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Domain Appraisal Estimate
Length, keywords, extension and comparables scored.
How it works
An honest domain appraisal: a range, not a promise
Paste a domain and we score the things buyers actually pay for: length, real words, extension, hyphens and digits, how easily it is said aloud and how much it feels like a brand. You get a 0 to 100 score and a plausible resale range. Treat it as a sanity check, not a valuation: a domain is worth exactly what one buyer agrees to pay, and most registered names never sell at all. We also show the live price to simply register the name if it is free.
Results appear here after you click Appraise.
How this works
- 1
Split the name
We separate the label from the extension and look for hyphens, digits, syllables and recognisable words.
- 2
Score six factors
Length, words, cleanliness, pronounceability, brandability and extension each earn points on a 100-point scale.
- 3
Map to a range
Score bands map to wide, conservative resale ranges, floored at MailShrine's live registration price.
Frequently asked questions
- How accurate is a domain appraisal?
- No automated appraisal is accurate, including this one. Tools agree on the signals (short, real words, .com, no hyphens) but the price is set by a buyer at a moment in time. Use appraisals to compare names against each other, not to predict a sale price.
- What makes a domain name valuable?
- Short length, common dictionary words or a strong brandable sound, the .com extension, and no hyphens or digits. Existing traffic, backlinks and a clean history add value for buyers who want the name for a live business.
- Is a .ng or .co.uk domain worth less than .com?
- In resale terms, usually yes, because the pool of buyers is smaller. For a business operating in that country it can be worth more in practice, since it signals local presence. Value for use and value for resale are different questions.
- Should I buy a domain as an investment?
- Most domains bought to flip never sell, and renewals eat into any upside. If you do, buy short .com names with real words, keep the portfolio small and treat it as speculation, not savings.
- How do I sell a domain I own?
- List it on a marketplace such as Afternic, Sedo or Dan with a Buy Now price, point the domain to a for-sale page, and use escrow for any direct deal. Expect negotiation and be patient; sales often take months or years.
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