Names claimed since last drop:
EstateCruiser.com
Unsafe.io
Isolatable.com
Diminishable.com
FrequentLook.com
FixedAlert.com
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There's an old quote that goes something like this:
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.
So far, I've been feeding you. This is great, but if you don't know
what I'm doing or
how I'm doing it , you will not be able to find fish yourself, and therefore feed yourself
independently.
I decided that instead of a massive name drop on my last day, I will teach you the exact strategy I've been using this whole time, for completely free. Keep in mind, this is heavily concentrated on domain names based off dictionary words - not
brandable names, name hacks, etc.
A lot of people these days try to make money every way they can, often out of greed and/or desperation. 9 times out of 10, the money paid is not even worth the content they provide.
I'd like to not only provide something that is worth your time, but also give it away for completely free as a way of saying thanks. I learned a lot from this community, and it's time to give back in a massive way.
Today I will be sharing a method that I haven't seen anywhere else. This is something that I invented myself. Of course, this is nothing revolutionary, it just took some thought on my part. But nonetheless I have not seen it elsewhere. Enjoy.
The Strategy
(I have included a summary at the bottom for convenience.)
I would like to first emphasize the importance of understanding the strategy - not simply learning what tools to use. We will be using tools at every step of the way, but you need to have an understanding of why we do the things we do.
For that reason, each step will be concentrating on the "bigger picture" of what is being done, rather than the tool used. That's also because tools are interchangeable and you may want to use different tools.
This will be quite a long post. If you like it, take your time reading it over a few days, since I wanted to include as much relevant detail as possible.
0. How are dictionary domain names created?
My posts have mostly been dealing with 2 word domains. You can actually replicate this technique with 1, 2, or even 3 word domains.
To understand what word combinations work, because many simply do not, we must look at dictionary domains that sell, use our gut feeling, and draw conclusions.
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Adjective + Noun
For example, let's look at
FrequentLook.com. Breaking down the keywords, we get
Frequent +
Look.
Frequent is an
adjective.
Look is a
noun.
Therefore, one way to go about keyword domains is by using
adjective + noun.
You will notice that I have used this formula generously - just take a look at the composition of
StealthConnection.com, TinyAudience.com, UsefulResponse.com, UpcomingLife.com, etc.
They are all
adjectives + nouns.
Now, a quick English review. The reason that the
adjective + noun formula works so well is because
adjectives actually describe
nouns.
That is their purpose in the English language - to modify and describe nouns. It is only natural, then, to see an
adjective and a
noun together - you have a word that
describes and adds
depth to another word.
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Noun + Noun
Another formula I've been using, though I haven't been conscious of it until now (this is what I mean by
gut feeling), is
noun + noun. Examples include,
DeveloperFix.com, RobotHubs.com, DeveloperRoom.com, AnalyticsChart.com, WordWebs.com, and so on. Now, you might think of
'fix' in
DeveloperFix differently - as a
verb (fix something), while I was thinking of it as a
noun (fix -
a dose).
It is important to be aware of what function a word serves when combining with another word.
The reason that the combination of
noun + noun can work well is because when two words are joined, a new meaning can be formed out of the exclusive combination of these words. Let's look at
WordWebs - a
word is a collection of letters, and a
web is a network of fine threads. Putting our creative thinking cap on, we can vaguely connect both meanings and form the keyword
WordWebs - a network of words.
Isn't it amazing how two random words were joined to create a strong name concept?
This is the power of
knowing and
understanding how dictionary names are joined.
Do you see how this works? There are many ways to connect the meaning of two words together, though some will not work. And when you go through huge lists of them, it will feel like none of them work
.
Here are some examples -
FishHub, ClothesSociety, FriendCity.
The possibilities are limitless. It's only a matter of filtering through the limitless possibilities
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Adverb + Verb
Another way to join keywords is by using an
adverb + verb. An example is
JustProtest.com. The
adverb in this case modifies the
verb, much like an
adjective modified a
noun.
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Verb + Noun
An example that comes to mind is
OwnSeed.com. Another is
PurchaseMagnets.com.
Of course, a lot of the time the order of these words is interchangeable.
What I mean is that
verb + noun is also
noun + verb.
PassHide.com ('pass' for password) comes to mind.
Always try changing the order of the words - a lot of the time it makes sense!
OwnSeed.com is a fantastic name for the current cannabis landscape, but
SeedOwn.com is not too shabby either. Try it out!
