NamePros

To run a successful website, it helps a damn lot if you've got a name that describes what you do and stays in mind. You might think that in the near three decades of internet commerce, all of the good domains are taken. But be surprised now and thank me later for what you are about to read.

You don’t have to hunt around on sites like GoDaddy and others to get a quality site name. There are plenty of people looking to sell their quality URLs to anyone who is looking to buy.

But let's say that you want to sell the dank domains that you own. There are message boards, Reddit pages, and other websites to do this, instead.

The trick is finding one which connects you with as many potential buyers and sellers as possible in a market where you can get a sweet deal. As you have seen from my other posts, there are a fine number of sites that specialize in domain swapping.

But those are private companies, who not only are trying to get the value of the domain in question but also make a little extra money on top of that. Besides, they are not too keen on haggling either, whereas communities of entrepreneurs are far more flexible and friendly.

NamePros is one of them and not one to be missed, but don't trust me. Go through this review, and you'll see that this a forum all web designs, domain traders, and people in related fields need to be on.

The Design Of This Platform Is Different

Unlike most other domain exchange platforms, this one has been designed for the people by the people, at least in a sense. Rather than be run by a major corporation or even a minor company. Instead, NamePros is moderated by other net users like you and has a community of thousands of individuals.

On top of that, this website has a neat forum format, which is a nice change of pace compared to the kinds of sites that I’m used to seeing. That’s not a slam against the other websites that I’ve reviewed, but it is a cool thing to see.

As we will see, there are dozens of sections, each with thousands to tens of thousands of threads with amazing deals, excellent opportunities, and other superb opportunities.

Need A New One? Got A Net ID To Sell? Then Do It On This Platform

NamePros specializes in providing a place to sell and buy domains of all sorts. When it comes to the sorts of sites you are going to see, there are plenty of domains offered. In total, there are 275 pages just in the main Buy Domain section alone, plus several more threads scattered across all other domains.

While a lot of the site is aged and has a hell of an archive. However, that doesn't mean that all of the offers are terribly old. In fact, quite the opposite. It is going to very obvious, but there are several if not dozens of uploads made every week.

Who says that all of the good domain names are gone these days?

If you are looking to sell a domain, there are only a few things you need to know. Besides having an account, you should give a look at the terms of service, but we'll get into that later. Other than that, starting a thread is the same as just about any other forum.

From there, it's an issue of waiting for people to respond to you. Again, this is going to vary by what you're offering. But you should expect a response inside of a week, if not within a day.

Make Requests From The Community

Are you looking for a URL but can’t seem to find it even on this platform? And you looking for a domain or other digital material of an adult nature but keep coming up dry? Maybe you have the information someone else is looking for.

Whatever the case might be, check out the Request section at the top of the page with a couple of clicks. There is a fine selection of threads to pick from, and it's just as easy to make a post.

Besides domain requests, I’ll add that this is another place to find offers on cryptocurrency deals, digital rewards, and other cool deals.

Get Your Domain Appraised Before And After Purchase

Let’s say you have a domain that you want to make money off of by selling it to someone on this platform. Perhaps you’ve recently purchased one, or better yet, are looking to but want to know what you are getting into.

No matter the case, you don't have to guess what a particular URL is worth. Instead, look up the appraisal section to get a review from the denizens of NamePros. Through this section of the site, you can get expert reviews (hopefully) from various users.

And guess what – you can get these services for the best price of all: free!

The pre-appraisal posts might take a while to get a response if you post there. However, if you are a member, you can get access to a second private series of threads, which might get you more responses faster.

Trade More Stuff Using This Platform

Besides exchange URLs, there are plenty of other things you can acquire or sell off on NamePros. As you would think, there is an entire section packed with opportunities to sell or purchase not just domains but complete websites.

The options that you get are a pretty cool option if you're in the buying market, and with so many users, you shouldn't have too much trouble finding clients. Further, you can find specific code for sale as well.

Beyond that, there are a fair number of free stuff as well. In the More Free Stuff section, you’ll find a litany of fantastic webmaster tutorials. In addition to that, there are threads on how to program and where to find source code. Along with all of that, they have regular design contests and even job offers. Of course, there are free coupons and other deals being advertised at no cost for domains, websites, and other goodies, too.

With just a few shekels and looking around a bit, you can get all of the resources to build the next big website, no matter if it's a blog, landing page, e-store, or whatever.

Keep Up With The News In A Couple Of Ways

The world seems to spin faster every day. This certainly seems to be true with respect to making a living on the internet. Even with social media feeds, Google Alerts, and other services to optimize getting you novel information.

That can be a bitch to overcome, but if you do a little or a lot of trading on this site, there are a few digital avenues to stay informed. By using the news threads, you can get fed a slew of data fresh posts related to web design, sales specials, and all things related to domain acquisition and solicitation.

Then there are the (nearly) daily blog posts. They, too, are user-generated and not exactly super high-caliber but still pack a punch if you're looking for more information related to what was previously mentioned.

Lastly, you can steer clear of any scams or bad deals by checking out the Warnings and Alert section. There are threads on general guidelines for not getting taken advantage of, along with a fine number of specific posts on old and new ways that shysters out there might try to screw you.

Be Apart Of A Fantastic Community

I have found the best way to get a good business deal is to be firm but friendly. Either that or offer to go down and chow down on someone's wet clam. Seeing as that isn't an option online, the former is probably going to be your best bet when dealing with folks on NamePros.

Instead of leaving things to happenstance, the best way to get in good with the other users is to interact with them as much as possible. In addition to not coming off as a lurker or a ghost when you do post, certain folks might give you some special deals.

Participate in general convos

Besides everything that we've covered, there are numerous miscellaneous sections filled with threads for general discussion. Granted, it's not at all the focus of this review, but since I am talking about the larger NamePros brand, it’s worth pointing out this neat side feature as well.

If you scroll down the forum, you're going to find several threads about anything from users shooting the breeze, engaged in neat contests, or doing other fun stuff.

Get social in person

These people are so into this website and the people on it that some members occasionally organize live meetups. As someone who has overviewed probably dozens of forums – most are related to sex or porn – this is a community feature I rarely encounter.

How often do you see something like that?

Chat, chat, chat

Like any good forum, this one has a live chat feature. There isn’t anything too special about it, but it is a nice little distraction when you are waiting around for someone to respond to your advert, request, or whatever. And just like everything else to be seen on this website, you can get complete access without paying anything.

Read The Rules And Get Started

When it comes to community standards and forum rules, there isn’t anything particularly too complex to grasp here. The basics are as follows:

Don’t be a jerk.

Watch the swearing.

At the very least, do like google “don’t be evil.”

There are a few policies that are specific to this platform that you are going to want to be aware of. For one, don’t spam the buy or sell boards. After uploading on for sale page, wait fifteen minutes before posting again. Also, while you probably can score some NSFW domains, keep any adult convos to the special adult section.

Once you've familiarized yourself with all of the rules, it's just a matter of signing up. To get started, all you need to do is submit your e-address, and you'll get an email to confirm your account and can set up your details as well. Alternatively, you can sign in using your Facebook, Twitter, or Google account.

And Now For My (Unsurprising) Final Thoughts

Clearly, I think that this is a spectacular web platform, and I have next to nothing to complain about, considering everything. If anything, you might have to wait a while to hear back from someone, depending on the nature of your post.

Still, it’s hard to come up with anything concrete to complain about.