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You're welcome!

Oshiofe:
thanks for sharing

Flipmoxie:
Congrats man. Big wins! Were the two domain names picked from ED?

No. They were coined.

Oshiofe:
congratulations bro. what is your major source of leads? do you do mass mailing? thanks for report.

Thanks.
I source leads manually on Google search .... I use our normal Gmail to outbound and leave the rest for God.

Hi...check your inbox or spam folder. I replied you.

smartkester:
Good day bro, please I sent you a direct mail

HT: 1 week thereabouts.
Sales type: Make Offer

Why New Domainers Should Start With Geo Domains

I feel if you're new to domaining, GEOs would be a good starting-point.

They teach the fundamentals of domain investing with a much clearer buyer pool and a simpler sales proposition.

If you're new to domain investing, don't make it unnecessarily complicated.
You don't need to begin by hunting for clever brandables, obscure acronyms, or speculative trends.
Start with a place + a service.

For example:
MiamiRoofing.com
DallasPlumber.com
TampaDentist.com
OrlandoTreeService.com

Why?

Because you can immediately answer the most important question:
“Who would buy this domain?”

The simple process ( note that each step can be optimized for utility and output).

Step 1 — Pick a city
Start with cities that have a large population and plenty of businesses.

Step 2 — Pick a service
Look for services where businesses make good money from customers. Think: Roofing, Plumbing, Dental, HVAC, Landscaping, Remodeling, Moving, Personal injury.

Step 3 — Combine them
City + Service + .com. Example: Dallas + Roofing = DallasRoofing.com (or: DallasRoofingContractors.com) understand how niche keywords are used in your selected industry.

Step 4 — Check if the domain is available
If it's available, don't immediately register it. First ask: “Would businesses actually want this?” if you cannot clearly say YES, then don't register it. However, if you have the capital - you can buy up a few of them, and take your chances.

Step 5 — Find the buyers
Search Google for: Dallas roofing companies. Now you have your potential customers.

Step 6 — Contact them
You're no longer guessing who your customer might be. You already know.


This roadmap is a good starting point::

Finding opportunities → evaluating demand → identifying buyers → outreach → negotiation → closing.

Once you understand that process, you can move into EMDs, brandables, tech domains, acronyms and more speculative opportunities with a much stronger foundation.

At the core of your learning is knowing how to find domains that a real business would actually want.

Then do it again. (Rinse & Repeat)

smartkester:
Thank you so very much. You couldn't have answered any better than this. I'm grateful, please can I come under your tutelage?

You're welcome.

Ahhh! Who am I to tutelage anybody ooo ...lol

My email is in my bio. Feel free to drop your questions whenever you feel unsure or overwhelmed.

There are some very active/ very resourceful guys here - just look backwards till at least 50 pages back - you'd identify a number of them.
The gentleman that started this thread runs a paid training too.

Once again - not everything being stated is cast on stone. You'd do well to model systems/techniques that work for you. The rest is rinse & repeat.

Cheers to your/our success!

Kanz95:
The way you take your time to explain things amazes me

You're such a rare gem

Many more sales to you 🙏

Thank you sir. Wishing you same. Amen

smartkester:
This is profound. Thank you for sharing with newbies like us. I have a few questions to ask
1. Can one actually sell a domain within a week after buying?
2. From your explanation, a newbie shouldn't buy any domain that is not dot-com, what are the chances of getting domains that are dot-com at affordable prices on these websites
3. Please what are the cons of this business

1. Can one actually sell a domain within a week after buying?

Answer - yes. Domains sell within days and hours. Some sell in the space of months and the years. In this business, logic AND patience are a virtue.

2. From your explanation, a newbie shouldn't buy any domain that is not dot-com, what are the chances of getting domains that are dot-com at affordable prices on these websites


Answer -
The answer to your question is in two parts. There are millions of names on ED. Source for the right kinds (that support your logic, reasoning or rational).

You can also go through sales reports and then replicate the logic.

If you see a sale of - HoustonRoofingContractors.com

Pick & replicate for say - the top 100 or 200 cities in the USA (by demographic preferences like GDP, or Population, or size). As with all things in life - apply some level of wisdom. You'd be fine.

Some of my statements were to help newbies from pitfalls that may befall them in the beginning stages of their domaining journey. This is not to say that it is cast on stone - No.

But in the same breath, .COM is king. You stand a better chance of selling your .com as opposed to many other extensions - because it has a wider user pool.

When you have mastered the game, and built confidence, you can venture into other extensions. I've sold .EU .CA .us ... But, .com should be your first focus as a beginner.


3. Please what are the cons of this business

Answer - what might seem like a "con" to you - might not mean much to the next person. If you're to do domaining - just know your risk appetite, set aside some capital for a start (ie: $50 - $100) don't go on a shopping spree... maximize this by leveraging on registrars' promos. Understand your logic/rationale ... Then put your money to work. With $100 - you'd get at least 15 .come (at reg price of $5 - $6 per reg).... Apply the right logic towards your purchases, and by God's grace - you'd make sales to boost your confidence and morale.

