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Tips, guides, and insights on domain investing and the NotRenewing marketplace.

GuidesOct 7, 20263 min read

Domains for Hackathon Projects That Might Actually Ship

Hackathon teams usually buy a domain after they win, if ever. Here's why grabbing one before you start coding, for $99, beats that habit.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesOct 5, 20263 min read

Domains for Freelancers Building a Personal Brand

Freelancers building a personal brand need a domain that matches their name. Here's why flat $99 pricing beats domain auctions for solo professionals.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesOct 2, 20263 min read

Domains for Notion Template Sellers

Selling Notion templates from a random Gumroad link hurts trust. Here's why a real domain matters and how to grab one for a flat $99, no auctions.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesSep 30, 20263 min read

Domains for Discord Communities Going Public

Your Discord community is growing past invite links. Here's how to pick a memorable domain and grab it before someone else does.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesSep 28, 20263 min read

Domains for Chrome Extension Builders

Naming a Chrome extension is brutal when every short, catchy domain is taken. Here's why expired domains are the quieter, cheaper fix, priced flat at $99.

Mike Sullivan

Domain InvestingSep 27, 20263 min read

Why Two-Word .com Domains Still Outperform New TLDs

Two-word .com domains consistently outsell new TLDs like .io and .ai at higher multiples. Here is why the gap persists and how to find underpriced names before they drop.

Mike Sullivan

IndustrySep 26, 20263 min read

The Hidden Auction Fees Registrars Charge Before a Domain Ever Drops

Before a domain ever drops, registrars stack five layers of fees on it. Here is how that toll road works, and how to skip it entirely.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesSep 25, 20263 min read

Domains for Local Contractors Who Need a Real Website, Not a Facebook Page

Facebook pages don't cut it for local contractors. Learn why owning a real domain beats renting space on Facebook, and how to grab one for $99.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesSep 23, 20263 min read

Domains for Course Creators Launching Their First Cohort

A guide for first-time cohort creators on picking a great domain fast, without getting stuck in auction bidding wars before launch day.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesSep 22, 20263 min read

Domains for Solo Founders Who Don't Have a Co-Founder to Argue With

No co-founder to argue with means no one to talk you out of a bad domain either. Here's how solo founders pick a name fast and buy smart.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesSep 21, 20263 min read

Domains for Agencies Spinning Up Client Microsites

Agencies waste billable hours hunting domains for client microsites. Flat $99 expired domains fix the speed, cost, and quality problem.

Mike Sullivan

IndustrySep 16, 20263 min read

Why Big Registrars Don't Want a Simple Marketplace Like This to Exist

Registrars profit from every stage of a domain expiring, grace fees, auctions, and backorders. Here's why a flat $99 marketplace threatens that entire system.

Mike Sullivan

IndustrySep 16, 20263 min read

How Registrar Backordering Turns Your Mistake Into Their Revenue

Missed a domain renewal? Discover how grace periods, redemption fees, and backorder auctions are engineered to profit registrars at your expense.

Mike Sullivan

IndustrySep 14, 20263 min read

Why Your Registrar Wants You to Forget to Renew

Missed domain renewals aren't just human error, they're a revenue funnel built by registrars. Here's how redemption fees and backorder services profit from your forgetfulness.

Mike Sullivan

IndustrySep 12, 20263 min read

The Redemption Fee Racket: Why Getting Your Domain Back Costs $80+

A missed renewal turns into an $80+ redemption fee, and the backorder and auction games only make it worse. Here's how the racket actually works.

Mike Sullivan

IndustrySep 9, 20264 min read

Who Actually Makes Money When a Domain Expires

A breakdown of the hidden fee cycle registrars and middlemen run when your domain expires, from renewal markups to auction premiums.

