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Domain Name Flipping

Buy promising domain names at registration price and sell them for a profit.

online businessIntermediate$100 - $10,000/deal

Overview

Domain flipping involves purchasing domain names that have potential value and reselling them at a higher price. Some domain names have sold for millions, and many sell regularly for hundreds to thousands of dollars.

How to Get Started

  1. 1Study domain valuation principles (length, keywords, extension)
  2. 2Research trending industries and potential brand names
  3. 3Register domains through GoDaddy, Namecheap, or Google Domains
  4. 4List domains for sale on Sedo, Afternic, or Dan.com
  5. 5Be prepared to hold domains for months or years

Pros

  • Low cost per domain ($10-15)
  • Can be very profitable
  • Passive once listed
  • Part-time friendly

Cons

  • Annual renewal fees
  • Many domains do not sell
  • Requires market research
  • Patience needed

Recommended Tools & Platforms

GoDaddyNamecheapSedoDan.comEstiBot (valuation)

Pro Tip

Focus on short, brandable .com domains rather than keyword-heavy ones. AI, crypto, and health-related domains are currently in high demand.

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