To find under-monetized domain names, think of characteristics that give domain names inherent value (usage, memorability, industry-relevance, brand-able etc.) .

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That means that the domain name will grow in value as it works for your company.

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The only exception is probably the domain name space, where value is attributed to some names.

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There are some automated valuation tools on the web like valuate.com and estibot.com that use search traffic, backlinks, and other data to appraise the value in the domain name.

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The reason such bias matters is that domain names have a high marketing value.

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In this admittedly narrow domain, it appears there is value in first generating a belief, and then testing it analytically.

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They sought to describe the role, value, and limits of public domain and open access to digital data and information in the context of international research.

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This is due to lack of domain expertise, fears of regulation and a bias against growth investing as opposed to value investing.

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The latter have always been the domain of the public relations professional, who communicates client messages editorially, but only if the publication sees value in such messages for its readership.

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That is extraordinary behavior for a global company worth a quarter-trillion dollars whose traditional value lies in linking users to external sites -- in other words, getting you out of the domain ASAP.

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