How do individuals purchase domain names? Which one is better?

How do individuals purchase domain names? Some individuals purchase domain names to build online websites, while others purchase them for personal collections or as investments. However, some domain names are more expensive, while others are more affordable. Below we explain the process and methods for purchasing domain names as individuals, as well as the best domain names to buy.

1. How do individuals purchase domain names?

① Prioritize .com domain names

Currently, .com domain names are still the mainstream choice, and many large enterprises choose to use them. Compared to other domain names, .com domain names are more popular and globally accepted as company official websites. However, since many resources with the .com suffix are already registered, you can also consider newer suffixes.

② From a Value Perspective

If a new website lacks exceptional content resources and sufficient established domain authority, it will undoubtedly be difficult to quickly achieve the desired results. Consequently, we've seen many websites start by acquiring existing websites and domain names. Even some so-called experts who have achieved a content authority of 8 have done so by purchasing existing domain names with high authority in the four-digit range. If you are certain that the domain name has sufficient authority and value for your initial project, it is still worth purchasing.

③ Understand Domain Name Pricing

If you don't understand the principles of domain name pricing, you may be at a disadvantage in most domain name negotiations. Pricing refers to the price of a domain name, which varies dynamically based on who owns it.

④ Understand the types of domain name owners

First, there are individual domain name owners who purchase domains for personal use; domain name investors who purchase domains as an investment; and businesses who purchase domains for future use. Domain name prices are largely determined by the type of domain name owner.

Therefore, before purchasing a domain name, you should research the domain name and find the owner. Beyond that, you can find a lot of other valuable information, such as how many domains are registered under a particular owner's name.

Thus, simply by looking at the registration query information for a domain name, you can immediately determine the type of domain name owner.

If the domain name owner is an individual (not a company) and only owns a few domain names, they are likely purchasing domains for personal use.

If the domain name owner is still an individual, but he/she owns hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of domain names, then he/she is likely a domain name investor.