Domain Investing Guide
Comprehensive guides to domain valuation, drop catching, flipping, parking, leasing, and portfolio management.
For: Domain investors and portfolio managers
Domain Investing 101: A Beginner's Guide
Learn domain investing basics: how to start, what makes domains valuable, common mistakes, and strategies for building your first portfolio.
5 min readHow to Value a Domain Name
Learn how to accurately value domain names using comparable sales, traffic data, keyword analysis, and professional appraisal methods.
5 min readBest Domain Marketplaces and Auction Platforms
Compare the best domain marketplaces: Afternic, Sedo, GoDaddy Auctions, Dan.com, and brokers. Fees, buyer audiences, and when to use each platform.
5 min readDrop Catching: How to Snag Expiring Domains
Master domain drop catching: understand the expiration timeline, top backorder services, how to find expiring domains worth catching, and auction strategy.
5 min readDomain Flipping: Buy Low, Sell High
Learn domain flipping strategy: find undervalued domains, set profitable markups, list effectively across platforms, and manage the sales process successfully.
5 min readBuilding a Domain Portfolio: Strategy Guide
Build a profitable domain portfolio with smart sizing, diversification, renewal discipline, acquisition criteria, and long-term strategy for consistent returns.
4 min readDomain Parking and Monetization
Learn domain parking and monetization: how PPC parking works, top parking providers, maximizing revenue, and advanced monetization strategies beyond basic parking.
4 min readCybersquatting and Legal Pitfalls in Domain Investing
Understand cybersquatting law, UDRP proceedings, ACPA, and how to protect your domain portfolio from legal pitfalls while investing legitimately.
5 min readDomain Leasing: Monthly Revenue Strategy
Learn domain leasing strategy: pricing monthly rates, structuring lease-to-own agreements, finding tenants, and managing risks for recurring domain income.
5 min readTax Implications of Domain Investing
Understand domain investing taxes: capital gains vs. ordinary income, dealer vs. investor status, deductible expenses, business entities, and international tax issues.
5 min readUnderstanding Domain Comparables (Comps)
Master domain comparable sales research using NameBio, DNPric.es, and DNJournal. Learn to research comps accurately and interpret data to make smart pricing decisions.
5 min readNew TLDs as Investments: Risk vs. Reward
Evaluate new TLDs as domain investments: which extensions (.io, .ai, .co) have real value, which to avoid, and how to assess secondary market strength before investing.
4 min readPremium Domain Market Trends 2026
Explore 2026 premium domain market trends: AI domain values, one-word .com prices, fintech demand, geographic combinations, and what's rising or falling in value.
4 min readDomain Name Generators vs. Manual Research
Compare domain name generators vs. manual research: when AI tools genuinely help domain investors and when hands-on expertise in valuation and sourcing is irreplaceable.
5 min readExit Strategy: When and How to Sell Domains
Master domain exit strategy: when to sell, how to price, which sales channel to use, negotiation tactics, broker vs. self-listing, and when to let domains expire.
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