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These brandable five letter
.com domains from my portfolio are for
sale. All offers will be considered, so please don't be shy! Please contact me via the email address in the Contact tab to make an offer
or click on a domain to make your offer via Sedo:
dvdee.com
poffs.com
froff.com
cuppo.com
croof.com
fobbi.com
snora.com
peeba.com
ihols.com
spagg.com
rascl.com
venno.com
afoam.com
zoovo.com
sexuc.com
bimmo.com
twazz.com
nytie.com
rydaz.com
aggle.com
gezza.com
diroo.com
vuzzy.com
zurro.com
siteu.com
zozzo.com
claza.com
shiss.com
meppa.com
fibba.com
cumix.com
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Buying Five Number .com (NNNNN.com) Domains
Premium numbers (according to
3character.com) are generally regarded as 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8
and 9. Lesser high quality numbers are 4 and 6. Lower quality
numbers are 0. This is only intended to be a guide and just
because a number isn't premium is not necessarily a bad feature
as placement and many other factors can be just as important. I'll share with you what
I've learned so far. Please note that this is a work in progress
and will be updated as I gain more experience with numeric
domains.
Five numbers can form zip codes both in the US
and Europe. Ever watch Beverly Hills 90210? I have not yet been
able to find any US zip code with 5k plus population in .com for reg. fee, let
alone one of the monsters like the example given. Many decent US
zip codes with 10k plus population I have checked were also
taken in .net and other extensions.
Many UK
dialling codes (even mobile) are five digits in length and start with a 0.
For example, the dialling code for Oxford is 01865. Some of these I have found are already taken in .co.uk (like the
example in today's available domains list!).
Look also for numbers which spell out words and
names with potential
commercial appeal on a cell phone keypad. 2 corresponds with the
letters A, B and C, 3 with D, E and F and so on. Numbers are
usually quicker to access on a mobile as they require less key
presses than a domain with letters of the same length. Note that there
are no letters on the keypad for the numbers 0 and 1. Here is an
example where a 1 is certainly not premium!
Always check for leet
style numbers which look like words. 8's look like B's, 0's
resemble O's, 4's look like A's, 3's resemble E's and so on.
Anything which makes a number more memorable can make it more
valuable. Reminds me of typing 8008135 on my school calculator!
Domains starting with 1 or 2 tend to have more
Google search results than domains starting with higher numbers.
Low five digit numbers can even be door numbers on some
particularly long US streets! That in itself is not a good
enough reason for me to buy though but it all helps. Numeric
domains starting with 1 are certainly popular.
Numbers starting with 0 are generally less
desirable as a similar four number domain of the same value will be in existence
and some consider that they just look plain ugly. For example
05281.com VS 5281.com This does not apply if the 0 or 0's make
up part of a telephone number, zip code or some other memorable
string of numbers.
Round numbers, such as 75000 are valuable and
most, if not all, are backordered. Even quite modest looking
numbers ending with -00, such as 42800 are collectible and
either backordered or picked up with drop catchers. I would
register any of these that I came across. Note again that 0's in
these instances are not a bad feature. In fact, 'bad' becomes
good.
Numeric domains are very popular in China and
other Asian countries since numbers (0-9) have meaning in almost
every language whereas letters (A-Z) do not. In China, the
letter 8 is widely considered as lucky since it sounds like
'profit.' The number 4 is usually considered unlucky as it
sounds similar to 'death.' The number 6 can also be considered
unlucky due to 666 (sign of the devil). Double and triple
numbers are desirable since they can sound pleasing when
pronounced.
Full sequences, such as 56789.com or 65432.com
would be valuable. Again, it's the memorability factor.
Much easier to remember than a seemingly random string of
numbers. Even part sequences are easier to remember although
sadly don't share the same value. There's a few of them in
today's list!