What do I mean by apply the right logic?
Learn to replicate what works. Study/understand patterns. Certain counties/cities/states are good domain flipping areas (ie: Austin/Houston/New York/Texas/California etc.. they are many) ... You'd want to first go with the 'known' before venturing into the 'unknowns'

Lastly - make a good friend as a mentor/companion on this journey. Nobody knows it all, but with the right sets of people around you - you'd beat the odds...

U1:
Yes, messages sent to a company's relevant decision-makers are the best!

If I may ask, what is the intention with the email template by including "before listing it publicly" after already setting up a sales landing page?

You're right - by all means necessary, we reach out to all possible prospects - through any medium possible too.

I've sold (and seen people sell) even with their Nigerian WhatsApp or social media handles. But if I were to advise a newbie (who is just starting out and trying to make their first one or two sales to build confidence and morale). I'll tell them to not make it obvious that they are selling from Nigeria (because of people's biased view)

My write-up should be seen as a subtle compilation of the domain flipping lifecycle. There's still more to it, but that's just an overview of the subject matter.

About the sending emails before listing - that was an oversight on my end. Apologies. List as soon as you buy, then start outbounding.

The writeup doesn't cover everything. Infact, every step has its own unique peculiarities and different ways people approach them. I was just sharing stuff to give some sorta preview to what this is all about.

Ourown:
Hi guys, please can someone point me to a comprehensive guide on how to start domain flipping? I have been reading pages, and the info just scatters everywhere. Any particular pages to read, please?

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.

Use a GLO number.

Kanz95:
Does anyone know why claude keeps telling me invalid phone number. I've been trying for close to 2 weeks

I removed the first 0 in the number. Same thing

Hi, I'm not trying to be sarcastic. You see this question, just paste it in an AI (I prefer - Gemini) there's also ChatGPT, Deep seek, Grok....

Paste the question, then paste the sales letter you are using - then ask it to re-do it so that it yields the best results/responses from your prospects.... You'd have more than enough options to choose from.

You can also ask it to filter your sales letter to beat spam triggers.

Also, if it's an EMD - Gemini is really good at helping you find leads and vetting their contact emails .... (Just prompt it properly).

Maay God bless all of us!

300wayne:
Dears, abeg make una help me with sales letter or wetin i fit do. i don try different paid gmail account, proton account, tweaked my words , still email lands in spam. Make una hellp me abeg.
Cc
OCEANS7
Learner47
iykepromotions
U1

Awesome! Congratulations on your sale @Humblemax..

Hi Guys,

I'm looking for a quick flip for these .com names

Secracy
Querative
Largasse
PayPerLaunch
Peeracy

If interested in any, kindly DM your offer. Thanks!

Even better, go to Gemini give it this domaining URL and ask it for an educative summary of the key-points that would educate a newbie domainer...starting from page 1 of the thread.

If you don't like Gemini, utilize any of your favourite ai assistants....

Learner47:
People don't want to read from page one to get the basics but they can afford to do 5yrs in Uni, 2 yrs Masters, 5years PhD 1 year nysc, 6 years primary school, 6 years secondary school. Yet, something that can change your financial trajectory forever you don't want to commit a year to learn. Some will complain of food, all these years spent on other things where did the food come from. Yet sometimes those other things, still didn't change your finances after all the years.

Instead of looking for shortcut, you can read smartly with dedication..for example read the intro to get the basics...skip to where the sales were hot..I too, didn't read the whole thread, but I read well enough, about 4 months or thereabout consistently before regging a name. Or choose some pros, and follow all their post.

- HT 3 months
- Inbound offer. Negotiated from usd500
- Purchased for 5usd (Unstoppable Friday promo). ED picked. (to me it looked like a misspelling for "stake"). Inspired by GPExchange's unconventional domaining approach.

I thank God for HIS grace.

trafficpools:
Can someone pls help in transferring domain name to UnstoppableDomains

I can help you.

Hi Everyone,

If you have over 10 .com domains that you'd like to renew for FREE - Reach out to me via DM or my signature.

Thanks

bizbro:
Nice one boss

You're welcome.

bizbro:
Someone dropped a tutorial on ED filters here. I've been struggling to remember his name....

A quick Guide on Using expireddomains Filter by Simpsonrocket:

https://www.nairaland.com/3430037/what-make-money-online/1264#88137501

DenreleDave:
Please people.. How do I know the meaning of these things at the top

LE, BP, BL, WBY, ABY and co

While logged in on ED, use the drop-down menu at the top-right ... Select the option I highlighted....See screenshot.

*** You don't particularly need every column. it is subject to what you're looking for in a name.

*** Master the use of these filters, and you'd find gems on ED.

I'm not a guru @ this. I just happen to know what you're looking for.

Thanks...

Ludakay:
Daaz is also an alternative to Dan, they accept push regardless of the domain registration days.

Thanks for the update.

Ludakay:
Atom usually follow buyer's transfer instruction, if buyer option for transfer out for domain under 60 days lock, in my own case, buyer doesn't respond to transfer choice on time while Atom asked me to push the domain to their Spaceship account.

I think if Atom has an account with the domain registrar while still awaiting 60 days lock, they can ask you to push to them so you can receive payout.