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BUYER REQUEST FORMAT
Looking For: [Description] Industry: Tech / Finance / Health / E-commerce / Other Extension: .com / .ai / .io / Any Length: X characters max Budget: $X - $X Must Have: Keywords / Short / Brandable / Traffic Nice to Have: Age / Backlinks / Revenue Purpose: Business / Rebrand / Investment / Project Timeline: ASAP / 1-3 months / Flexible Contact: Email or DM
EXAMPLE REQUEST
Looking For: Short brandable domain for AI SaaS product Industry: Tech/AI Extension: .ai or .com Length: 6-10 characters Budget: $2,000 - $10,000 Must Have: Easy to pronounce, no hyphens, available socials Nice to Have: Organic traffic, clean history Purpose: Launching AI analytics platform Timeline: Need within 30 days Contact: DM or email@example.com
WHY POST WANTED ADS
Benefits: Sellers come to you (saves time), see unlisted domains, often better pricing, multiple options, negotiate from interest position
Success rates: Clear specific requests 60-80% response, vague requests 20-30% response
CRAFTING EFFECTIVE REQUESTS
BE SPECIFIC
Bad: "Looking for good domain", "Any extension", "Short", "Something catchy", "Cheap", "Whenever"
Good: "Telemedicine startup domain", ".com preferred, .io considered", "6-12 characters, 2 words max", "Must include 'health', 'med', or 'care'", "$500-$2,000", "Need in 30 days"
BUDGET EXPECTATIONS
Under $500: New registrations, long domains, less popular extensions. No short .com or premium keywords
$500-$2,000: Decent brandables, .io/.ai domains, 2-3 words. No one-word .com or major keywords
$2,000-$10,000: Quality brandables, keyword combos, some traffic. No premium one-word domains
$10,000-$50,000: Strong keywords, established domains, good metrics. No iconic names
$50,000+: Premium domains, major keywords, significant assets. Serious buyer territory
DOMAIN SEARCH STRATEGIES
Keyword-based: List 5-10 keywords, combine different ways. Example: Health + Track = HealthTrack
Brandable invented: Pronounceable made-up words (Spotify, Zillow style). Example: Healthify, Mediflow
Prefix/suffix: Add Get-/My-/The-/-ify/-ly/-hub. Example: GetHealthy, Medify, HealthHub
Alternative extensions: .com taken? Try .io/.ai/.co. Example: Notion.so, Repl.it
Expired/auction: Search SpamZilla, DomCop. Aged domains, often undervalued. Check penalties first
AVAILABILITY TOOLS
Namechk.com: Check domain + social availability, all extensions Lean Domain Search: Combines keywords, instant availability, hundreds of ideas InstantDomainSearch.com: Real-time as you type DomainWheel.com: AI-powered suggestions
EVALUATION CHECKLIST
When sellers send options:
✅ Pronunciation: Say clearly on phone? Spell after hearing? ✅ Memorability: Customers remember? Distinctive? ✅ Social availability: Check Twitter/Instagram/Facebook ✅ Trademark: Search USPTO.gov, Google "[name] trademark" ✅ History: Check Archive.org for ****/adult content ✅ Backlinks: Check Ahrefs/Moz. Quality = good, **** = bad ✅ Simplicity: Shorter better, no numbers/hyphens, easy to type
NEGOTIATION TIPS
Research: Check NameBio for comparables, know market range, don't overpay emotionally
Reasonable offers: Don't lowball, start 60-70% of asking, justify with data
Move quickly: Good domains disappear, respond in 24hrs, have payment ready
Ask questions: Why selling? How long owned? Previous offers? Traffic/revenue?
