Best way to get a dropping domain name?

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cmatthe7 asked:

Hey everyone… I’m getting ready to start my own website, and I need some advice on obtaining the domain name.

The domain is currently in use, but expires on October 1, 2009… so I have a few days to get prepared. I’ve read about using services like Pool.com to obtain the domain name as it expires, but does anyone have any other advice on the backordering process? I really don’t want to miss my chance at getting this domain!

Has anyone had experience with snatching up dropping domain names? How successful have you been? I’m pretty techno-savvy, but I’m no professional domain-shark or anything… any guidance is most appreciated.

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  1. Bryan A - February 8th, 2010 at 5:38 am

    Just a note, places will sometimes have a grace period after a domain expires. Some may take up to 45 days before releasing the domain. Also, if the domain is set to auto-renew, it may not renew until the expiration date, so you might want to have a different domain name ready just in case this one is unavailable.

    Have you tried contacting the domain owner to see if they are willing to sell the domain? This could turn out either bad or good, but they may be willing to transfer the domain for a small profit on their end.

  2. David G - February 9th, 2010 at 9:55 pm

    As you may know a domain name is just a name, not a real website. If you are going to create your website: 1- Buy a domain name. A domain name is a name you want to call your website (ex:). To get a domain name, you have to pay an annual fee to a registrar for the right to use that name. 2- Buy a web hosting service to provide your online space and enable you to get your website online at your purchased domain name.

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