Domain guides
Short, practical guides to valuing, choosing and buying domain names.
How domain value is estimated
The factors that decide what a domain name is worth — length, extension, words, pronunciation and market demand — and how automated appraisals use them.
How to choose a brandable domain name
A practical checklist for picking a short, memorable, brandable domain name for a startup or product.
The complete guide to .si domains
What .si domains are, who can register them, how .si domain hacks work and what makes a .si name valuable.
How to check who owns a domain
How to look up a domain’s registrar, registration and expiry dates using RDAP and WHOIS — and what to do when the owner is private.
How to buy a domain that’s already taken
Steps to buy a registered domain safely: find the owner, make an offer, use escrow and transfer the name.
How much is a .si domain worth?
What decides the value of a .si domain name — length, words, hacks and demand — and how to estimate a fair price for one.
How to value a domain name: a step-by-step method
A practical method to estimate what any domain name is worth, using comparable sales, demand signals and an appraisal tool.
Best domain marketplaces compared: Spaceship, Atom, Dynadot and more
How the main places to buy and sell domain names differ — listing, payment, transfer and fees — so you can choose the right one.
Are aged domains worth more?
What domain age really means for value and SEO, and how to check a domain’s registration date and history.
.ai vs .io: which domain extension should you choose?
A practical comparison of .ai and .io for startups — meaning, price, availability and resale demand.
Domain hacks explained: using the extension as part of the word
What domain hacks are, famous patterns, and how to find a good one for your brand.
How to sell a domain name
Steps to price, list and safely sell a domain name, including where to list and how transfers work.
What is a premium domain?
The two meanings of “premium domain” — registry premiums and aftermarket names — and what they mean for price and renewals.