How do I appraise a domain?

Getting a domain appraisal is simple: Go to your Dashboard Enter the domain name in the appraisal form Click "Appraise" - results appear in under 30 seconds Review the detailed analysis and recommendations

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

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

How much do appraisals cost?

Credit Costs: New Realtime Appraisal: 3 credits Consensus Appraisal (new): 9 credits - five independent valuations run concurrently, outliers dropped, converged into one range Consensus Upgrade of an existing appraisal: 6 credits - your current appraisal counts as one of the five opinions and is archived for comparison Single-Domain Refresh: 2 credits Batch Processing (new appraisals): 2 credits per domain Batch Refresh: 1 credit per domain Cached Appraisal: 1 credit (from another user) Your Own Cached Appraisals: Free to re-view

What do the Recommendation and Confidence ratings mean?

Note: These terms are geared towards professional domainers managing portfolios, not occasional domain buyers. Think of them as portfolio management signals – helping you decide what to renew, what to drop, and where your assets sit in the market – rather than "should I buy this?" advice. Every appraisal includes two key ratings to help you make informed decisions: a Recommendation and a Confidence level. Recommendation The recommendation is based on the Optimistic retail value and indicates the quality tier of the domain as an investment: Rating Value Range Meaning Strong Buy $100,000+ Premium asset – highly desirable domain with strong market appeal. Buy $25,000 - $99,999 Quality asset – solid investment with good fundamentals. Hold $5,000 - $24,999 Decent asset – moderate value, situational appeal. Sell $500 - $4,999 Limited appeal – marginal value, narrow market. Strong Sell Under $500 Minimal value – poor investment, very limited market. Confidence The confidence level indicates how certain our AI is about the valuation, based on available market data and comparable sales: Level Meaning High Strong comparable sales data available, clear market demand, well-established TLD/keyword patterns. Medium Some comparable data available, moderate market activity, reasonable assumptions made. Low Limited comparable sales, niche market, or unusual domain characteristics requiring more speculation. Using These Ratings Together For the most reliable decisions, consider both ratings together: Strong Buy + High Confidence = Premium domain with reliable valuation Buy + Medium Confidence = Quality domain, consider additional research Hold + Low Confidence = Uncertain value, proceed with caution Any rating + Low Confidence = Consider getting additional market data before acting

Can I share an appraisal?

Yes! There are two ways to share appraisal information with others: Save as PDF (Recommended) Click the green "Save as PDF" button at the top of any appraisal page. This opens your browser's print dialog where you can save a clean, professional PDF report that includes: Full valuation with estimated range All 6 pricing strategies expanded Strengths and weaknesses analysis Market analysis and comparable sales The PDF can be emailed or shared with anyone -- no login required for them to view it. Share Link Click the "Share" button to copy the appraisal link. Note that viewing an appraisal via link requires: The recipient must have an Appraise.net account They must purchase access to view the appraisal (1 credit) For sharing with potential buyers or colleagues who don't have accounts, we recommend the Save as PDF option.

Why is my domain displayed with a particular capitalization, and how can I see alternative word breakings?

When you submit a domain for appraisal, the system performs word segmentation -- the process of identifying where individual words begin and end within a domain name. Because domain names are written without spaces, many domains can be broken into words in more than one way. The way words are broken apart determines the domain's displayed capitalization (called camelization), such as showing SourceBank.com rather than sourcebank.com. The API Chooses the Most Beneficial Interpretation When multiple valid word-breaking options exist, the AI selects the segmentation that is most beneficial to the domain's value. The chosen interpretation will be the one that: Produces the most recognizable and meaningful words Aligns with the strongest commercial or branding use case Maximizes keyword relevance and market appeal Takes into account multilingual recognition where applicable For example, a domain like aboveid.com could be read as "Above ID" (superior identity platform) or as referencing Idaho (ID). The AI selects "Above ID" because the identity/tech interpretation supports a higher valuation, and the domain is displayed as AboveID.com. Where to Find Alternative Interpretations Every appraisal report includes a Word Segmentation Analysis section. Within it, two fields capture the full picture: Segmented Shows the chosen word-breaking with spaces between words (e.g., "Above ID", "AI Xercises", "Source Bank"). This is the interpretation the AI determined is most favorable, and it drives the camelized display name you see throughout the report and in your history. Notes Describes alternative readings, ambiguities, and special considerations. When a domain has multiple plausible segmentations, the notes will call out each one and explain why the primary interpretation was chosen. This is where you will find secondary readings that may be relevant to different use cases or markets. Examples of Multiple Interpretations insurancecomp.com Segmented: "Insurance Comp" Notes: Could be shorthand for "Insurance Company" or "Insurance Compensation" (workers' comp). Both interpretations are industry-relevant. aixports.com Segmented: "AIX Ports" Notes: Primary reading is "AIX Ports" (IBM AIX OS + software/network ports). Alternate readings include "AI Exports" and a near-typo of "airports." magicly.com Segmented: "Magic + ly" Notes: Primary read is "Magic" + "ly" (a popular brandable suffix). Also reads as a coined, shorter variant of "magically." How Segmentation Affects Value The segmentation directly influences several aspects of the appraisal: Keyword recognition: Clearly segmented dictionary words or industry terms increase keyword value Brandability: How easily the domain reads as a brand name depends on how words are separated Market positioning: Different readings may target different industries or audiences Multilingual appeal: Some segmentations reveal words from other languages, expanding the domain's potential market Tip: If you believe an alternative interpretation better suits your intended use for the domain, check the Notes field in the segmentation section. It often describes secondary readings that may be more relevant for specific niches or branding strategies, even if they do not command the highest general market value.

