3 Easy Ways To Find Cheap Domains & Then Flip Them For $1000+ Making money from flipping domain names is easier than you think. The 3 main ways that I use to make over $100k a year on selling domain names are... 1. Find brandable domain names to buy or register from scratch. 2. Find expired domain names that have history & backlinks look at expireddomains.net 3. Find aged domains that have never expired. Buying and selling domain names can be an exceptionally lucrative venture to get into, however if you are starting off with very little cash flow, it’s always best to purchase lower cost domains and generate small profits as you work your way up to larger flips. One of the great aspects of domain flipping is that the efforts required are minimal. No longer must you locate or integrate content, tweak website pages, outsource tasks, or transfer websites. All you need to do is find memorable, appealing domain names in niche markets and sell them to buyers, eager to create their own website on this domain. Brandable Domains A brandable domain name can be hard to evaluate. Think of Google or Etsy or Uber. Without the companies backing them, those names don’t really mean anything. To find brandable domain names you need to develop a good “eye” for domains. After buying and selling many dozens of this type of domain, I have come up with a checklist to help you. ● Stick to .com domain names (you can use others but you need to sell them in the right places) ● No hyphens (i.e. this-cool-domain.com) ● No numbers (i.e. cooldomain1.com) For the full checklist, you might want to check out the full guide here. In general, here’s where I think beginners can make the most money with flipping branded domain names: 1 - Focus on 2-word dictionary names. 2 - If you can, come up with variations of single dictionary words. 3 - Focus on popular industries. I go into much more detail in the full domain flipping guide here. Expired Domain with History & Backlinks An expired domain is one that has been used for a website but the previous owner either chose not to, or forgot to, renew it. This is important for one primary reason: domain names with history often have backlinks pointing to them(links from other websites). This is important because links to a website are one of the primary ways that Google and other search engines determine how authoritative a website is. This isn’t a lesson in SEO (Search Engine Optimization) but it’s important because there are a lot of buyers who are very interested in domain names that have a good backlink history because they can use it for SEO purposes. I tend to use 5 different places to find these domain name gems and a license to print money. I’m going to give you only two of them as the full list is in the premium Domain Flipping Guide. The two expired domain name goldmines that I use are: ExpiredDomains.net & Domainz.io The trick to finding the money making domains is in the filters you apply in the search function on ExpiredDomains.net. I will teach you just how to do this over at DomainFlippingGuide. Aged Domains Domains that have been registered and never dropped (expired) are called “Aged Domains”. For instance, one domain name I purchased was never used, meaning it had never featured a website on it, it just sat parked in the users account for over six years. For buyers who are looking for aged domains, it can help them develop more business credibility and trust. Why? Because if the domain has been around for years, it appears that they have as well. So simply put: Old domains typically sell for more than new ones do because they have been around. I have purchased dozens of domain names for $50 or less that were anywhere from 5 - 20 years old. Just based on the age alone I was able to flip these domain names for over 100x what I paid. How to find Aged Domains I go into a lot more detail in the Domain Flipping Guide, but here’s a few pointers for free. 1. Head over to OrderYourName.com, you will come across a few aged domains for sale and the system will tell you if the buyer is thinking about letting it go -- and you can make an offer. 2. Aged domains can also be found on sites like Flippa.com and simply by typing in the keywords “Aged Domains” into the search bar you can easily locate domain auctions that include these older domain names. The Profit Blueprint While there is no exact science as to what type of domain names will ultimately be worth the most, apart from the obvious short and memorable domain names, there are a few things to keep in mind: 1. Development Potential When you analyze the available domains in your list, consider what each domain name could represent and be used for when creating a website presence. While the purpose of the domain name will unlikely match your ideas when it is sold, by thinking of a clear purpose for each domain name will not only help you make sound choices during the selection process, but can also be included in the domain auction, as a way of passing on the ideas to prospective buyers who are considering purchase. 2. Length Of Domain Name It can not be said enough, that the length of a domain name, apart from the odd occurrence where you locate a lengthy domain name that still carries with it, a memorable element, most of the domain names you purchase should be relatively short, basically consisting of two words. 3. Trademarks Avoid registering any domain names that could infringe upon the trademark of existing companies, whether or not you believe that the company will take action or not should not be considered. 4. Relevancy / Popular Keywords Does the domain name contain popular keywords that are used by those seeking out more information in search engines? If so, your domain name just increased its value instantly. 5. Existing Traffic If you are purchasing aged or recently expired domains, you will want to determine whether there is existing traffic to the website or not, thus increasing it’s value immensely. Organic, natural traffic sent directly from search engines is the best kind, however back links from other websites are also very important to potential buyers. 6. Recognizable / Memorable Is the domain name easy to say aloud? If your customer were to purchase the domain and build a business with this name, would they be able to easily brand it? 7. Targeting the Buyer’s Mindset & Current Trends When choosing your domain names, there will be many factors that come into play. The type of buyer you are catering to, the auction sites you are featuring them on, current popular trends to piggy-pack on, the price range you are expecting and so on. There is no one way to do this, and you will learn to become a better domain evaluator (and purchaser) from hands on experience. Using the guidelines above however, will help you maximize your efforts and minimize your costs (and losses). And That’s It Folks! Buying and selling domain names can be exceptionally lucrative. I have bought and sold thousands of domain names in my 10 years flipping, which has earned me consistantly over $150k a year. Many of my students and friends are earning $500 - $2,500 per month from flipping low cost domain names, while others have gone to secure high value domain names that are generating them revenue even before they are resold! One of the great aspects of domain flipping is that the effort is minimal. No special skills are needed. All you need to do is find memorable, appealing domain names in niche markets and sell them to buyers, eager to create their own website on this domain. Risks are quite low as are the investment costs, and once you have set up your system so that you are generating daily income, it will require no more than one hour a day to keep the cash flow going. It’s not a difficult business to get into, if you follow these simple tips to buying and selling domain names. Good luck! Jamie Spencer You can get the Ultimate Domain Flipping Guide for just $39 One Off Fee I will teach you ALL of the tactics I use to make over $150k a year flipping domain names.
