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Getting Started

How do I create an account?

Creating an account is simple and free:

  1. Click "Sign Up" in the top navigation
  2. Enter your email address and create a password
  3. Verify your email address
  4. Complete your profile setup

You'll receive 3 free credits to get started with your first appraisals!

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What is a domain appraisal?

A domain appraisal is a professional assessment of a domain name's market value. Our AI-powered system analyzes over 50 factors including:

  • Domain length and memorability
  • Keyword strength and search volume
  • Extension (.com, .net, etc.) and brandability
  • Comparable sales data
  • Market trends and industry relevance
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Why do I get a value range instead of one specific amount?

Domain values can vary significantly depending on the sales context and buyer. Our AI analyzes multiple pricing scenarios:

  • Liquidation Price: Quick sale, below-market value
  • Auction Price: Competitive bidding environment
  • Wholesale Price: Bulk or investor transactions
  • Retail Price: End-user market value
  • Best Use Case: Perfect buyer with specific needs

Our appraisal range represents the retail market range - what an end-user might reasonably pay. This gives you realistic expectations for different selling scenarios.

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How accurate are the appraisals?

Our AI system maintains a 95% accuracy rate by continuously learning from market data, sales records, and industry trends. However, domain values can be subjective and market conditions change, so our appraisals should be used as professional guidance rather than absolute values.

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Appraisal Process

How do I appraise a domain?

Getting a domain appraisal is simple:

  1. Go to your Dashboard
  2. Enter the domain name in the appraisal form
  3. Click "Appraise" - results appear in under 30 seconds
  4. Review the detailed analysis and recommendations
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What's included in an appraisal report?

Each comprehensive appraisal includes:

  • Value Range: Estimated minimum and maximum market value
  • Investment Recommendation: Buy, Hold, or Sell guidance
  • Analysis Factors: Detailed breakdown of scoring criteria
  • Strengths & Weaknesses: Key positive and negative attributes
  • Market Analysis: Industry trends and positioning
  • Comparable Sales: Recent similar domain transactions
  • Confidence Level: High, Medium, or Low accuracy rating
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Can I appraise multiple domains at once?

Yes! Our batch processing feature allows you to appraise multiple domains simultaneously:

  • Upload a .txt or .csv file with domain names
  • Or paste domains manually (one per line)
  • Process up to 5,000 domains at once
  • Export results as CSV for portfolio analysis
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How much do appraisals cost?

Credit Costs:

  • New or Refresh Realtime Appraisal: 3 credits
  • Batch Processing: 2 credits per domain
  • Cached Appraisal: 1 credit (from another user)
  • Your Own Cached Appraisals: Free to re-view
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What is the batch processing timeline and what should I expect?

Batch processing allows you to appraise up to 5,000 domains in a single submission at a discounted rate. Understanding the timeline helps you plan accordingly.

📊 Service Level Agreement (SLA)

  • 99% of batches: Complete within 24 hours
  • Guaranteed: Completion or full refund within 48 hours
  • Average processing time: 4-12 hours for batches under 1,000 domains

⏱️ Typical Processing Timeline

Stage Duration What Happens
Submitted Instant Credits charged, batch queued
Validating 1-2 minutes The AI validates request format
In Progress 2-20 hours AI analyzing domains in parallel
Finalizing 1-4 hours Results compiled into output file
Completed Instant Results available in your dashboard

🔔 Email Notifications

You will receive automatic email notifications at key milestones:

  • Batch Submitted: Confirmation with batch ID and estimated completion time
  • 30+ Hours (if needed): Delay notification if processing takes longer than usual
  • Batch Completed: Summary with link to view results
  • Batch Expired (rare): Partial results recovered with compensation details

⚠️ What If My Batch Takes Longer?

If your batch exceeds the normal processing window, our system automatically handles it:

  • 30-36 hours: You receive a status update email + 2% bonus credits
  • 36-48 hours: Escalated monitoring + 5% bonus credits
  • If expired (>48h): Partial results recovered + full refund for incomplete domains + 5% bonus

💡 Best Practices for Faster Processing

✅ Do This

  • Keep batches under 5,000 domains
  • Submit during off-peak hours (evenings/weekends)
  • Remove duplicates before submission
  • Use clean domain lists (one domain per line)

❌ Avoid This

  • Submitting the same batch multiple times
  • Including invalid domains (they'll fail anyway)
  • Expecting instant results for large batches
  • Processing over 3,000 domains during peak hours

🎯 Compensation Policy

If your batch experiences significant delays, we automatically compensate you:

Delay Duration Compensation
< 30 hours No compensation needed (within SLA)
30-36 hours 2% of batch cost (min 15, max 200 credits)
36-48 hours 5% of batch cost (min 50, max 500 credits)
> 48 hours (expired) 100% refund for incomplete + 5% bonus

💚 Example: 500 Domain Batch

If a 500-domain batch (1,000 credits) expires with 380 completed and 120 incomplete:

  • Refund: 240 credits (120 incomplete domains)
  • Bonus: 50 credits (5% of 1,000)
  • Total returned: 290 credits (29%)
  • Net cost: 710 credits for 380 appraisals = 1.87 credits each (7% discount)

📋 Tracking Your Batch

You can monitor your batch progress in several ways:

  • Batches Page: Real-time status updates at /batches
  • Email Notifications: Automatic updates sent to your registered email
  • Dashboard: Completed appraisals appear in your history immediately
  • Batch ID: Use your unique batch ID (APR-xxxxx) to track progress

💡 Pro Tip: Save your batch ID! You can retrieve results anytime using your batch ID, even days or weeks later. All batch results are permanently stored in your account.

