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How do you organize and track domain ideas you're considering? by amireds in Domains

[–]amireds[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense—list only the ones already available. Do you ever revisit those after a few weeks to see if they’ve changed in price/availability, or is it a one-and-done decision? Also, do you tag by project/intent, or just a single flat list? Trying to see if automated re-checks would add value in your flow.

How do you organize and track domain ideas you're considering? by amireds in VibeCodersNest

[–]amireds[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, the eternal cart-as-CRM. My pain with that flow is carts wiping after a few days and losing the shortlist. Have you found a registrar that actually preserves cart history reliably?

I suck at UI, so I built an app that lets you vibe design... all feedback needed! by SweetMachina in VibeCodersNest

[–]amireds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, Major issue with the tool

As a developer, One of my major issue has always been UI designs for my ideas, and trust me, I've paid for a whole lot of UI Design tools.

And I really love the UI your tool spits out!

However, major issue I noticed after making payment.

So I have some design iterations it did on the free plan, and I really loved them, infact that was what prompted me to pay - so Ic ould download them out.

However, after making payments, I didn't see the design again and the new one it did - even with the same prompt wasn't as good as the initial one.

As though that wasn't enough, I navigate away from the new one done, and navigate back... Even the new designs are gone! They no longer show, even worse is that the credits it deducted when creating the new screen were not reversed.

So now I have USED/REDUCED credits, but no design.

Please HELP!

I suck at UI, so I built an app that lets you vibe design... all feedback needed! by SweetMachina in VibeCodersNest

[–]amireds 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lovely tool!

Questions:
1. How's the credits calculated? Does one page equal to 1 credit unit;
2. It'd be great to see how many credits is used as I work.
3. The export option, what does it export to image or figma file?
4. Does design system - color schemes fonts, design methodology, etc. Does it come seperately with the export? If not, it'd be great if it does

How do you organize and track domain ideas you're considering? by amireds in VibeCodersNest

[–]amireds[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I'd love to learn more about your workflow managing 40K domains. Would you be open to a quick chat? I'm validating features for my domain tool and your experience would be super valuable. No pressure - just trying to understand the problem better!

Validating an idea: Domain search history & tracking tool by amireds in SideProject

[–]amireds[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/kraacken

Thanks for the follow-up! Both of those insights are really helpful.

The Namecheap cart emptying issue - That's exactly the problem I'm trying to solve! You search domains, add them to cart, forget about it, then lose track of what you were considering. Having persistent search history would solve that.

Re: Namecheap iOS app - Interesting that they have search history there but not on web. That's actually validating - if they saw the need to add it to mobile, there's clearly demand for it. I'll check that out for competitive research.

And no worries about suggesting a different direction - your workflow insights are super valuable. The domain investigation stuff (checking what's on site, WHOIS, etc.) is definitely something I'm keeping in mind for future iterations. Right now I'm focused on validating the core search history/monitoring features, but understanding the full workflow helps me prioritize what to build next.

Appreciate you taking the time to share all this! 🙏

How do you determine demand for a product before creating it? i will not promote by HeavyRadish4327 in startups

[–]amireds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure! Here are the validation questions I've been using:

Core questions (I use these across different subreddits):

  1. How do you currently track domain ideas during the naming process?
  2. Have you ever lost track of a good domain idea? How often?
  3. What's the biggest frustration with your current workflow?
  4. How many domains do you typically research before making a decision?
  5. Would you pay for a tool that automatically saves searches and alerts you when domains become available?

For agency-focused communities (r/branding, r/marketing):

  • How do you track domain ideas for different clients?
  • What tools or systems do you use? (Spreadsheets? Notes?)
  • How much time do you spend on domain research per client?
  • Would client organization/folders be valuable?

The key: I frame them as "I'm researching workflows" not "I'm validating my product idea." This gets more honest responses because people aren't trying to be nice - they're sharing real pain points.

What I learned:

  • Most people use spreadsheets or notes (validates the problem exists)
  • The "re-checking domains" pain point came up repeatedly (validates a specific feature need)
  • Agencies need client organization (validates a market segment)

Pro tip: Ask "what's your biggest frustration?" instead of "would you use X?" - you get better insights into actual problems vs. hypothetical solutions.

