Today's Top Drop

Once a day, Domain Radar will focus on one domain name that will be dropping within six days. In other words, only domains in Pending Delete (the final stage of the expiration process) will be featured here.

3-20-2005
After being dormant for several months, this feature will be published regularly again. Today, we focus on Refurbish.biz. This domain will drop on 3-21-2005. The extension fits well because it could be used for a renovation business. 

10-31-2004
Keep an eye out on two great .orgs that that are currently in the .org pending delete cycle, Budgets.org and Emperor.org. Both have several lower extensions taken and would make great additions to anybody's domain portfolio. 

10-05-2004
Although it is hard to tell when exactly going to drop due to the fact that it is a .org, Autos.org is a huge name currently in  pending delete. Look for this name to garner a nice premium when it does expire. Can you imagine all the possibles uses for a name like this? This is one .org that would definitely have end users drooling. 

9-27-2004
A premium 3 letter .com will be up for grabs when JIP.com drops on 9-28-2004. This name has been held for 8 years and with good reason. JIP can stand for such things as Job Improvement Plan, Java Internet Prolog, and Joined In Progress.  

9-23-2004
Without question, one of the best domain names to drop in the next few days will be Subscribers.com. This great generic one word .com will drop on 9-24-2004.  Don't be surprised if this one goes in the $x,xxx range quick at whatever drop catcher gets it. The potential uses for a name like this is nearly endless because look at all the sites and services online that are subscription based. 

9-12-2004
Not sure what exactly it could be used for but SlumberParty.com will be one of the domains to watch when it drops on 9-16-2004. What makes this domain attractive is that it has 639 Overture results WITH the extension. Overture results with the extension is usually one of the best indicators out there that a domain has type-in traffic. More domainers look for type-in traffic than anything else and they are usually willing to spend big bucks for domains that have that type of traffic.      

8-25-2004
Those domainers that want a domain that was once an established website will be interested to know that CheatWorld.net drops on 8-30-2004. Normally, .nets are not very attractive but one with links can be an exception. According to MarketLeap, this domain has a link popularity of 413. Despite being expired, CheatWorld.net has also still has a little Alexa at 1,399,147.

8-18-2004
Look for WebDesignTalk.com to command quite a premium when it drops on 8-22-2004. Why would people want a three worder that does not have any Overture results for the three terms? Despite the Overture snub, WebDesignTalk.com could be a great traffic name due to the fact that WebDesignTalk.net is an established forum. Buying a .com with an established .net is always a good strategy due to .net being a poor extension. 

8-07-2004
You will have a chance on 8-11-2004 to get one of the premier blogging names available, PhotoBlogging.com. As mentioned here, photoblogs are one of the key types of blogs. Also take note that photoblogging is also taken in .org and .info. Yes, somebody skipped the .net. 

8-05-2004
HomeDeveloper.com should get even more notice than it already would with all those home makeover shows on TV these days. This premium home name will drop on 8-09-04. HomeDeveloper is also taken in .net, .org, and .biz. In addition, "Home Developer" boasts over 450,000 Google results.  

7-31-2004
Anybody seeking a premium blog domain should set their sites on DailyBlog.com when it drops on 8-02-2004. This domain is already up to $280 at NameWinner and it could reach in the upper $xxx to low $x,xxx range by the time it finally drops. DailyBlog is taken in all global extensions and fits perfectly with the news aspect of blogs. 

7-27-2004
If you want a great one word legal term, then look no further than Malpractice.org when it drops on 7-28-2004. Search the term Malpractice on Google and you will get close to 4 million results and several lawyer ads. In addition, the .org extension fits very well here since it would be good for using on TV like a lot of other .org domains. 

7-22-2004
Looking for a good domain name for movie reviews? Then look no further than ReviewMovies.com when it drops on 7-25-2004. This domain has been registered since 1999 and the .net version is taken. The biggest appeal to this name lies in the fact that it can be very easily developed. 

7-20-2004
The top dropping domain to watch on 7-20-2004 has to be SnackFood.com. Besides being taken in all major extensions, this is one of the top domain names in the entire food industry. From cookies to candy to chips, the advertisers are probably lining up around the block to get exposure on an ultra-premium domain like SnackFood.com  

7-12-2004
ThongVideos.com will turn a few heads when it drops on 7-12-2004. Not only is the .net taken but "Thong Videos" has 1344 Overture results and nearly 10,000 Google results with several ads for both thongs and videos. Don't expect it to be a premium name that goes for $x,xxx, but it will likely garner a few type-ins for whoever gets it. 

