Are all 1 word domains name considered premium?

[Cerberus]

Just like the subject states. I have been digging deep into domain flipping and I am finding all kinds of 1 word .com's still available. They aren't weird abstract ones either common niche terms. I am also finding hundreds of .net's.

So I am wondering what is a premium domain and what is a "standard" domain?

I have been looking around sedo and see that there are some real abstract domains selling.

[trapp120]

It costs you next to nothing to find out! Check out DNJournal if you ever need any inspiration. There's plenty of obscure domains selling for mid 5 figures

[Gene Pimentel]

No. The majority of single word domains are not premium. A premium domain is one that is based on a word that would be of great value to a commercial enterprise. A domain like cars.com would be premium. A domain like cantankerously.com, not nearly as much. There are different levels of 'premium'

[Cerberus]

Trapp. THanks for the tip. DNJournal

Gene

It was your domain flipping thread that got me onto this. I am following your report but I went on a tangent with the short domain.

I agree about the different levels of premium. I ran a list of widget components through your software and started getting very common generic names of everything widget that were available in .com and .net. If you were in this niche I am sure they would be valuable.

I don't really want to reveal the niche but if it was the cars niche it would be things like carseats, speedshifter, radialtire, common components like these.

I am surprised since it is an extremely popular niche.

I guess a test is the way to go. I have an account at sedo and plan to look into DNJournal but can you recommend other places to sell domains?

[Marcel Hartmann]

Depending on the length of the word and whether it's a noun or not, you could have some valuable domains. I would focus on items/things we use as opposed to, say, a type of moss found in Brazil.

[Elmer Hurlstone]

Originally Posted by Gene Pimentel

No. The majority of single word domains are not premium. A premium domain is one that is based on a word that would be of great value to a commercial enterprise. A domain like cars.com would be premium. A domain like cantankerously.com, not nearly as much. There are different levels of 'premium'

True, Gene, but for some people "cantankerously.com" would be very appropriate and therefore "premium".

Elmer

PS. Are you and Roey going to be in Raleigh next weekend for the Warrior Event?

[jasonmorgan]

I am by no means an expert at domain flipping or picking up dropped domains but something I noticed...

I'm not really sure how all of the dropped domains are tracked but it seems that there are a lot of unclaimed .com's that were dropped before .com's became cheap enough to buy in bulk and domaining/flipping became popular. They are sort of flying under the radar and nobody is buying them up because they aren't showing up on any reports.

It may be total coincidence on my part, searching for the right thing at the right time but I've found a few gems laying around that came with backlinks and page rank even though they had been dropped several years ago.

If you can find a nice one word brandable .com then jump on it. Your only out $2 - 10 bucks.

[Gene Pimentel]

Originally Posted by Elmer Hurlstone

True, Gene, but for some people "cantankerously.com" would be very appropriate and therefore "premium".

Elmer

PS. Are you and Roey going to be in Raleigh next weekend for the Warrior Event?

Hey Elmer, good to see you! Roey and I will not be able to go to this one unfortunately -- really wish I could be there.

[Gene Pimentel]

Dave, another good place to list/sell domains is at Afternic.com. I prefer Sedo.com because their sales process is much cleaner and easier, but I list at both. I highly recommend setting an actual purchase price on each domain you list -- you'll sell a whole lot more than if you leave it open for offers.

[HarryWatson00]

Here is the best way to know if you have a premium domain. If you said that it's they are niche one word domains available, check to see how often people are searching for that term with Google Trends. That should help you make a decision for which domains are premium and which aren't.

[Cerberus]

Thanks all for the solid advice. I have jumped in and registered a bunch of domains.

I had them run through sedo's free estimating tool and was just wondering if anyone has experience with the accuracy of this.

Also, Gene, do you pay the $39 at sedo to feature the domains?

[Gene Pimentel]

Originally Posted by Cerberus

Thanks all for the solid advice. I have jumped in and registered a bunch of domains.

I had them run through sedo's free estimating tool and was just wondering if anyone has experience with the accuracy of this.

Also, Gene, do you pay the $39 at sedo to feature the domains?

Any free estimating tool is good only for entertainment value. Even paid appraisals are completely unreliable. If you paid 10 different appraisers, you would get 10 completely different results, unless your domain is truly outstanding.

The BEST way to determine the value of your domain name is to compare it, feature for feature, with similar domains that have actually sold in the recent past. This site is VERY helpful in doing just that: DN Sale Price- Domain Name Sales Price and History (no affiliation whatsoever).

No, I have never used the $39 feature domain option -- based on the experience of other pro domainers.

[Martin Luxton]

Being one word does not a domain name attractive make

Floccinaucinihilipilification dot com - Yes... someone had to do it.


http://www.lopado*temacho*selacho*ga...o*pterygon.com

Though maybe one word domains could be more valuable if you are into the tourism niche.
Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakit anatahu
(New Zealand)

Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg
(USA)

Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysilio gogogoch
(Wales)

Martin

[Cerberus]

That is a fantastic resource. Thank You

The BEST way to determine the value of your domain name is to compare it, feature for feature, with similar domains that have actually sold in the recent past. This site is VERY helpful in doing just that: DN Sale Price- Domain Name Sales Price and History (no affiliation whatsoever).

[Kevin Riley]

supercallafragalisticixpiallidocious.com may still be available?

[Cerberus]

I am amazed at what is still available. I am in the midst of sorting through many domains.

[Dave777]

Another excellent time saving domaining resource in case you don't have it in your "premium" swipe files! Very usefully for all kinds of money making opportunities...
FeedDN Domain Listings

Dave

[John Rowe]

I'm sorry but you'll have to list a couple of the one word names you've grabbed... I just don't believe you. Show me your single word "common niche terms" please. I think you've got a hidden agenda with this post.

[anuj291]

according to me only pronouncable domains are usefull and of any worth in the future.. they can be easily rememnered and are brandable as well.

[Cerberus]

That is what I was looking for. After seeing what sold for four letter domains I was trying to figure out what some ment but ?? ALmost like they sold simply because they were four letter domains not because they ment anything to the general population.

I have found several dozen short (under 10 letters) 1 word domains but I don't plan to share them here. I have no reason to start this thread other then to ask some questions. You aren't forced to stay and read this post if you feel I have an alternate motive.

[anup.mahajan]

Depends on the length and commercial value... There are plenty of one word domain names that are available at throwaway prices since it is difficult to monetize them...

Cheers,

[Cerberus]

That is what I thought until I looked at what sold in september according to DN saleprice

       DDCT.com       Awed.com       RVOA.com       CIHN.com       BLWN.com       IDRU.com       4155.com       EHOO.com       ZYMA.com       LGLB.com       ZYSO.com       IWUY.com       337.com       GOGY.com       LAHD.com       Datz.com       HYSO.com       VAMC.com       Huno.com

I googled a bunch, some had no real interest to them IMO