree that a short 5 or 6 letter, pronounceable, brandable domain can't really be compared to an 11 letter, 2 word, generic domain. They are completely different markets, so not sure why you compared them as similar above.
Keep in mind that what one person deals with daily and considers the gem of all times, most others will see it as a chunk of dirt. It goes both ways. We try to keep the evaluation process fair by checking all 27 valuing factors you see listed here:
1.) Is the domain Pronounceable?
2.) How many characters are in the domain?
3.) If a short character domain, are they premium letters?
4.) Is the domain currently developed?
5.) If developed, how many pages are indexed?
6.) If developed, Is it original or duplicate content?
7.) Was the domain previously developed?
8.) Does the domain currently generate any Revenue?
9.) What are a few development possibilities for this domain?
10.) What is the obvious target market(s)?
11.) Is there any keyword value (cpc)?
12.) Is there any keyword competition?
13.) What are the top competing sites for this domain?
14.) What is the Alexa score?
15.) What is the root domain PageRank (PR)?
16.) Is the domain a dictionary word?
17.) What language is the domain?
18.) Does the language of the domain match the extension?
19.) How many backlinks does the domain have?
20.) What have some similar domains sold for in the past?
21.) Is this domain a Trademark (TM)?
22.) Is this domain a trend that has a limited window of opportunity?
23.) How old is the domain?
24.) Is the domain taken in other top extensions?
25.) Is the domain Brandable?
26.) Does the domain have any traffic?
27.) If traffic, What are the traffic sources?
It's rare to see many people using all 27 factors when they appraise a domain, so naturally there's going to be different opinions and views on value. At the end of the day, we do try to limit the amount of questionable domains from being listed in order to retain some of the sanctity of the Top Domain forum. If some slip through the cracks that others don't agree with, we apologize for offending you. However, there's no perfect way to evaluate a domain that will please everyone. So we do the best we can. At least you don't see names like: hellomyfriend.info, chargemycellphonetoday.com, jumpupanddown.org, wiggleyourloosebits.net, arereduparound.com, etc... There's more names than you can imagine that get declined every day from being listed. It's a constant filtering process that never ends and occasionally, as mentioned before, one may slip through some don't agree with.
One thing we can all probably agree on though, is that everyone holds some sentimental value for their own names & thus feel's theirs is better than others. Just like people that focus on a single niche will see more value in related niche names than names in other peoples niches.
Thanks for understanding,
Eric Lyon
