What is the best way to sell a domain name?

elitesalesgroup · 01-07-2009, 02:25 AM

Hello!

I was looking for a domain name tonight and just for fun, I typed in a name that I was sure would be taken . It looks like it was first registered in 2002. It expired in October 2008 and for some very odd reason it was available. Of course I snatched it up. I was going to use it, but I think I could probably make immediate money if I sold it. What is the best place to do this? Sitepoint, Sedo?

I don't have any content on the site, actually,there's no site built just yet, its just a domain name. Is it necessary for me to add content first. Id like to sell it as fast as possible.

Thanks in advance !
Ann

elitesalesgroup · 01-07-2009, 02:37 AM

Thank you! I hadn't even considered that one. If I add content, how long do you think I need to hold on to it before selling?

yogurt · 01-07-2009, 02:43 AM

You can hold onto it until you have some traffic to show or until you have better Google PageRank or Alexa rank.

If you want quick money though, holding it for a month should be sufficient, especially if you are going to be adding fresh contents within that 1 month. By the end of 1 month, you will have decent organic traffic, which will also determine the final price of your domain and site.

elitesalesgroup · 01-07-2009, 02:45 AM

OK..Thanks! I had no idea how this worked. I thought I could sell it immediately but I do have loads of content that I could add. A month isnt too long.
Thank you

KimberlyAWallace · 01-07-2009, 03:00 AM

Sitepoint, Namepros.com, dnforum and of course eBay! Add fresh, unique content and build backlinks to it.

Solidsnake · 01-07-2009, 03:13 AM

Create a single page and promote from time to time to have at least pr 2.. it will cost a lot.

babarapho · 01-07-2009, 03:32 AM

Get it tuned up by driving hoards of traffic to it. Sell it off later for good money.

ryanman · 01-07-2009, 04:33 AM

Try the marketplace here.

derekwong28 · 01-07-2009, 04:59 AM

If the domain is valuable, adding content will probably not make much difference to the price. In fact, it may even devalue it in the eyes of potential buyers as it may limit what they want to do with it later on.

upscholar200 · 01-11-2009, 03:54 PM

What can I say is a valuable domain? Is a brand new domain included?

Derek Pankaew · 01-11-2009, 04:05 PM

Can you say what the domain is? Since you own it already, I don't see the harm in revealing it.

I'm asking because most people tend to overvalue their domain names. As a general rule of thumb, unless your domain name is a single word dictionary .com domain name or a 3 character .com domain name, there is no set value for your domain name.

For example, I own the domain ComputerWebmaster.com. Most people who're new to domaining would value that domain at 1K+. In reality, I know it'll only go for about $100.

I recently sold PreventHomeLoss.com. Again, a lot of people would say that's a premium domain name. Again, I sold it for under $100.

Don't get me wrong - I'm not complaining. I reg the domains for $7 and sell them for $10-$100 and move dozens of domains a week. It's pretty good money.

All I'm saying is most people way, way overvalue their domain names. Unless you're selling your domain name to an end user, it's very rare you'll get more than $200 for a name.

In other words, if you have a name and post it on NamePros, eBay or Sitepoint, it's very rare that you'll get more than $200 for it unless it really is a premium name. (ie. 3 character name or dictionary name.)

On the other hand, if you sell to end users, you can make a lot more for the name, but it takes time and a lot of effort. For example, if I wanted to sell ComputerWebmaster for 5K instead of $100, I probably could - It might just take a lot of marketing and a year before I actually move the domain.

I'd rather move 40 domains a week at $10-$100 than try and shoot for a 5K domain for months without seeing results, personally.

Anyway - If you're willing to post the name, I can give you a more accurate valuation of the domain based on my opinion.

Cheers,

- Derek

polleo · 01-11-2009, 04:06 PM

Just drive loads of traffic to it and work on improving your SE ranking

polleo · 01-11-2009, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derek Pankaew

Can you say what the domain is? Since you own it already, I don't see the harm in revealing it.

I'm asking because most people tend to overvalue their domain names. As a general rule of thumb, unless your domain name is a single word dictionary domain name or a 3 charecter domain name, there is no set value for your domain name.

