Top 7 Most Expensive Domain Names Ever Sold

As we witness technologies being more advanced and everything around us becomes easily accessible through the fingertips, the Internet is something crucial that every individual on earth should have access to. What is more closely related to the internet other than the website itself?

Websites are something that is most accessed each day on the face of the earth. Due to that, companies will carefully choose a desired name for their website or domain as it is crucial to ensure that they get the best traffic possible.

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In fact, if you are smart enough, you will be able to generate millions of dollars from just selling domains alone. Here we would like to share with you the top 7 most expensive domain names ever sold in the market.

7. 360.com ($17 Million)

360.com is the most expensive domain name bought by an Asian company, Qihoo 360 Technology Co. Ltd, which is a company that provides security services over the Internet and is well known for its anti-virus software.

Some of you might have not heard of this company as it is popular in China and Qihoo 360 bought the name before it was owned by Vodafone in an attempt to increase its global presence.

As of today, 360.com will redirect you to 360.cn.

6. internet.com ($18 Million)

In an attempt to build the biggest advertisement network on the planet, QuinStreet has bought internet.com for the hefty price of $18 million from WebMediaBrands in 2009. QuinStreet is the biggest marketing service provider in the world.

As of today, the website operates under a free advertisement for technology trading that focuses on technology news, product reviews, and technical advice for IT professionals.

5. privatejet.com ($30.18 Million)

The company that is based in Atlanta, Nations Luxury Transportation, LLC bought the privatejet.com domain from Don't Look Media Group in 2012 for $30.18 million. Many people thought that it was overpriced and shockingly speaking many of their customers were intrigued by their website, especially the rich.

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It functions as an online medium to offer a traveling service by private jet with a price that starts from as low as $1750 per hour.

4. vacationrentals.com ($35 Million)

vacationrentals.com is still an active website for a company based in Texas, HomeAway that took over for the price tag of $35 million to beat their competitor, Expedia.

If you feel to take on a vacation then perhaps you should visit the website as it offers various promotional packages not just in America but also the whole world.

3. insurance.com ($35.6 Million)

Similar to insure.com, QuinStreet sees potential in this domain as insurance.com is a website providing the best spot for online shopping that offers comparison services between the insurance providers.

It offers different types of insurance products mainly life insurance, house insurance, health insurance, and even motorcycle insurance. QuinStreet bought the insurance.com domain for $35.6 million. But the website is no longer active as of writing.

2. carinsurance.com ($49.7 Million)

QuinStreet once again went on a shopping spree as in 2010, the company realized the value of this domain in attracting its customer and generating a handsome profit. Without wasting any more time, QuinStreet bought the carinsurance.com domain for $49.7 million.

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This huge sum of money was used merely to get access to the domain's name with no actual webpage in existence or any content. It is definitely something huge for QuinStreet to get its hands on this domain.

1. lasvegas.com ($90 Million)

Las Vegas is recognized for being the biggest entertainment city in the world. Everything that mankind has desired can be obtained here and due to that, the domain with such a name is necessary for business owners to rake in as much profit as possible.

This made the lasvegas.com domain to be the most expensive domain name ever sold for the staggering price of $90 million. lasvegas.com offers accommodation, visitation, and the biggest gambling destination booking in the world.

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• Iluminasi

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