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What happens if my batch expires or gets stuck?

While rare (less than 1% of batches), sometimes the AI batch processing can take longer than expected or expire. Don't worry—we have automated systems to protect you and recover your results.

⚠️ What "Expired" Means

The AI batches have a 24-hour processing window. If processing exceeds this (usually due to very large batches or system load), the AI marks the batch as "expired." This doesn't mean your work is lost—we automatically recover all completed appraisals.

🤖 Automatic Recovery Process

Our system monitors all batches 24/7. When a batch expires or gets stuck, we automatically:

1

Download Results

Retrieve all completed appraisals from the AI (even partial results)

2

Save to Your Account

Completed appraisals are immediately saved to your history

3

Refund Incomplete Domains

Full credit refund for any domains that didn't complete

4

Award Bonus Credits

5% compensation bonus (min 50, max 500 credits) for the inconvenience

5

Email Notification

Detailed summary with compensation breakdown and resubmit options

💰 What You Get Back

When a batch expires, you receive:

  • All completed appraisals - typically 70-90% of your batch
  • 100% refund for incomplete domains (2 credits each)
  • 5% bonus credits for the delay
  • List of incomplete domains for easy resubmission

📊 Real Example

Batch: 1,000 domains (2,000 credits)

Completed appraisals 850 domains (85%)
Incomplete domains 150 domains
Refund (150 × 2) 300 credits
Bonus (5% of 2,000) 100 credits
Total returned 400 credits (20%)
Net cost 1,600 credits
Effective rate per domain 1.88 credits (6% discount)

🔄 Resubmitting Incomplete Domains

After an expired batch, you'll receive an email with a list of incomplete domains. You have two options:

✅ Easy Resubmit

Use your refunded credits to resubmit incomplete domains. We provide a pre-formatted list you can paste directly into the batch upload form.

⏭️ Skip Them

If you don't need those specific domains appraised, simply keep the refunded credits for future use. No obligation to resubmit.

⚡ Preventing Future Delays

💡 Tips to Avoid Batch Expiration

  • Keep batches under 3,000 domains during peak hours (9am-5pm EST)
  • Split very large portfolios into multiple smaller batches
  • Submit during off-peak times (evenings, weekends) for faster processing
  • Remove duplicate domains before submission

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to do anything when a batch expires?

No! Everything is handled automatically. You'll receive an email with details, and all credits/results are already in your account.

How quickly are expired batches processed?

Our monitoring system checks every 30 minutes. Expired batches are typically recovered and credited within 1 hour of expiration.

Can I get a full refund if my batch expires?

You get 100% refund for incomplete domains + keep all completed appraisals + receive bonus credits. This is typically better than a full refund since you keep most of your work.

Why do batches expire?

The AI's batch API has a 24-hour processing limit. Very large batches or high system load can occasionally cause delays. This is an AI service limitation, not specific to Appraise.net.

🛡️ Bottom Line: Expired batches are handled automatically with full transparency. You keep all completed work, get refunded for incomplete domains, receive bonus compensation, and can easily resubmit if needed. No manual intervention required!

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Certificates

What are appraisal certificates?

Every domain appraisal comes with a professional certificate that includes:

  • Official Appraise.net branding and certification
  • Domain name and appraisal details
  • Appraised value (displays the higher end of the range)
  • Investment recommendation
  • Unique certificate ID for verification
  • Date of appraisal
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How do I download certificates?

After completing an appraisal, you'll see a certificate section with two options:

  • View Certificate: Opens the certificate in your browser
  • Download JPG: Downloads an optimized image file
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Can I share certificates on social media?

Absolutely! Our certificates are optimized for sharing on:

  • Twitter/X: Perfect dimensions for posts and threads
  • LinkedIn: Professional format for business networks
  • Domain forums: Build credibility in domain communities
  • Sales listings: Add professional validation to domain sales

Pro Tip: Including an appraisal certificate can increase buyer confidence and potentially improve sale prices.

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Are certificates secure and verifiable?

Yes! Each certificate includes a unique ID that can be verified through our system. This prevents forgery and ensures authenticity when used in domain transactions or portfolio presentations.

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Subscriptions

What subscription plans are available?

We offer four subscription tiers to match different usage levels and business needs. All plans include monthly credits, bulk analysis tools, and can be purchased monthly or annually (save 20% with annual billing):

Starter Plan

$29.99/month
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What's the difference between monthly and annual billing?