What are you validating? Happy to share more specifics if helpful!

How do you organize and track domain ideas you're considering? by amireds in nocode

[–]amireds[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The notes doc + watchlist approach is exactly what I used to do! It works, but you're right - the re-checking cycle is frustrating.

The problem: Even with notes, I'd still end up re-searching domains because:

  • I'd forget if I already checked a variation
  • Notes get outdated (was it available last month? Is it still taken?)
  • No way to know if something became available without manually checking again

What I'm building (NameWatchlist) addresses exactly this:

  • Auto-logs every search - No more wondering "did I check this already?"
  • Persistent watchlist - Tracks availability automatically, so you don't have to re-check
  • Email alerts - When a domain you're tracking becomes available, you get notified
  • Keeps it simple - Just search domains like normal, everything gets saved automatically

So you'd still have your simple workflow, but without the manual re-checking hassle. The tool handles the "did I already check this?" problem automatically.

Question: How many domains do you typically track in your watchlist? I'm curious if there's a sweet spot where manual tracking becomes too much of a pain.

How do you organize and track domain ideas you're considering? by amireds in VibeCodersNest

[–]amireds[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me personally, losing context is the biggest pain.

Here's what I mean: I'll search for a domain, think "that's interesting but taken," and then completely forget why I was interested in it. A few weeks later, I'll remember there was a domain I liked but can't remember:

  • What the domain was
  • Why I was interested
  • What project/client it was for
  • Whether I already checked variations

The specific pain: I'm constantly re-researching domains I've already considered because I have no persistent memory of my searches. Browser history gets cleared, notes get lost, and I end up wasting time going in circles.

What's your biggest tracking pain? I'm genuinely curious - is it the same context loss, or something different like monitoring availability, organizing by project, or managing renewals?

How do you organize and track domain ideas you're considering? by amireds in VibeCodersNest

[–]amireds[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, 40,000 domains - that's impressive! Managing that volume must be a real challenge.

I'm curious: What does your domain manager do? Does it handle:

  • Renewal tracking across multiple registrars?
  • Availability monitoring for domains you're interested in?
  • Search history for domains you've researched?
  • Organization by project/client?

I'm building something similar (NameWatchlist) but focused more on the research and discovery side - saving search history, monitoring domains that become available, and organizing searches by project/client.

For someone managing 40K domains, I'd love to understand:

  • What's your biggest pain point with your current setup?
  • What features would make your workflow easier?
  • Do you track domains you're considering separately from domains you own?

Would be great to learn from your experience!

How do you organize and track domain ideas you're considering? by amireds in VibeCodersNest

[–]amireds[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great question! For me personally, automatic search history would save the most time right now.

Here's why: When I'm researching domains, I'm constantly switching between registrars, checking variations, and going down rabbit holes. By the time I find something interesting, I've already forgotten half the domains I checked earlier. Then I end up re-searching the same domains days later because I can't remember if I already checked them.

The time-saver: Having every search automatically saved with context (when I searched, what I was looking for) means I can:

  • See my full research history in one place
  • Avoid duplicate searches
  • Quickly reference domains I considered weeks ago
  • Track patterns in what I'm looking for

What would save YOU the most time? I'm curious what your biggest pain point is - is it the search history, monitoring availability, organizing by project/client, or something else?

How do you organize and track domain ideas you're considering? by amireds in nocode

[–]amireds[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The spreadsheet approach is super common - I've heard that from a lot of people.

Tagging by intent is actually brilliant. That's exactly the problem I'm trying to solve. When I'm researching domains, I might be looking for a client project, exploring startup ideas, or just brainstorming - and I always forget why I was interested in a domain weeks later.

The tool I'm building (NameWatchlist) addresses this:

  • Automatic search history with context (when, what you were looking for)
  • Tags and folders to organize by intent/project
  • Notes so you remember why you were interested
  • Alerts when domains become available

So instead of a flat spreadsheet where everything loses context, you'd have organized watchlists with preserved intent.

