Dropping Domains

Source & timing fit

Confirm pending-delete, expiring auction, source/venue, drop/end date, and whether there is enough time to monitor or act.

Clean domain structure

Prefer short .com, easy spelling/pronunciation, 1–2 words, company/product feel, and no awkward grammar or accidental split.

Pattern & category strength

Classify the pattern and prioritize commercially strong categories like AI, health/bio, energy, finance, data, cloud, API, and devtools.

Root adoption evidence

Check LinkedIn, OpenCorporates, DotDB, search results, NameBio, and sales history to verify the root has real adoption.

Root + keyword fit

Validate the exact combination: natural phrase, target-industry fit, developed examples, and comparable sold combinations.

Obvious buyer test

A strong candidate should let us name the likely buyer quickly without a long explanation.

End-user demand

Separate real company/end-user demand from investor-only auction demand.

History, SEO & backlinks

Check prior development, marketplace ownership, spam/abuse history, backlinks, referring domains, and anchor quality.

Conflict & trademark risk

Downgrade or reject exact active-company use, products/apps/projects, trademarks, social handles, or confusingly similar brands.

Price, competition & action plan

Track current price/bid, premium/renewal risk, likely competition, outbound potential, resale horizon, and next check/action.