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mkoenig · Sep 28, 2009, 14:39

Im looking to integrate a domain selling api into a few web apps, i was amazed to see this actually "cost" money. It actually cost money to sell domains for godaddy. That makes no sense of course, but hey its godaddy.

Anyway, i was looking for an api to query available domain names and then refer them to a registrar and possible make a % of profit.

Anyone have any luck with this? Should i pony up the $250 for a godaddy annual reseller account? I've seen similar products like wildwestdomains.com they still charge $99 ?

HostingDirect24 · Sep 29, 2009, 07:28

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Originally Posted by mkoenig

Should i pony up the $250 for a godaddy annual reseller account? I've seen similar products like wildwestdomains . com they still charge $99 ?

WWD is actually GD. But you can find a WWD reseller that's cheaper than WWD itself.

SiberForum · Sep 30, 2009, 01:41

Sedo
domainnews forums
namepros
I suppose they are one of the buggest domain name marketplaces

mkoenig · Sep 30, 2009, 06:42

I don't mean re-sell, but be a reseller, an affiliate.

I've bought a few good domains from sedo before

HostingDirect24 · Sep 30, 2009, 07:00

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Originally Posted by mkoenig

I don't mean re-sell, but be a reseller, an affiliate.

I've bought a few good domains from sedo before

I think it's not possible to get an API for free anywhere. Domains are usually resold under your own brand, otherwise you might try various affiliate programs of hosts but they usually sell hosting plans with domains as an add-on or you go to an affiliate marketplace such as CJ.

mkoenig · Sep 30, 2009, 07:08

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Originally Posted by HostingDirect24

I think it's not possible to get an API for free anywhere. Domains are usually resold under your own brand, otherwise you might try various affiliate programs of hosts but they usually sell hosting plans with domains as an add-on or you go to an affiliate marketplace such as CJ.

Dotster has one for free.

HostingDirect24 · Sep 30, 2009, 07:53

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Originally Posted by mkoenig

Dotster has one for free.

Good to know. But do you get competitive prices without upfront payment?
And they make the usual difference between reseller and affiliate. So which way do you want to go?

Manpasand · Oct 2, 2009, 03:40

You may also check with Reseller Club for free api.

SiberForum · Oct 2, 2009, 09:17

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Originally Posted by HostingDirect24

Good to know. But do you get competitive prices without upfront payment?
And they make the usual difference between reseller and affiliate. So which way do you want to go?

In this case I suppose only affiliate program will work

jhanson555 · Oct 2, 2009, 15:01

hmmm, also interested in selling a domain name, will check those sites out...

paynem · Oct 5, 2009, 20:23

For End user sales the best site is Sedo.

On forums you will only find resellers, i only sell to resellers if i need to get a rid of a name quickly as the price will be a lot lower.

SiberForum · Oct 7, 2009, 01:04

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Originally Posted by paynem

For End user sales the best site is Sedo.

On forums you will only find resellers, i only sell to resellers if i need to get a rid of a name quickly as the price will be a lot lower.

For the people which are getting started that might appear a bit expensive in fees

MarcoRinaudo · Oct 8, 2009, 02:49

we offer an absolutely free Reseller API and the whois data is whitelabel and brandable and hey check our prices as well:

http://www.internetbs.net/ResellerRe...DomainNameAPI/

SiberForum · Oct 9, 2009, 07:25

MarcoRinaudo what you do is might be interpreted as self promotion which is not allowed in the places like this one

MarcoRinaudo · Oct 9, 2009, 12:30

I would not call it self promotion, I am answering to the user in a context in which my information is coherent and I would say pretty valuable, incidentally it is related to my own business and it is fully disclosed as you can see from my signature.

Do you see something wrong on my answer? Is not something potentially beneficial to the user? Have you checked my other answers in the forum? I am always pertinent and only providing requested advice and once again if my answer is incidentally promoting my business as well in a fair way, I do not see any issue with it.

Am I wrong?

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Originally Posted by SiberForum

MarcoRinaudo what you do is might be interpreted as self promotion which is not allowed in the places like this one

HostingDirect24 · Oct 10, 2009, 12:29

MarcoRinaudo, does your API fit in with WHCMS?

MarcoRinaudo · Oct 10, 2009, 14:54

yes and thanks for asking.

We have created a module for WHMCS that we distribute for free to our customers and perspective customers. Simply send an email to api-assistance@internet.bs to get the latest version.

PS: we have also created free plugins for ClientExec, AWBS and PleskBilling (ModernBill), just ask if you need one of them.

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Originally Posted by HostingDirect24

MarcoRinaudo, does your API fit in with WHCMS?

SiberForum · Oct 14, 2009, 01:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarcoRinaudo

I would not call it self promotion, I am answering to the user in a context in which my information is coherent and I would say pretty valuable, incidentally it is related to my own business and it is fully disclosed as you can see from my signature.

Do you see something wrong on my answer? Is not something potentially beneficial to the user? Have you checked my other answers in the forum? I am always pertinent and only providing requested advice and once again if my answer is incidentally promoting my business as well in a fair way, I do not see any issue with it.

Am I wrong?

You have mentored the services you provide. I can be mistaken and I would like to apologize

Newviewit · Oct 19, 2009, 10:49

if you're after good money then contact end users directly.

Sedo produces good results lately.