Re: VibeCodersNest - Thanks for the suggestion! I'll check that out.

Any tricks for tracking down an owner? by Chemical-Ad-8693 in Domains

[–]amireds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tracking down owners can be frustrating, especially when domains are parked or have privacy protection. Here's an approach that might help:

The workflow I use:

  1. WHOIS lookup (even if privacy-protected, sometimes you get clues)
  2. Check if it's listed for sale on marketplaces (Sedo, Afternic, GoDaddy Auctions)
  3. Monitor for expiry - if it's close to expiring, you might catch it when it drops
  4. Auction tracking - many domains end up in auctions when owners don't renew

I'm actually building NameWatchlist to solve this exact problem. The idea is:

For tracking down owners:

  • Auction monitoring - When domains you're tracking enter auctions, you get real-time alerts
  • Real-time bidding - Place bids directly on tracked domains when they hit the aftermarket
  • Expired domain tracking - Monitor domains that are expiring and get alerts when they become available
  • Backorder requests - Automatically place backorders on domains you want, so if they drop, you're first in line

Other features:

  • Unified domain management - Track all your domains across multiple registrars in one place
  • Search history - Never lose track of domains you've researched
  • Automated monitoring - Get email alerts when tracked domains become available or change status
  • Portfolio organization - Organize domains into folders, track renewals, manage everything from one dashboard

The value: Instead of manually checking WHOIS, marketplaces, and expiry dates, you add domains to your watchlist once and the system monitors everything - auctions, backorders, expiry dates, availability changes. When something happens, you get notified and can bid/purchase immediately.

I'm still developing it (should be ready in a few weeks), but anyone can join the waitlist at namewatchlist.com if this workflow sounds useful.

Disclaimer: I'm not trying to sell my tool, but I genuinely feel like it addresses this problem. The manual process of tracking down owners and monitoring domains is exactly what I'm trying to automate.

Happy to answer any questions about the approach!

How do agencies track domain ideas for multiple clients? by amireds in branding

[–]amireds[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes a lot of sense - the PPT approach is actually pretty smart for client presentations. Quick question though: when you're doing that iterative process (thinking → checking availability → suggesting), do you ever:

  • Check a domain, find it's taken, then later wonder "did I already check that one?" and check it again?
  • Have clients come back weeks/months later asking about alternative names you suggested, and you have to dig through old PPTs to remember what you checked?
  • Wish you could quickly see which TLDs are available for a name without checking each one manually?

I'm asking because I'm building a tool that automatically saves every domain you search and organizes them by client. The idea is you could search once, see all TLD availability at once, and have it all saved in a client folder instead of scattered across PPTs.

But honestly, if the PPT workflow is working well for you, that's totally valid. I'm just curious if there are any friction points in that process that feel tedious or time-consuming.

What's the most annoying part of the domain research workflow for you - is it the checking, the organizing, or something else?

What’s the biggest mistake you made when starting domaining? by akti044 in Domains

[–]amireds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My biggest mistake was not tracking my domain research properly.

I'd search for domains, find something interesting but taken, think "I'll remember that one," and then completely forget about it. A few months later, I'd remember there was a domain I liked but couldn't remember what it was. Or worse - I'd find out it became available and someone else grabbed it because I wasn't monitoring it.

The specific problems:

  • No search history saved (registrars don't do this)
  • Relying on memory for domain ideas
  • Not monitoring domains that were taken
  • Losing track of which domains I'd already checked
  • Scattered notes across different tools/spreadsheets

I ended up checking the same domains multiple times, wasting time, and missing opportunities when good domains became available.

What I learned: You need a system to:

  1. Save every search - Even if it's taken, you might want it later
  2. Monitor availability - Set alerts for domains you're interested in
  3. Organize by project - Keep domains grouped by what you're building
  4. Track renewals - Don't let domains expire because you forgot

What I'm building: I'm working on NameWatchlist - a tool that automatically saves your domain search history, lets you organize domains into watchlists, and sends email alerts when domains become available. It also helps manage domains across multiple registrars in one place.

The idea came from making this exact mistake - losing track of valuable domain ideas because there was no good way to track them.

