{"slug":"expired-domain-discovery-methods","title":"Expired Domain Discovery Methods — Authority Crawl, Wikipedia Mining, and Aggregators","tags":["expired-domains","domain-hunting","pbn","dhg","spamzilla"],"agent_summary":"Four methods for finding expired domains ranked by quality: authority site crawling (best), Wikipedia mining, keyword search crawl, and aggregator lists (least preferred). Includes DHG workflow and filter settings.","trigger_phrases":["find expired domains","domain hunting","expired domain sources","DHG crawl","Domain Hunter Gatherer","Wikipedia domain mining","expired domain list","how to find PBN domains"],"runnable":true,"markdown":"\n### Expired Domain Discovery Methods\n\nFour methods ranked by quality. Use the best method available before falling back.\n\n#### Method 1: Authority Site Crawling (Best — Use First)\n\n**Why best:** You find domains before aggregator sites list them. By the time Easy Expired Domains shows a domain, everyone else is looking at it too.\n\n**Process:**\n1. Compile 5-10 authority sites in your niche (forums, news, edu, directories)\n2. Target specific sections — set URL \"must contain\" filter (e.g., `/seo/` not the whole site)\n3. In Domain Hunter Gatherer (DHG): Hunt From Websites\n4. Set Crawl Levels to 10,000\n5. Say NO to off-site crawling\n6. Typical yield: 2 hours = 10,000-12,000 domains. Overnight = 20,000-30,000+\n\n**Filter after crawl:** TF 10+, DA 15+, referring domains 20+, max 26 chars, English TLDs\n\n#### Method 2: Wikipedia Mining (High Volume)\n\n**Best for:** Finding domains with Wikipedia backlinks — these carry high authority.\n\n**Process:**\n1. Crawl en.wikipedia.org with must-contain filter\n2. Set Crawl Level to 10,000\n3. Run 2-3 days\n4. Yields 90,000+ domains\n\n**Filter aggressively:** TF 14+, DA 15+, max 26 chars, English TLDs\nResult: 90,000 raw → ~775 manageable candidates\n\n#### Method 3: Keyword Search Crawl (Targeted)\n\n1. Use keyword searches in your niche as starting points\n2. Set crawl levels to 1-2 (domains linked from pages currently ranking)\n3. Typical yield: single keyword = 2,000+ domains in ~7 minutes\n4. Lower volume but higher niche relevance\n\n#### Method 4: Aggregator Lists (Least Preferred)\n\n**Sources:** Easy Expired Domains (EED), ExpiredDomains.net, Spamzilla\n\n**Minimum filter settings:**\n- TF 10+\n- DA 15+\n- 20+ referring domains\n\n**Problem:** Everyone has access to these same lists. The best domains get registered by the time you see them. Always verify availability before vetting — never assume EED domains are still available.\n\n#### Spamzilla Marketplace\n\nAlternative to DHG for expired domain discovery.\n\nIntegration pipeline: Find domains (Spamzilla/DHG) → Dom Detailer (vetting) → Penn (PBN build)\n\nScripts location: `D:/Codeland2026/Tools/spamzilla/`\n\n#### DHG Stat Filters (Apply After Crawl)\n\n| Metric | Minimum | Good | Excellent |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| Trust Flow | 8 | 10-14 | 15+ |\n| Domain Authority | 15 | 20-29 | 30+ |\n| Referring Domains | 20 | 40-70 | 100+ |\n| Referring IPs | Close to RD | Close to RD | Close to RD |\n\n**TLD Preference Order:** .com → .net → .org → .biz → .info → .co.uk\n\n#### Domain Length\n\nMax 26 characters for resellability. Under 15 characters is ideal. Shorter = more memorable = more natural backlink profile.\n\n#### Volume Planning\n\nFor a 10-domain PBN:\n- Plan to crawl 30,000-50,000 domains\n- After TF/DA/RD filtering: ~2,000-5,000 candidates\n- After Wayback Machine check: ~200-500 worth vetting\n- After full vetting: ~50-100 qualified domains\n- Register the best 10\n\n#links-sop #expired-domains #domain-hunting #pbn #dhg #spamzilla\n","html":"

Expired Domain Discovery Methods

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Four methods ranked by quality. Use the best method available before falling back.

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Method 1: Authority Site Crawling (Best — Use First)

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Why best: You find domains before aggregator sites list them. By the time Easy Expired Domains shows a domain, everyone else is looking at it too.

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Process:

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  1. Compile 5-10 authority sites in your niche (forums, news, edu, directories)
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  2. Target specific sections — set URL \"must contain\" filter (e.g., /seo/ not the whole site)
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  3. In Domain Hunter Gatherer (DHG): Hunt From Websites
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  4. Set Crawl Levels to 10,000
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  5. Say NO to off-site crawling
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  6. Typical yield: 2 hours = 10,000-12,000 domains. Overnight = 20,000-30,000+
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Filter after crawl: TF 10+, DA 15+, referring domains 20+, max 26 chars, English TLDs

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Method 2: Wikipedia Mining (High Volume)

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Best for: Finding domains with Wikipedia backlinks — these carry high authority.

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Process:

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  1. Crawl en.wikipedia.org with must-contain filter
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  2. Set Crawl Level to 10,000
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  3. Run 2-3 days
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  4. Yields 90,000+ domains
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Filter aggressively: TF 14+, DA 15+, max 26 chars, English TLDs\nResult: 90,000 raw → ~775 manageable candidates

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Method 3: Keyword Search Crawl (Targeted)

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  1. Use keyword searches in your niche as starting points
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  2. Set crawl levels to 1-2 (domains linked from pages currently ranking)
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  3. Typical yield: single keyword = 2,000+ domains in ~7 minutes
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  4. Lower volume but higher niche relevance
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Method 4: Aggregator Lists (Least Preferred)

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Sources: Easy Expired Domains (EED), ExpiredDomains.net, Spamzilla

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Minimum filter settings:

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Problem: Everyone has access to these same lists. The best domains get registered by the time you see them. Always verify availability before vetting — never assume EED domains are still available.

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Spamzilla Marketplace

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Alternative to DHG for expired domain discovery.

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Integration pipeline: Find domains (Spamzilla/DHG) → Dom Detailer (vetting) → Penn (PBN build)

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Scripts location: D:/Codeland2026/Tools/spamzilla/

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DHG Stat Filters (Apply After Crawl)

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| Metric | Minimum | Good | Excellent |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| Trust Flow | 8 | 10-14 | 15+ |\n| Domain Authority | 15 | 20-29 | 30+ |\n| Referring Domains | 20 | 40-70 | 100+ |\n| Referring IPs | Close to RD | Close to RD | Close to RD |

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TLD Preference Order: .com → .net → .org → .biz → .info → .co.uk

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Domain Length

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Max 26 characters for resellability. Under 15 characters is ideal. Shorter = more memorable = more natural backlink profile.

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Volume Planning

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For a 10-domain PBN:

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#links-sop #expired-domains #domain-hunting #pbn #dhg #spamzilla

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