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The Reality of Domain Speculation on New TLD Launches: Is It Still Worth It?

Domain speculation and annual domain renewal costs vs building your website and real value

Every time a new domain extension opens for general registration, the same cycle begins.

Registrars send promotional emails announcing the latest TLD. Tech blogs publish lists of "must-have" domain names. Social media fills with people claiming they've secured the next big digital asset. Within hours, thousands of short, keyword-rich domains have been registered.

The idea is appealing: spend $20 on a domain today and eventually sell it for thousands - or even hundreds of thousands - of dollars.

But how

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Why are all of the best domain names taken when there aren’t websites using them?

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There are a few reasons why all of the best domain names are taken when there aren't websites using them:

  • Domain squatters: Domain squatters are people who register domain names with the intention of selling them for a profit. They may not have any intention of creating a website on the domain name, but they know that other people will be willing to pay a premium for a good domain name.
  • Trademarks: Companies often register domain names that are related
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