Use escrow: Always for $1,000+ (Escrow.com standard, protects both parties)
Payment plans: For $10K+, offer down payment + monthly installments
RED FLAGS
🚩 Refuses escrow 🚩 Obvious trademark issues 🚩 Price way below market (too good to be true) 🚩 Can't prove ownership 🚩 History shows ****/penalties 🚩 Pressure tactics ("buy now!") 🚩 Payment outside marketplace
ALTERNATIVE METHODS
Hand registration: Check availability, register $10-15/year (Namecheap, GoDaddy, Google Domains)
Expired auctions: Dropped domains on GoDaddy Auctions, DropCatch. Often have backlinks/traffic. Check penalties
Backorder: Domain expiring? Use NameJet, SnapNames, DropCatch for automated bidding
Direct outreach: WHOIS lookup, professional email offer. Successful for unused domains
Brokers: Hire professional (Sedo, MediaOptions). Handle outreach/negotiation. 10-15% commission
PREMIUM CONSIDERATIONS ($10K+)
Request: Detailed analytics (Google Analytics, Search Console, revenue docs) Escrow: Mandatory with inspection period Legal: Trademark clearance, IP transfer Payment: Down payment, installments, seller financing options Support: Seller transition help, customer handoff, technical migration
BRANDABILITY TEST
Say it loud: Professional? Easy to pronounce? No awkward syllables? Write it: Easy to spell? No homophones? Clear word boundaries? Visual: Good in logo? Works in caps? No unfortunate letter combos? Social: Handle available? Consistent branding? No negative associations? International: Nothing inappropriate in other languages? Easy for non-native speakers?
INDUSTRY TIPS
Tech/SaaS: .io/.ai accepted, short pronounceable, avoid hyphens/numbers E-commerce: .com preferred, descriptive + memorable, check trademark Healthcare: .health/.care gaining traction, professional perception, trust signals Finance: .com essential, short authoritative, heavy trademark scrutiny Creative: Unique extensions ok (.design/.studio), creative wordplay, brandability over keywords
BUYER PROTECTION
✅ Verify seller identity/ownership ✅ Use legitimate escrow ✅ Document terms in writing ✅ Include inspection period ✅ Verify transferable (not locked/disputed) ✅ Check renewals/fees ✅ Get auth code before payment ✅ Confirm DNS/panel access ✅ Update WHOIS privacy ✅ Document transaction
COMMON MISTAKES
❌ Falling in love with one domain (limits negotiation) ❌ Ignoring trademark research (legal nightmare) ❌ Skipping escrow (huge risk) ❌ Not checking history (inheriting penalties) ❌ Paying before transfer (common ****) ❌ Ignoring social availability (brand issues) ❌ Rushing due to FOMO (pressure works) ❌ Not budgeting ancillary costs (escrow, renewal, logo)
POST-PURCHASE
Immediate: Update WHOIS, enable privacy, renew multiple years, email forwarding, landing page
Within week: Secure social handles, professional email, SSL certificate, branded assets, announce
Within month: Develop website, SEO strategy, backlink building, marketing, monitor mentions
RESOURCES
Communities: NamePros.com, r/Domains, DNForum.com, DigitalPoint Tools: NameBio (sales), DomainTools (WHOIS), Lean Domain Search (ideas), Namechk (availability) News: DNJournal (weekly sales), DomainGang (industry news), DomainInvesting.com
WANTED AD EXAMPLES
Example 1: Looking for modern brandable for fintech startup. Industry: Finance/Payments. Extension: .com or .io. Length: Under 10 chars. Budget: $3,000-$15,000. Must have: Professional sound, easy spelling, global appeal. Purpose: Payment platform Q2 2025. Timeline: 60 days.
Example 2: Looking for premium .ai for investment. Industry: Tech/AI. Extension: .ai only. Budget: $1,000-$25,000 per domain. Must have: Strong keywords, brandability. Purpose: Long-term hold (3-5 years). Timeline: Flexible, actively buying.
Example 3: Looking for established domain with traffic for rebrand. Industry: Health/Wellness. Extension: .com preferred. Length: 2 words max. Budget: $5,000-$20,000. Must have: 1,000+ monthly visitors, clean history, backlinks. Purpose: Rebranding existing business. Timeline: 90 days.
POST YOUR REQUEST
Use format above, be specific and realistic, sellers monitor this thread!