For example, I own the domain ComputerWebmaster.com. Most people who're new to domaining would value that domain at 1K+. In reality, I know it'll only go for about $100.

I recently sold PreventHomeLoss.com. Again, a lot of people would say that's a premium domain name. Again, I sold it for under $100.

Don't get me wrong - I'm not complaining. I reg the domains for $7 and sell them for $10-$100 and move dozens of domains a week. It's pretty good money.

All I'm saying is most people way, way overvalue their domain names. Unless you're selling your domain name to and end user, it's very rare you'll get more than $200 for a name.

In other words, if you have a name and post it on NamePros, eBay or Sitepoint, it's very rare that you'll get more than $200 for it unless it really is a premium name. (ie. 3 charecter name or dictionary name.)

On the other hand, if you sell to end users, you can make a lot more for the name, but it takes time and a lot of effort. For example, if I wanted to sell ComputerWebmaster for 5K instead of $100, I probably could - It might just take a lot of marketing and a year before I actually move the domain.

I'd rather move 40 domains a week at $10-$100 than try and shoot for a 5K domain for months without seeing results, personally.

Anyway - If you're willing to post the name, I can give you a more accurate valuation of the domain based on my opinion.

Cheers,

- Derek

Yeah, give us the domain name so we can give you some more accurate advice

ezimedia · 01-12-2009, 01:41 AM

HI

Yes with out really seeing the domain it is very hard to value it...

Tom

upscholar200 · 01-12-2009, 04:34 PM

hmmnnn, ok, cheaperthanusual.com

Derek Pankaew · 01-12-2009, 05:05 PM

Quote:

hmmnnn, ok, cheaperthanusual.com

Honestly ... Not much at all :/ probably not even reg fee. Might get $0.99 - $2 on eBay.

upscholar200 · 01-12-2009, 05:44 PM

Ok, thanks all.. Just trying to get something started.

01-07-2009, 02:25 AM	#1
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elitesalesgroup HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 148 Thanks: 11 Thanked 17 Times in 10 Posts	Re: What is the best way to sell a domain name? OK..Thanks! I had no idea how this worked. I thought I could sell it immediately but I do have loads of content that I could add. A month isnt too long. Thank you
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Derek Pankaew Yeeeee Haw! War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: , , USA. Posts: 1,161 Thanks: 1 Thanked 213 Times in 66 Posts	Re: What is the best way to sell a domain name? Can you say what the domain is? Since you own it already, I don't see the harm in revealing it. I'm asking because most people tend to overvalue their domain names. As a general rule of thumb, unless your domain name is a single word dictionary .com domain name or a 3 character .com domain name, there is no set value for your domain name. For example, I own the domain ComputerWebmaster.com. Most people who're new to domaining would value that domain at 1K+. In reality, I know it'll only go for about $100. I recently sold PreventHomeLoss.com. Again, a lot of people would say that's a premium domain name. Again, I sold it for under $100. Don't get me wrong - I'm not complaining. I reg the domains for $7 and sell them for $10-$100 and move dozens of domains a week. It's pretty good money. All I'm saying is most people way, way overvalue their domain names. Unless you're selling your domain name to an end user, it's very rare you'll get more than $200 for a name. In other words, if you have a name and post it on NamePros, eBay or Sitepoint, it's very rare that you'll get more than $200 for it unless it really is a premium name. (ie. 3 character name or dictionary name.) On the other hand, if you sell to end users, you can make a lot more for the name, but it takes time and a lot of effort. For example, if I wanted to sell ComputerWebmaster for 5K instead of $100, I probably could - It might just take a lot of marketing and a year before I actually move the domain. I'd rather move 40 domains a week at $10-$100 than try and shoot for a 5K domain for months without seeing results, personally. Anyway - If you're willing to post the name, I can give you a more accurate valuation of the domain based on my opinion. Cheers, - Derek
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upscholar200 Money Maker War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nigeria!! Posts: 40 Thanks: 9 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: What is the best way to sell a domain name? Ok, thanks all.. Just trying to get something started.