What do you do with domains and hosting you don't need anymore?

Discussion in 'General Business' started by Isa Ali, Aug 19, 2010.

  1. #1
    I have run into this problem for the first time.

    I have three domains which link to hosting which is a pretty big package, I only just registered it but I don't need it anymore.

    I also have this other domain linked to a slightly smaller hosting package which I don't need either.

    I didn't buy them at a lofty price, despite the packages being excellent from my normal hosting company which I also purchase my domain from, so I do not intend to charge a high price if I sell it either. I guess someone could take benefit more from the hosting, or use the domain for a testing website, who knows.

    Not sure what to do with it though or how to sell it. What have you done in the past if you've been through the same?
     
    Isa Ali, Aug 19, 2010 IP
  2. l33tdcboi

    l33tdcboi Peon

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    I usually try and sell it, or you can always give it away to a friend - or even just make something random on it, if your bored one day.
     
    l33tdcboi, Aug 19, 2010 IP
  3. wrmineo

    wrmineo Peon

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    Heck, they make good prizes for silly forum contests :)
     
    wrmineo, Aug 19, 2010 IP
  4. l33tdcboi

    l33tdcboi Peon

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    Haha, I totally agree with that. Maybe its time to make a contest :p
     
    l33tdcboi, Aug 19, 2010 IP
  5. Isa Ali

    Isa Ali Peon

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    Would it be possible for me to ask people here to help me sell the domain (with hosting account)? I'm not sure of the best way to, and I want to recover the amount I paid for it or at least a fraction, and anything more than that made can be given to the person who helps me sell?
     
    Isa Ali, Aug 19, 2010 IP
  6. EngineerofSuccess

    EngineerofSuccess Well-Known Member

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    #6
    Sell it then. You never know who'll buy it!
     
    EngineerofSuccess, Aug 20, 2010 IP
  7. Sensei.Design

    Sensei.Design Prominent Member

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    Well I'm trying to sell the domains but not selling the space I don't use :D Cuz all sites are running on my own server
     
    Sensei.Design, Aug 20, 2010 IP
  8. Isa Ali

    Isa Ali Peon

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    I have tried to on here (put a listing) but no replies.
     
    Isa Ali, Aug 20, 2010 IP
  9. Grit.

    Grit. Well-Known Member

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    Either sell or rent them out. Alternatively, just park the domains. Do you have access to the DNS settings to it? or did they come with the hosting as a freebie?
     
    Grit., Aug 20, 2010 IP
  10. niceboy

    niceboy Well-Known Member

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    May be you can trade it for something you need. Offering it as a prize for a contest too not a bad idea.
     
    niceboy, Aug 20, 2010 IP
  11. Isa Ali

    Isa Ali Peon

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    I have the settings, yes. The hosting came free with the domain, as they gave me a special offer (and not one off but every time I renew it).
     
    Isa Ali, Aug 20, 2010 IP
  12. WorksForWeb

    WorksForWeb Well-Known Member

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    #12
    you can post a thread about selling your domains and hosting on forums.. there is a special section on the most forums where you can do it..
     
    WorksForWeb, Aug 22, 2010 IP
  13. mentos

    mentos Prominent Member

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    I normally will donate it to the poor newbies webmaster.
     
    mentos, Aug 24, 2010 IP
  14. matty01

    matty01 Active Member

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    yeah i would say if they have little value maybe give away to your list if you have one, or make a package deal and sell them. someone may want to use them.
     
    matty01, Aug 24, 2010 IP