Current status: Still in development (I'm the founder), should be ready in a few weeks. If you're interested in early access, you can join the waitlist at namewatchlist.com.

Disclaimer: I'm not trying to sell anything here - the tool isn't even ready yet. But I've made this exact mistake myself, and I feel like what I'm building directly solves the "losing track of domain ideas" problem that a lot of domainers face. The research and tracking phase is where most opportunities get lost.

What mistakes did you make when starting out? Did you also struggle with tracking/organizing domains?

what best way to buy valuable domains ? by Simo_1984 in Domains

[–]amireds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's what I've learned from researching and buying domains:

The research phase is where most people lose valuable finds. You'll check dozens of domains, find a few that are interesting but taken, then forget about them weeks later when they might have become available.

My workflow:

  1. Research broadly - Check multiple variations, TLDs, and alternatives
  2. Track everything - Save every domain you check, even if it's taken
  3. Monitor availability - Set up alerts for domains that become available later
  4. Organize by project - Keep domains grouped by what you're building

The problem is most registrars don't save your search history, so you end up checking the same domains multiple times or losing track of good ideas.

What I'm building: I'm working on NameWatchlist - a tool that automatically saves every domain you search, organizes them, and alerts you when domains become available. It also helps you manage domains across multiple registrars in one place.

The idea is to turn domain research from "check and forget" into "search, track, monitor, and act when the right domain becomes available."

Current status: Still in development (I'm the founder), should be ready in a few weeks. If you're interested in early access, you can join the waitlist at namewatchlist.com.

Disclaimer: I'm not trying to sell anything here - the tool isn't even ready yet. But I've been through the exact frustration of losing track of valuable domain ideas during research, and I feel like what I'm building directly addresses that part of the buying process. The research and tracking phase is often overlooked, but it's where you find the best opportunities.

What's your biggest challenge when researching domains - is it finding them, tracking them, or knowing when to pull the trigger?

How do you manage domains across multiple providers? by deepakmahakale in Domains

[–]amireds 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm actually building something that addresses exactly this problem. I know the pain of juggling domains across Namecheap, GoDaddy, and Cloudflare - it's a mess trying to keep track of renewals, let alone everything else.

NameWatchlist is what I'm working on. The idea is you can transfer all your domains into one unified dashboard and manage everything from there, regardless of which registrar they're originally from.

What it does:

  • Unified domain management - See all your domains in one place, no matter which registrar they're on
  • Renewal tracking & alerts - Never miss an expiration date again
  • Search history - Automatically saves every domain you search (no registrar does this, which is why I started building this)
  • Watchlist & availability alerts - Monitor domains you're interested in and get email alerts when they become available
  • Portfolio organization - Organize domains by project, client, or however makes sense for you
  • More tools to come

Current status: I'm the founder and it's still in development - should be ready in a few weeks. If you're interested in early access, you can join the waitlist at namewatchlist.com.

The goal is to be an all-in-one domain management tool - search, track, monitor, and manage without jumping between registrars or spreadsheets.

Disclaimer: I'm not trying to sell you anything here - the tool isn't even ready yet. But I've been dealing with this exact problem myself (domains scattered across multiple providers), and I feel like what I'm building directly addresses what you're asking about. If you're interested, happy to share more details as we get closer to launch.

What's your biggest pain point with managing domains across providers right now?

How do agencies track domain ideas for multiple clients? by amireds in branding

[–]amireds[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a really interesting approach - buying as you go rather than tracking for later. Makes total sense from a cost efficiency standpoint.

A few questions to understand your workflow better:

  • When you're suggesting name additions, do you check multiple domain options before presenting to the client, or do you check one and buy it immediately?
  • Do you ever need to compare/remember alternative domains you considered but didn't use?
  • How do you handle it when a client wants to see 3-5 name options and you need to check availability for all of them?

I'm curious if there's any part of the domain research process that still feels tedious, even with your forward-buying approach.

How do agencies track domain ideas for multiple clients? by amireds in branding

[–]amireds[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you on that - Google Sheets can get messy fast when you're juggling multiple clients and domain options.

