Buy expired domains and flip them for a profit — without ever writing a single word of copy or building an audience.
Yes, this still works massively in 2025, and is a hugely overlooked hustle that many people are still turning into actual businesses.
Goal: Find and purchase a high-potential expired domain and list it for sale within 7 days.
Tools Needed: Expireddomains.net (free), Namecheap or GoDaddy (for purchase), Afternic or Dan.com (for resale)
Skill Level: Beginner–Intermediate
Time Required: 30–60 mins/day
Start up Cost: £8–£12 (per domain)
Why The Dead Domain Hustle Works
Every day, thousands of domains expire — and many of them still carry SEO value, backlinks, or just great brand names.
Flipping epxired domains is like digital real estate. You find undervalued assets and resell them to buyers who missed out, need the name, or want the traffic.
It’s low startup, no ongoing work, and the upside can be wild if you know where to look.
The 7-Day Dead Domain Plan
✅ Day 1: Understand What Makes a Domain Valuable
- Short, memorable, brandable
- Includes keywords or niche relevance
- Has existing backlinks, age, or traffic
- Is a .com (ideally)
Look at successful sales on marketplaces like NameBio.com to see what’s working.
✅ Day 2: Research Expired Domains
Head to Expireddomains.net and search:
- .com only for your first domain
- Max 2–3 words (the shorter the better)
- Filter for backlinks or domain age
Bookmark 10–20 expired domains that stand out to you.
✅ Day 3: Vet and Validate Potential Expired Domains
Use tools like:
- Wayback Machine (what did it used to be?)
- Moz/Ahrefs (optional) — see backlink profile
- Google — check if it’s been flagged or banned
Pick your top 3 candidates.
✅ Day 4: Buy Your Expired Domains
Use Namecheap, GoDaddy, or any trusted registrar to buy your expired domains.
Make sure you have full control of the domain and DNS settings.
✅ Day 5: List It For Sale
Set up listings on:
- Afternic
- Dan.com
- Godaddy Auctions
- Optional: Flippa for auctions
Set pricing ~3–10x what you paid — or “make offer” if you’re not sure.
✅ Day 6: Add a Landing Page (Optional)
- Use a simple tool like Carrd or a parked page to make your domain more appealing.
- Write a 1-line description: “Perfect brand name for a budgeting app.”
Include contact info or a redirect to your sales listing.
✅ Day 7: Promote Softly or Hold
- Tweet about your domain if it fits a niche
- DM founders in the space
- List it on marketplaces and let time work — some flips happen in weeks, others in hours
Every domain you own is a low-cost asset — and you only need one buyer.