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.ultimate
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How can i become a domain registerater n start selling domains?
How to become a domain registrar
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the process and challenges of becoming a domain registrar, including the technical, financial, and operational aspects involved in selling domain names. Participants explore various models and considerations related to domain registration.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant notes that becoming a registrar requires accreditation from ICANN, mentioning a non-refundable application fee of $2,500.
- Another participant suggests that buying a second-level domain and selling subdomains could be an alternative, but raises concerns about the market demand and the need for significant investment in hosting and DNS services.
- Concerns are expressed about the high costs and technical challenges associated with entering the domain registration market, with one participant highlighting that only large telecom companies typically engage in this business.
- One participant argues that there is little profit in domain registration, as many companies offer domains at low prices to attract customers for more profitable services like web hosting.
- Another participant proposes a model where one could resell domains purchased from established providers like GoDaddy, suggesting a markup strategy, but this is met with skepticism regarding the profitability of such a small markup.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a general consensus on the challenges and costs associated with becoming a domain registrar, but there are differing views on the feasibility of alternative models for entering the market.
Contextual Notes
Participants mention various assumptions regarding market demand, investment requirements, and the administrative complexities involved in domain registration, but these remain unresolved.
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ICANN (Internet Corporation For Assigned Names and Numbers) coordinates domain name registration. If you wanted to become a registrar you would first have to be accredited by ICANN. Check their website for more information: www.icann.org
This page describes the accreditation process:
http://www.icann.org/registrars/accreditation-process.htm
There is a non-refundable US $2,500 application fee.
This page describes the accreditation process:
http://www.icann.org/registrars/accreditation-process.htm
There is a non-refundable US $2,500 application fee.
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Anttech
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Well you could buy a second level domain like: domain.com and sell subdomains of this. I can't think of anyone who would actually buy those, you may need to host the Authority for domain.com as well, so further investment.
You will also need a static Routable IP address to point to your Domian Name, and anyone who buys domains from you, and of course the DNS server that will be the Authority.
Look put it this way, the barriers to entry of this market are huge, the costs are significant, its very technical and specialised, and there is hardly an exit strategy. There is a very good reason why only Telecom companies really do this, and not posters on BB Boards
You will also need a static Routable IP address to point to your Domian Name, and anyone who buys domains from you, and of course the DNS server that will be the Authority.
Look put it this way, the barriers to entry of this market are huge, the costs are significant, its very technical and specialised, and there is hardly an exit strategy. There is a very good reason why only Telecom companies really do this, and not posters on BB Boards
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.ultimate
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lol $2500!
I have to start my own internet scam for this!
Anyway, Thanks for the info
I have to start my own internet scam for this!
Anyway, Thanks for the info
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Evo
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There is virtually no profit in it. Most companies that offer domain name registration offer the domains for almost nothing as perks to get people to buy their profitable services such as e-mail boxes and web hosting. Anttech is correct, it is an administrative nightmare and costly to maintain.
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It would be easier, cheaper and more reliable to build a system off of some other existing providers, such as GoDaddy. Say GoDaddy charges $8.95/year, you'd charge $11.99 or something and throw in a web based Name Server editor. Then purchase the domain off of GoDaddy and deliver it to the user for a $3 profit.
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Anttech
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A whole $3 ? what a markup 
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