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title: ToolRouter — Workflow
description: A multi-tool workflow showing how to combine ToolRouter tools for a complex task.
url: https://toolrouter.com/workflows/domain-acquisition-research
---
# Domain Acquisition Research

Research domain acquisition opportunities by searching availability, checking ownership, examining DNS, and reviewing domain history.

Acquiring the right domain is a strategic marketing decision. This workflow provides all the research you need to make an informed choice about domain purchases, whether for a new brand, product launch, or marketing campaign.

Domain search reveals available options and pricing. WHOIS lookup provides ownership details for taken domains you might want to negotiate for. DNS analysis shows what is currently configured on the domain. Historical archive research uncovers any past usage that could present reputational risks, ensuring you do not inherit someone else legacy issues.

**Tools:** domain-search, whois-rdap, dns-domain, web-archive
**Category:** marketing

## Steps

### 1. Search Available Domains

Search for available domain names that match your brand, product, or campaign naming requirements.

- **Tool:** domain-search
- **Skill:** search_domains
- **Input:** Brand name variations and desired TLDs
- **Output:** Available domain list with pricing, TLD options, and alternative suggestions

### 2. Research Domain Ownership

Look up WHOIS data for taken domains to understand registration details, expiry dates, and ownership information.

- **Tool:** whois-rdap
- **Skill:** lookup_domain
- **Input:** Domains of interest that are already registered
- **Output:** Registration details, expiry dates, registrar information, and contact data

### 3. Check DNS Configuration

Examine DNS records of target domains to understand their current setup and any existing services running on the domain.

- **Tool:** dns-domain
- **Skill:** lookup_dns
- **Input:** Domain names to investigate
- **Output:** DNS records including A, CNAME, MX, and TXT records showing current configuration

### 4. Review Domain History

Check the historical usage of domains through the Wayback Machine to identify any reputational risks or past content concerns.

- **Tool:** web-archive
- **Skill:** site_history
- **Input:** Domains under consideration for acquisition
- **Output:** Historical snapshots showing past content and usage of the domain

## Benefits

- Find available domains that match your brand perfectly
- Research ownership details for negotiation on taken domains
- Check for existing DNS configurations before acquisition
- Avoid reputational risks by reviewing historical domain usage
