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Which
is the best drop service to use to catch that expiring
domain name that you want, SnapNames or NameWinner?
There is a new kid on the block called Pool.com and few
other major players like GoDaddy and Enom's Drop Club,
but we will cover those backorder services later on.
This is strictly a match-up between a couple of old
rivals with almost completely different business models.
SnapNames
Model
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Requires
money up front with the purchase of a backorder ($40
to $69).
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Uses
several different registrars to acquires the names
the split-second they drop.
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When
you buy the "snap" on a particular name,
that's all you pay.
NameWinner
Model
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Does
not require any up front purchase. You pay only if
you get the name.
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Mainly
uses only Dotster
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Uses
an auction system similar.
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Prices
start at $8.75 and you can pay thousands of dollars
sometimes for a winning bid.
The
Showdown:
Now
let's see how these two heavyweights compare against
each other in three keys areas to domains. The winner of
each category is beside that category with an
explanation as to why that particular company won.
Price:
Draw because it all depends on the name you
are going after. If nobody is going to want your desired
name, then NameWinner will be the cheapest. If you
expect a lot of demand for the domain you want, then
your best bet is to acquire the name ASAP.
Success
of Acquiring a Name: SnapNames wins because
it is usually successful most of the time against
Convenience:
NameWinner wins because it has a more
user-friendly interface where you can list any expiring
domain that catches your interest.
The
Verdict:
Although the showdown
did not produce a clear-cut winner, it did show what
type of domainers are best suited for each drop service.
Domainers who target average domains will probably be
better off using NameWinner. Domainers who target good
to great domains will be better off acquiring the snaps
on their names.
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