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[Iamgi]

Do you know how to view the SRUSK, SRUST, and SRUSC columns? Any tips?

You need to make an account and adjust it in the settings here: https://member.expireddomains.net/account/columnmanager/

 

[Editorksta]

Science gadgets have really changed, and not in a good way.

 

[Istsmatt]

I was browsing Namecheap auctions the other day, and they have a lot of domains for sale. I found a few I liked, but I have a question:

Do Namecheap and sites like it check the metrics before selling the domains, or do they just list them and we have to check everything ourselves, like with expired domains?

 

[Wandata]

What if you want to buy a domain from an auction that's already got bids? How can you tell if the domain is legit? Or are all of them real?

 

[Wandata]

I was browsing Namecheap auctions the other day, and they have a lot of domains for sale. I found a few I liked, but I have a question:

Do Namecheap and sites like it check the metrics before selling the domains, or do they just list them and we have to check everything ourselves, like with expired domains?

I really need an answer to this question too. Please, it's urgent. Thanks!

 

[Papilti]

I was browsing Namecheap auctions the other day, and they have a lot of domains for sale. I found a few I liked, but I have a question:

Do Namecheap and sites like it check the metrics before selling the domains, or do they just list them and we have to check everything ourselves, like with expired domains?

Hey, I didn’t even know Namecheap had domain auctions until just two days ago! I was browsing expired domains and clicked on the price, which took me to a Namecheap auction. Maybe it’s a new service, or they just haven’t advertised it much.

Anyway, I ended up winning a domain related to webcams (live sex chat/models), and it has over 2,000 pages indexed on Google. I just added it to Google Search Console, and it’s getting a click-through rate of about 9%! If I can get just one person to sign up and start spending on the models, it’ll make my $5 winning bid and $13 registration fee totally worth it!

I really don’t think Namecheap checks the stats of the domains they auction. Like I mentioned before, thousands of domains drop every day, so it’s probably an automated system that just tries to sell expired domains for more than the registration fee. And just like any other auction (like Storage Wars, car auctions, eBay, or property auctions), it’s up to the buyer to do their own research before bidding or buying.

 

[Papilti]

I really need an answer to this question too. Please, it's urgent. Thanks!

As I mentioned to shawn_007, I only just learned about this myself.

My best advice would be to do the same checks you would for any dropped or deleted domain.

Check if it's indexed in Google: Do a site:domain.com search to see if there are any pages indexed. Are the pages related to the domain, or are they filled with spammy content like Chinese text, pharmaceuticals, or gambling? Don’t forget to check the "Images" tab for any red flags.

Use tools like Semrush or Ahrefs to check the domain's "Domain Rating" (DR) or "Authority" score. If the score is between 0-5, it might not be worth bidding on, but if it’s over 50 and ranking for thousands of keywords with no competition in the auction, you could get a good deal on something valuable.

Look at the backlinks: Check the domain's backlinks using Semrush or Ahrefs. Pay close attention to the anchor texts and the sites linking to it. For example, if the domain is about "hair and beauty," you should see links from similar hair/beauty blogs, fashion sites, or magazines, and the anchors should match the topic.

Check the keywords: Use Semrush or Ahrefs to see what keywords the domain is ranking for. For a "hair and beauty" site, it should be ranking for related terms, like "beauty tips" or "makeup tutorials."

Use the Wayback Machine: Go to archive.org/web and look at snapshots of the site over the past few weeks, months, or even years. This will help you see if the site has always been about the same niche, or if it suddenly changed to something completely different.

By doing all these checks, you can get a better idea of whether the domain is worth bidding on or not.

 

[Papilti]

Science gadgets have really changed, and not in a good way.

It's a shame! Any of the hundreds of people here who ask every day about an easy way to make money online could have grabbed that domain for just $10, gotten a cheap $1/month hosting plan, restored the original content, and turned it into a simple affiliate site that could bring in some steady income.

 

[DevWolfie]

Is there a way to tell if an expired domain has been penalized, like with a real penalty? Or do you just have to look at the backlinks to figure it out?

 

[ThinkWar]

Thanks a lot for the great guide!

 

[WalkerWunder]

I followed this guide, but I can't seem to find a good domain.

 

[Goodcoco]

I’ve been searching for this, thank you!