There may be time when you find yourself with one or more domain names that you no longer need or just didn’t ever use. Rather than wait for these domain names to expire and just let the registration lapse, you may want to consider placing them for sale. You may want to keep a few key things in mind when you are looking to place a domain name for sale.
- Know the value of your domain name. You can do this by getting a pre-appraisal or a domain name appraisal. When assessing your domain name value for yourself keep in mind that top level domains are worth more, .com addresses are a great example of addresses that are worth more. The shorter the name, the better. Is the domain name easy to use, type in, and remember? The easier, the more you will get for our domain.
Is there a market for this name? Does it reflect any particular business or interest that someone may be seeking after? These are all things to keep in mind when assessing the value of your domain name. This is also what a domain name appraisal will look at. - When you have determined a fair asking price for your domain name you need to look at placing it on sites for aftermarket domain name sales. Services like Afternic.com and TDNAM.com are some great places to list your domain for sale. If you are not wanting to go the conventional route you may look up forums and discussion threads pertaining to aftermarket domain name sales and see if there is anyone out there looking for a domain name like the one you have. This is also a great place to just mention that you have a domain name for sale.
- Companies like GoDaddy.com offer a for sale page for domain names. You may not get results with just this method but if you use it with the services listed above you may get better traffic and some interest. The key is getting as many people to see your domain name as possible. Eventually you may find the right buyer. Just be sure your price is right when that person comes along. It is good to predetermine what the lowest price you will take is right off the bat.
