question Would you buy a backwards domain?

[Carl Smith]

and what I mean by a backward domain is for example when the domain EpicPatios.com is already taken and is on sale for $2,000...

you then notice that the domain PatiosEpic.com is available, would you registered that domain and try to sell it for half of what EpicPatios.com is worth? Let’s say $1,000?

given the domain PatiosEpic.com doesn’t sound as correct as EpicPatios.com, is there still a market for PatiosEpic.com

Do people buy domains that are backwards like that?

 

[BaileyUK]

I actually read that as a compliment. As a rule I let my sales do my talking. Sorry that you feel so bitter that I should dare to reply to your errors.

Sent with Love - From a distance of course

 

[DoughMayne]

ChristmasMerry.com

 

[Grilled]

I know we're talking about reverse keyword domains here,

just wanted to mention one of my favorite domains (not owned by me, nor do I know who the owner is)

sdrawkcab.com has been registered since 2003 according to WHOIS.

Then there are domains that have dual reverse form purpose such as, BlockCheese VS CheeseBlock.

Prior to brandables and blockchain, I'm not sure what the value of BlockCheese would have been, whereas CheeseBlock is the actual cheese form. I guess even this is subjective.

BB has PhoneSmart.com (reverse of smart phone) and FightingBull.com (reverse of bull fighting) listed at $29k
HD has RaiserFund.com listed at $2,500

Though, something I wonder about reverse keyword domains, is even if not the common syntax, could/would there still be strong SEO value, provided related content garnishes positive site engagement metrics.

For instance, FaceBook.com is Alexa's #4 ranked site as of now.

BookFace.com is Alexa's #1,601,476 ranked site as of now. With a #270k USA Alexa rank. And the site appears to be developed.

So, I think something to be aware of, is if the proper, or most common syntax of your keywords is developed, then your development / use options might be limited to the use of the already developed, and/or possible reverse form trademarked name. Not legal advice, do your own diligence.

 

[ThatNameGuy]

and what I mean by a backward domain is for example when the domain EpicPatios.com is already taken and is on sale for $2,000...

you then notice that the domain PatiosEpic.com is available, would you registered that domain and try to sell it for half of what EpicPatios.com is worth? Let’s say $1,000?

given the domain PatiosEpic.com doesn’t sound as correct as EpicPatios.com, is there still a market for PatiosEpic.com

Do people buy domains that are backwards like that?

It's timely that you would bring this topic up now. I followed this thread since you started it 04/26 and just a few hours ago I got an "inquiry" for a domain DriveinSports, and before i responded i checked to see if the reverse (backward domain), or SportsDrivein was available? Ironically I own both now because I think they're practically equivalents. Regardless of whether i sell either or both, I just wanted to provide an example of how easy it is to loose a potential buyer due to the reverse/backward affect

Thanks for your post Carl....it was very timely