Annual subscriptions offer significant savings:

Annual Billing Benefits:

  • 20% discount: Save money compared to monthly billing
  • Same features: Identical functionality to monthly plans
  • Same monthly credits: Credit allocation remains unchanged
  • Locked pricing: Protected from price increases for the year
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Can I change or cancel my subscription?

Yes, you have full control over your subscription:

  • Upgrade: Immediate access to new features and credits
  • Downgrade: Takes effect at next billing cycle
  • Cancel: Access continues until end of current period
  • Switch billing frequency: Change between monthly and annual plans
  • Pause: Temporarily suspend billing (contact support)
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What happens to unused credits?

Monthly subscription credits expire at the end of each billing cycle and don't roll over. However, credits you purchase separately with credit packs never expire as long as you maintain an active subscription. The discount rates on additional credits vary by plan tier, with higher plans offering better rates.

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What credit packages are available?

We offer 6 credit packages with volume discounts. All packages are available to paid subscribers:

  • 100 credits: $25 ($0.25/credit)
  • 500 credits: $100 ($0.20/credit) - Save 20%
  • 1,000 credits: $150 ($0.15/credit) - Save 40%
  • 2,500 credits: $300 ($0.12/credit) - Save 52%
  • 5,000 credits: $500 ($0.10/credit) - Save 60%
  • 10,000 credits: $900 ($0.09/credit) - Save 64%

💡 Pro Tip: Credits never expire while your subscription is active. Buy in bulk and save up to 64%!

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Credits & Billing

How does the credit system work?

Credits are our simple pay-per-use system:

  • Realtime appraisals cost 3 credits, batch processing 2 credits per domain, cached 1 credit
  • Credits are deducted only when you get results
  • Check your balance anytime in the top navigation
  • Get low balance warnings before running out
  • Monthly subscription credits expire at billing cycle end
  • Purchased credit pack credits never expire (with active subscription)
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How do I buy additional credits?

Purchase credits through volume pricing - the more you buy, the more you save. All packages are available to paid subscribers:

100 Credits

Starter package

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What determines my credit pricing?

Your credit pricing depends on two factors:

  • Subscription plan: Determines which credit tiers you can access
  • Purchase quantity: Larger quantities unlock better per-credit pricing
  • Plan discounts: Some plans include additional discounts on credit purchases

Subscription Plan Discounts:

  • Professional: 15% additional discount on credit purchases
  • Business: 20% additional discount on credit purchases
  • Enterprise: 25% additional discount on credit purchases

These discounts apply on top of the tier pricing shown above.

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Is my payment information secure?

Absolutely. We want to reassure you that Appraise.net never stores or has access to your credit card details. When you enter your payment information, it goes directly to Stripe, our payment processor, through their secure checkout system. We only receive a confirmation that the payment was successful - your actual card number, CVV, and other sensitive details are never visible to us or stored on our servers.

Stripe is one of the world's most trusted payment platforms, processing billions of dollars for companies like Amazon, Google, Shopify, and millions of other businesses. They maintain the highest security standards:

  • PCI DSS Level 1 certification - The highest level of payment security certification in the industry
  • Bank-level encryption - Advanced encryption and security measures protect all transactions
  • Fraud detection and prevention - Sophisticated algorithms protect against unauthorized charges
  • Support for all major credit cards - Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and more
  • Alternative payment methods - Amazon Pay and other secure options available at checkout

Additional security options: You'll notice in the checkout that you can use alternative payment methods like Amazon Pay if you prefer, which adds another layer of separation since you'd be authenticating through Amazon's system rather than entering card details directly.

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Can I get a refund?

We offer refunds for unused credits within 30 days of purchase. Subscription refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis. Contact support for assistance with any billing issues.

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How do I get access to credit packs?

All subscription plans have access to all credit pack tiers (100+ credits):

  1. Any paid subscription (Starter, Professional, Business, or Enterprise) unlocks all credit tiers
  2. Purchase larger packs for better per-credit pricing (up to 64% savings)
  3. Consider annual billing for 20% subscription savings
  4. All credit pack purchases never expire while your subscription is active

Tip: Business and Enterprise subscribers often save more on credit purchases than the cost of upgrading their subscription.

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Analysis Services

What is Com Zone Check?

Instantly verify .com domain registration status using official registry data:

  • Real-time verification: Check if domains are currently registered
  • Official zone file data: Uses authoritative .com registry information
  • Daily updates: Database refreshed with latest registration changes
  • Bulk processing: Check up to 1000 domains simultaneously
  • High-speed analysis: Process up to 1 million domains per second

Note: Domains not in zone file may still be in redemption or pending delete status.

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What is Trademark Check?

Analyze domains for potential US trademark conflicts:

  • 5.6M+ wordmarks: Comprehensive USPTO trademark database
  • Alphanumeric matching: Focuses on text-based trademarks relevant to domains
  • Status classification: Live Match, Dead Match, or No Match results
  • Daily updates: Current trademark status information
  • Risk assessment: Identify potential legal conflicts before purchase
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What is CamelCase Conversion?

