Question 1

What is DropScore?

Accepted Answer

DropScore is an AI-powered expired domain analyzer that generates a proprietary Flippability Score (0-100) by combining Domain Authority (DA), backlink quality, monthly traffic, and domain age. It helps domain investors identify high-value expired domains in seconds.

Question 2

What is a Flippability Score?

Accepted Answer

A Flippability Score is a proprietary 0-100 metric that combines Domain Authority (DA), backlink quality, monthly traffic, and domain age to tell you how easy it is to flip an expired domain for profit. Scores above 70 are considered 'Hot' with high flip potential.

Question 3

How does DropScore calculate the Flippability Score?

Accepted Answer

DropScore uses a weighted algorithm: Domain Authority (DA) contributes 40%, Monthly Traffic contributes 30%, Domain Age contributes 20%, and Backlink Quality contributes 10%. This composite score helps domain investors make data-driven buying decisions.

Question 4

What is Brandability Index?

Accepted Answer

Brandability Index measures how well a domain name works as a brand. Short, memorable names without numbers or hyphens score 'High Brandable' (🔥), while names with numbers, hyphens, or excessive length score 'Low Brandable' (🛑). High Brandable domains typically sell for higher prices.

Question 5

Is DropScore free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, DropScore is currently in MVP Pilot phase and completely free to use. The Free Tier shows up to 10 real domain names per fetch with full Flippability Scores, live WHOIS status, Wayback history, and real-time Domain Authority checks.

Question 6

How often is the expired domain data updated?

Accepted Answer

DropScore fetches expired domain data in real time whenever a user clicks the 'Fetch Live Data' button. The underlying CatchDoms catalog refreshes daily before 9:00 AM UTC. Registration status is checked live via RDAP, so data is always accurate.

Question 7

What is Domain Authority (DA)?

Accepted Answer

Domain Authority (DA) is a 0-100 metric that predicts how well a website will rank on search engines. It is calculated based on the quantity and quality of backlinks pointing to a domain. Higher DA means stronger SEO potential and greater flip value.

Question 8

How do I find expired domains worth flipping?

Accepted Answer

Click 'Fetch Live Data' on DropScore to retrieve expired domains. Use the Flippability Score to identify high-potential domains (scores above 70), check the Brandability Index, verify the current RDAP status, review Wayback Machine history for spam signals, and use the 'Get DA' button to confirm real-time Domain Authority before buying.

Question 9

What is the Wayback Machine history check?

Accepted Answer

The Wayback Machine check shows a domain's historical archive snapshots from the Internet Archive. DropScore displays the total number of snapshots, first and last archived dates, and a year-by-year breakdown. Domains with no history or excessive snapshots may indicate low quality or past spam activity.

Question 10

Can I check if a domain is available for registration?

Accepted Answer

Yes. DropScore checks every fetched domain's real-time registration status via RDAP. Each domain is clearly labeled as Available (🛒), In Auction (🏷️), Dropping Soon (⏳), In Redemption (🔄), or Registered (🔒). You can filter by status using the dropdown in the search bar.

Question 11

What is a 'HOT' domain in DropScore?

Accepted Answer

A domain is flagged as 'HOT' when its Flippability Score exceeds 65. HOT domains combine strong Domain Authority, solid backlink profile, good traffic potential, and sufficient age to make them attractive flipping candidates.

Question 12

How do I export my domain list?

Accepted Answer

After fetching domains on DropScore, click the 'Export CSV' button to download your filtered list. The CSV includes domain name, TLD, status, Domain Authority, backlinks, age, Flippability Score, and Brandability Index.

Question 13

What is the difference between an expired domain and a dropped domain?

Accepted Answer

An expired domain is one whose registration period has ended but is still in a grace or redemption period with the original owner. A dropped domain has fully completed the deletion cycle and is released back to the public registry, making it available for anyone to register.

Question 14

How do I compare expired domains side-by-side?

Accepted Answer

On DropScore, click '+ Compare' on up to 3 domains. A comparison bar appears at the bottom of the page. Click 'View Comparison' to see a side-by-side table showing status, DA, backlinks, age, and Flippability Score to help you pick the winner.

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