Brand new to domain trading | com vs. cm

[hugofisch1]

Hi guys,

I just started with domain trading so at the moment i dont know much about anything from this subject. Could you guys help me out a bit?

Would be great if you would give me your take on the following topics:
- Are there any tools/websites/software that you guys would recommend me to start with?
- com vs. cm domains. Are cm domains worth buying for speculative reasons?
- What are the best resources to start domain trading with?

Thank you all for the effort.

Regards,
hugofisch1

 

[korganian]

Welcome to NamePros!

See the search box in upper right corner of this site. You can search for all the information you need.

 

[Domains - Wanted]

- Are there any tools/websites/software that you guys would recommend me to start with?

Yes. NamePros!

- com vs. cm domains. Are cm domains worth buying for speculative reasons?

Nope! Stick with .COMs!

- What are the best resources to start domain trading with?

Search NamePros... there are literally dozens of threads on any domain related issue you may have questions about

 

[WillW]

Welcome! I started domaining last year and I use these websites daily:

Namebio.com - Daily Domain Sales
DNJournal.com - Domain Sales/News
DNpric.es - Domain Prices
Whois.ICANN.org - Domain Ownership
Efty.com - Portfolio MGMT
uspto.gov - (trademark lookup for the US)

Tips:

Read the forum
Research the market
Figure out your end-game
Learn the rules of every marketplace/platform
Don't base your names/approach off automated appraisals
Always double check the spelling of domains before purchase (made a few mistakes/gained a few useless names by not doing this)
Be Patient
Be Patient
Be Patient
Watch out for Trademarks!!

Every resource you need is on this forum.

Good luck!

 

[RobM]

I had a .cm once a few years back. I had real trouble even getting it to rank when developed. I would avoid that extension. I had more joy with a worse replacement .com.

 

[Dave]

I think only Kevin Ham has been successful from .cm domain names.

.com is king for sure.

 

[MasterOfMyDomains]

Welcome to NamePros
I would stay away from typo's of .com
Thats .co and .cm and don't touch any other extension.
www.DomainSherpa.com watch and listen to all videos. I see a new one out .today
Set it up so you can listen while driving, working

 

[anantj]

- Are there any tools/websites/software that you guys would recommend me to start with?

Namepros

- com vs. cm domains. Are cm domains worth buying for speculative reasons?

Hell no.

- What are the best resources to start domain trading with?

Don't start yet. Read up like crazy on this forum and blogs, listen to past domain sherpa and DNW podcasts.

 

[Kenny]

Hello hugofisch1,

Welcome to NamePros.

We have many resources that are designed to help you get started:

• Domain Beginners section contains lots of valuable information and FAQs.
• Popular Content for Beginners is a list of some of our best threads for beginners.
• Meet and Greet section is a great place to meet other domainers and mentors.

Domain Name Discussions is the most popular place in the entire industry to discuss domains with domainers and ask questions.

Additionally, the following guides will help you navigate the marketplace to sell your domains:

• The Marketplace Guide will help you with listing your domains for sale on NamePros.
• The Domain Name Listing Guide will help explain the different sections on NamePros for domain sales and how to use them.
• The Auction Guide will help walk you through starting an auction on NamePros.

Last but not least, please check out our brief welcome guide that shows you all the great resources we have on NamePros:

NamePros Resources Guide

Please feel free to contact us anytime if you need anything. I'm always happy to help and answer any questions that you may have.

I look forward to seeing you around!

Peace,
Kenny

 

[Ollie3000]

Welcome mate..

expireddomains.net is a great tool.

.COM is like the English Premier League. .CM is like an under 5's team.

NamePro's has everything you need - just read and learn.......and turn off auto renew

 

[hugofisch1]

Hi,

Woow. Thank you guys for all the insights. To be honest I wasnt expecting so much great information. I will definitely look into what you are advising.

Thanks again.

 

[Bob Hawkes]

Welcome to domain investing and NPs, @hugofisch1 !

A search at Namebio reveals relatively few recent .cm sales (it seems more in the past) - you can search on any TLD and then click on date or price to order that way.
https://namebio.com/

There are certainly more sales of .co, including this year, but nowhere near as many as .com of course (although the number of registered .com and .com for sale also orders of magnitude larger).

It is interesting that the last sale of a .cm was wix for $5000 and routes to the main Wix site - protective I guess, or maybe new plans?

@WillW has offered some superb advice re what tools to use. I would add the site
https://tld-list.com/
That allows you to find the registrar with the best deals for registration, transfer and renewal for any TLD. It is a one stop place to get information updated every few hours. Keeping costs down is one of the secrets of early domain investing success.

 

[siravi]

i think .com are the best.

 

[Sudipta]

.com is the king.

Stick to .com only.

Be patient.