How Can I Buy a Website Address?
There are two different approaches to take to buying a website address. One is to buy a website that no one currently owns; the other is to make an offer on an existing website address. Sometimes people or companies actively court buyers for their websites; other times you might want to make an offer.
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Buying a New Website Address
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The easiest way to buy a website address is to buy one that nobody owns. You can do this by going to a registrar (see the Resources section of this article), searching for a website address (commonly referred to as a "domain name") and purchasing it for a flat fee.
Buying a Website Address from Someone Who Wants to Sell
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Sometimes individuals or companies freely offer their website addresses for sale, often for a fixed or negotiable price. If you enter a website address in a web browser and see a link to contact the owner to discuss purchasing the address, work with the current owner on a price, and the current owner is responsible for initiating the change of ownership.
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Making an Offer on an Existing Website
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If you want to buy a website address that is currently in use and is not specifically for sale, contact the site administrator. You can determine the administrative contact for the site by visiting register.com and clicking "Whois Lookup." On the next screen, enter the website address, then enter the code that appears in the box to prove you are human.
You will then be presented with the name and contact information of the person or entity that registered the website address. If more than one contact is listed, reach out to the administrative contact to approach the entity about buying the website address.
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