Most of the domains I acquire are expiring, but sometimes I engage in hand registrations that are typically focused on topics or trends.
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Although most of these registrations do not work out, some turn out to be profitable. For instance, I have sold five AI-related domains from a batch I registered in 2017 for $25,000. With the help of AI, my interest in hand registrations has significantly increased.
This is because AI tools enable me to find domains beyond the combinations I might think of using existing name-spinning software. There are even companies that use AI and ChatGPT specifically for domain registration purposes. One such company is AI Marketing Plan, which has developed a name generator tool that combines artificial and human intelligence.
I have used this tool and have registered about 15 domains it recommended. The tool offers a category + keyword system that generates names I would have never thought of on my own, and many of them are quite good. While the tool does not check domain availability, it provides links to check and purchase them through Namecheap Beast Mode or GoDaddy's bulk checker.
Hand registration requires patience since there are already over 160 million registered .com domains available. Nonetheless, AI tools have definitely changed my perception of the process.
Traditionally, securing the perfect domain name for a website involved extensive research, brainstorming, and often led to settling for less-than-ideal choices due to availability issues or inflated prices in the secondary market.
With the integration of AI tools, the domain registration landscape has undergone a revolution. These advanced tools harness the power of machine learning and data analytics to identify and suggest domain names that align with the specific needs and goals of businesses. By analyzing vast amounts of data, including keyword popularity, user behavior, and market trends, AI-driven domain registration platforms can offer more targeted and relevant suggestions, saving web designers valuable time and effort in the search for the ideal domain name.
AI tools have significantly improved the prediction of domain name availability and future trends. By leveraging predictive algorithms, these tools can forecast which domain names are likely to become highly sought after, allowing web designers to proactively secure desirable names before they are snapped up by competitors.
Moreover, the automation of negotiation processes through AI has streamlined interactions with domain owners, optimizing the acquisition of domains at more reasonable prices. Advanced natural language processing capabilities enable AI tools to engage in negotiations on behalf of web designers, leading to more efficient and cost-effective transactions.
The integration of AI tools into the domain registration process has not only enhanced the efficiency and accuracy of securing domain names but has also empowered web designers to make more informed decisions, resulting in stronger online branding and presence for their clients.
By relying on AI tools, domainers are outsourcing their creativity and intuition to machines. What's next? Will we see AI-generated domain names that are indistinguishable from human-generated ones? The beauty of hand registration lies in its human touch – the ability to think outside the box and come up with unique names that resonate with people.
AI may be able to generate names, but it can't replicate the passion and creativity of a human domainer.