Should you buy domains in bulk?

Many of the large domain registrars are now offering incentives to purchase your domain names in bulk.  Of-course they will want you to buy more domain names, so the registrar can make more money out of you! So what is in it for you? Should you consider buying bulk domains?

Cheaper in volume

Buying several domains at once is going to be more expensive, rather than simply buying just the one you need. However if you do need several domains, buying them all together in bulk can result in saving you money. The average .co.uk domain name cost £7-10 for 2 years registration. When buying in bulk, the cost per domain can be substantially lower.

Get the names before they are gone

When you are buying domain names in bulk, you can also secure all variations of the domain name you want i.e. yourcompany.com, yourcompany.co.uk. When you setup your business, it is a good idea to secure your company name in all major domain name extensions. If you choose to buy extra extensions over a period of time, other people may take them. So register all your domain names in bulk in one go to stop your competitors stealing your name with another extension.

Easier Management

If you buy all your domain names in bulk, in one go with one provider they should all expire on one day (assuming you register them all for the same period). Doing this i will make your domain management much easier, you will no longer have to worry about loosing domains via not being notified when they expire. All your domains will be due for re-new on the same date – much easier to remember!

Summary

As discussed, buying domain names in bulk can offer several advantages. For your business, it might be worth considering buying a bulk load of keyword rich domain names and point them all to your website. Since many registrars are offering discounts on bulk, in the long term this could result in cost savings.

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