Balancing the Budget: Outsourcing Business ServicesBalancing the Budget: Outsourcing Business Services

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Balancing the Budget: Outsourcing Business Services

My company is now over a decade old and I still outsource several key functions. It isn't that I can't afford to keep them in house. It is just that outsourcing is the most financially responsible decision I can make. I outsource all sorts of support services. One company manages my IT needs. Another partner takes care of the payroll and remitting taxes. I even have a cleaning service that comes in at night, does the windows, and in general keeps everything spotless. If you think outsourcing might benefit your business, let's talk. I'll tell you what I outsource and why. From there, you can decide if my strategy would also work for you.

4 Tips For Buying A Domain Name That Someone Already Owns

17 December 2020
 Categories: Business, Blog

If you are lucky, the domain name you want to use for your website will be open. However, that is not always the case. Sometimes someone else will already own the domain name that you are interested in. That doesn't mean that you can get the domain name. You can use a domain broker to help you purchase a domain name from somebody who already owns it.

1. Research the Value of the Domain

If someone already owns the domain that you are interested in, the first thing you need to do is research and figure out the domain's value. Knowing the domain's value will help you understand what a good offer is to make when you find the domain owner.

There are various tools on the internet that provide you with any appraisal value for various domains. All you must do is go to the domain appraisal tool, enter the website, wait for the algorithm to work, and see what they value the domain at. You can also research the sales of similar domains to determine what similar types of websites are going for.

This research will help you determine if you can afford to purchase the domain you are interested in.

2. Check the Domain History

Second, you are going to want to research the history of the domain. First, you are going to want to examine the ownership history. How many times has the domain name changed ownership? Often, many owners over a short period mean the domain is not as valuable as it may seem.

Next, you're going to want to check and make sure that the domain name is not already trademarked. You don't want to purchase a domain to find out that the trademark for the domain name already belongs to someone else.

Then you are going to want to check for backlinks to the website. You will want to make sure that the site doesn't have bad backlinks, such as backlinks from link farms or private blog networks. You don't want to invest in a website with lots of suspicious backlinks.

3. Hire A Domain Broker

Once you are sure that you want to pursue purchasing a website already owned by someone else, you need to contact a domain broker.

A domain broker will research and find the owner of the website. This can sometimes be a very straightforward process but can also be very complicated If the domain owner has chosen not to make their name private or if a corporation owns the domain.

Once they find the domain owner, a domain broker will work to broker the deal for you to purchase a website. This is where all your research comes into play. You can use your research to determine your initial offer and what your max offer will be for the website.

If you want to purchase a website that someone else already owns. First, research the value of the domain. Second, explore the history of the domain to make sure you want the website. Finally, if you want the website, hire a domain broker to help you obtain ownership of it. Remember, it can take a domain broker's time to work out a deal, so remember to be patient.

For more information, contact a domain broker.