Transform domain names into readable CamelCase format:

  • Word boundary detection: Intelligently identifies separate words
  • Proper capitalization: Applies appropriate uppercase/lowercase rules
  • Readability enhancement: Makes multi-word domains easier to read
  • Branding improvement: Creates more professional domain presentation
  • Original preservation: Maintains domain functionality while improving display
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What is Phonetic Clarity Analysis?

Measure how clearly and predictably domain names can be pronounced:

  • Composite scoring: 0-10 scale combining multiple phonetic methods
  • Metaphone analysis: Phonetic predictability assessment
  • CMU Dictionary: Standardized pronunciation evaluation
  • IPA scoring: International phonetic analysis
  • Pattern recognition: Identifies clarity-enhancing or confusing patterns
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What is Sentiment Analysis?

Evaluate the emotional tone and associations of domain names:

  • DistilBERT model: Advanced transformer-based sentiment analysis
  • Stanford Sentiment Treebank: Trained on high-quality sentiment data
  • Positive/negative classification: Determines emotional impact
  • Confidence scoring: Measures certainty of sentiment prediction
  • Brand perception: Understand how domains emotionally resonate
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What is Word Order Commonality?

Analyze how natural and common word ordering patterns are in domains:

  • GPT-2 language model: Evaluates naturalness of word sequences
  • Perplexity scoring: Lower scores indicate more natural combinations
  • Semantic coherence: Checks if words logically belong together
  • Native speaker patterns: Based on billions of natural language examples
  • Brand naturalness: Helps identify domains that "sound right"
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What is Syllable Count Analysis?

Count and analyze syllables in domain names for memorability assessment:

  • Pyphen library: Accurate syllable counting algorithm
  • Dictionary-based: Uses linguistic rules for proper syllabification
  • Memorability metric: Fewer syllables often mean easier recall
  • Pronunciation guide: Helps assess verbal communication ease
  • Brand strategy: Informs naming decisions based on syllable count impact
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What is Rhyme Detection?

Identify rhyming patterns and phonetic similarities in domains:

  • CMU Pronouncing Dictionary: Phoneme-based rhyme detection
  • Perfect rhymes: Identifies exact phonetic ending matches
  • Near rhymes: Detects similar but not identical sound patterns
  • Memorability boost: Rhyming makes domains more memorable
  • Brand creativity: Helps identify catchy, rhythmic domain names
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What is Domain Categorization?

Automatically classify domains into business categories and industries:

  • BERT classification: State-of-the-art language understanding model
  • 35+ categories: Comprehensive industry classification system
  • Confidence scores: Indicates certainty of category assignment
  • Multi-category support: Identifies primary and secondary categories
  • Market insights: Understand domain positioning and target audience
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What is Tone Analysis?

Analyze the stylistic tone and communication style of domain names:

  • Formal/informal detection: Determines professional vs casual tone
  • Authority assessment: Measures perceived expertise and trustworthiness
  • Emotional intensity: Evaluates strength of emotional expression
  • Target audience fit: Helps match domain tone to intended users
  • Brand voice alignment: Ensures domain matches desired brand personality
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What is Part of Speech Tagging?

Identify grammatical roles and word types in domain names:

  • SpaCy NLP: Advanced natural language processing engine
  • Grammatical analysis: Tags nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.
  • Structure insight: Understand how domain words function together
  • Naming patterns: Reveals effective domain construction strategies
  • Linguistic quality: Helps identify well-structured domain combinations
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What is Word Rank Analysis?

Evaluate word frequency and commonality using established frequency databases:

  • COCA database: Corpus of Contemporary American English word frequencies
  • 450M+ word corpus: Based on extensive real-world language usage
  • Rank scoring: Lower ranks indicate more commonly used words
  • Familiarity metric: Common words are more recognizable and memorable
  • SEO relevance: Popular words may have higher search volumes
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What is Memorability Scoring?

Predict how easily users will remember and recall domain names:

  • Multi-factor algorithm: Combines length, phonetics, and linguistic patterns
  • Cognitive load assessment: Measures mental effort required to remember
  • Pattern recognition: Identifies memorable linguistic structures
  • Recall prediction: Estimates likelihood of word-of-mouth success
  • Brand stickiness: Higher scores indicate domains that stick in memory
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What is Brandability Analysis?

Evaluate domain potential as a distinctive, marketable brand name:

  • Uniqueness scoring: Measures how distinctive the domain is
  • Professional appeal: Evaluates business credibility and trustworthiness
  • Market readiness: Assesses commercial viability as a brand
  • Versatility check: Determines if domain works across industries
  • Investment potential: Highlights domains with strong branding characteristics
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Dashboard & History

What can I see on my dashboard?