GD and afternic ae longer term but you can get some good money sometimes

You'll get less money but if you're after a quick sell check out namepros and dnjournal

LaptopFreak · Nov 16, 2009, 22:34

NetEarthOne, ResellerClub and eNom are popular choices for reselling domains. They ask for a usable deposit, unlike GoDaddy.

SiberForum · Nov 17, 2009, 00:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newviewit

if you're after good money then contact end users directly.

Sedo produces good results lately.

GD and afternic ae longer term but you can get some good money sometimes

You'll get less money but if you're after a quick sell check out namepros and dnjournal

The services like domainnews forums SEDO and parked.com are the oned for already registered domain names not for the new domain name registration at all

dklynn · Nov 18, 2009, 03:32

MarcoRinaudo,

At first blush, I had the same thought as SiberForum. However, as you did respond to a question (which was not adequately answered prior to your reply), you were correct in posting as you did.

SF was being helpful to all by responding to the perception of a violation of SitePoint guidelines (FAQ - please don't forget the Report Post triangle under the poster's name).

Best of all, there was no animosity and the issue was correctly resolved to everyone's satisfaction.

Thank you to both!

Regards,

DK

ranzuken · Nov 18, 2009, 08:52

Godaddy has a reseller program called wild wild west or something like that .... If that's what you're looking for you can buy domains for $6 I believe and resell it for as much as you like.

SiberForum · Nov 20, 2009, 00:51

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Originally Posted by ranzuken

Godaddy has a reseller program called wild wild west or something like that .... If that's what you're looking for you can buy domains for $6 I believe and resell it for as much as you like.

The main issue is the ammount of the prepayment
I suppose diffrent resellers have diffrent amounts which you need to pay beforehand

eaaaheyan · Dec 9, 2009, 20:51

if you want to earn on domains in the long run, i think diamond level will be best and as far as i am concerned, the prepayment can be adjusted, but the lowest price you can get, i'm sure.

Sep 28, 2009, 14:39	#1
mkoenig Jewish Juggernaut Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,190	Best Place to Resell Domains Im looking to integrate a domain selling api into a few web apps, i was amazed to see this actually "cost" money. It actually cost money to sell domains for godaddy. That makes no sense of course, but hey its godaddy. Anyway, i was looking for an api to query available domain names and then refer them to a registrar and possible make a % of profit. Anyone have any luck with this? Should i pony up the $250 for a godaddy annual reseller account? I've seen similar products like wildwestdomains.com they still charge $99 ?

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Sep 30, 2009, 01:41	#3
SiberForum SitePoint Guru Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 779	Sedo domainnews forums namepros I suppose they are one of the buggest domain name marketplaces

Sep 30, 2009, 06:42	#4
mkoenig Jewish Juggernaut Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,190	I don't mean re-sell, but be a reseller, an affiliate. I've bought a few good domains from sedo before

Oct 2, 2009, 03:40	#8
Manpasand SitePoint Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Internet Posts: 388	You may also check with Reseller Club for free api.

Oct 2, 2009, 15:01	#10
jhanson555 Non-Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 7	hmmm, also interested in selling a domain name, will check those sites out...

Oct 5, 2009, 20:23	#11
paynem SitePoint Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5	For End user sales the best site is Sedo. On forums you will only find resellers, i only sell to resellers if i need to get a rid of a name quickly as the price will be a lot lower.

Oct 8, 2009, 02:49	#13
MarcoRinaudo SitePoint Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 19	we offer an absolutely free Reseller API and the whois data is whitelabel and brandable and hey check our prices as well: http://www.internetbs.net/ResellerRe...DomainNameAPI/

Oct 9, 2009, 07:25	#14
SiberForum SitePoint Guru Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 779	MarcoRinaudo what you do is might be interpreted as self promotion which is not allowed in the places like this one

Oct 10, 2009, 12:29	#16
HostingDirect24 SitePoint Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 36	MarcoRinaudo, does your API fit in with WHCMS?

Oct 19, 2009, 10:49	#19
Newviewit SitePoint Zealot Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 195	if you're after good money then contact end users directly. Sedo produces good results lately. GD and afternic ae longer term but you can get some good money sometimes You'll get less money but if you're after a quick sell check out namepros and dnjournal

Nov 16, 2009, 22:34	#20
LaptopFreak SitePoint Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3	NetEarthOne, ResellerClub and eNom are popular choices for reselling domains. They ask for a usable deposit, unlike GoDaddy.

Nov 18, 2009, 03:32	#22
dklynn Hosting Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Auckland Posts: 11,070	MarcoRinaudo, At first blush, I had the same thought as SiberForum. However, as you did respond to a question (which was not adequately answered prior to your reply), you were correct in posting as you did. SF was being helpful to all by responding to the perception of a violation of SitePoint guidelines (FAQ - please don't forget the Report Post triangle under the poster's name). Best of all, there was no animosity and the issue was correctly resolved to everyone's satisfaction. Thank you to both! Regards, DK

Nov 18, 2009, 08:52	#23
ranzuken SitePoint Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 40	Godaddy has a reseller program called wild wild west or something like that .... If that's what you're looking for you can buy domains for $6 I believe and resell it for as much as you like.

Dec 9, 2009, 20:51	#25
eaaaheyan SitePoint Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 14	if you want to earn on domains in the long run, i think diamond level will be best and as far as i am concerned, the prepayment can be adjusted, but the lowest price you can get, i'm sure.