Ok, I have no clue if anyone is using this method to research competitors but I know its a useful tool in my arsenal. It's the reverse Ip tool which I use about 5 times a day.
Basically, what it does is you enter a competitor's domain or IP and it lists all the domains on that IP for you to view. There is about 5 sites that do this service out there now, some free and some are paid, but my favorite is either DOMAINSDB.NET - Reverse IP Lookup, Reverse NS Lookup, Whois Tools or Reverse IP DNS Tool - Find Domains That Share Your IP Address which is mentioned in this thread(http://www.wickedfire.com/hosting-domains/1852-tool-find-al-sites-single-server.html?highlight=whois.sc). Here are the other ones I know of and have used:
whois.sc/domaintools.com - paid
webhosting.info - free but limited
msn, yes the SE - free, just type in ip:200.000.000.000
I like domainsdb the best because its free, fast, shows whois information, and if the person tries to hide domains by putting them on multiple IP's but on the same NS you can then just search by all domains on the NS. I like seologs because it shows subdomains.
Now, with domainsdb.net here is an example.
DOMAINSDB.NET - Reverse IP & NS Lookup Tool shows the IP address of 64.40.100.133, then click on "Reverse IP: there are 23 domains on this IP, click here to get them all" and you got all his sites.
found 23 domain entrys on IP: 64.40.100.133 [get RIPE/ARIN IP info] (Resolved: northernspotlight.com)
IP location: Canada [CA] - - Vancouver
IP owner: NetNation Communications IP assigned to: NetNation Communications
1. ashleychow.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
2. barkerbroscycles.com [whois] dns: ns1.ev1servers.net | ns2.ev1servers.net
3. burnabycomputerclinic.com [whois] dns: ns1.ev1servers.net | ns2.ev1servers.net
4. cheapcomputerdeals.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
5. creditcard-basics.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
6. digitalgrabber.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
7. johnchow.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
8. laptopgamers.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
9. laptoplifestyle.net [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
10. motorules.com [whois] dns: ns1.ev1servers.net | ns2.ev1servers.net
11. megatechnews.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
12. notebookgamers.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
13. northernspotlight.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
14. suplexcentral.com [whois] dns: ns1.ev1servers.net | ns2.ev1servers.net
15. sarahchow.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
16. sell-it-fast-online.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
17. stephenfung.net [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
18. sallychow.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
19. shannygroup.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
20. teamcoastalcycling.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
21. tmmotorcycles.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
22. traffic-redirect.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
23. techwtf.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
Some may say that is wrong to post this shit. I disagree it's public info. I'm also posting this for you fucking newbies to learn! If you have an important idea or niche or you want to protect your niches then mix up your IP's, hosts, and NS. If you are in this game to win it then this tool/tactic is a must in your arsenal.
Also, another way to find out competitors ideas/niches is if you know their name, company name, or address... go to google and search for the state they are in plus secretary of state ex: California + secretary of state... then go to the SOS website of that state and search business. Usually, you can find all the companies that person is linked too.
Enjoy your weekend losers!
-Cockman
Basically, what it does is you enter a competitor's domain or IP and it lists all the domains on that IP for you to view. There is about 5 sites that do this service out there now, some free and some are paid, but my favorite is either DOMAINSDB.NET - Reverse IP Lookup, Reverse NS Lookup, Whois Tools or Reverse IP DNS Tool - Find Domains That Share Your IP Address which is mentioned in this thread(http://www.wickedfire.com/hosting-domains/1852-tool-find-al-sites-single-server.html?highlight=whois.sc). Here are the other ones I know of and have used:
whois.sc/domaintools.com - paid
webhosting.info - free but limited
msn, yes the SE - free, just type in ip:200.000.000.000
I like domainsdb the best because its free, fast, shows whois information, and if the person tries to hide domains by putting them on multiple IP's but on the same NS you can then just search by all domains on the NS. I like seologs because it shows subdomains.
Now, with domainsdb.net here is an example.
DOMAINSDB.NET - Reverse IP & NS Lookup Tool shows the IP address of 64.40.100.133, then click on "Reverse IP: there are 23 domains on this IP, click here to get them all" and you got all his sites.
found 23 domain entrys on IP: 64.40.100.133 [get RIPE/ARIN IP info] (Resolved: northernspotlight.com)
IP location: Canada [CA] - - Vancouver
IP owner: NetNation Communications IP assigned to: NetNation Communications
1. ashleychow.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
2. barkerbroscycles.com [whois] dns: ns1.ev1servers.net | ns2.ev1servers.net
3. burnabycomputerclinic.com [whois] dns: ns1.ev1servers.net | ns2.ev1servers.net
4. cheapcomputerdeals.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
5. creditcard-basics.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
6. digitalgrabber.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
7. johnchow.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
8. laptopgamers.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
9. laptoplifestyle.net [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
10. motorules.com [whois] dns: ns1.ev1servers.net | ns2.ev1servers.net
11. megatechnews.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
12. notebookgamers.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
13. northernspotlight.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
14. suplexcentral.com [whois] dns: ns1.ev1servers.net | ns2.ev1servers.net
15. sarahchow.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
16. sell-it-fast-online.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
17. stephenfung.net [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
18. sallychow.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
19. shannygroup.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
20. teamcoastalcycling.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
21. tmmotorcycles.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
22. traffic-redirect.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
23. techwtf.com [whois] dns: ns1.netnation.com | ns2.netnation.com
Some may say that is wrong to post this shit. I disagree it's public info. I'm also posting this for you fucking newbies to learn! If you have an important idea or niche or you want to protect your niches then mix up your IP's, hosts, and NS. If you are in this game to win it then this tool/tactic is a must in your arsenal.
Also, another way to find out competitors ideas/niches is if you know their name, company name, or address... go to google and search for the state they are in plus secretary of state ex: California + secretary of state... then go to the SOS website of that state and search business. Usually, you can find all the companies that person is linked too.
Enjoy your weekend losers!
-Cockman