Your dashboard provides a complete overview:

  • Credit Balance: Current available credits
  • Usage Stats: Total appraisals and credits spent
  • Recent Activity: Latest appraisals and transactions
  • Quick Actions: Buy credits, view history, manage subscription
  • Appraisal Form: Single domain and batch processing
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How do I view my appraisal history?

The History page provides detailed tracking with multiple viewing options:

  • Yearly View: Monthly summaries of activity
  • Monthly View: Daily breakdowns
  • Daily View: Individual transactions
  • Advanced Search: Find specific domains with flexible criteria
  • CSV Export: Download your complete appraisal history or search results
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How do I search for specific appraisals?

Our advanced search system makes it easy to find your previous appraisals:

Search Options:

  • Single Domain Search: Use "contains", "exact match", "starts with", or "ends with" operators
  • Multiple Domains: Enter comma-separated exact domain names
  • Smart Auto-Clear: System automatically clears other search field when you switch methods
  • Real-time Results: See matching appraisals with full details and value estimates
  • Export Search Results: Download your filtered results as CSV for analysis
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Can I export my appraisal data?

Yes! You can download your appraisal data in CSV format for analysis, reporting, or record-keeping:

Export Options:

  • Complete History: Download all your appraisals using the "Export All History" button
  • Search Results: Export only domains matching your current search criteria
  • CSV Format: Compatible with Excel, Google Sheets, and other spreadsheet applications
  • Automatic Filenames: Files are named with current date for easy organization
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Can I re-access old appraisals?

Yes! All your appraisals are saved permanently and can be re-accessed for free from your history. You can also re-download certificates at any time. Use the search function to quickly locate specific domains from your appraisal portfolio, and export your data as CSV for portfolio analysis and record-keeping.

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Pricing Strategies

What are pricing strategies?

Pricing strategies help you determine the optimal asking price for your domains based on the appraisal value and your selling goals. We provide 6 different pricing recommendations for each appraised domain:

  • Higher STR (Sell-Through Rate) Strategies - Price lower for faster sales and quicker liquidity:
    • Aggressive: Quickest sale, most competitive pricing
    • Recommended: Balanced approach for faster turnover
    • Premium: Higher quick-sale price with good appeal
  • Lower STR Strategies - Price higher for maximum value, patient selling:
    • Aggressive: Competitive but above appraisal value
    • Recommended: Premium positioning for quality buyers
    • Premium: Maximum asking price for patient sellers

Note: Higher STR Recommended and Lower STR Aggressive strategies are intentionally close and may show identical prices for most ranges. This is by design - they represent the 'sweet spot' where quick-sale pricing meets patient-seller entry pricing.

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How do I set my preferred pricing strategy?

You can set your preferred pricing strategy in your profile settings:

  1. Go to Your Profile
  2. Scroll to the "Pricing Preferences" section
  3. Select one of the 6 pricing strategies
  4. Optionally enable "Asian Market Pricing" for lucky number 8 pricing (88/888)
  5. Click "Save Pricing Preferences"

Once set, your preferred price will automatically display in appraisals, lists, and batch results as "My Price".

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What is charm pricing?

Charm pricing uses psychological pricing tactics to make prices more appealing. Our system automatically applies tier-appropriate pricing:

  • Entry & Mid tier (under $50K): Prices end in 95 or 995 (e.g., $4,995, $24,995). This makes prices feel significantly lower psychologically.
  • Upper-mid tier ($50K-$100K): Prices round to clean $5,000 intervals (e.g., $50,000, $55,000, $60,000). This creates a smooth transition to premium pricing while maintaining professional presentation.
  • Premium tier ($100K+): Round milestone numbers convey prestige, using $5,000 or $10,000 intervals (e.g., $100,000, $150,000, $200,000).
  • Asian market pricing: When enabled, all prices end in 88 or 888 regardless of tier (e.g., $4,888, $52,888, $158,888). The number 8 is considered highly auspicious in Chinese culture, symbolizing prosperity and wealth.

All our pricing recommendations automatically apply appropriate charm pricing based on the domain's value tier and your market preference.

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Where can I see all 6 pricing options?

You can view all 6 pricing recommendations in several places:

  • Individual appraisals: Click "See All 6 Options" button in the "My Price" section
  • Pricing Strategies page: Visit Pricing Strategies for interactive calculator and visualization
  • Bulk Pricing Advisor: Visit Bulk Pricing Advisor to get pricing for multiple domains at once
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What is Asian market pricing?

Asian market pricing adjusts all prices to end in 88 or 888, considered highly auspicious numbers in Chinese culture. The number 8 (八, pronounced "ba") sounds similar to "发" (fa), which means prosperity, wealth, and fortune.

When to use Asian market pricing:

  • Targeting buyers from China, Hong Kong, Singapore, or Taiwan
  • Selling domains with Chinese, Pinyin, or Asian cultural themes
  • Listing on Asian marketplaces or forums
  • Appealing to Chinese diaspora communities worldwide

Examples: $5,000 becomes $4,888 • $15,000 becomes $13,888 • $500 becomes $488

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How do price tiers work?

