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Guides and insights on buying, selling, and valuing domain names.

BuyingEscrow

Buying a Domain Through Escrow.com on CNM.com

On domains from $1,000 you can pay through Escrow.com: your money is held by an independent escrow service until you've received the domain and accepted it. How it works, step by step.

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BuyingEasyLeasy

EasyLeasy: Lease a Domain to Own from $50 a Month

Use the domain today, pay $50 a month, and own it after the last payment. Buy it out any time, or cancel any time with nothing more owed. How EasyLeasy lease to own works.

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Selling

How Do I Know My Domain Listing Actually Gets Visits?

Every CNM.com listing shows its bot-filtered view count on the page itself — and sellers can watch traffic in their own Google Analytics in real time.

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BuyingEscrow

Pay by Bank and Save: How the CNM.com Bank Payment Discount Works

Pay for your domain straight from your bank account and we take 1.5% off the price. Why the discount exists, how it applies at checkout, and who qualifies.

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SellingBuying

"I Did Not Authorize Them to Sell My Domain" — Where Domain Listings Really Come From

A seller found their domains listed for sale on marketplaces they'd never signed up for, at prices they never set. Here's why that happens, and how to tell a real listing from a syndicated one.

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BuyingEscrow

How to Buy a Premium Domain Safely: Escrow, Payment Plans, and Pitfalls to Avoid

A practical walkthrough of buying a premium domain — how escrow protects you, how 0% APR payment plans work, and the due-diligence steps to take before you pay.

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ValuationSelling

What Makes a Domain Name Valuable? A Practical Guide to Domain Appraisal

Length, keywords, TLD, brandability, and SEO history — the factors that actually drive domain prices, and how to weigh them when buying or selling.

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