Mike Sullivan

IndustrySep 8, 20263 min read

Premium Renewal Pricing: How Registrars Reclassify Domains After Registration

A breakdown of how registrars quietly reclassify domains as premium at renewal, then profit again through redemption fees and auctions.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesSep 1, 20263 min read

Why Registrar Auctions Exist Before a Domain Even Drops

When a domain expires, it does not simply become available. Registrars run auctions, charge redemption fees, and deploy drop-catchers before most buyers ever get a chance.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesAug 28, 20264 min read

A Timeline: 45 Days From Expiration to Deletion, Step by Step

A domain does not disappear the moment it expires. Here is the full 45-day sequence from expiration to deletion, including grace periods, redemption fees, and the drop.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesAug 26, 20263 min read

Why Timing a Drop-Catch Attempt Is Nearly Impossible for Individuals

Waiting for a domain to expire and registering it sounds simple, but automated bots, hidden timelines, and internal registrar auctions mean individuals almost never win.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesAug 24, 20263 min read

What ICANN Actually Requires Registrars to Do With Expired Domains

ICANN mandates a strict sequence for expired domains, from grace periods to a 30-day redemption window to the final drop. Here is what each stage means for your chances of grabbing a domain.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesAug 21, 20263 min read

The Difference Between a Domain Expiring and a Domain Dropping

Domain expiring and domain dropping are not the same thing. Here is what actually happens in the 60 to 75 days between expiration and the public drop.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesAug 18, 20264 min read

How Drop-Catching Services Actually Win Domains

Expired domains don't just become available instantly. Drop-catching services win them through direct registry access and automated infrastructure, not luck.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesAug 14, 20263 min read

Pending Delete Explained: The 5 Days That Decide a Domain's Fate

Pending delete is the final 5-day window before an expired domain drops back to the registry. Here is what happens during those days and why it matters for buyers.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesAug 12, 20263 min read

Why Some Domains Never Actually Drop

Domain expiration isn't a clean cutoff. Grace periods, redemption windows, and registrar auctions can keep an expired domain locked away for months before it ever drops.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesAug 10, 20263 min read

Grace Period vs. Redemption Period: The Difference That Costs You a Domain

A domain grace period and redemption period are not the same thing. Confuse the two and you could pay hundreds more than necessary, or lose your domain entirely.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesAug 7, 20264 min read

What Really Happens Between "Expired" and "Deleted"

Most people think expired means gone, but there are weeks of grace periods, pending delete status, and drop catching auctions before a domain is truly available again.

Mike Sullivan

Domain InvestingAug 5, 20264 min read

How to Value a Domain Before You Ever List It

Valuing a domain before you list it comes down to comparable sales data, not gut feelings or estimate tools. Here is a practical framework to find your floor price fast.

Mike Sullivan

Domain InvestingJul 29, 20263 min read

What a Domain's Age Actually Tells You About Its Value

Domain age is a proxy for backlinks, index trust, and brand proof. Here is how to tell whether an old domain is a real opportunity or just an empty lot.

Mike Sullivan

Domain InvestingJul 24, 20262 min read

Five Signs a Domain Is Worth More Than Its Asking Price

Not all cheap domains are equal. These five signals reveal when a domain is priced below its real market value, and worth snapping up fast.

Mike Sullivan

Domain InvestingJul 22, 20263 min read

When to Sell a Domain vs. Hold It for Development

Holding a domain has real costs most investors ignore. Here is a practical framework for deciding when to sell and when development actually makes sense.

Mike Sullivan

Domain InvestingJul 20, 20263 min read

Building a Domain Portfolio on a $99-a-Name Budget

At $99 a name, you can build a real domain portfolio without a venture budget. The key is out-researching competitors, not outbidding them.

Mike Sullivan

Domain InvestingJul 17, 20264 min read

Why Most Domain Investors Overpay for "Brandable" Names

Brandable domains sell a feeling, not a guarantee. Learn why most investors confuse memorability with demand, and what to buy instead.

Mike Sullivan

Domain InvestingJul 13, 20263 min read

The Real Math Behind Flipping a $99 Domain

Buying a domain for $99 looks profitable on paper, but holding costs and commission quietly erode your return. Here's how to run the numbers before you buy.

Mike Sullivan

Domain InvestingJul 10, 20263 min read

How to Spot an Underpriced Expiring Domain Before Anyone Else Does

The edge in buying expiring domains isn't secret data. It's knowing what to check before the crowd arrives. Here's a repeatable 5-minute filter that works.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesMay 25, 20265 min read

$99 Domains for Startups

Find affordable $99 domain names for startups, builders, founders, MVPs, and early stage ideas. The name should help you get moving, not stop you before you start.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesMay 24, 20265 min read

Domains for Vibe Coders

Find affordable $99 domains for vibe coders, AI builders, app experiments, weekend products, and fast moving software ideas. The domain should match the speed of the build.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesMay 23, 20265 min read