What domain are you looking for? 👇
BUYER REQUEST FORMAT
Looking For: [Description] Industry: Tech / Finance / Health / E-commerce / Other Extension: .com / .ai / .io / Any Length: X characters max Budget: $X - $X Must Have: Keywords / Short / Brandable / Traffic Nice to Have: Age / Backlinks / Revenue Purpose: Business / Rebrand / Investment / Project Timeline: ASAP / 1-3 months / Flexible Contact: Email or DM
EXAMPLE REQUEST
Looking For: Short brandable domain for AI SaaS product Industry: Tech/AI Extension: .ai or .com Length: 6-10 characters Budget: $2,000 - $10,000 Must Have: Easy to pronounce, no hyphens, available socials Nice to Have: Organic traffic, clean history Purpose: Launching AI analytics platform Timeline: Need within 30 days Contact: DM or email@example.com
WHY POST WANTED ADS
Benefits: Sellers come to you (saves time), see unlisted domains, often better pricing, multiple options, negotiate from interest position
Success rates: Clear specific requests 60-80% response, vague requests 20-30% response
CRAFTING EFFECTIVE REQUESTS
BE SPECIFIC
Bad: "Looking for good domain", "Any extension", "Short", "Something catchy", "Cheap", "Whenever"
Good: "Telemedicine startup domain", ".com preferred, .io considered", "6-12 characters, 2 words max", "Must include 'health', 'med', or 'care'", "$500-$2,000", "Need in 30 days"
BUDGET EXPECTATIONS
Under $500: New registrations, long domains, less popular extensions. No short .com or premium keywords
$500-$2,000: Decent brandables, .io/.ai domains, 2-3 words. No one-word .com or major keywords
$2,000-$10,000: Quality brandables, keyword combos, some traffic. No premium one-word domains
$10,000-$50,000: Strong keywords, established domains, good metrics. No iconic names
$50,000+: Premium domains, major keywords, significant assets. Serious buyer territory
DOMAIN SEARCH STRATEGIES
Keyword-based: List 5-10 keywords, combine different ways. Example: Health + Track = HealthTrack
Brandable invented: Pronounceable made-up words (Spotify, Zillow style). Example: Healthify, Mediflow
Prefix/suffix: Add Get-/My-/The-/-ify/-ly/-hub. Example: GetHealthy, Medify, HealthHub
Alternative extensions: .com taken? Try .io/.ai/.co. Example: Notion.so, Repl.it
Expired/auction: Search SpamZilla, DomCop. Aged domains, often undervalued. Check penalties first
AVAILABILITY TOOLS
Namechk.com: Check domain + social availability, all extensions Lean Domain Search: Combines keywords, instant availability, hundreds of ideas InstantDomainSearch.com: Real-time as you type DomainWheel.com: AI-powered suggestions
EVALUATION CHECKLIST
When sellers send options:
✅ Pronunciation: Say clearly on phone? Spell after hearing? ✅ Memorability: Customers remember? Distinctive? ✅ Social availability: Check Twitter/Instagram/Facebook ✅ Trademark: Search USPTO.gov, Google "[name] trademark" ✅ History: Check Archive.org for ****/adult content ✅ Backlinks: Check Ahrefs/Moz. Quality = good, **** = bad ✅ Simplicity: Shorter better, no numbers/hyphens, easy to type
NEGOTIATION TIPS
Research: Check NameBio for comparables, know market range, don't overpay emotionally
Reasonable offers: Don't lowball, start 60-70% of asking, justify with data
Move quickly: Good domains disappear, respond in 24hrs, have payment ready
Ask questions: Why selling? How long owned? Previous offers? Traffic/revenue?
