Domain Philosophy

Article Link: How Much to Ask for your Domain Names

Here is a good article on how much to ask for a domain name you are selling:

http://www.webhostingtalk.com/news/how-much-to-ask-for-your-names/

Enjoy! Ron

YTD Top 100 Sales Chart

The other day I started to think that the sales of domain names was slowing down... and then I revisited a website I had found a while back that lists the year-to-date top 100 sales and started to realize this is still a lot like real estate... there are only so many "good location" names to go around: http://www.dnjournal.com/ytd-sales-charts.htm

It looks like domain sales is continuing the trend of higher sales amounts for certain domains.

Keep searching! Ron

Push a domain name

What does it mean to "Push" a domain name?

If you "push" a domain name you are transferring a domain name to another person's account within the same registrar.

For example, if I have a domain name at XYZ Registrar and sell this domain name to a guy we will call Bob... I can transfer the domain name to Bob's XYZ Registrar account so that he assumes control over the domain name by simply logging into my XYZ Registrar account, selecting the option to push the domain, and entering in Bob's account number. That is all it takes!

It is a fast, easy, and usually free way to transfer domain name ownership and control. Not all registrars offer this "push" service but if yours does it is a great tool.

More domain philosophy next time! Ron

Dance domains... in demand

If you own a domain name that begins with the term "Dance" you have a very desirable name!

Yesterday, I was searching for a domain name for a client that has a "dance" theme... and I was amazed at the prices those domains are demanding. I discussed the high prices for dance domains with the client (she is in the dance industry) and she had a great theory on the reason... the popularity of the "So You Think You Can Dance" television shows (and similar shows) have made dance a very popular topic and this popularity is pushing up the value of those domains.

So, if you own a domain name that begins with "dance" you could consider selling it... and if you are looking to buy one... you may need to stay flexible on the desired name (utilizing the domain philosophy in this blog) so you can find one at a reasonable price.

Keep searching! Ron