How many years to register domain names.

[futuretaster]

hi,
i've noticed most domainers seem to register/renew their domains for only one year.
im just wondering, is it better to register for 2 or even 5 years? i know it means more investment, but if you only register for one year couldnt potential buyers just wait until you decide to drop?
plus if you reg for multiple years would'nt it show you have more faith in your domains?

best regards.

 

[ToryC103]

Multiple year regs are going to save a you a few bucks. If you're going to let the name drop after a year, then why did you register it in the first place?

Place all quality names on Auto-Renew. I have very few names on multiple year reg because it will eat into my profits if/when I sell the name.

Good luck.

 

[snicksnack]

Big domainers with great domains have their domains registered for multiple years, to avoid that they drop, because they forgot to renew...

@ToryC103, it shouldn't it into your profits, as you could simply charge the additional years on to and when you sell a name for x,xxxx or xx,xxx and you registered it for 5 years, it doesn't really impact the bottom line too much.

 

[DomainOutlaw]

I would just go for one year unless you know its going to stay for longer or you will be developing it.

 

[Wuoshi]

Sites that I develop I usually renew for 2-3 years. Domains that I'm hoping to make a quick buck from by re-selling I only register for one year.

 

[matrigaldo]

It depends by what are your plans about your domains.
I agree with Wuoshi, sites i develop are renewed for 2-3 years, sites/domains i just want to sell, are renewed year by year.

 

[Dotmainer]

Currently i would renew just for 1 Year.
It could happen that registration-price go down.

 

[gazzip]

For me it depends on a name by name basis, how much money it makes, if it gets offers, if it is an emerging market, if it was bought in the aftermarket, if I really want to develop it one day..etc

My longest reg at the moment is until 2014 but I do intend to renew a few even longer.

What you DON'T want to do (unless you're rich) is reg dozens or hundreds of domains all within a short period of time. Think about speading renewals out over the year.

Looking at the drops each day this is one of the biggest mistakes made by many of us including me


.

 

[futuretaster]

some interesting views and good advice, thanks.
so it really all depends on how good the domain is and if you intend to develop.

gazzip thats an excellent point about not registering too many domains in a short time. i'm trying to limit myself to 2 domains per week until ive gained more experience, for that very reason.

maybe trends play a factor as well, you may know you have a great hand but the trend me be years away before you can get to play it.

 

[lothos]

selling a domain I will renew each year.

Keeping a domain for development I'll register for multiple years. I have a couple domains that don't expire until 2015 or later.

 

[htmlindex]

Currently i would renew just for 1 Year.
It could happen that registration-price go down.

Exactly, the renewal prices can go down so it's better to reg for 1 year only IMO

 

[Kate]

If you're going to let the name drop after a year, then why did you register it in the first place?

LOL well said.

The names I purchase to resell, I normally register for one year.
The quality names, and the names I have developed, or intend to develop are registered for several years. Registration and renewal costs tend to increase, so it does not hurt to renew ahead.

Autorenew is an option too.

 

[alien51]

I only renew on a yearly basis, to take advantage of crazy promo deals that often shows up within that span of 12 months... for example Godaddy 99 cent deal, ok one domain farm out to Godaddy. lol.

I usually have an Excel spreadsheet that i open everyday related to my budgeting stuffs. I add a sheet there containing the list of domains and their expiry dates. Everytime i open the spreadsheet, the Excel macro runs and checks which domains are about to expire in 60 or 90 days, and a dialogue box pops-up on my screen to remind me. I don't need to scan every single domain on the list. The macro does that. So not much hassle.

The only way i will miss those expiry dates is if i don't open the spreadsheet itself.

 

[SiberForum]

Most domain name name registrars will be able to offer you 10 years.

 

[faca5]

1 year if domain name is not good
2 or more years if doman name is very good