Domains with traffic are names that are retaining traffic. There are two different things you can do with these types of domain names: domain parking and developing the name into a full website.

There are four different ways to find domain names that already have traffic: expired, misspells, type-ins and established websites.

Misspelled Domains

Misspelled domains are a form of type-in traffic. They take advantage of human error. The downside is there is little chance for branding and repeat visitors. However, with the right misspell, you have the potential to obtain massive amounts of traffic.

You’ll want to be careful not to infringe on trademarks and copyrights. For example, stay away from misspells such as Peksi.com (For Pepsi.com) or BistBuy.com (for BestBuy.com). It’s best to stick with generic misspells like: hitdog.com (for hotdog.com).

The most fun way to find misspells is to close your eyes or simply type fast and try to type a word. Then check to see if the domain is registered. However, it’s not the most time efficient method.

Good Keywords is a software tool developed by Softnik Technologies that has a misspelled word generator. The software is free and available for download at softnik.com.

Type-In Traffic

Type-In traffic domains depend on search engines independency or following a link from a website. Instead of searching for a domain name on a search engine, some users will type the url directly into the address bar due to habit or human error.

Type-In domains can also be misspells; when a user intends to go to a certain domain but mistypes and ends up at another. However, users will also input generic keywords into the address bar which is why type-ins have a category of their own.

The best class of type-in traffic are generic domains. Simply put: the shorter, the better. Stay away from company, products and trademarked slogans to avoid legal issues.

Read or watch the news and keep up with trends and events. For example, if fireworks are high in demand due to the holidays, then BuyFireworks.com, FireCrackers.com, FireWorks.com would all be good type-in traffic domains.

Expired Domains

Expired domains can be valuable due to their high quality name or existing traffic. Most domain owners do not realize the value of their domain name and allow it to expire for one reason or another. Regardless, they allow their domain name to expire which is made publicly available in a certain amount of time.

Existing Websites

Domains with websites already attached to them are called existing websites. Many times you will find an owner who doesn’t have the time, funds or patience to continue their website. This is good for you because you have a chance to own a domain with established traffic. There are three things you can do with existing website: park, develop further or resell.

Why Domain Name History Research Is Important

If a domain name has been blacklisted for spam, your chances of being indexed in a search engine are almost slim to none. Obviously this is bad for business. Unless the domain name is a misspell or a type-in, stay away from blacklisted domains.

Additionally, you want to make sure the seller’s stat claims are verified by doing research.

Using Free Online Tools

Thankfully, there are many online tools free for use that you can use to verify seller’s stats.

Archieve.org

Google.com

WhoIs

URL Trends

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