Originally posted by jag5311
Just wondering how you guys go about appraising a domain that doesn't truely have an actual existence on the web (no website). I know some of you go to overture and do keyword searches, but what are some other methods. Basically, If i have a few choices or registering domains that are strictly just names, where can i try to appraise them myself to see if they are even worth it.
Also, are there worthless 4 letter domains, or are we at a time in this internet where any 4 letter domain is worth something?
thanks
bryan
Here are some **general** guidelines:
1) .coms are most valuable, then .net, then .org.
2) The shorter the better.
3) Nouns are better than verbs and adjectives. Singular is usully more wanted than plural (but not always). You should stay away from funky verb tenses. Present is KO, past - shaky. (e.g.: Sell.com = good. sold.com - ko. selling, sells, sellings, etc - worse).
4) Hyphens are a no-no.
5) Random characters are usually not good, (unless a 2 or 3 charactername) unless they actually mean something. e.g. asap.com - GOOD euxy.com - bad
Addressing your 4 letter domain question - I think worthless is more the norm, unless it is obviously significant. There are thousands of 4 letter names that can be registered right now.
Remember, these are guidelines to which there are always exceptions. I always keep these rules of thumbhandy when thinking about registering a name.
Good Luck!
-bob