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Re:Show HN: My weekend project, DomainShuffler.com by geekgyrl on Wednesday January 25, 2012 @10:51PM (#3512841)
I am always on the hunt for good domain names. Keyword search is a start, but I've always wanted to just browse random domain names to spark ideas. Built this quick web app in a weekend to shuffle through expired domain names which are available for registration.
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Re:Show HN: My weekend project, DomainShuffler.com by dwyer on Thursday January 26, 2012 @02:27AM (#3513224)
>Go Daddy

You must be new here.

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Re:Show HN: My weekend project, DomainShuffler.com by geekgyrl on Thursday January 26, 2012 @06:37AM (#3513686)
First post on HN, but definitely familiar with GoDaddy reputation (SOPA stance, some think GoDaddy sucks, etc). I've thought about this. May offer other registrar options for the GoDaddy haters.
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Re:Show HN: My weekend project, DomainShuffler.com by larrys on Wednesday January 25, 2012 @11:43PM (#3512939)
Interesting. I would post the domain price on the initial screen. Also, how are you generating the names?

I would also put "Would you pay $x for this domain?" Then when the person clicks say "guess what, it's only $12.99"

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Re:Show HN: My weekend project, DomainShuffler.com by geekgyrl on Wednesday January 25, 2012 @11:51PM (#3512963)
A tagline to draw interest is a good suggestion! Will consider adding one.

The domain names are retrieved from expired domain lists published daily (various sources). I wrote a backend script to check domain name availability with a Whois lookup (runs every 2 hours for updates). At any given time, a random sampling of a larger domain set is available on the site for quick shuffling.

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Re:Show HN: My weekend project, DomainShuffler.com by larrys on Thursday January 26, 2012 @12:02AM (#3512973)
I would also give people the option to "mark" a domain to add it to a running list and/or the ability to go "back" in direction as well.
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Re:Show HN: My weekend project, DomainShuffler.com by geekgyrl on Thursday January 26, 2012 @12:18AM (#3513010)
Great ideas also! Will add to the feature enhancements list.
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