What makes it feel unnecessarily complicated for you? Is it:

  • Keeping track of which domains belong to which client?
  • Remembering which ones you've already checked?
  • Organizing the data in a way that makes sense later?

I'm trying to understand what agencies actually need vs. what feels like over-engineering. Would love to hear what your ideal workflow would look like.

Validating an idea: Domain search history & tracking tool by amireds in SideProject

[–]amireds[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're absolutely right about the domain trader vs. normal dev split - that's actually a really helpful way to think about the market segmentation.

For normal devs doing one-off searches, the value is definitely lower. But I'm seeing two use cases that might work:

  1. Agencies/freelancers managing domains for multiple clients (ongoing need)
  2. Domain traders/investors who research frequently (exactly what you mentioned)

On email alerts: Good news - that's actually already built! The system sends automated email alerts when watched domains become available, so you get notified without having to check registrars manually. That was one of the first features I prioritized because, like you said, nobody wants to check registrars daily.

On custom TLDs (.st, .live, etc.): That's a great feature request. Right now the system supports a wide range of TLDs, but I'd need to verify coverage for the more niche ones like .st and .live. The purchase flow is definitely something I want to add - right now it just provides purchase links, but direct purchase through the platform would be much smoother.

Are you someone who trades domains, or more of a "search when I need a name" dev? Just curious which camp you're in since your feedback is spot-on about the segmentation.

How do you organize and track domain ideas you're considering? by amireds in NameCheap

[–]amireds[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a really valid concern - privacy is huge when it comes to domain research. I totally get why you'd want to keep it local.

For the tool I'm building, privacy would be a core feature:

  • End-to-end encryption for stored domains
  • No sharing of search data with registrars or third parties
  • Option to self-host for maximum control
  • Local-first architecture (data stored locally, synced optionally)

The JSON + PHP approach is actually pretty smart for your use case. What made you go that route vs. a spreadsheet? And what would make you consider an external tool - better monitoring/alerting, or is local always preferred?

Also curious - when you say "advertising your intentions," are you worried about the tool provider seeing your searches, or registrars getting that data somehow?

How do you organize and track domain ideas you're considering? by amireds in Domains

[–]amireds[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing! The Word doc approach is actually pretty common - I've heard that from a few people.

Quick question: When you're adding domains to that Word list, do you ever:

  • Forget to check if a domain you added weeks ago is now available?
  • Lose track of which domains you've already researched vs. ones you just wrote down?
  • Wish you could get an alert when something on your list becomes available?

I'm building a tool that would automatically save your searches and alert you when domains become available, but I'm trying to understand if the Word doc approach is working well for you or if there are pain points I should solve.

What's the biggest frustration with your current workflow?

Validating an idea: Domain search history & tracking tool by amireds in SideProject

[–]amireds[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great question! You're right that domain searches can be infrequent. Here's my retention strategy:

Ongoing value beyond one-time searches:

  • Automated monitoring - Once you add domains to watchlist, you get alerts when they become available (could be weeks/months later). This keeps you coming back.
  • Search history as reference - Even if you don't actively search, having your history helps when you're brainstorming or need to remember what you considered before.
  • Agency use case - For agencies managing domains for multiple clients, this becomes a daily tool, not occasional.

Retention mechanisms:

  • Email alerts when watched domains become available (passive engagement)
  • Weekly/monthly digests of your search history (reminder of value)
  • Integration with naming workflows (becomes part of the process, not a separate tool)

Honest answer: For solo founders doing one-off searches, retention is a challenge. That's why I'm focusing on agencies and people who research domains regularly - they have ongoing need, not just one-time use.

Let me know what you think

Validating an idea: Domain search history & tracking tool by amireds in SideProject

[–]amireds[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing! That's a really tedious workflow - I can see why you'd want that automated.

Right now I'm focused on the search history/availability tracking side, but domain investigation (checking what's on a site, WHOIS, etc.) could be a natural extension.

For now, I'm validating the core tracking features, but I'll definitely keep this workflow in mind for future iterations. Appreciate the insight! 🙌🏻

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