Trends
Buying domain names related to trends
Looking for and analysing trends may provide clues to areas in which to invest. Shifting demographics such as an aging population may boost interest in medical care, retirement communities etc.
The trends we are talking about here tend to occur over longer periods of time than fashions or fads. They tend to have less volatility.
Marketers analyse trends routinely to identify and track markets. This same type of analysis can be used to identify areas that might be interesting. You can then do more detailed analysis.
Examples include demographics, housing prices, conservation awareness, pets, move to digital cameras
Predicting trends can pay off - even short term
Geo-localized crime and safety related domain names
The future of green or hybrid cars
Disease testing trends and website names
