1
Source & timing fit
Confirm pending-delete, expiring auction, source/venue, drop/end date, and whether there is enough time to monitor or act.
Spark Namer
Research framework
Dropping-domain checks SparkNamer runs behind the scenes.
This page keeps the checklist available without crowding the main monitoring workspace. Users can paste domains on the Dropping page; SparkNamer applies these checks in the background and shows only the useful status, source, timing, and next action.
2
Clean domain structure
Prefer short .com, easy spelling/pronunciation, 1–2 words, company/product feel, and no awkward grammar or accidental split.
3
Pattern & category strength
Classify the pattern and prioritize commercially strong categories like AI, health/bio, energy, finance, data, cloud, API, and devtools.
4
Root adoption evidence
Check LinkedIn, OpenCorporates, DotDB, search results, NameBio, and sales history to verify the root has real adoption.
5
Root + keyword fit
Validate the exact combination: natural phrase, target-industry fit, developed examples, and comparable sold combinations.
6
Obvious buyer test
A strong candidate should let us name the likely buyer quickly without a long explanation.
7
End-user demand
Separate real company/end-user demand from investor-only auction demand.
8
History, SEO & backlinks
Check prior development, marketplace ownership, spam/abuse history, backlinks, referring domains, and anchor quality.
9
Conflict & trademark risk
Downgrade or reject exact active-company use, products/apps/projects, trademarks, social handles, or confusingly similar brands.
10
Price, competition & action plan
Track current price/bid, premium/renewal risk, likely competition, outbound potential, resale horizon, and next check/action.
Fields SparkNamer can return
Decision
Domain
Research date
Drop/end date
Source/venue
Current price/bid
Category
Pattern type
Root evidence
Keyword evidence
Combination fit
Obvious buyer
End-user demand
Conflict risk
Domain history
SEO/backlink signal
Competition likelihood
Outbound potential
Recommended action
Caution / next check