What is Semantic Type and what do the badges mean?

Semantic Type classifies domains based on how they derive meaning and their linguistic structure. This helps you understand the domain's positioning and potential use cases. Semantic Type Categories Pure Brandable Coined/invented names with no dictionary meaning. Examples: Zyfra.com, Xippo.io, Flickr.com Dictionary Brand Single real dictionary words used as brand names. Examples: Apple.com, Amazon.com, Slack.com Exact Match Keyword Exact search terms people use to find products/services. Examples: CarInsurance.com, BestLaptops.com Partial Match Keyword Contains keywords but with modifiers. Examples: QuickLoans.com, SmartCRM.io Category Generic Entire product category or industry descriptor. Examples: Shoes.com, Hotels.com, Software.com Geo Keyword Geographic location + keyword combination. Examples: NYCPlumbers.com, LondonHotels.com Phrase/Longtail Multi-word phrases, conversational or sentence-like. Examples: HowToLoseWeight.com, GetFitNow.com Acronym Abbreviations or initialisms with known meanings. Examples: IBM.com, NASA.gov, CEO.com Person Name Personal names (first, last, or full names). Examples: JohnSmith.com, Martinez.com Numeric Brand Numbers as core identity element. Examples: 7Eleven.com, 99designs.com, 365.com Code/Identifier Technical codes, model numbers, or systematic identifiers. Examples: X100.com, A1B2.com Nonsense Random character strings with no pattern or meaning. Examples: Xqvtz.com, 8k3m2.com Why Semantic Type Matters Brandable domains (pure-brandable, dictionary-brand) often command premium prices for startups Keyword domains (exact-match, partial-match) are valuable for SEO and direct navigation Category generics can be extremely valuable as industry-defining names Geo-keywords are ideal for local businesses and regional services

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 Preparing 1-2 minutes Domain list checked and formats verified Analyzing 2-20 hours Domains analyzed in parallel Compiling 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 Processing interruption (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 interrupted (>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 (interrupted) 100% refund for incomplete + 5% bonus 💚 Example: 500 Domain Batch If a 500-domain batch (1,000 credits) is interrupted 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.

What happens if my batch is interrupted or gets stuck?

While rare (less than 1% of batches), sometimes batch processing can take longer than expected or be interrupted. Don't worry; we have automated systems to protect you and recover your results. ⚠️ What "Interrupted" Means Batches have a maximum 48-hour processing window. If processing exceeds this (usually due to very large batches or system load), we stop the batch and mark it as interrupted. 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 is interrupted or gets stuck, we automatically: 1 Download Results Retrieve all completed appraisals (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 If a batch is interrupted, 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 interrupted 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 Interruptions 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 is interrupted? No! Everything is handled automatically. You'll receive an email with details, and all credits/results are already in your account. How quickly are interrupted batches recovered? Our monitoring system checks every 30 minutes. Interrupted batches are typically recovered and credited within 1 hour of being stopped. Can I get a full refund if my batch is interrupted? 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 interruptions happen? Very large batches or high system load can occasionally cause delays. When that happens, we stop the batch and recover the completed work automatically. 🛡️ Bottom Line: Interrupted 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!

Which domain extensions (TLDs) can Appraise.net handle?

