Trend Watching

Trend watching is a long term strategy and can be very lucrative.

The concept is that you anticipate what domains are going to become popular and register them first. To watch trends successfully, you need good sources and a very creative mind.

The most effective way to start trend watching is to pick a few niches that you are comfortable with. Then subscribe to a few blogs, press release sites and other intelligence sources, then read, read and read! Watch for new standards, technologies, and emerging products. Once you hear of a current trend, quickly buy up relevant domains. Remember that not all trends will pan out and it is important to diversify your holdings so that you are not focusing too heavily on one trend.

When it comes to trend watching, you need to be very careful about the possibility of infringing on trademarks. If you think a domain name could have trademark implications, then don't register it.