Here is a list of some of the best domain name resources available. Whether you are a domain buyer, seller or just getting started in the domain name business, these resources are pretty much all you’ll need to succeed. Most tools can be used, or at least tried, without a subscription. I try to lean towards listing tools which are free, or at least allow some sort of limited use for free. Consider becoming a domain reseller.
Backlink Checkers
Check to see if a domain has back-links which increases its value and traffic.
Domain Appraisals
Get an idea of what a domain could be worth.
Domain Archive
See what a domain name may have been used for in the past.
Domain Associations
Organizations that support domain name owners.
Domain Attorneys
Lawyers who specialize in domain related issues.
Domain Auctions
Places to purchase or sell domain names through an auction.
Domain Brokers
Experts who can help you secure the highest price for your domain.
- Brannans.com
- Buckley Media
- Domain Advisors
- Domain Assets
- Domain Booth
- Domain Holdings
- Grit Brokerage
- Guta.com
- Media Options
- Name Agency
- Name Corp
- Name Experts
- Prime Loyalty
- Saw.com
- TLD Brokerage
- VIP Brokerage
- VPN.com
Domain Conferences
Yearly events which focus specifically on the domain industry.
Domain Education
For those who want to be taught how best to benefit from the domain business.
Domain Financing
Provides working capital to acquire domains with clear liquid equity.
Domain Forums
Great places to discuss domain names, most have market place sections to buy and sell.
Domain Management
Helps you park, sell and manage your domain names.
Domain Marketplaces
Places to list domains for sale or participate in auctions and buy-in-now opportunities.
Domain News
Publications that watch the domain industry closely and report on it.
Domain Parking
Provides a platform to monetize your domain based on existing traffic through PPC.
Domain Registrars
Although there are thousands of domain registrars, these are the ones that are used most in the U.S.
- 101 Domain
- BlueHost.com
- DirectNic.com
- Domain.com
- DomainClub.com
- Domain Cost Club
- Domainia.com
- DomainRegistry.com
- DreamHost.com
- Dynadot.com
- EasyDNS.com
- eDomains.com
- Enom.com
- Epik.com
- Fabulous.com
- FastDomain.com
- Godaddy.com
- Minds And Machines
- Moniker.com
- Name.com
- NameBright.com
- NameCheap.com
- Network Solutions
- OnlineNIC.com
- Register.com
- Register Your Domains
- Uniregistry.com
Escrow Services
Services to protect the transfer of domains from buyer and seller.
Expired Domains
Excellent place to find domain names which are expired and can be purchased at standard registration fees.
gTLD Statistics
Sites which track statistics for the new generic domain extensions.
Interest Over Time
Tool to gauge whether words or phrases are trending up or down over periods of time.
Name Generators
These services help you come up with ideas for domain names.
Premium Domains
A service where you can quickly find and purchase a premium domain name. HugeDomains.com offers payment plans.
Reseller Programs
Ways to sell domain names and make a commission from sales; buy at wholesale prices.
Sales Records
Database of historical records of most public domain sales prices.
Search Tool (Aggregators)
Pulls in domain names for sale from multiple domain name venues and sales platforms.
Search Volume
Used to get an idea of how many monthly searches are performed for particular keywords.
Trademarks
Sites related to trademark disputes and databases of registered marks.
WhoIs Records
Identify the IP address, name-servers and information on domain name records.
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