# Finding Killer Domain Names Using LLMs | Yazin Alirhayim

Most people search for domain names the wrong way. They start with an idea generator, check domain availability, and when their perfect .com is taken, they either:

*   Negotiate with the owner (if they respond)
*   Use a domain broker service
*   End up paying thousands of dollars

I've found a better way.

## [](https://yaz.in/finding-killer-domain-names#the-dropped-domains-opportunity)The Dropped Domains Opportunity

There's a better approach. Every day, tens of thousands of domains expire and [get dropped](https://www.dropcatch.com/) because:

*   Owners forget to renew them
*   They're no longer interested
*   The renewal price isn't worth it

While many dropped domains are worthless, some are gems. Finding them is like finding a needle in a haystack, but the advantages are significant:

1.  **Guaranteed availability** - When you find a good dropped domain, you can get it immediately
2.  **Much cheaper** - Usually $13 (renewal price), occasionally up to $50-100 if it hits auction
3.  **High quality possible** - You can find genuinely good domain names

## [](https://yaz.in/finding-killer-domain-names#the-challenge)The Challenge

The main challenge is filtering through thousands of domains. Some domain connoisseurs spend hours daily reviewing domain lists - I'm **not** one of those people.

## [](https://yaz.in/finding-killer-domain-names#enter-llms)Enter LLMs

Here's the strategy I developed:

1.  Take all available dropped domains

2.  Apply basic filters:

    *   Domain length (I use < 10 characters in length)
    *   Extension (I just use `.com`)
    *   Basic pattern matching (no dashes, numbers)
3.  Feed the filtered list (still thousands) into an LLM with specific criteria like:

    *   "Suitable for a tech startup"
    *   "Easy to pronounce"
    *   "Hard to misspell"
    *   Any criteria that traditional filters can't handle (e.g. transliterates to Arabic)
4.  Get notified when domains matching your criteria become available

## [](https://yaz.in/finding-killer-domain-names#domains-ive-found-using-this-strategy)Domains I've Found Using This Strategy

Here's a killer strategy that's often overlooked: searching for domains that transliterate to Arabic words. I've previously sold `shoghol.com` for $1,500 using this approach.

Recent catches using this filter, all at basic registration price ($13):

*   `istighfar.com` - means "seeking forgiveness" in Arabic
*   `mroor.com` - means "traffic" in Arabic
*   `wkala.com` - means "delegation" in Arabic
*   `ghoroob.com` = means "sunset" in Arabic

## [](https://yaz.in/finding-killer-domain-names#try-it-yourself)Try It Yourself

I've packaged this entire system into a service that lets you [enter your own filters and get notified when domains matching your criteria become available](https://crackednames.com/). It's already helped me snag these and many other great domains for dirt cheap.

_Note: I'll update this post with example domains once I have permission to share them._