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In Part 1 of this series we discussed how to pick a great domain
name, and in Part 2 we reviewed where to register and how to manage
them. In this the final section, we're going to discuss some uses
for multiple domains.
Before you become a "domain connoisseur," you need to understand
the advantages of owning more then one domain and what you can do
with them:
1) Redirects: Maybe when you registered your site there were
other names you liked as well, or perhaps you registered the .net
version of your name. It's very easy to point these names to your
existing site so when someone types in one of these alternate
domain names in their browser, they'll still wind up at your
site.
For example EzineAdAuction.com or EzineAdAuction.com
(MERLE: THESE ARE THE SAME! WAS ONE SUPPOSED TO BE A .net?)
will both take you to the same place. Your web host can set this
up for you. Some charge a small monthly fee for this service. You
can use these alternate names in your advertising.
If your name can be easily misspelled, make sure to register any
variations and redirect them to your site. This will also keep your
competitors from registering them and infringing on your traffic,
while sending all those who can't spell to the right place.
Remember that other domain names don't have to point to your
main page; they can be forced to point to certain pages or sections
of your site as you deem fit.
2) Mini Sites: By monitoring hot trends online you can quickly
register a domain name and design a mini site around one product or
service. If promoted correctly, mini sites can be good residual
money makers. These are great for pushing and making affiliate
sales.
3) Domains as Commodoties: Some people buy domains simply to
resell them at a profit. If you purchase the right names, it is
possible to sell them to the highest bidder. Selling domains at
auction sites has increased in popularity and is a great way to
move your domain inventory. Some of the better known auction sites
are:
http://www.Afternic.com
 One of the most popular places for buying and selling
domains. You'll have to upgrade to an Exchange Membership for
$49.00
http://www.GreatDomains.com
 No membership fee to list your domains, but you'll pay a 15%
commission fee to them if you sell.
http://www.ebay.com/
 They actually have a section for selling your domain names.
Upon entering Ebay, do a search in the search box for
"domains."
Before putting your domains up for sale, you may want to have
them appraised so you know what they're worth. You'll find many
appraisal services online to help you do just that.
http://www.EchoArts.com
 Appraisals start at only 6.95 and go up to 14.95 for an
analysis that includes a hard copy.
http://www.dbappraisals.com/
 Domain appraisals start out at only $20.00
4) Shrink Them: Despite your best efforts to come up with a name
that's short and concise, you may end up settling for something
longer then you'd like. There are free services you can use to
shorten them into something more manageable. When these new links
are pasted into a browser they go to your site. If you're promoting
any kind of associate program, these types of services come in
extra handy for dealing with those extra long domain names they
give you. They also help to hid the fact that you're using an
affiliate link.
http://TinyUrl.com
 I love this service. Just paste your long domain into the
window and it spits out a version so short you won't believe it's
possible. Great for using in your ezine to break long domain links
into shorter ones so they don't break off in unexpected places.
http://www.shorl.com/
 Shorl offers not only url shortening but statistics as to how
many people click on your new short name.
http://makeashorterlink.com/
 Make shorter link is another free service where you just type
in your long url and click the "make shorter link" button and
you're set.
As you can see, there's more to domains then meets the eye. As
you find yourself collecting more and more names you need to be
aware of all of the creative ways you can use them in your daily
business. Sell them, shorten them, redirect them; but above all,
use them in your online ventures and you'll generate more
income.

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