Our pricing strategies use curve-based logic with three tiers, each with different multipliers:

Entry Tier ($0 - $5,000)
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Can I change my pricing strategy later?

Yes! You can change your pricing strategy anytime from your profile settings. The change takes effect immediately and will be reflected in all your appraisals, lists, and batch results. You can also toggle Asian market pricing on/off as needed.

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Do I have to use the recommended price?

No, the pricing recommendations are guidance tools to help you make informed decisions. You should consider factors like:

  • Your personal financial goals and timeline
  • Current market conditions and demand
  • Domain age, history, and existing traffic
  • Competitive domains in the marketplace
  • Your negotiation strategy and flexibility

Our recommendations provide a data-driven starting point, but you should adjust based on your unique situation and market knowledge.

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Domain Lists

What are Domain Lists?

Domain Lists help you organize your appraisals into custom collections for better portfolio management, tracking, and analysis. Create unlimited lists to categorize domains by any criteria that matters to you.

Why Use Domain Lists?

  • Portfolio Management: Group domains by ownership, acquisition date, or investment strategy
  • Market Tracking: Monitor domains from specific auctions or marketplaces
  • Value Segmentation: Separate premium, mid-tier, and entry-level domains
  • Sales Pipeline: Track domains at different stages of your sales process
  • Quick Access: Find related domains instantly without searching
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How do I create a Domain List?

Create unlimited lists with custom names and descriptions. You can create lists from:

  • Lists Page: Click "Create New List" button
  • Appraisals Page: Select domains and "Create New List"
  • Batch Results: Save entire batch search results as a list (coming soon)
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How do I add domains to lists?

Add domains to your lists in several ways:

  • From Appraisals Page: Select domains with checkboxes and choose "Add to List"
  • Bulk Selection: Use "Select All" or Shift+Click for range selection
  • Individual Addition: Add single domains as you appraise them
  • From Batch Results: Save entire search results directly to a list
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Can I copy or move domains between lists?

Copying Domains

Domains can exist in multiple lists. To copy domains:

  1. Open any list and select domains with checkboxes
  2. Click "Copy to List" in the selection bar
  3. Choose destination list from dropdown
  4. Domains remain in original list and appear in destination list

Use Case: A domain can be in both "My Domains" and ".ai Collection" lists

Moving Domains

Transfer domains from one list to another:

  1. Open source list and select domains with checkboxes
  2. Click "Move to List" in the selection bar
  3. Choose destination list from dropdown
  4. Domains are removed from source list and added to destination list
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What are common Domain List use cases?

Portfolio Management

  • • My Domains - Domains you currently own
  • • Watchlist - Domains you're interested in buying
  • • Recently Acquired - New additions to track
  • • For Sale - Active listings
  • • Sold Domains - Historical sales reference

Value Segmentation

  • • Premium Domains - High-value ($50k+)
  • • Mid-Range Portfolio - $5k-$50k
  • • Entry Level - Under $5k
  • • Undervalued Gems - Below appraisal
  • • Quick Sale Targets - Fast turnover

Auction & Marketplace

  • • GoDaddy Auctions - Current bids
  • • NameJet Watchlist - Upcoming drops
  • • Sedo Opportunities - Underpriced
  • • Expired Domains - Recent expirations
  • • DropCatch Targets - Pre-release

Investment Strategy

  • • Flip Candidates - Buy low, sell high
  • • Long-Term Holds - Appreciating assets
  • • Development Projects - Sites to build
  • • Brandable Names - High brandability
  • • Keyword Rich - SEO-focused
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Deal Analyzer

What is the Deal Analyzer?

The Deal Analyzer helps you identify great buying opportunities by comparing asking prices against appraised values. Paste domains with or without asking prices, set your target buy ratio, and instantly see which domains meet your investment criteria with color-coded ratings.

The Deal Analyzer is a powerful tool designed for domain investors who need to quickly evaluate multiple buying opportunities. It automatically fetches appraisal data, calculates deal quality based on your criteria, and presents results in an easy-to-understand format.

  • Smart Parser: Paste domains in any format - extracts domains and prices automatically
  • Customizable Criteria: Set your own buy ratio to match your investment strategy
  • Color-Coded Ratings: Instant visual feedback on deal quality
  • Sortable Results: Click any column header to sort by that criteria
  • Export/Import: Save and reload your analyses
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How do I use the Deal Analyzer?

1 Paste Your Domain List

Copy domains with or without prices from anywhere - auction lists, spreadsheets, emails, or marketplace searches. The smart parser handles any format:

example.com $500
another-domain.net 2.5K
thirddomain.com - $1,200
fourthdomain.io (ends tomorrow) 800
nodomain.com

Supports: $500, 2.5K, $1,200, or just numbers. Prices are optional - domains without prices will show what would be a great deal.

2 Set Your Target Buy Ratio

Use the slider or input box to set your target buy ratio (5-100% of low appraisal value). Default is 10%.

