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Making Money With Domain Names - by Chris Phillips (SEO)

My name is Chris Phillips and I am a SEO Analyst. (You can learn more about Search Engine Optimization on my personal site: Chris Phillips SEO). My website development experience began in 2000 when I started to design personal websites. Since then I have been trying to learn new ways to make money online.

Making money from domain names using SEO

The business of buying and selling domain names started like a land rush where people who were smart enough to see that the internet was here to stay decided to invest money in any domain they could find. People were able to own a domain name, and sell it to another party for up to several thousand percent more than they paid (depending on the domain name). Legal issues came along and made it not worthwhile to buy domains that contained trademarked and copywrited terms and phrases.

Search engines allow people to find websites without knowing the acutal domain name. SEO allows sites to rank better in search engines and reach more customers. This ability to reach more [targeted] customers makes a domain name more value. A domain that has traffic is typically worth much more than the same domain without an established website.

Tips for making money on domain names with SEO

  • Do research to find a good domain name
  • Buy your domain name
  • Build your websites (dont just park them)
  • SEO your websites
  • Find a buyer
  • Sell for more than you bought it for

Repeat as necessary

You can find more information About Chris Phillips on my personal website that includes my background and work history.


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