How to Backorder A Domain Name

Trying to come up with the perfect domain name for your internet ventures can be frustrating. It has to be something relevant to your business, easily rememberable, but it also must be available. Often, you’ll think of the perfect domain only to find that it’s already been registered. Even worse, it may be owned by someone who isn’t using it or hasn’t updated their site in ages.  In this post, you’ll learn how to backorder a domain to increase the chance of getting the one you want.

What is A Domain Backorder?

When a domain expires, it goes up for public auction so anyone who wants it can bid on it. When this happens, the price can get really high. This is especially true if it’s a highly desired name. A domain backorder allows you to bypass the public auction process. Instead of going directly to auction, the list of people who have put a backorder on the domain is given the first crack at purchasing it.

The Domain Watch Feature

The domain watch feature at catch.club notifies users if a domain or a domain with a preferred keyword is available for ordering. For example, if you like money.com, and want to buy it once available, you can set up a domain monitor, and once money.com is available you would receive an email alert. It may take months or even years for it to become available, but once it does you’ll hear from us. This feature does not cost you anything.

Does A Domain Backorder Secure A Domain?

When you place a backorder, you’ll be asked to pay a fee to the registrar. This is a fee for holding your place in line and doesn’t include the actual purchase of the domain itself. If a domain you have on backorder expires, you’ll then be given the opportunity to purchase it before it moves to a public auction. If multiple people backorder the same domain, there will be a private auction among those people.

What Comes After I've Secured The Backordered Domain?

It’s common to purchase multiple extensions for the same domain to ensure that it remains associated with your endeavor and prevent others from capitalizing on your reputation. You want to make sure you’ve secured the rights to a back-ordered domain before doing so, in case you need to shift to an alternate domain. Once the rights are secured, it’s a good idea to purchase as many extensions as you feel necessary so they don’t get taken.

How Can I Save Money Backordering A Domain?

Managing backorders across a number of different platforms can be time-consuming. CATCH.CLUB is a service that aggregates domains from a number of platforms at competitive rates. But using CATCH.CLUB, you’ll be able to save money on backorder costs as well as reduce the amount of time you spend managing your back-ordered domains.

FAQs

Can Others Backorder The Same Domain Name?

Yes. Multiple people can backorder a domain. If more than one person has placed a backorder on the same domain, there will be a private auction among those people to secure the rights to it.

How Can I Check The Current Owner of My Desired Domain?

Sometimes, you can contact the domain’s current owner and convince them to sell it to you directly. This can ensure that you get ahead of any competitors. To find the current owner, visit a whois site. Not all whois entries contain contact information for the seller. 

Do People Make Money Reselling Domains?

Yes. If you backorder a domain name that might be valuable, you don’t need to use it for yourself. Having cut the line to auction and saved money, you can then resell the domain at auction or directly to interested buyers for a profit.

How Can I Check the Status of A Backorder?

This depends on the service you used to backorder the domain. Each will have its own process for checking on the status of your backorder. The provider should provide clear instructions on how to do so when you place your order.

What Payment Methods Does Catch.Club Honor?

When you go to the payment page, you will see that you have the option to pay with Bitcoin and many other payment methods. This flexibility ensures that you always have a convenient way to purchase desirable domains as they become available.