Use escrow: Always for $1,000+ (Escrow.com standard, protects both parties)
Payment plans: For $10K+, offer down payment + monthly installments
RED FLAGS
🚩 Refuses escrow 🚩 Obvious trademark issues 🚩 Price way below market (too good to be true) 🚩 Can't prove ownership 🚩 History shows ****/penalties 🚩 Pressure tactics ("buy now!") 🚩 Payment outside marketplace
ALTERNATIVE METHODS
Hand registration: Check availability, register $10-15/year (Namecheap, GoDaddy, Google Domains)
Expired auctions: Dropped domains on GoDaddy Auctions, DropCatch. Often have backlinks/traffic. Check penalties
Backorder: Domain expiring? Use NameJet, SnapNames, DropCatch for automated bidding
Direct outreach: WHOIS lookup, professional email offer. Successful for unused domains
Brokers: Hire professional (Sedo, MediaOptions). Handle outreach/negotiation. 10-15% commission
PREMIUM CONSIDERATIONS ($10K+)
Request: Detailed analytics (Google Analytics, Search Console, revenue docs) Escrow: Mandatory with inspection period Legal: Trademark clearance, IP transfer Payment: Down payment, installments, seller financing options Support: Seller transition help, customer handoff, technical migration
BRANDABILITY TEST
Say it loud: Professional? Easy to pronounce? No awkward syllables? Write it: Easy to spell? No homophones? Clear word boundaries? Visual: Good in logo? Works in caps? No unfortunate letter combos? Social: Handle available? Consistent branding? No negative associations? International: Nothing inappropriate in other languages? Easy for non-native speakers?
INDUSTRY TIPS
Tech/SaaS: .io/.ai accepted, short pronounceable, avoid hyphens/numbers E-commerce: .com preferred, descriptive + memorable, check trademark Healthcare: .health/.care gaining traction, professional perception, trust signals Finance: .com essential, short authoritative, heavy trademark scrutiny Creative: Unique extensions ok (.design/.studio), creative wordplay, brandability over keywords
BUYER PROTECTION
✅ Verify seller identity/ownership ✅ Use legitimate escrow ✅ Document terms in writing ✅ Include inspection period ✅ Verify transferable (not locked/disputed) ✅ Check renewals/fees ✅ Get auth code before payment ✅ Confirm DNS/panel access ✅ Update WHOIS privacy ✅ Document transaction
COMMON MISTAKES
❌ Falling in love with one domain (limits negotiation) ❌ Ignoring trademark research (legal nightmare) ❌ Skipping escrow (huge risk) ❌ Not checking history (inheriting penalties) ❌ Paying before transfer (common ****) ❌ Ignoring social availability (brand issues) ❌ Rushing due to FOMO (pressure works) ❌ Not budgeting ancillary costs (escrow, renewal, logo)
POST-PURCHASE
Immediate: Update WHOIS, enable privacy, renew multiple years, email forwarding, landing page
Within week: Secure social handles, professional email, SSL certificate, branded assets, announce
Within month: Develop website, SEO strategy, backlink building, marketing, monitor mentions
RESOURCES
Communities: NamePros.com, r/Domains, DNForum.com, DigitalPoint Tools: NameBio (sales), DomainTools (WHOIS), Lean Domain Search (ideas), Namechk (availability) News: DNJournal (weekly sales), DomainGang (industry news), DomainInvesting.com
WANTED AD EXAMPLES
Example 1: Looking for modern brandable for fintech startup. Industry: Finance/Payments. Extension: .com or .io. Length: Under 10 chars. Budget: $3,000-$15,000. Must have: Professional sound, easy spelling, global appeal. Purpose: Payment platform Q2 2025. Timeline: 60 days.
Example 2: Looking for premium .ai for investment. Industry: Tech/AI. Extension: .ai only. Budget: $1,000-$25,000 per domain. Must have: Strong keywords, brandability. Purpose: Long-term hold (3-5 years). Timeline: Flexible, actively buying.
Example 3: Looking for established domain with traffic for rebrand. Industry: Health/Wellness. Extension: .com preferred. Length: 2 words max. Budget: $5,000-$20,000. Must have: 1,000+ monthly visitors, clean history, backlinks. Purpose: Rebranding existing business. Timeline: 90 days.
POST YOUR REQUEST
Use format above, be specific and realistic, sellers monitor this thread!
What domain are you looking for? 👇