5-22-2004
Although not exactly a drop, it is worthy to note that BlogHosting.com will finally land in the hands of an actual owner. After commanding high $ bids all the way up to over $26,000, this domain is currently bid at only $1,150 with less than 24 hours to go in Pool.com's new domain marketplace. 

5-12-2004
Want a sure-fire domain that will at least make it to the $$$$ range if it is caught by Pool.com? Look no further for a blockbuster domain than OMH.com when it drops on 5-14-2004. Not only are lousy 3 letter .coms commanding premiums near $1000, but the letters OMH can stand for a lot of things such as "On My Honor", "Office of Mental Health", "Oh My Head", "Outta My Hands", and "Online Managed Hosting". 

5-05-2004
For anybody who seeks quality forum-related domain names, the big day is 5-06-2004. That is the day when IForums.com drops. Hmmm, the "i" in front kind of hurts it right? Yes, it does but even though it is still a great name itself there is another reason to own this particular domain name. IForums.com is listed in the Yahoo directory as a "forum management system". Since the domain is listed in the business section of the Yahoo directory, it would cost $299 per year to put a similar name there. Add that to the fact that "IForums" is a short premium name that is taken in all major extensions and you have a domain that could easily fetch 4 figures on Pool.com or NameWinner. To get an idea of the demand for this domain, the high bid for it at NameWinner is $220 with over a day left before it drops. 

4-30-2004
Look for CDN.net to garner a nice premium when it drops on 5-01-2004. Not only are 3 letter .nets rising in value these days but CDN is one of the better acronyms dropping anytime soon. According to Acronym Finder, CDN can stand for such things as Canada/Canadian, consolidated data network, and content delivery network. Although not at Acronym Finder, CDN could even mean cheap domain names. 

4-27-2004
Hard to find a good DVD-related domain? DVDGuides.com should change that when it drops on 4-28-2004. This is a versatile name that can be used for guides or tutorials on copying DVDs and reviews on various DVD movies. Keep in mind that the hyphen version is a developed site.  

4-25-2004
A couple of key hosting related .infos are set to expire on 4-25-2004, HostReviews.info and AffordableHost.info. The .info works great for HostingReviews.info because reviews are just that, information. With Google wanting better content going forward for Adsense, review sites should become more popular than ever. On the other side, AffordableHost.info was once a support site for AfforableHost.com. 

4-17-2004
Although it probably won't top BlogHosting.com's supposed high bid of $20,500, ClanHosting.com will still likely garner attention as a type of niche hosting when it drops on 4-18-2004. "Clan Hosting" is taken in all major extensions and "Clan-Hosting" is nearly taken in all major extensions. On the downside, the Overture is nearly non-existent for a Top Drop and the Google is just 19,300.

4-16-2004
Anybody paying off a truck note can see the possibilities for TruckLoan.com when it drops on 4-20-2004. This name is also taken in .org and .net. Furthermore, there are 1556 Overture results. However, the biggest potential for this domain lies in the advertising potential. One of my loan domains at Sedo makes a whopping $2 per click. 

4-15-2004
After BlogHosting.com made such a big splash recently, it is worth noting that BlogHost.net will drop on 4/21/2004. Type in "blog host" on Google and you will get 15,000 results and 8 ads. In addition, bloghost.net is a nice short 8 character domain.

4-14-2004
PHPTips.com should get tremendous attention from PHP programmers, domainers, and webmasters when it drops on 4-15-2004. PHP is the ultra popular programming language used to power a large number of the websites on the Internet. The terms "php tips" have 31,000 Google results so these terms are well suited for a PHP resource site. PHPTips.com could also be used to sell scripts. 

4-13-2004
Two weeks ago, DomainsBroker.com was a Top Drop. Now,  DomainsBrokers.com will drop on 4-18-2004. This domain is not pretty, but it still could be invaluable as a directory of domain brokers. Also note that the hyphen version of this exact name is taken. 

4-12-2004
Though not a premium name, HotWebHosting.com will likely turn the heads of a few hosting-minded domainers when it drops n 4-16-2004. Every other combo of "hot" and "host" is taken in at least the .com. 

4-11-2004
Among other things, FutureGame.com will be great for a new release site when it drops on 4-15-2004. Nearly all major extensions are taken for this beauty. The Google is ok, but not great for a Top Drop, at 36,900 search results.  

