Domain Investing & Trading

Domain Flipping

Buying domain names cheaply and reselling them quickly for a profit.

Drop Catch

Registering an expired domain name the instant the registry releases it.

Domain Mining

Using automated tools and data analysis to find undervalued domain names at scale.

Comparable Sales (Comps)

Historical domain sales data used to estimate the market value of a similar domain.

End-User Sale

Selling a domain to a business or individual who will actively use it, not resell it.

Domain Investing ROI

The percentage return on capital invested in domain acquisition and holding, net of all costs.

Domain Holding Cost

The total annual cost of maintaining a domain in a portfolio, including renewals and fees.

Expired Domain Auction

A competitive bidding process for domain names that lapsed after their owner stopped renewing them.

Domain Wholesale

Buying or selling domain names in bulk at below-market prices between professional investors.

Domain Aging

Holding a domain over time to increase its value through accumulated history, links, and credibility.

Keyword Domain

A domain name built around a commercially valuable search keyword or phrase.

Numeric Domain

A domain name composed of digits, highly prized in Chinese markets for lucky number combinations.

Short Domain

A domain name with one to three characters, making it extremely rare and highly valuable.

Domain Portfolio Diversification

Spreading domain investments across different extensions, verticals, and name types to manage risk.

Domain Lead Generation

Using a keyword-rich domain as a landing page to capture and sell visitor leads to businesses.

Geo Domain

A domain combining a geographic location with a keyword, targeting local search intent.

Domain Rental

Licensing a domain name to a business for a recurring fee while retaining ownership.

Domain Revenue

All income generated by a domain portfolio, including sales, rentals, parking, and lead generation.

Domain Market Trends

Analysis of forces that drive domain name valuations and sales volumes over time.

Domain Due Diligence

Pre-purchase investigation of a domain's legal, technical, and commercial history before buying.