Numbers with triple repeating digits such as
24449.com and 19333.com are currently all backordered, picked
up with drop catchers or otherwise snaffled very quickly from
taster's drop. I imagine that these would be worth about 2 x reg. fee (even with 4's)
in current market conditions. Note that this does not presently apply to numbers
simply containing three of the same digit, for example 34339.com
and 44748.com However, add four of the same number, for example
44474.com and I would register them every time. These are all
backordered or otherwise caught from the drop. I have seen sales
of these in the $3x range and above. Not quite enough for the
$59 minimum backorder fee at most venues, but certainly worth a
shot with a cheaper backorder or private catcher. The same goes
for any five number .com numeric containing only two different
digits, for example 35335.com Four of the
same number in a row, for example 33338.com and 28888.com and
they can be even more desirable. Try getting one of those for
reg. fee! Five of the same number and you'd likely need low
$x,xxx. There are only ten of those in existence (00000-99999).
People love rare items that also look pretty!
I'm not saying that all five number .com domains
have value like their 2,3 and 4 number counterparts which have
current minimum values of high $xx,xxx, $7,xxx and $350
respectively in my opinion. There are currently lots of numbers
I would deem as average for sale at the forums from $1
(immediate renewal required) to reg. fee with no takers. However, if you apply some of these
principles, you might just find a real gem and have some fun
along the way. Happy searching! MC 3rd December 2008. Last
updated on 14th December 2008.
Buying expired domains with Google
PageRank
The following is based on my personal
experience of this subject. Please contact me to report any
inaccuracies or to suggest improvements.
Google PageRank is Google's proprietary
formula of determining the importance of a web page. Pages with
higher PR will generally rank more highly in the index for their
keywords than those with lower PR. In short, those pages are
deemed to have more authority for their keywords than pages with
lesser PR. Pages that are indexed in Google range from PR0 to
PR10 (the highest).
PR is largely determined by the quantity
and quantity of backlinks that point to the domain. Quality is
just as important as quantity, since Google gives weight to
relevant backlinks from sites with a similar subject matter. It
is also important to note that Google is in the process of
factoring out purchased links from the equation.
The best way to obtain and increase PageRank is to
start by building a good quality web site with rich content that
is updated regularly. It is vitally important to gain as many
good quality links as possible. It is important to be selective
to whom you link back to as you will generally get more of a PR
boost from one way (non reciprocal) links. Links from pages with
a higher PR will generally boost PR more than those from lower
ranked pages. This is not intended to be a lesson in Search
Engine Optimization. For that, I recommend
NamePros.com Unless you
are experienced, building links and increasing PR can take time
(and money if you employ an SEO company to assist). Is there
another way?
Well, yes. There are no guarantees that
any domain will hold or increase its PageRank, even one that's
developed and has established content. Expired domains that
already have PR may be a way to get a head start, but this is
risky and there are many things to consider.
Is the PageRank real? I have seen many
examples of unscrupulous sellers exploiting inexperienced domain buyers when
advertising these domains for sale. Some sellers misrepresent
their domain names and manipulate screenshots and the facts to
their advantage. As yet, Google has not laid down a 100% sure
way to validate PageRank; which makes it even more difficult for
the buyer to know what they are getting.
I used to publish regular lists of
expired and available to register domains with Google PR here. I
will now share my methods to help prevent you from
being burned.
Firstly, check the validity of the PR. It is not just a
question of determining whether a domain has PR, but whether it
is real or faked (spoofed). It is easy to get PR by redirecting
a domain to one that has the real PR. The redirected domain will
inherit the PR of the URL it is forwarded to but not the
backlinks. The PR will therefore be completely fake. A domain
with fake PR and no backlinks will generally rank poorly, if at
all.
How to tell? I use the fake PageRank
checker at
sem-faq.com
Another reputable checker can be found at
seologs.com These checkers
determine the PR (from 0 to 10) and also whether it is fake.