4-10-2004
Looking for a broad Internet domain name? Then you probably won't do much better than WebCenter.com when it drops on 4-13-2004. This domain sports two key terms and is only 9 characters long. Needless to say, "Web Center" is taken in every major extension and has a large amount of Google search results (131,000). Not surprisingly, this domain has also been registered (not dropped) since all the way back to 1998. 

4-09-2004
Quality hosting domains usually command a premium when they drop. HostLink.com will likely not be an exception when it drops on 4-10-2004. This is nice short domain than can be used for a web hosting directory. The question is how high it will go after HostingLinks.com went for over $400 recently at Pool.com.  

4-08-2004
Domainers looking for a bargain/coupon domain will have a chance to buy a solid one on 4-12-2004 when DealMall.com drops. Although no other extension is taken for deal mall, the .com has been registered (not expired yet) since 1999. Furthermore, several lesser-but-similiar domains have been registered such as eDealMall.com, BestDealMall.com, DiscountDealMall.com, and YourDealMall.com. 

4-07-2004
Talk about about a great name for a domain sales site! DomainShowcase.com is one of the best names that you will be able to find for that purpose. Of course it is taken other extensions such as the .net, .biz, and .us. Unlike most other domain sales names, "Domain Showcase" has over 24,000 Google search results. Thus, look for DomainShowcase.com to go at least in the $xxxx range if Pool.com gets it.   

4-06-2004
Although not the shortest domain out there, DeveloperShop.com should draw interest from web developers when its drops on 4-09-2004. The bid at NameWinner is currently $30. Without question, "shop" is the best retail term to go with "developer" because shop can also mean workshop. In fact, both DeveloperMart.com and DeveloperMall.com are still available. 

4-05-2004
If you miss GameMall.com when it drops tomorrow, you have a chance at an even better name for a game store when GameMart.com drops on 4-08-2004. Although not taken in as many extensions as GameMall, GameMart just sounds better. 

4-04-2004
Here is a double shot of game-related names dropping on 4-06-2004. First, GameMall.com is a great short domain for a game store. The is name is also taken in .net, .org, and .us. Second, TopTenGames.com would work great for a game ranking or review site. Longer versions that are also taken include TopTenVideoGames.com and TopTenOnlineGames.com.  

4-03-2004
Wrestling fans should get a kick out of BodySlam.com when it drops on 4-03-2004. Of course, this is a common wrestling term and once even the name of a movie. With wrestling DVDs on the rise, this would be a perfect name for a wrestling-themed merchandise store. This possible use makes up for the fact that the Google results are somewhat average at 30,000 and the Overture is low for a top dropping name (Body Slam) at 546.

4-02-2004
VisualBasic.com will be an interesting drop on 4-03-2004 because Visual Basic is a live trademark of Microsoft. Hopefully, some cyber squatter will not get it because it paints the domain industry in a very negative light and it hurts legitimate domainers.   

4-01-2004
You will have a hard time finding a better discount-related domain name than VeryCheap.com when it drops on 4-03-2004. As one might expect, every major extension is taken for this name. The terms "very cheap" also have 904,000 Google results. 

3-31-2004
DropCatchers.com is one name that would have been better dropping a few months ago, instead of on 4-01-2004. Of course the problem now is that WLS has been approved by ICANN and will likely come into effect in the next couple of months. In other words, there will be no more drop catchers. Dropcatchers.com would be a great name though if WLS got delayed for at least a few more months. 

3-30-2004
Although not perfect due to the "s", DomainsBroker.com should still garner attention from aspiring domain brokers when it drops on 4-03-2004. Take note that even with the s, the net version is taken along with DomainsBroker.com, Domains-Broker.com, TheDomainsBroker.com, WebDomainsBroker.com, and even the extremely ugly Domains-Brokers.com. 

3-29-2004
NameLinks.com should interest domain resellers looking to start a domain-related directory when it drops on 4-01-2004. Although no other extensions are taken in "NameLinks", several related domains are taken such as DomainNameLinks.com, URLLinks.com, DNLinks,com, and, of course, DomainLinks.com. Take note that the Snap is still available for NameLinks.com, as of this writing. 

3-28-2004
Over the next few days, the main three character domain to watch will be B-H.com when it drops on 4-01-2004. Needless to say, all the extensions of this domain are taken. According to AcronymFinder.com, BH could stand for 37 diverse things such as Bounty Hunter, Bill of Health, Beverly Hills, Black Hole, Black History, and even Butt Head.  

