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Why don't we see the same thing happening nowadays?

If only life was straight forward and easy

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OCEANS7:
This isn't exhaustive (domaining is ever-evolving).

This is an overview of domain flipping and investing.

This is STRICTLY for beginners. As you gain experience, you can evolve.


Step 1: Know What to Buy

(Beginner advice) Do not buy random words or your own invented brand names. If you are starting out, you need to buy names that already have obvious buyers.

Stick to the Geo-Service Model.
Format: `[City or State] + [Service].com`

* Good: MiamiPlumbers.com, TexasLandscaping.com, DenverRoofing.com
* Bad: SuperFastPlumbers4U.com (Too long, has alphanumeric pattern)

The Radio Test: If you say the name out loud on the radio, will people know exactly how to spell it? If yes, it’s a good name. Avoid hyphens, numbers, and easily misspelled words. Always stick to `.com` when starting out.

Step 2: Research the Name

Before you spend a dime, verify that the name actually has value or useable potential on the internet.

1. Check DotDB.com: Type your keyword in here. It tells you how many other extensions (like .net, .org, .co) are registered for that exact name. If a name is registered in 10 other extensions, the .com is highly valuable.
2. Check ExpiredDomains.net: This is a search engine for domains that previous owners forgot to renew. You can find older names here that already have some history.

Step 3: Register the Domain for Cheap

Never overpay for a registration. A standard `.com` should cost you around $10 or less for the first year.

Go to Tldes.com. This is a comparison tool that shows you which registrar currently has the lowest price for the extension you want.
Once you find the cheapest price, create an account and buy the domain. Popular, reliable registrars include Spaceship, Namecheap, and Dynadot.

Step 4: Set Up Your Storefront (Sales Lander)

When someone types your new domain into their browser, they shouldn't see a blank page. They should see a professional "This Domain is For Sale" page.

1. Create a free seller account on platforms like Afternic, Sedo, or Atom.
2. Add your domain to your account.
3. Change your domain's "Nameservers" at your registrar to point to the marketplace. (The marketplace will give you the exact nameservers to copy and paste).
4. Now, anyone who visits the domain can buy it directly from that page.

Step 5: Hunt Down the Buyer (Outbound Marketing)

You can wait for buyers to come to you, but if you want to make money fast, you have to go to them.

If you own AtlantaPaving.com, go to Google and search for paving companies in Atlanta. Look for businesses using terrible, long domain names (like: JimsPavingAndSonsAtlanta.net). These are examples of your targets.

Find the boss: Never email `info@` or `support@`. Go to LinkedIn or use a tool like Hunter.io to find the email address of the CEO, Owner, or Marketing Director.

Step 6: Send a Simple Pitch

Business owners are busy. Do not send them a long essay. Make it short, punchy, and clear.

Subject line: Atlanta Paving

(Sample body text)

Hi [Name],
I noticed you operate in the Atlanta paving space. I currently own AtlantaPaving.com and I'm looking to sell it.
I'm reaching out to a few local firms before listing it publicly. Let me know if acquiring this asset is something you'd be open to discussing.
Best,
[Your Name]

Step 7: Price It Right

You bought it for $10. Don't ask for $10,000. (this advice is for beginners).

For quick outbound flips, price your domains between $299 and $999. Why? Because this amount is low enough for a business owner to put on a company credit card without needing to call a board meeting. It makes it an easy impulse buy.

As much as you can, try to let the buyer make the first offer if possible, or price it 20% higher than your actual goal so you have room to negotiate.

Step 8: Close the Deal Safely

It is unsafe to send a domain to a buyer before you get paid.

When a buyer agrees on a price, create a "Buy It Now" link using Afternic, Atom, or Sedo. Send this link to the buyer. The platform will handle the secure checkout, take their small commission, and ensure you get paid safely.

Important Note: The 60-Day Lock
When you register a new domain, ICANN (the internet's governing body) locks it for 60 days. It cannot be transferred to a different registrar during this time.

