20 Free Tools for Researching Domain Names
I would like to introduce you to 20 great tools for researching domain names. These tools will help you gain insight into your own domain names and how you can better use, develop, sell or buy new domain names. Enjoy and please feel free to contribute to the list by adding a comment.
Domain Sales History
- DNJournal Domain Sales Archive - Most comprehensive and complete history of notable domain sales above $10,000 since 2004.
- NameBio - Searchable and sortable database of domain sales
- SoldNames.com - Premium sales history above six-figures
Free Domain Appraisals
- NamePros Appraisal Forum - Domainers willing to appraise
- Estibot - Automated appraisal tool
- DomainValuation - Free appraisal service
- DomainTops - Automated appraisal and keyword tool
- DomainScore - Compare “scores” between other similar domains
Domain Stats
- LinkScape by SEOmoz - Powerful new domain tool for SEO
- DNFame.com -Great information on social, search and reach data
- Archive.org WayBack Machine - History of any website built
Expired Domains
- FreshDrop.net - Powerful tools for searching and filtering domains
- NameJet.com - Marketplace for backordering expiring domains
- SnapNames.com - Marketplace for backordering expiring domains
- Pool.com - Marketplace for backordering expiring domains
Short Domains
- NameFunk - Extensive random character generator
- ReadableDomains - 5 Letter Vowel Swap
- DomainNameSoup - Random 5 Letter Generator
- 5Letter.com - 5 Letter Research
- MakeWords - Random “Word” Generator
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November 9th, 2008 at 9:50 am
thanks mark, great compilation.it will help me a lot;
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November 9th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
great list.. thanks for the information!
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November 9th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Good info , thanks for sharing . I am looking forward to reading more from you.
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November 9th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
Thanks another great list of good tools! Keep em coming
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November 10th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
Don’t forget the http://www.USPTO.gov to check for prior trademark registrations and http://www.domainfight.net to see if there is a history of cybersquatting allegations concerning the domain or the seller. Making sure there are no trademark issues is especially important if you plan on developing the domain. you would be shocked at how many people/companies develop domain names that conflict with prior trademark registrations, and then have to completely re-brand. Great list ….
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November 11th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
thanks for sharing these tools… these are very usefull for me
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November 13th, 2008 at 12:04 am
Always looking for some good tools to help with the internet. Thank you for sharing these links.
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November 14th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
Thank you for the great info….I have many online businesses and info like this is always useful. Thanks again!!
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November 15th, 2008 at 7:48 am
Thanks for the listing. i knew some of these but its always nice to get the extras ;) BTW, this is my second comment on dotsauce and i have to say, great website. I am looking forward to becoming a regular visitor here :)
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December 5th, 2008 at 10:05 pm
Very helpful. Thanks Mark! I just want to add nameboy.com to the list of free domain appraisals. They used to charge $10.00. Now they do it for FREE!
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January 19th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Hello,
take look at our new domain suggestion tool
http://www.displaydetails.com/pages/suggestions
Best regards,
Vanja Djuric
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February 4th, 2009 at 12:07 am
thanks for sharing . I am looking long time for such great list
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