Update in 2026: I am no longer interested in domain investing, so I don’t intend to update this article, but the information given here may still be useful for someone.
Domains are the real estate of the internet. Have you heard this sentence? If yes, then I am sure that you are already well aware of the importance of domain names in today’s world.
Although many people see domain flipping or domain investing as a side hustle, some are taking it seriously as their full-time work to make a living online.
But it’s a fast-changing industry and you have to keep yourself updated regularly to make a consistent profit.
How to do that?
By reading domain news, interacting with other domainers, stay updated with rules & regulations, etc.
That’s why I have come up with these websites that I believe will be helpful for anyone who is interested in domains.
Forums
An Internet forum is an online discussion site where people can hold conversations as posted messages. The two most popular online forum for the domain name industry are
Namepros
NamePros is the world’s largest community of domainers with around 1 million members. Here you can connect with experts, grow your network, Stay informed, learn and share, Profit.
Namepros provides so many resources and services for free, they have a live chatroom to do real-time messaging with other members, you can also send direct messages.
You can gain in-depth knowledge from their blog, free appraisal from other community members, promote your auctions.
Also, don’t forget to check their Beginner Resources for domain investing if you are new to this industry.
DNForum
It is another forum website for Domainers but its free membership allows you to only participate in discussion forums.
For other features like private messaging, buying & selling domains, appraisal you can buy a lifetime membership account. The price ranges are $29 (for buyers) $89 (for sellers) & $400 (for super sellers).
Sales History
Do you check Domain Name sales history? If Yes, then it’s great, I check it regularly too.
If No, then go to these websites and check sales reports, It will surely give you the motivation to start domaining and soon you will realize that with some basic knowledge even a beginner can make some money quickly from this industry.
Namebio
This is the best website to check sales history, market reports, domain discoveries, etc. Also, visit Namebio’s blog to get current news related to domains.
It offers only paid membership plan, but free use of Namebio is enough to stay updated. Michael Sumner is the CEO of this website.
DNJournal
This is a popular online magazine run by Ron Jackson. You can get domain sales reports and other useful information from this website.
Another website that provides sales history is DNPric.es but I have never used it yet.
We have talked about forums where you can communicate with other experienced domainers, Now you know where can you get domain name sales reports.
Now it’s time to see some websites which will fill your brain with valuable information.
Websites To Learn About Domain Investing
Nameshield blog
This website will make you aware of online intellectual property assets like brands, trademarks & domain names.
From this website, you will know about various TLDs and gTLDs, brand protection, legal requirements, updated domain name news, etc.
They provide services to secure your brands online.
DNHeadlines
It is a news website stuffed with aggregated domain name news, domainer blogs, domain name marketplace, and aftermarket news, law, and more.
You should also check DomainState which is a website for Domain Tools, Stats, News, Forum, and Directory.
TLDINVESTORS
The founder of tldinvestors.com is Raymond Hackney, who shares stats and tips on domain investing in short-form content.
It will hardly take you a minute to read each of his posts. I included this site in this list because I really like the way he writes such tiny posts with useful information.
He is the managing director of another domain industry news website TheDomains.com which you should check also.
DNAcademy Blog
Michael Cyger was the publisher and lead instructor of DNAcademy.com. He is an experienced domainer with immense knowledge in this industry. DNAcademy is acquired by GoDaddy in March 2022.
You can gain this knowledge from his blog and YouTube channel for free.
Domaining
This is a directory site where domainers can list their site with logo, title, description, and an indexable link for a one-time payment of $1000.
You may have already seen some sites with a Domaining logo/badge on their homepage, which shows Domaining recommends this site. Well, it’s a requirement to get listed on their directory.
But if you want to get listed on the Domaining directory without showing their logo on your homepage, then you have to pay an additional $500 fee annually.
On the right sidebar of Domining.com’s homepage, you will find 20+ domainer tools in one place.
What are you thinking? It’s already enough?
Wait, now I will talk about 3 more websites, which are the top 3 according to my opinion.
Top 3 best websites to learn domaining (domain investing)
Domain Name Wire
Domain name industry analyst Andrew Allemann runs this site. This site covers topics on domain name news, domain sales, domain registrars, domain parking, expired domains, and more.
If you are a busy person and don’t have time to read lengthy content, then you can listen to their podcasts.
DomainSherpa
It is another masterpiece by Michael Cyger. This site is popular for interviews with pro domainers.
You can watch the interviews, listen to or download them or read the transcript.
Go to the discover section and you will find helpful resources, various useful articles are also there covering topics of buying, selling, managing, and monetizing domain names.
DomainInvesting
Elliot Silver is an Internet entrepreneur whose company has bought and sold millions of dollars worth of domain names. He is the publisher of domaininvesting.com which is also known as Elliot’s blog.
There are over 50+ topics to learn about domain names. Read the domain investing guide of this site.
I hope this will help you a lot and make you interested in domaining (domain investing).
Best of luck on your journey of domain investment. Don’t forget to check out my other articles.
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