3-27-2004
As VirusHelp.com goes to Pool, VirusMonitor.com will be the next virus-related domain to keep an eye on when it drops on 3-30-2004. Although not as taken in as many extensions as VirusHelp.com, VirusMoniter.com is a great name for a site that monitors the latest viruses. 

3-26-2004
Although rather long, DomainEvaluations.com will attract attention from domainers looking to start an appraisal service when it drops on 3-27-2004. Length has not stopped the registering of similar versions of "Domain Evaluations either. Domain-Evaluations.com, DomainNameEvaluations.com, DomainamesEvaluations.com, and even the very ugly Domains-Evaluations.com are all taken. 

3-25-2004
With the success of GameFly.com, renting games via the mail has finally started to take off. Thus, look for GameRent.com to turn a few heads when it drops on 3-28-2004. "Game Rent" returned 6000 results on Google and 8 game rental related ads. This domain is already bid up to $50 on NameWinner.

3-24-2004
Bloggers and domainers alike will surely be climbing over each other for the chance to own BlogHosting.com when it drops on 3-29-2004. Besides having great search results on Google (300,000), blog hosting continues to develop into a nice little niche as blogging shows no signs of slowing down. To give an example of blog hosting, bloghosts.com offers hosting starting at just $3 per month with blog and gallery software installed. This type of special hosting enables bloggers to start blogging on the subjects of their choice without having to worry about setting anything up.  

3-23-2004
With viruses coming out of the woodwork on a regular basis now, look for VirusHelp.com to command a premium valuation when it drops on 3-27-2004. This domain is also taken in .net, .org, .info, and us. The terms "Virus Help" yielded 29,600 Google results and several ads. In addition, "Virus Help" produced 1411 Overture results. VirusHelp.com is one domain name that has both tremendous resell value and enormous development potential. 

3-22-2004
The next big domain-related name on the radar is NameBuyer.com. If it is caught by either Pool or NameWinner when it drops on 3-26-2004, expect a winning bid somewhere in the mid $xxx range. Already NameBuyer has been bid up to $110 on NameWinner. 

3-21-2004
Domainers looking for premium dictionary terms should be jumping at the chance to own Perch.com when it expires on 3-22-2004. Type in perch on Google and you will get over 900,000 search results. Perch can represent a fish, a verb, or even another word for a hang out. All major extensions are long gone and, according to the Whois, Perch.com was owned by Perch inc. since 1998.

3-20-2004
O-G.net should attract attention from domainers looking for premium game domains when it drops on 3-22-2004. Of course, O-G.net could easily stand for Online Game (or gaming) Network. To give you an idea how big online games are, "Online Game(s)" has a mind blowing 710,000 Overture and 1.5 million Google search results.  

3-19-2004
E-O.info may not go that high when it drops on 3-24-2004, but its one 3 character .info that works. The "E" and the "O" could be used for equal opportunity, which would more than likely be an information-intensive website if it was ever developed.  

3-18-2004
Want to finally get your hands on a 2 letter .com? Although it's not a true two letter domain because of the hyphen, A-V.com is the only one of its kind dropping in the next 5 days when it drops on 3-22-2004. Acronym Finder lists 46 possible uses for this two letter combo including Adult Video! 

3-17-2004
DrivingRecord.com will be the domain to watch when it drops on 3-18-2004. This domain sports a generic two word combo that has both great Google (263,000) and Overture (15,150 without extension and 104 with) search results. On top of the that, the Google results display several ads. The large number of ads mean that this domain has e-commerce possibilities. 

3-16-2004
Domainers looking to start their own domain parking service should be aware that iParking.com drops on 3-17-2004. As more and more domain giants like Afternic, Sedo, and Fabulous.com get into this growing niche, quality parking names have been hard to come by. Do not look for this to improve anytime soon.

3-15-2004
Any domainer who is a fan of the David Letterman Show, would jump at the chance to own TopTenList.com when it drops on 3-16-2004. Think of all the possibilities that this name could be used for like games, movies, hosts, websites, and, of course, humor. The number of Google results for "top ten list" (235,000) shows how wide spread top ten lists are. On the downside, the Overture for "Top Ten List(s)" is good but not great at 4184. Also, only the .us extension is taken besides the .com.

3-14-2004
Looking for a good sports or multiplayer gaming term? Then I would suggest taking a look at Elimination.com when it drops on 3-15-2004. All major extensions except .biz are taken and this dictionary term gets 4 million Google results. Of course, a finance company would also be interested in the name for debt elimination. 

