Creating A Webpage to Sell A Domain Name
August 24, 2024•506 words
I've decided to sell 20 or so domains I have had in my portfolio for many years, but rather than use the service of a broker, I decided to instead create a simple Domain Name For Sale web page, costing me as little as possible.
This is how I went about this mini project
- First thing I had to do was create a simple HTML webpage, which included details of the domain name and a way for people to contact me with offers. I done this by using the new DuckDuckGo AI Chat, Mixtral 8x7B API. And for a first attempt the results were quite good. With a brief description of my requirements, the ChatBot provided me the HTML code, which I simply copied and pasted into a BBEdit page and saved as index.html.
- I included a disposable email address on the webpage, which I created using the Hide-my-email aliases function**** that is included with my Proton.me subscription.
- Next was to open a free account with Github.com which is where my HTML files will be housed. I created a new repository and uploaded the index.html file into the root directory.
- Using CloudFlare's Workers & Pagers functionality, I then linked CloudFlare to the new GitHub repository and then deployed the page.
I know there is other easier ways, but I kind of liked learning how to do the above and also to get there at zero cost, apart from a little of my time. The two domains that are currently live are kt8.com and smallbusinesshelp.co.uk
If interested, I referenced CloudFlare's guide to deploying Static HTML.
I've also shared the HTML code below, feel free to amend and use yourself.
<html> <head> <title>Premium Domain for Sale: KT8.com</title>
<style> body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0; padding: 0; background-color: #f0f0f0; } header { background-color: #333; color: #fff; padding: 1rem; } header h1 { margin: 0; } main { padding: 2rem; background-color: #fff; margin: 2rem; border-radius: 5px; } main h2 { margin-top: 0; } main p { margin-bottom: 1rem; } footer { background-color: #333; color: #fff; padding: 1rem; text-align: center; margin-top: 1rem; } </style> </head>
<body> <header> <h1>KT8.com</h1> </header>
<main> <h2>Premium Domain for Sale</h2>
<p>The domain name <strong>KT8.com</strong> is now available for purchase! This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a short, memorable, and highly sought-after domain for your business or personal brand.</p>
<p>Why is this domain a great choice?</p>
<ul> <li>Short and memorable: At only 3 characters, this domain is incredibly easy to remember and type.</li>
<li>Highly desirable: Short, memorable domains like KT8.com are in high demand and rarely available.</li>
<li>Versatile: Ideal for a wide range of businesses, projects, or personal brands.</li>
<li>Potential for brand recognition: A short, snappy domain can help establish a strong brand presence online.</li>
</ul>
<p>Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your online presence and establish credibility with a premium domain.
To make an offer or inquire about the domain, please email us at <a href="mailto:xxxx@passmail.net">xxxx@passmail.net</a>.</p>
</main>
<footer> <p>Copyright © 2023 KT8.com. All rights reserved.</p> </footer> </body> </html>