If you sell a domain within its first 60 days, you must do a "Push."
Simply tell the buyer to create a free account at your current registrar (for example, Spaceship). You can then "push" the domain from your Spaceship account directly into their Spaceship account. This happens instantly and completely bypasses the 60-day lock.

Samsung should work on making their screen affordable. I can't be pushing so much money to replace a broken screen

780 Million to buy musical instruments?
Even Sony condenser microphone isn't more than 4000 dollars...
You want to buy the company producing the musical instruments?

‎Professor Nathaniel Durojaye Oyerinde: meet me, the first person to be called Bitt on nairaland.

Problem no suppose big pass solution na
That na common sense

Did he not see the body issues before meeting you? He must have left because of another reason

yaroyaro619:
Peter Obi is the next President of Nigeria

Take it to the bank

I took it to the bank and it bounced

Obi should share cake

So how have you been able to better your life

Afrah04:
I will appreciate you send me a hate speech as a mail than using diplomacy 😌

I admire your d dedication to purpose comparison

Why not be bold, walk up to them and ask if they are cultists.. Just ask for us.
Dem no fit do anything, I dey for you.

I love love this.
Sweet ride

Find love and try to provide for each other.

seanery:
RIZLA..., to wrap WEED.., etc

😂😂😂😂😂😂🚬🚬🚬

Winterhaven:
20 naira can buy one maggi cube

They don't sell 1. they sell 3 cubes

You can't blame people for their choices, you can make your own decisions

A man just want peace of mind and emotional balanced woman

Macphenson:
Suits the fat pig well. They realised he caused more problems for them than providing solutions.

Relax, they are all one and the same.
Just different name and faces
It's still the same people

AllBlack:
What school did you attend to learn such? Did any of your teachers even bother to teach you about VOWEL SOUNDS & CONSONANT SOUNDS or were they busy selling egusi in class?

All the mumbojumbo bomboooclart dialect you are yapping.
Isn't this what the Op is trying to educate you on?
Or you just want attention and derail the thread

CLOUDRepublic:
The choice between "a" and "an" depends on the sound that starts the following word, not the actual letter

Read and understand what the op said about sound

Don't you think this comparison is demeaning to the effort of those kids?
There are some things that should seem awkward to you even before doing it.

Celebrate people without comparing them with anything, out of respect.

iLegendd:
I initially thought the 3rd goal should be cancelled, but rewatched it today and now know Salah fell intentionally.

Funny I understood this picture.
First one is the world Cup shadow.
Second one is the man's male part below

What happens to the birds anyway

Oo0Oo0Oo0:
Here in Nigeria they'll roll out red carpet and document the visit as an achievement.

Don't underrate 9ja

Thank you for standing with other Africans

The man too dey talk

AirBere:

Trump must always show body

BlueRayDick:
Tonali has bills to pay bro. He was probably able to negotiate a very good salary for himslef and Newcastle finally gets to earn big having been a buying club that has paid big sign-on fees for players in the recent past.

Nobody in the EPL will pay 100 million pounds for Tonali and still offer him huge wages. It's only Tottenham that is that desperate considering how their season ended in May.

Remember when Jack Grealish transfer fee was British record of £100 million😂
A 6 years contract

So why can't an Italian be signed up the same ?
It all depends on his agents

telim:
Pls can we call this music? The quality of the music is nothing to talk about. Wizkid should retire and focus on promoting young talents

I think it's because his music is now targeting the international music scene so he has to sing slow and according to cadence.
He can't be using the previous styles he started with at the early stage of his career

VinnyBaba:
Should be my NYSC experience in Benue.

All the children in my PPA used to bring Yams for me to eat weekly.

Also I enjoyed one fine girl called Dooshima throughout my stay.

Why did you not marry her?

DEROXMAN:
Looted funds at work but you try

No gesture is bad regardless of the past.

It's his time to shine. He should enjoy it