394 - Buying a domain name has its pitfalls: Tom talks Getting the Domain Name You Want
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Getting the right domain name can make or break your business! Tom gives you the tips and tricks you need to navigate safely when you are purchasing your domain name.
Screw The Commute Podcast Show Notes Episode 394
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03:26 Tom's introduction to Getting the Domain Name You Want
03:56 Domain name terminology
05:07 Make sure you are the OWNER of the domain name
07:37 Don't check for your domain name unless you're ready to buy it now
09:43 Check to see if the name you want is already actively used
11:54 Make sure to use a reputable escrow service
12:46 Make sure your domain doesn't spell out something "weird"
16:34 Change a common name to set up apart
17:36 Get numeral and spelled out variations in domain names
19:44 Radio or podcast domain name test
20:44 Get all the social media names that match
21:55 Find common misspellings
22:35 Sponsor message
25:58 Getting the domain name you want when it's not available
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WHOIS Lookup - http://whois.sc
Escrow.com - https://www.escrow.com/
Domain name front running - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_name_front_running
Flippa - https://flippa.com/domains?buy_sell=tme
Sedo - https://sedo.com/us/buy-domains/
Namecheap - https://www.namecheap.com/domains/marketplace/buy-domains/
GoDaddy - https://www.godaddy.com/domains/domain-broker?isc=cardigan
BuyDomains - https://www.buydomains.com/
Efty - https://efty.com/
BrandBucket - https://www.brandbucket.com/
Above.com - https://www.above.com/
Google Tips for buying a Domain - https://youtu.be/C-EdhaMDXho
Worst Domain Names - https://www.boredpanda.com/worst-domain-names/
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