How to best keep track of domains

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by TwoFeathers, Jan 14, 2008.

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    Im looking for advice on how to best keep track of my domain names (and their associated info - regstrars, dates, etc...). I have been using a spreadsheet, but now with over 200 domains, I have found it becomes unwieldy at best. How do you guys and gals do it, and do you have any advice for me?

    Thanks
     
    TwoFeathers, Jan 14, 2008 IP
  2. Osensei

    Osensei Peon

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    DRT (Domain Research Tool) is very good for that and other purposes, but pretty expensive.

    If you plan to do domaining for a living though, IMO it's definitely worth it.
     
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    Nosfer Well-Known Member

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    push all domains to the same register. it helps a lot. i've got all my domains at namecheap and they'll warn you a month before a domain expires.
     
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    dnk Well-Known Member

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    keep most of your domains at 1 or 2 registrars
     
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    atoztoa Well-Known Member

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    Get a Custom Script Desinged
     
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    kohashi Well-Known Member

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    consolidate at a single (or a couple) registrars is the easiest way. Also generally get best pricing.
     
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  7. Magawr

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    Very good memory here, about the same number, keep every detail in my mind only. Don't see the point in writing them down, may think about it when I get up to about 4 figures, but before then, what's the point in wasting paper? ;)
     
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    htmlindex Prominent Member

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    I just use an excel spreadsheet for each of the different Registers I have domains with.
     
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    By the way, this is awful advice to other people, get at least yourself a notebook and WRITE Them Down as soon as you purchase them, with the date registered, how long registered for and where you regg'ed the names. Do not try and memorise them as I do, unless you have simple tools in your head for remembering quantities of facts and figures.

    I should have made this more clear in the first place, my apologies.

    Slaps himself upside the head.

    Mark Magawr
     
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    domainsusi Peon

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    Domain Name Management Software

    For anyone in need of a domain name management program including complete purchase/sales - income/expense tracking.

    PM me for the URL with detailed info and free no obligation trial download.
     
    domainsusi, Jan 15, 2008 IP
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    Although I do not have nearly half as many domains as you, I personally keep a list in Excel with headings for the actual domain, the extension, expiry date and registrar.

    Never had any problems yet.
     
    Jeashale, Jan 15, 2008 IP