Appraise.net can appraise any domain extension with 2 or more characters - including traditional TLDs, new gTLDs, country codes (ccTLDs), and Web3/blockchain domains. Supported Extensions No restrictions! We don't use a whitelist - if it's a valid domain format, we can appraise it. Traditional TLDs: .com, .net, .org, .info, .biz, etc. New gTLDs: .ai, .io, .app, .tech, .store, .online, .space, .icu, .vip, .money, .cash, and hundreds more Country Code TLDs: .us, .uk, .de, .co, .me, .tv, .cc, etc. Web3/Blockchain: .eth (Ethereum), Handshake (HNS) domains, and other blockchain namespaces How Our AI Evaluates Different TLDs Rather than restricting by an official TLD list, our AI has learned the relative value and market positioning of different extensions through: Real-world domain sales data and transaction history Market trends and adoption rates Extension age, trust level, and brand recognition Industry-specific utility (e.g., .ai for artificial intelligence) Web3 namespace adoption and community strength Extension Value Hierarchy The AI understands that different extensions have different market values: Premium: .com remains king due to universal recognition and trust Legacy Trusted: .net and .org maintain strong value from decades of use Trending Hot: .ai commands premium prices in the AI/tech space Tech Favorites: .io is widely accepted for tech startups Niche Strong: Industry-specific extensions (.store, .app, .tech) when name matches use Older Generic: .info carries less value despite being older Newer gTLDs: Vary widely - some successful, others still building market presence Web3 & Blockchain Domains Our system evaluates blockchain-based domains by considering: TLD/SLD relevance and matching (e.g., ursus.eth benefits from cohesive branding) Web3 namespace adoption and active usage Community strength and developer ecosystem Real-world utility and integration support Future-Ready for 2026 gTLD Round Because we don't maintain a hardcoded TLD whitelist, Appraise.net is already compatible with upcoming new gTLD extensions from the next ICANN application round. Any new extensions will be automatically evaluated based on their characteristics and market context. Important Notes The TLD is one of 50+ factors considered - a strong name on a decent extension can outvalue a weak name on .com Appraisals include explanations of how the TLD affects overall value Unusual or uncommon TLDs won't be blindly devalued - the complete package is evaluated Perfect for portfolio owners with diverse extension holdings Bottom line: If it's a valid domain format, we can appraise it and provide market-appropriate valuations with transparent reasoning.

What is a consensus appraisal?

A consensus appraisal runs five independent valuations of your domain, drops the highest and the lowest, and converges the middle three into one range. You get the same report as a standard appraisal - value range, strengths, weaknesses, market analysis, comparable sales - but the number behind it is the agreement of five opinions instead of one.

Why it exists

AI valuations, like human ones, vary between sittings. We measured this on more than 1,200 domains, appraising each five times: the typical gap between a domain's highest and lowest single valuation was 29%, one domain in three exceeded 50%, and on roughly one domain in five, at least one of the five runs spiked above 1.5x the median opinion. A single appraisal is a sample from that spread; a consensus is the center of it.

Why five opinions

Five is the smallest panel where you can discard both extremes and still average a majority (three).
Since about one run in five spikes optimistic, dropping the highest and lowest guarantees a lone outlier - high or low - never touches your result.
The result is remarkably stable: in our measurements, replacing any single opinion typically shifts the consensus by 0% (it moves only when two or more opinions genuinely disagree). Single opinions swing by a third; the consensus barely notices any one of them.
More than five runs adds cost faster than it adds stability.

How to run one

New appraisal: tick the "Consensus appraisal" toggle on your dashboard - 9 credits.
Upgrade an existing appraisal: use the "Upgrade to Consensus" button on the appraisal page - 6 credits. Your current appraisal counts as one of the five opinions and is archived. Note the pricing is deliberately fair: appraise once (3) then upgrade (6) costs exactly the same as consensus from the start (9), so no ordering is ever the wrong choice.
Batch: tick "Run as consensus batch" on the batch page - 6 credits per domain. Built for portfolios and your best names.
Anonymous reports: every $19.99 guest report has always been a consensus of five.

Fair-billing guarantee

If fewer than three opinions complete (rare service degradation), we deliver a standard single-run appraisal and charge the standard rate - never the consensus rate. Consensus results are labeled with a "Consensus of 5" badge on the appraisal page.

Consensus is the same method behind our published research, including our ten-year study of the industry's largest reported sales.

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