Guides
Learn domain investing
Practical guides to valuing, buying, selling, leasing and protecting domain names — each linked to the free tool that does the work.
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How to Value a Domain Name: The Investor's Framework
A practical framework for valuing domain names: length, words, extension, liquidity, comparable sales, traffic and buyer demand — with worked examples.
10 min read
How to Sell a Domain Name: Pricing, Listing, Outreach and Safe Transfer
Step-by-step guide to selling a domain name: set a price, list it, generate inquiries, negotiate, use escrow and transfer safely.
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How to Buy Expired Domains: Auctions, Backorders and Due Diligence
Find, evaluate and buy expired domains: how expired auctions and backorders work, what to check before bidding, and how to avoid toxic names.
7 min read
The Domain Name Lifecycle: Expiry, Grace, Redemption, Pending Delete and Drop
What happens when a domain expires: auto-renew grace, expired auctions, the 30-day redemption period, 5-day pending delete and the drop, explained with a timeline.
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Lease-to-Own Domains Explained: How Domain Payment Plans Work
How domain lease-to-own and payment plans work for buyers and sellers: terms, markups, ownership, defaults and how to set them up safely.
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UDRP Explained: How Domain Disputes Work and How to Protect Your Domains
Plain-English guide to the UDRP: the three elements, costs, timeline, defences, reverse domain name hijacking and how investors avoid disputes.
Reference
Domain investing glossary
59 terms from aftermarket to WHOIS, in plain English.
Tools by topic
Research & lookup
Registration, DNS, history and reputation in seconds.
Valuation & pricing
Transparent estimates and pricing you can defend.
Find & acquire
Auctions, drops, name ideas and acquisition outreach.
Sell & market
Landers, social cards, outreach, fees and lease-to-own.
Portfolio & money
Track renewals, ROI, parking income and financing.
Legal & protection
Trademarks, typosquats and UDRP risk.