  • Excellent: At or below your target ratio (e.g., ≤10% = 1% of appraisal)
  • Great, Good, Maybe: Distributed evenly between Excellent and 100%
  • Not Interested: Above 100% of your target ratio

3 Click "Analyze Deals"

The system will:

  • • Fetch existing appraisals from your account
  • • Show locked appraisals (1 credit to unlock)
  • • Calculate deal scores based on your ratio
  • • Color-code results: 🟢 Excellent → 🔴 Not Interested
  • • List domains needing appraisal at the bottom

4 Review and Take Action

  • Sort by any column: Click headers to sort
  • Unlock appraisals: Click "Unlock for 1 credit"
  • Appraise missing domains: Copy list and paste into Batch Processing
  • Export results: Save analysis as CSV
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What do the Deal Analyzer ratings mean?

🟢

Excellent

Best deals matching your exact criteria. Price is at or below your target ratio (e.g., ≤1% of appraisal at 10% ratio).

🔵

Great

Very good deals worth considering. Price is in the lower third between Excellent and Maybe thresholds.

🟡

Good

Decent deals that could work. Price is in the middle third between Excellent and Maybe thresholds.

🟠

Maybe

Fair market value. Consider if domain has strategic value. Price is up to your full target ratio.

🔴

Not Interested

Outside your buying criteria. Price exceeds your target ratio. Domain may still have value objectively.

No Data

Domain hasn't been appraised yet. Listed at bottom for easy batch processing.

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What are Deal Analyzer pro tips?

  • Adjust ratio for market: Use 5-10% for aggressive deals, 20-30% for broader opportunities
  • Your ratio persists: Set it once and it's remembered for future analyses
  • Batch appraise efficiently: Copy missing domains list and paste into Batch Processing
  • Export for collaboration: Share CSV with partners or advisors
  • Track over time: Re-analyze same lists to monitor price changes
  • Consider context: "Not Interested" doesn't mean bad - just outside your criteria
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What are common Deal Analyzer use cases?

Auction Evaluation

Copy domain names and current bids from auction sites. Quickly identify which auctions are worth pursuing and set maximum bids based on appraisal values.

Marketplace Bargain Hunting

Paste BIN (Buy It Now) listings from GoDaddy, Sedo, or other marketplaces. Find underpriced domains before others do.

Portfolio Acquisition

When someone offers to sell you a portfolio, paste the list with their asking prices. Negotiate based on aggregate deal quality.

Expired Domain Analysis

Analyze expired domains from drop services. Focus your catching efforts on domains with the best value-to-cost ratios.

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Affiliate Program

What is the Appraise.net Affiliate Program?

The Appraise.net Affiliate Program allows you to earn recurring commissions by referring new customers to our domain appraisal platform. This is a standard, single-level affiliate program - not MLM or multi-level marketing.

Key Benefits

  • Recurring Commissions: Earn for the duration of each subscription
  • Decreasing Rate Structure: 20% Year 1, 15% Year 2, 10% Year 3, 7.5% Year 4+
  • Professional Tools: Custom tracking links, real-time dashboard, detailed analytics
  • Premium Product: Promote a high-quality domain appraisal service trusted by domain investors

Visit our Affiliate Program page for complete details, commission calculator, and to apply.

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How much can I earn as an affiliate?

Our affiliate program features a decreasing recurring commission structure that rewards you for the lifetime of each customer's subscription:

YEAR 1
20%

Base commission rate on all subscription revenue

Example: $99.99/mo plan = $20/mo ($240/year)
YEAR 2
15%

75% of base rate (still recurring monthly)

Example: $99.99/mo plan = $15/mo ($180/year)
YEAR 3
10%

50% of base rate (ongoing passive income)

Example: $99.99/mo plan = $10/mo ($120/year)
YEAR 4+
7.5%

Continuing rate as long as they subscribe

Example: $99.99/mo plan = $7.50/mo ($90/year)

Example: Refer 10 customers at $99.99/mo who stay for 5 years = Over $7,000 in total commissions from just those 10 referrals!

Use our interactive earnings calculator to estimate your potential income based on your referral goals.

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How do I join the Affiliate Program?

Joining our affiliate program is simple:

1 Apply Online

Visit our affiliate application page and fill out the short form with your details.

2 Application Review

Our team reviews applications to ensure quality affiliates. We typically respond within 1-2 business days.

3 Get Your Links

Once approved, you'll get access to your affiliate dashboard with custom tracking links and promotional materials.

4 Start Earning

Share your links, refer customers, and start earning recurring commissions!

Ready to apply? Submit your application now

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What tools and resources do affiliates get?

We provide everything you need to succeed as an affiliate:

Custom Tracking Links

  • • Unique coupon codes for easy tracking
  • • Automatic cookie-based attribution
  • • Deep linking to specific pages

Real-Time Dashboard

  • • Live click and conversion tracking
  • • Earnings breakdown by period
  • • Customer subscription status

Marketing Materials

  • • Pre-made banners and graphics
  • • Email templates
  • • Social media post templates

Dedicated Support

  • • Affiliate support team
  • • Marketing advice and tips
  • • Performance optimization help

All tools are accessible through your affiliate dashboard once you're approved.

