Is it good to buy old domain or I should start from scratch?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by elizakelvin, Sep 9, 2008.

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  1. #1
    Hi All,

    I got an offer from a webmaster, who wants to sell me his website for $200. The current PR of domain is zero and the age of site is 2+ years. Can anyone suggest should I buy this domain or not? And if I buy, can I be successful in earning some PR in future or not by using common seo techniques? The domain name is keyword based. Looking for help in this regard.

    Thanks.
     
    elizakelvin, Sep 9, 2008 IP
  2. NoxServices

    NoxServices Banned

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    #2
    If domain name is nice you should get it and ofcourse if you think your site can afford 200$ dont think you can afford it think in a way that will your site return that money? If it is an good or i can say mid size project then go for it but naa for small site.As you will be paying 200$ just to start up.
     
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  3. tfbpa

    tfbpa The....Alive

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    #3
    I always prefer keyword based domains and if the website has already relevant content to what you will put on it and if the website is visible in archive.org, then I would say it is definitaly worth the money.

    PR has nothing to do with it, so you can get PR by normal ways.
     
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  4. elizakelvin

    elizakelvin Member

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    #4
    Thanks for useful suggestions.

    Do I need to change the content? Remember, the site has already relevant content.

    Thanks
     
    elizakelvin, Sep 9, 2008 IP
  5. rabbi69

    rabbi69 Banned

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    #5
    you dont really have to change it anymore.. just add more quality content to gain more on serps
     
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  6. wmcoder

    wmcoder Peon

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    sometimes its bad to buy an old domain if you do not know the history of it
     
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  7. elizakelvin

    elizakelvin Member

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    #7

    Sorry, I really missed the main thing. BTW History of domain includes what? And from where I can get this information?
     
    elizakelvin, Sep 9, 2008 IP
  8. Rage

    Rage Well-Known Member

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    #8
    its a web 2.0 era...

    new domains are also good.... (IMO)
     
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  9. IC_IC

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    #9
    Unless the domain name is relevant to your new idea just start from scratch. I am so sick of seeing all these ridiculous sites with totally unrelated domain names, it is just for short-term dropped domain scammers.

    example: gambling site = www. BobFranks2006.net or health site = www. LatinFest2004.org
     
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  10. bluemouse2

    bluemouse2 Well-Known Member

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    it depends on domain's history....
     
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  11. dmorgan

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    I agree with what most of you are saying about domains, however when using a domain name for your main product, service, and or business you should use your name for the domain name. Example: http://yourname.com. Doing so will brand your name and by doing so, you will build more trust with your prospects.
     
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    If you buy expired domains just for reselling its okay. If you wish to develop that for your business you have to check for multiple times whether it is black listed or banned or used for spamming etc.

    If you find a nice keyword from expired domains with out any faults. Then it will be easy to build your online business just acquire it
     
    fourwings, Sep 10, 2008 IP