Do you have a great domain name but nothing to use it for? Instead of letting it expire, you might be able to sell it on a domain marketplace.

• Why could my domain be valuable?
• How can I sell my domain?

Why could my domain be valuable?

A domain’s value often depends on how appealing it is to businesses or individuals. Some of the factors that can make a domain more desirable include:

• They contain generic terminology and keywords
• They are short and easy to remember
• They are of interest to a wide selection of prospective customers or businesses
• They support SEO and SEM strategies
• They support brand & marketing strategies
• Domains linked to recent events

If your domain fits into one or more of these categories, it may be worth putting it up for sale.

How can I sell my domain?

WHOIS

In some cases, buyers may reach out to you directly. However, with many contact details hidden in modern WHOIS lookups, interested buyers might not always be able to reach you this way.

Domain Marketplace

A more proactive option is to list your domain on a domain marketplace. Marketplaces don’t just list your domain—they also provide a parking page that lets visitors know your domain is for sale.

Here are two of the most popular marketplaces:

• Sedo.com – Sedo (Search Engine for Domain Offers) provides one of the largest searchable domain marketplaces. They also offer services such as domain parking, value appraisals, professional brokerage, and marketing support.

• Afternic.com – Afternic is one of the world’s largest domain marketplaces, with over five million premium domain names listed and more than 75 million searches each month.