Domains for AI Projects

Find affordable $99 domains for AI projects, AI tools, AI startups, agents, automation products, and weekend AI builds. Get the project out of your head and into the market.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesMay 22, 20265 min read

Domains for Newsletters

Find affordable $99 domains for newsletters, creator brands, media projects, niche publications, email lists, and content businesses. A real domain makes a newsletter feel like a publication.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesMay 21, 20265 min read

Domains for SaaS Ideas

Find affordable $99 domains for SaaS ideas, software tools, MVPs, AI SaaS products, dashboards, platforms, and startup experiments. The first domain should help you validate.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesMay 20, 20265 min read

Domains for Side Projects

Find affordable $99 domains for side projects, weekend builds, small tools, creator projects, apps, newsletters, and experiments. A domain can be the difference between almost and shipped.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesMay 19, 20265 min read

Domains for Indie Hackers

Browse affordable $99 domains for indie hackers, bootstrapped founders, small SaaS products, newsletters, tools, and online businesses. Not too much. Not nothing. Just enough to ship.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesMay 18, 20265 min read

Local Business Domain Names | Affordable Names for Small Businesses

Browse affordable local business domain names for small businesses, service companies, local brands, and client websites. NotRenewing lists flat-price $99 domains before they disappear.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesMay 17, 20265 min read

Side Project Domain Names | Affordable Names for New Ideas

Browse affordable side project domain names for indie hackers, makers, MVPs, small tools, newsletters, apps, and startup ideas. NotRenewing lists flat-price $99 domains before they disappear.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesMay 16, 20265 min read

App Domain Names | Affordable Names for Mobile and Web Apps

Browse affordable app domain names for mobile apps, web apps, MVPs, software products, and new digital brands. NotRenewing lists flat-price $99 domains before they disappear.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesMay 15, 20265 min read

AI Startup Domain Names | Affordable Names for AI Tools

Browse affordable AI startup domain names for AI tools, agents, SaaS products, automation projects, and new artificial intelligence brands. NotRenewing lists flat-price $99 domains before they disappear.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesMay 14, 20265 min read

SaaS Domain Names | Affordable Names for Software Startups

Browse affordable SaaS domain names for software startups, micro SaaS projects, AI tools, and new products. NotRenewing lists flat-price $99 domains before they disappear.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesMay 13, 20265 min read

Business Name Ideas Under $100 | Affordable Domain Names

Find business name ideas under $100 for startups, small businesses, side projects, and new brands. NotRenewing lists flat-price $99 domain names before they disappear.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesMay 12, 20266 min read

Affordable Domain Names for Startups and Small Businesses

Browse affordable domain names for startups, side projects, small businesses, and new ideas. NotRenewing lists flat-price $99 domains before they disappear.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesMay 11, 20266 min read

Affordable Startup Domain Names | $99 Names for New Businesses

Browse affordable startup domain names for founders, makers, SaaS builders, and small businesses. NotRenewing offers flat-price $99 domains before they disappear.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesMay 8, 20267 min read

Affordable Domain Names for Startups That Need to Get Moving

Most startups get stuck on the name before they ever launch. Here's why a practical $99 domain beats waiting for the perfect one.

Mike Sullivan

Domain InvestingMar 12, 20268 min read

How to Monetize Domains You're Dropping

Domain investors: stop letting portfolio pruning leave money on the table. Learn strategies to monetize the domains you're not renewing.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesMar 10, 20266 min read

Domain Renewal Too Expensive? Sell It for $99 Instead

Premium TLD renewals for .ai, .io, and others can cost $30-$90+ per year. Instead of paying to keep a domain you don't use, sell it for $99.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesMar 8, 20267 min read

Alternatives to Letting Your Domain Drop

Your domain is about to expire — but dropping it isn't your only option. Explore six alternatives including selling, transferring, parking, and more.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesMar 5, 20266 min read

Don't Let Your Domain Expire Worthless

That domain you forgot about could be worth $99 to someone else. Here's why you should sell it instead of letting it quietly expire.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesMar 3, 20267 min read

How to Sell Domains You're Not Renewing

Don't let your unused domains expire for nothing. Learn how to sell expiring domains quickly and easily on NotRenewing for $99 each.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesMar 1, 20268 min read

What Happens When Your Domain Expires

Walk through every stage of the domain expiration process — grace periods, redemption fees, pending delete, and the drop — so you can make smarter decisions.

Mike Sullivan

GuidesFeb 25, 202610 min read