What is a local presence requirement?

2020-12-09T07:44:02+00:00December 9th, 2020|

Many country code Top Level Domains (ccTLDs) have a local presence requirement.

How a “local presence” is defined will vary by registry.

Some common requirements, specific to the country the domain name extension represents, include:

  • Registrant must be a citizen of the country
  • Administrative contact must have a local address
  • Technical contact must have a local address
  • Registrant must hold a Trademark for the country or area (EU for example)
  • Organization must be registered with a recognized government department
  • and more…

Many domain name registrars offer local presence services. Don’t rule out getting your desired domain name before speaking with an international domain expert. There is typically a workaround available.

What is the minimum budget required?

2020-12-09T07:30:50+00:00December 4th, 2020|

We have no set minimum budget requirement for domain name acquisitions.

However, the budget must provide for a reasonable chance of success.

For example, if you are trying to acquire a one-word .com for $1,000 then we (and likely every other broker) will pass.

Typically we provide a recommended budget based on the domain name’s profile and then you can decide whether to engage us or not.

How long does a domain name transfer take?

2020-12-09T07:30:50+00:00December 3rd, 2020|

Domain name transfer times vary depending on the registrar, extension and response time of parties involved.

A large percentage of transfers associated with domain name acquisitions can take less than a day. However, sometimes you have to wait 5 days for a domain name transfer to complete.

Some buyers opt to accept an account change at the domain name’s current registrar. While this can certainly expedite gaining possession of a domain name, it can also sometimes result in an extended transfer lock period.

Contact us today to talk about the domain name transfer details for your scenario.

What is a domain name buy service?

2020-12-09T07:30:50+00:00December 3rd, 2020|

A domain name buy service (also called a domain name acquisition service) is where you engage a professional domain name broker to acquire a domain name.

Essentially, choosing a domain broker is like hiring a real estate agent to buy a home, an architect to design a home, or a wedding planner to create the perfect third wedding.

Good domain name brokers understand the many nuances of acquiring a domain name including:

  • Best strategies towards a successful acquisition
  • Contractual needs
  • Transitional questions
  • Offer strategies
  • And much more…

If you are starting a new company, launching a new brand or simply want to acquire a domain name for another reason, then consider adding a domain name professional to your team.

Very few domain brokers have long, successful track records.

We do.

Contact us today.

How much is my domain name worth?

2020-12-09T07:30:50+00:00December 3rd, 2020|

Very good question.

How much your domain name is worth can be a difficult question to answer. Some important notes to remember are:

  • Around 99% of all domain names registered have little or no liquid value.
  • Many published domain name sales were simply the result of one buyer wanting the domain. This doesn’t always make similar domain names valuable.
  • Automated domain name appraisals are not (almost always) a good indication of liquid value.

Contact us If you think you have a domain that falls into the 1% of those with liquid value.

How long does it take to sell a domain name?

2020-12-09T07:30:50+00:00December 3rd, 2020|

Very good question.

How long it takes to sell a domain name depends on a variety of factors such as:

  • The quality of the domain
  • The asking price
  • Trademark competition
  • and more…

Many higher end domain name sales often result from longer marketing periods and/or simply finding the right buyer at the right time.

How do I pay for a domain name?

2020-12-09T07:30:50+00:00December 3rd, 2020|

We use trusted third party escrow services for most transactions. These services include licensed escrow services and attorneys.

The exact details for payment will depend on the terms of an acquisition and parties involved.

For many trusted clients we also offer credit card and cryptocurrency (BTC, BCH or ETH) payment options.

How can I acquire an expired domain name?

2020-12-09T07:30:50+00:00December 3rd, 2020|

The domain you want is expiring so it’s natural to think “Great, I will register the domain name when it expires”.

Sorry, if the domain name of interest is any good you likely have zero chance of getting it alone.

The domain name aftermarket is a billion-dollar industry. Hundreds of companies (and individuals) have spent millions and millions of dollars building technology to catch domain names milliseconds after they become available.

Some expired domains never even make it to general availability but go directly to auction.

The expiring domain name sector is probably the most fascinating and consistently profitable (by measure of ROI) area of domain names in general.

The odds of catching a domain name depends on factors such as:

  • What registrar the domain name is registered?
  • What technology you are using to “catch” the domain?
  • What status the domain is in? – expiration is not the only stage
  • and so much more.

Connect with us today and learn about more acquiring an expired domain name. We literally catch them all the time.

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