Results may vary from checker to checker, and whether the domain
is checked with the www. (e.g. www.google.com) and
without (google.com). Only if the PR displays as
VALID, normally a green colour,
proceed to the next stage of checking. Be careful where you
check as some websites harvest the search results and use them
to register any domains with high, valid PR that are available.
Please ensure that you use a fake PageRank checker and not just
a general PR checker. A general checker may not display whether
the PR is real or fake.
Now check the backlinks. Expired domains
with PR are significantly more likely to hold their PR if they
have abundant, good quality backlinks that are relevant to the
content you want to publish. Most webmasters, except the lazy
variety, will eventually remove backlinks if the domain is
parked or the content is not relevant anymore. To check for backlinks, I use the
backlinks checker at
seologs.com and/or
iwebtool.com as I have found them to be the most reliable
and accurate. iwebtool is particularly useful as it displays the
PR of all inbound links. Generally, the more backlinks from the
more unique URL's the better.
If your domain has passed all these
tests, you should grab it right? Wrong! There is one last check
that must be used to determine the validity of PR.
Type: info:Domain into Google search
(replace, 'Domain' with your domain, including extension but
without the www.). If there is at least one EXACT result in the
index WITHOUT a redirect to a different domain or extension, the
PR is probably valid. Pay particular attention to the extension
as many checkers are fooled by similar looking Country Code
extensions such as .com.ar when the real PR is held by .com
Please remember that expired domains with PR are significantly
more likely to lose some or all of their PR than domains with
established websites and content. Some people suggest that the
PR of all expired domains is automatically reset to zero at the
next Google PR update. In my experience, this is not always the
case.
I hope this has helped you to avoid the
many pitfalls associated with buying an expired domain with PR.
Now go to eBay and check the validity of
domains offered for sale with PR. Whilst some of the domains
might be
valid, a good many are not. I think you are in for quite a
surprise. MC 25th October 2007.
C--C.com (double hyphen) domains
I have experienced increased interest in
my small portfolio recently. C--C.com names are two single
characters (letter or number) separated by two hyphens in a row.
These domains carry a greater element of
risk than with more conventional types. Many domainers don't
even like a single hyphen and many end-users do not know that
two hyphens in a row are possible.
There are some distinct advantages
however. CC.com domains, especially LL and NN domains (where L
is any letter and N is any number) are reaching and breaching
the dizzy heights of $xxx,xxx
now.
L-L and N-N.com domains have a minimum
wholesale price of $1,450 and $850 respectively (as published at
3character.com). According to the website, any domains selling
for less than these prices represent a strong buy in current
market conditions. Domains with all premium characters, e.g. G-R.com
typically sell for much more.
L--L.com and N--N.com domains present a
great opportunity to the end-user that requires two letters or
numbers but without the budget for one of the more conventional
types of domain. Some end-users have come up with some pretty
inventive ways of dealing with the double hyphen or even using
it to their advantage. Take a look at these examples:
0--m.com
o--o.net (OK it's a .net but
you get the idea...)
A larger holder of these names has several linked together:
c--n.com
The prize for best developed (and most inventive) goes to:
a--i.com
I have personally sold three domains of
this type this year for a good return on investment that will
cover the renewal fees for the rest of my holding for at least
three years. I am actively
scanning for all premium L--L combinations but, apart from a
large drop a few months ago, they seldom become available as
they are so rare. Whilst most domainers don't like them, this niche can provide good returns,
especially if you focus on all premium character L--L.com, N--N.com
or L--N or N--L domains with meaning and know how to effectively
market them to end-users.
Please contact me if you would like to
view my portfolio. MC 21st October 2007.
Disclaimer: Whilst the
information provided has been checked for accuracy at the time
of posting, I cannot be held liable for any errors that may
occur. Metrics may vary depending on where they are checked and
especially with time. The fact that a domain is listed here as
available or for sale does not mean it is a good investment. You
should always do your due diligence before purchasing a domain.
Please let me know if you
register any. I appreciate your feedback and it motivates me to
produce new lists.
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