Domain Business & Investing
Guide to the domain aftermarket, valuation methods, portfolio management, and domain investing strategies.
For: Investors and entrepreneurs
Domain Names as Business Assets: Valuation Guide
Learn how domain names are valued as business assets. Explore valuation methods, comparables, and how to assess a domain's true market worth.
6 min readProtecting Your Brand with Domain Registrations
Protect your brand from cybersquatters and competitors with a strategic domain registration plan. Covers defensive registrations, monitoring, and enforcement.
6 min readDomain Name Legal Issues: Trademarks and Disputes
Understand the legal landscape of domain name disputes, trademark conflicts, UDRP, ACPA, and how to protect or challenge domain registrations legally.
8 min readStarting a Domain Business: Registrar vs Reseller
Explore the path to building a domain business. Compare becoming an ICANN-accredited registrar versus operating as a reseller, with costs, requirements, and strategies.
6 min readDomain Aftermarket: How the Secondary Market Works
Discover how the domain aftermarket works, from auction platforms and brokers to pricing dynamics and closing deals. A complete guide to buying and selling on the secondary market.
7 min readHow Domain Auctions Work
How domain auctions work on GoDaddy Auctions, NameJet, and DropCatch. Learn bidding strategies to win expiring and premium domain names at fair prices.
7 min readDomain Brokerage: Buying Through Intermediaries
Learn when to use a domain broker, how negotiations work, and what commissions to expect. A guide to buying premium domains through professional intermediaries.
7 min readUnderstanding Domain Escrow
Learn how domain escrow works, why it protects both buyers and sellers, and how Escrow.com handles high-value domain name transactions securely and efficiently.
7 min readPremium Domain Names: Why They Cost So Much
Why do premium domain names cost thousands or millions of dollars? Learn registry vs aftermarket premiums and the six key factors that drive domain valuations.
7 min readDomain Name Generators: How to Use Them Effectively
How to use domain name generators effectively. Explore keyword combining, creative naming strategies, and the best tools for finding available domain names.
7 min readDomain Portfolio Management Best Practices
Domain portfolio management: track renewals, analyze ROI, and prune low-value assets. A practical guide for domain investors managing multiple domains.
7 min readDomain Leasing vs. Selling: Which Is Better?
Domain leasing vs selling: compare revenue models, legal frameworks, and which option maximizes value for domain owners looking to monetize their assets.
7 min readGeographic Domain Investing
Explore geographic domain investing: city names, country-code TLDs, regional business demand, and strategies for location-based domain name portfolios.
7 min readDomain Name Trends 2026
The defining domain name trends of 2026: AI domain premiums, brand TLD growth, pricing dynamics, and forward predictions for domain investors and businesses.
7 min readDomain Monetization Beyond Parking
Domain monetization strategies beyond parking: mini-site development, affiliate marketing, lead generation, and leasing to maximize domain portfolio revenue.
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