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How and when do I get paid?

Payment Schedule

Commissions are paid monthly via Stripe, typically within the first week of each month for the previous month's earnings.

Example: Commissions earned in January are paid in early February.

Minimum Payout

Minimum payout threshold is $50. If your balance is below $50, it rolls over to the next month.

Payment Methods

  • Stripe Direct Deposit: Fastest method (2-3 business days)
  • Bank Transfer: Available in most countries
  • PayPal: Coming soon

All payment details are managed through your affiliate dashboard. You can view pending earnings, payment history, and update payment preferences at any time.

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System Status

Real-time System Status

You can check the current status of all Appraise.net services anytime:

Status Dashboard:

  • Live Status: System Status
  • Database Status: Real-time connectivity monitoring
  • Analysis Services: Individual service health checks
  • Response Times: Current performance metrics
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What happens when the system is busy?

Appraise.net uses an advanced queue processor to handle high traffic smoothly:

  • Automatic Retry: If our AI is overloaded, your appraisal will automatically retry in 5 seconds
  • Queue Management: Advanced processing system prevents timeouts during peak usage
  • User-Friendly Updates: Clear progress indicators show your request status
  • No Lost Requests: Your appraisal is guaranteed to complete, even during high demand
  • No Charge for Failures: Credits are only deducted for successful appraisals

Smart Processing: Our system automatically balances load across multiple AI servers to minimize wait times.

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Server maintenance and downtime

In the rare event of server maintenance or unexpected downtime:

  • Failover Page: You'll see a temporary status page with current information
  • Status Updates: Check System Status for real-time updates
  • Scheduled Maintenance: Always announced in advance via email
  • Quick Recovery: Most maintenance windows are under 30 minutes
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Understanding error messages

Common error types and what they mean:

Queue Messages

"Request queued at position X" - Your request is being processed in order during high demand

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Privacy & Data Policy

Appraisal Access Privacy

Your Privacy is Protected

Appraise.net will never disclose which appraisals an account has rights to view, whether as the initial requester or as a purchaser of viewing rights. Your appraisal history and access rights remain completely confidential.

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Public Nature of Appraisals

All appraisals become public information once their certificate is made public on the Internet by a rightful viewer. This is due to the inherent nature of the Internet and public information sharing.

Important Note

A public appraisal may be superseded by a newer appraisal of the same domain. The most recent appraisal represents the current valuation.

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Domain Appraisal Availability

Appraise.net cannot prevent the appraisal of any given domain. Due to the public nature of appraisals once certificates are shared (see above), any domain can be re-appraised by any user.

This ensures that domain valuations remain current and accessible to the broader community while maintaining your privacy regarding which appraisals you have accessed or commissioned.

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Access Rights Restoration

Your Rights are Protected

Appraise.net can and will restore access to all rightful appraisal access owners. If you lose access to an appraisal you commissioned or purchased, contact support with your account information for prompt restoration.

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Summary of Privacy Principles

  1. Private Access Records: We never disclose what appraisals you have access to, whether as original requester or purchaser
  2. Public Certificates: Appraisals become public once their certificates are shared on the Internet by rightful viewers
  3. Open Appraisals: We cannot prevent any domain from being appraised due to the public nature of shared certificates
  4. Protected Rights: We will restore access to all rightful owners upon request
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Technical Support

I'm having trouble logging in

Try these troubleshooting steps:

  1. Check that you're using the correct email address
  2. Use the "Forgot Password" link to reset your password
  3. Clear your browser cache and cookies
  4. Try logging in from an incognito/private browser window
  5. Disable browser extensions that might interfere
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Appraisals are taking too long

Appraisals typically complete in under 15 seconds. If you're experiencing delays:

  • Check your internet connection
  • Refresh the page and try again
  • Ensure the domain name is formatted correctly
  • Contact support if delays persist
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I was charged but didn't receive credits

If you experience payment issues:

  • Check your email for a payment confirmation
  • Refresh your dashboard to see updated balance
  • Check if your bank blocked the transaction
  • Contact support with your transaction ID
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Who can access the contact form?

The contact form is available only to registered users who are logged in. This helps us:

  • Pre-populate your name and email address for convenience
  • Link your inquiry to your account for faster resolution
  • Provide context about your subscription and usage history
  • Prevent spam and ensure legitimate support requests

If you're not yet registered, you can create a free account to access the contact form.

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How do I contact support?

Support Channels & Response Times:

  • Email: support@appraise.net
  • General Inquiries: 1-3 business days
  • Technical Support: Generally under 24 hours
  • Billing Issues: Up to 1 business day
  • Business Partnerships: 1-2 business days
  • Priority Support: Available for Professional+ subscribers
  • Phone Support: Available for Enterprise subscribers

Include your account email, subscription plan, and detailed description of the issue for fastest resolution.

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