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However, out of all the names I posted, the
adjective + noun combination seems to be the most prominent. This is not a reflection of quality - that
adjectives + nouns sell the most and are the best - this just means that I was able to find the most names in that category.
Your experience may differ, and I encourage you to find out for yourself.
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Of course, I do not consciously think like this - "I must now join the
adverb with the
verb".
Not at all.
This happens in the inner workings of our brains - something we all call gut feeling.
This is actually why it's really powerful to have a good
gut feeling -
look how much conscious work it saves you! Don't have to worry about whether something is an adjective, adverb, noun, the order, whether it's grammatically correct...
the right name will just 'click'.
This guide is meant to sharpen your skills so that you build a stronger gut feeling over time, and won't have to rely on the technicalities of things.
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The point of writing a lengthy explanation of how names are created was to expose the inner workings of our mind when we pick a name.
You can, of course, modify this technique to also include a 3rd word -
Adjective + Adjective + Adjective (GreatWildOutdoors), Verb + Adjective + Noun (
FixBigProblems), and so on. Though I do not recommend exceeding 2 words for length purposes.
In summary
- Adjective + Noun
- Noun + Noun
- Adverb + Verb
- Verb + Noun
- Any of the above combinations reversed
- Go and try other combinations! The English language also has pronouns, prepositions and conjunctions
It's only when you consciously realize what you're doing when you join words, when you can craft many great combinations of them. Understand that, in this context, words are actually tools!
They are
tools to build your great, potentially free-to-register domain name.
1. Keyword Collection
Phew. Step 0 is done now... and the rest of the guide should go a lot quicker now. I've just covered a lot of theory. Now we'll get our hands dirty.
The very first step I like to do is to build a list of keywords.
MANUAL APPROACH
Go through websites like
NameJet, Afternic, Sedo, Flippa, and so on, and note great keywords from
sold /
hot listings. Record them anywhere you like - a note taking app is perfect.
Over time you will collect many high value keywords. Some examples of these kinds of keywords include
work, analyst, booking, hotel, travel, estate, crypto, and so on. You will notice patterns in valuable keywords when you spend a bit of time on this.
You will know that these words are high value, because you are mainly looking at names that already sold / names that capture a lot of demand (bids & views). Higher price tags for domains sometimes indicate valuable keywords, as well.
WORD GENERATOR APPROACH
I have mainly used this strategy.
Use a site like
Random Word Generator, Random Lists, or
Word Counter. The tool does not matter - we will simply need to generate keywords, keeping in mind the theory about word combinations from before.
You will want to produce a big batch of words for convenience. We will also be reducing these keywords to a much smaller number. Select your
noun / verb / adjective / etc., the amount of words you want (I recommend 50+), and any other settings. Click
Generate.
You will get a big list of words. Copy them to a note app and take out any words you don't like - delete them. Don't worry about losing keywords because you have the means to get many more.
The words you get rid of can be words of negative connotation (i.e.
annoying, unpleasant, sick, ill, etc) or words that are too long.
Use your gut feel if a word doesn't feel like it belongs.
Keep doing this process until you have a decent amount of keywords for your 1st word.
I recommend 20+ good keywords.
Then, you will repeat this process with another word, preferably a word combination structure that makes sense.
I've personally tried these, and they work decently (
same ones as above):
- Adjective + Noun
- Noun + Noun
- Adverb + Verb
- Verb + Noun
Keep only the good keywords, and build a list for the 2nd word. Keep in mind that although in
theory everything seems sound, in
practice you will soon discover that many combinations simply do not work. Your job is to filter through them and pace yourself through this tedious process.
2. Keyword Combination
Once we have our filtered lists of keywords for the 1st word and the 2nd word, we simply join them.
We will be using a tool called
Dot-O-Mator which will match
each keyword from list 1 with
each of the keywords in list 2. This means that if you have 100 keywords in each list, it's not going to check 100 combinations of words - it will actually check 1 keyword against 100 combinations from list 2, and then onto the next keyword.
The neat thing is, it will not only combine the keywords, but also check their .com availability.
Place your keywords from list 1 into the box on the left, and keywords from list 2 on the next box. Click generate and watch the magic unfold.
