Guides

Practical help with buying, selling and transferring domain names.

• How to come up with a good domain name for a startup

  A practical process for brainstorming, testing and securing a startup name, plus what to do when the domain you want is already taken.

  Oct 31, 2026, 3 min read
• Brandable names vs exact-match keyword domains: which is better?

  Should your domain describe what you do, or be a memorable brand? Here's how each type works, and the trade-offs for businesses and buyers.

  Oct 30, 2026, 3 min read
• How to write a domain listing description that sells

  A few honest sentences about who a name suits and why can turn a passing visitor into a buyer. Here's what to include, and what to leave out.

  Oct 29, 2026, 2 min read
• Fixed price or offers: how should you sell your domain?

  A clear price makes buying easy; offers bring in buyers who'd otherwise walk away. Here's how to choose, and why many sellers use both.

  Oct 28, 2026, 2 min read
• Forwarding your domain to a for-sale page so buyers find it

  Anyone who types your domain into a browser is a potential buyer. Here's how to forward it to a for-sale page, and the mistakes that break forwarding.

  Oct 27, 2026, 3 min read
• How to make an offer on a domain name (and get a fair price)

  Negotiating for a domain is part research, part patience. Here's how to open, respond to counter-offers and know when to walk away.

  Oct 26, 2026, 3 min read
• What happens when a domain expires? Grace and redemption explained

  Missing a renewal doesn't lose a domain instantly, but the clock is ticking. Here's what happens after expiry, and how to get a domain back.

  Oct 25, 2026, 3 min read
• How to set up a professional email address on your own domain

  An address like you@yourbusiness.com builds trust. Here's how domain email works, the records you need, and how to keep it out of spam folders.

  Oct 24, 2026, 3 min read
• How to connect your domain to your website hosting

  Nameservers or DNS records? Here are the two ways to connect a domain to your web host, which to choose, and how to avoid downtime.

  Oct 23, 2026, 3 min read
• Just bought a domain? What to do in the first week

  A short checklist to secure your new domain, avoid accidental expiry and get it working, whether you bought it new or from another owner.

  Oct 22, 2026, 3 min read
• How to buy a domain from a private seller without getting scammed

  Most domain scams follow a few familiar patterns. Here's how to spot them, and the simple rules that keep your money safe.

  Oct 21, 2026, 3 min read
• How to verify domain ownership with a DNS TXT record

  Many services ask you to prove you own a domain by adding a TXT record. Here's what that means and how to do it at any DNS provider.

  Oct 20, 2026, 3 min read
• What makes a domain name valuable?

  Why do some domains sell for thousands and others for nothing? Length, meaning, extension, brandability and history all play a part.

  Oct 19, 2026, 3 min read
• Choosing a domain extension: .com, .io, .co or a country code?

  The extension shapes how people see and remember your domain. Here's how to choose between .com, the popular alternatives and country-code extensions.

  Oct 18, 2026, 3 min read
• How to find out who owns a domain name, and how to contact them

  WHOIS and RDAP lookups often hide the owner's details now. Here's how to reach a domain owner anyway, and how to make a good first impression.

  Oct 17, 2026, 3 min read
• Why your domain transfer was blocked, and how to fix it

  Locked domains, wrong codes, recent registrations and expiry dates are the usual reasons transfers fail. Here's how to spot and fix each one.

  Oct 16, 2026, 3 min read
• How to transfer a domain to another registrar, step by step

  Moving a domain to a new registrar takes a few minutes of work and a few days of waiting. Here's the full process and what to check first.

  Oct 15, 2026, 3 min read
• How domain escrow works, and why both sides should insist on it

  Escrow holds the buyer's payment until the domain arrives, so neither side has to trust a stranger. Here's how it works step by step.

  Oct 14, 2026, 3 min read
• What an EPP (auth) code is and how to use it

  An EPP or auth code is the password that lets a domain move between registrars. Here's where to find it, how to use it and what to do when it fails.

  Oct 13, 2026, 3 min read
• How to price a domain name you want to sell

  There's no official price list for domains. Here's a practical way to set a price that attracts real buyers without leaving money on the table.

  Oct 12, 2026, 3 min read