There are two ways to search for domain names for sale. One way is to
make of list of desired domains names – a wish list. Then working from
the list, you research the names. Is someone using the domain name?
Does the name have trademark problems? Is the domain name for
sale? Most owners are willing to sell for the right, high price.
The wish-list method is necessary when there is a short list of
domains that you are interested in. If a first-class generic domain
name is desired, the wish list may contain only a half-dozen generic
terms. If a generic-plus domain name is desired, a wish list may
contain a hundred names.
The wish list method can also be used for arbitrary or suggestive
dictionary words. Go though a dictionary or thesaurus and develop a
list.
It is advisable to keep a written list to avoid rechecking domains that
were previously ruled out. After looking at a few dozen names, it’s easy
to forget especially if the naming project is done intermittently in
between other work.
The other way is to see what domains are for sale cheap. I call this the
thrift-shop method. You will find great bargains but your
choice will be limited. You will also end up looking at a lot of junk
domain names for sale.
One can use both the thrift shop and wish list method to search, but
the best method largely depends on what you are looking for.
If you are looking for something specific, such as a painting by a
specific painter, you would have to be rather lucky to find it in a thrift
shop. On the other hand, if you just want any painting of an ocean,
you are more likely to find one in a thrift shop. And if you are willing to
take any great looking painting to fill up an empty wall, you can always
find something bargain-priced.
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