Domain Name Wire Podcast Domain investing on a small budget – DNW Podcast #544
Jul 21, 2025
James Isles, a domain investor and GoDaddy contest participant, dives into the challenges of starting with just $500. He’s exploring AI tools to enhance domain searches. Joe Styler, the host of the Domain Academy podcast, discusses evolving strategies for choosing valuable domain names. They also share insights on pricing strategies and the importance of adaptability for new investors. Learn how to navigate the competitive market while making the most of a limited budget!
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Geo Domains for Quick Flips
- James Isles shifted from keyword to geo domain strategy for quick flips in the $500 investment challenge.
- He targets cities with populations around 20,000 to 30,000 and industries like real estate and dentistry.
Closeouts and Patience Challenge
- Andrew Alleman bought domains mostly from closeouts with some hand registrations using expireddomains.net and GoDaddy newsletters.
- He notes the challenge of quick flips on domains he usually holds long term and the necessity of outbound or investor-to-investor sales in the contest.
Strategies for Finding Closeouts
- Use expireddomains.net with filters like domain length and English words to find valuable domains efficiently.
- Monitor closeout prices daily and add interesting domains to a watchlist before buying when prices drop appropriately.