Keyword Research for Domain Names
This page explains how professional domain investors find keywords that actually sell — based on market evidence, not imagination.
1) Start From Domain Sales, Not Keyword Tools
Instead of using traditional SEO tools, study past domain sales. Platforms like NameBio and DNJournal show which words repeatedly appear in sold domains.
2) Identify Repeating Words
Words that frequently appear in sales include: AI, Pay, Health, Data, Cloud, Bio, Labs, Tech, Shop, Crypto, Bank, Loan.
Repetition means demand.
3) Group Keywords by Niche
Create keyword groups such as: - Fintech: Pay, Bank, Loan, Cash - AI & Tech: AI, Data, Cloud, Labs - Health & Bio: Health, Bio, Care - E-commerce: Shop, Store, Market
4) Combine Keywords Into Strong Structures
Use combinations like: - Verb + Noun (PayFlow, GetData) - Noun + Noun (DataCloud, HealthLabs) - Short brandables (CVCV)
5) Check the Extension Fit
Match the keyword to the extension: - AI words → .ai - Tech tools → .io - Universal use → .com
6) Build Your Personal Keyword Bank
Maintain a growing list of proven words. This becomes your main source for finding valuable domains.
Core Principle:
Do not search for keywords. Extract them from real domain sales.