One of our clients missed their domain renewal deadline, and it led to an expensive lesson — their domain was blocked and listed for sale at nearly $3,000. This is a stark contrast to the standard renewal fee of about $20.
Many don’t realize that expired domains are a hot commodity for domain registrars, auction platforms, and resellers. If a domain has organic traffic, a strong SEO history, or an attractive name, it’s quickly picked up, re-registered, and resold at a premium. While it may feel like extortion, it’s actually a common industry practice — once your domain expires, the market decides its value, not you.
Some view this as a legitimate business strategy, while others see it as unfair domain hoarding. But the takeaway here is not about debating ethics — it’s about avoiding the risk in the first place.
A single missed renewal can cost hundreds of times more than a simple renewal fee. Stay proactive, manage your domain security, and avoid unnecessary losses.
Don’t let your domain slip away — it could end up costing you the price of a brand-new laptop!
Many don’t realize that expired domains are a hot commodity for domain registrars, auction platforms, and resellers. If a domain has organic traffic, a strong SEO history, or an attractive name, it’s quickly picked up, re-registered, and resold at a premium. While it may feel like extortion, it’s actually a common industry practice — once your domain expires, the market decides its value, not you.
Some view this as a legitimate business strategy, while others see it as unfair domain hoarding. But the takeaway here is not about debating ethics — it’s about avoiding the risk in the first place.
- Enable auto-renewal for your domain.
- Keep track of domain renewal payments.
- Monitor your domain portfolio carefully.
A single missed renewal can cost hundreds of times more than a simple renewal fee. Stay proactive, manage your domain security, and avoid unnecessary losses.
Don’t let your domain slip away — it could end up costing you the price of a brand-new laptop!