3-13-2004
Although not quite as versatile as HostingShop.com from yesterday's Top Drop feature, HostingReviews.com will definitely command attention and drooling domainers when it expires on 3-13-2004. This domain name is also taken in .net, .org, and .info but its values lies in the fact that hosting reviews are very important to the hosting industry because they enable potential clients to identify the right host to fit their needs. That said, it's no wonder that "hosting reviews" has 178,000 Google results and several sponsored links.

3-12-2004
With over 90,000 hosting related domains being registered (Whois.sc), you will be hard pressed to find a decent hosting name. However, HostingShop.com will change that when it drops on 3-14-2004. Not only is hostingshop.com a great hosting name, it stands out as one of the best hosting domains possible. The term combo "hosting shop" has 75,000 Google results, numerous ads, and is taken in all major extensions. The only downside is that it has no Overture results.

3-11-2004
Despite being a three worder, don't be surprised if quite a few domainers go after FreeGiftCards.com on 3-11-2004. This domain is also taken in the .net and .biz extensions. For the two important measurements of Google and Overture, "Free Gift Cards" gets 65,000 and 4794 search results respectively. Take special note that "FreeGiftCards.com" gets 143 Overture results. Thus, this name likely has significant type-in traffic.

3-10-2004
CDRecorder.com appears to be the creme of the crop from the domains expiring on 3-11-2004. All the international extensions with exception of .biz are taken. Google shows a staggering 489,000 results for "CD recorder" and there a plethora of ads for CD recorders.

3-09-2004
Like WirelessChat.com before it, look for WirelessTalk.com to turn some heads when it drops on 3-10-2004. In fact, some domainers have already began to take interest in WirelessTalk.com as it has a current high bid of $60 on NameWinner. However, don't look for this domain to be bought for that much unless SnapNames can grab it. If either NameWinner or Pool.com get it, look for it to go in the mid $xxx area if not higher.

3-08-2004
Although its not a .com, look for domainers to swarm to IBD.net when it drops on 3-08-2004. IBD can stand such things as Investor's Business Daily (a popular stock newspaper), Internet Bandwidth Development (what the .com stands for) and even inflammatory bowel disease. Thus, there are a wide number of potential uses for this acronym.

3-07-2004
One of the biggest four letter drops on 3-07-2004 will undoubtedly be MICA.com. This domain is taken in all the major international extensions (.com, .net, .org, .info, and .biz). Mica.com has been registered since 1994 and it was the home of Mica Computing Services. There are 7,188 Overture results for "Mica" and 206 results for "Mica.com". Thus, this domain should have a significant amount of type-in traffic.

3-06-2004
After XXXPics.com went for $30,000 this week at Pool.com, look for SexBook.com to make a big splash on 3-06-2004. This domain sports two very generic and short terms that fit together well. As you would expect, all extensions for this one are taken. However, the Google and Overture results are nowhere near those of XXXPics.com with only 73,400 and 12,133 results respectively. Would be the perfect name for an adult book site though.

3-05-2004
Looking for a good drop that should stay within a reasonable price range? WebmasterIndex.com should fit that description when it drops on 3-06-2004. This domain would serve well as either a webmaster resource directory or as a hub to hire webmasters looking for jobs. 

3-04-2004
One of the biggest drops on 3-05-2004 has to be Grafix.com. Not only is this domain taken in all extensions, but it is also a popular variation of graphics. In fact, this domain has been owned by somebody (not expired) since 1994!   

3-03-2004 
If you are looking for a high profile one word .com, then look no further than Formats.com when it drops on 3-03-2004. Over 230 domains contain the term "formats" in them and the term yields 12,400,000 results on Google? In addition, format(s) was searched for 14,608 times on Overture. Is that it? Not quite, because formats is also taken in all major extensions.  

3-02-2004
Don't be surprised if  WirelessChat.com attracts a high premium when it drops on 3-05-2004. Although a forum is a possibility, the perfect use for this name is for chat via wireless devices like cell phones and PDAs. WirelessChat is taken in several other extensions including .net, .org, and .us. However, domainers will also get a chance at WirelessChat.net, because it expires on the same day.

3-01-2004
Look for RateCard.com to be one of the top drops on 3-01-2004. The .net, .org, and .info version of this name are taken. Furthermore, "rate card" has a whopping 812,000 Google results and mega broker BuyDomains owns the .net version.  This name would be great for advertising or for price comparisons of different services in the same industries.