Do you see how powerful this method is? There are
so many combinations left to register that it's laughable to think that hand registering is dead. You will probably not become a millionaire from just a few names, but I believe this process can be scaled if you do this full time, making you a reasonable income. I personally don't have the time for this anymore, but maybe someone here might! It definitely has the potential to produce high ROIs for anyone utilizing the full potential of this technique.
When you do this for the first time with many keywords, you will realize the great effort it takes to find good names. You will see a very long page of available names, and most of them will be complete garbage. But you will find a few decent ones, just as I have every single day.
3. Name Filtering
Finally, and there is no shortcut to this or a way to make it easier (that I know of) -
simply go through the entries on Dot-O-Mator. Copy the names you like into your note taking app. Keep doing this.
Filtering, filtering, filtering.
Become a robotic filtering machine. You were created to sort .com domain names. That is your life's purpose, and there's nothing else that you have to take care of.
This is your life now.
In all seriousness, keep doing this and make sure to take a break once in a while.
It's important to not buy any domains yet!
4. Sleep On It
A scarcity mindset never benefits us - in domains, in business or in life. When you have your list of good names,
leave them where they are, and allow some time to pass.
DO NOT go into scarcity mode and make impulsive decisions.
You are a robot, remember? You do not base domain decisions based off feelings, except gut feeling in some cases.
You will wait, clear your head, look at the data, study the names, and ONLY THEN make a purchase... IF it meets your standards.
This is the philosophy of registering a high value name that guarantees the least risk and highest reward.
The concept of 'sleeping on the name' is so important that I believe it deserves a whole section for itself.
You need a clear mind to make purchasing decisions regarding your domain.
Unlike some names you've seen on this thread, the names you just found are most likely not going anywhere in the foreseeable future. Let me repeat that -
the names you just found are not going anywhere. I am speaking from experience. This is not some expired domain list, this is your handcrafted domain name with no eyes on it.
Don't worry and stay collected. Take. Your. Time.
5. Make The Decision
Once you cleared your head, look at the list of names you've gathered.
Surprise surprise, names you thought were
great yesterday seem trashy today. This is exactly why we wait before making purchases.
With your clear mind, you are now able to sort and filter the names.
Keep in mind though, Dot-O-Mator is not 100% accurate, so I recommend first checking the list you have with Name.com's bulk search tool.
You will then use factors such as
gut feel (
primarily),
pronounceability, and others.
Of the big list you created, only a select few will make the cut to round 1.
This is your starting point. From there, you will research trademarks, competitors, keyword volume, etc.
IN SUMMARY
- Understand how dictionary domain names are created. This happens through a combination of nouns, adjectives, verbs, and adverbs. Be conscious of this, as this is what goes under the hood of a great (dictionary) name
- Build a list of keywords. Manually (domain marketplaces) or through generators. Leverage your tools. You will curate your own collection of great domain-ready words. What's fantastic about this is that you have full control over the words you use.
- Combine keywords with Dot-O-Mator. It will perform magic under your eyes, and inform you of available .coms.
- Filter out the bad names & write down the good names. This will take a lot of mental energy over time, so pace yourself, take breaks, and... don't stay up late.
- SLEEP ON IT. DO NOT impulsively buy right there and then, when you think you have a great name. Your mind is playing tricks on you because you've been immersed with low quality names, therefore your stands have dropped. You need a break in order to recalibrate your brain to what is considered a good name.
- Make the decision. When you've allowed the fog to clear, return to the list, check what names are available, and start filtering by your own criteria. This will probably net you a few good domains (<10), out of 200 keywords total.
So there we go.
Easy? No. Simple? Despite the length of this post, actually, yes. This is a simple process, I promise. Go through this post a few times and you will 100% understand everything.
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I did promise to do a review of the names posted.
DOMAINSNATCHER'S HAND REG EXPERIMENT - A CONCLUSIVE REVIEW
Of the 150 names I posted (what a coincidence!
),
44 were registered. This means that 29% of the names were claimed - almost 1 in 3. I'd say that's pretty good. Once again, I'm glad you found the names good enough to purchase them. Enjoy the profits.
According to Namebio, no name has been sold to someone else, yet. I encourage owners of the names posted to message me when they make a sale - I would love to hear your good news!
Thank you everyone for your encouragement, this experiment was not easy to do (many, many hours of tedious work). But, it paid off in the end, since teaching someone something teaches you a lot too, in the process.
I am sure that now, you definitely see the power of hand regs.
Take care, everyone.
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Names still available to register & grabbed names can be found here.
