Drop Hunter

About the role

This role focuses on identifying and acquiring expired domains relevant to gambling and betting projects. The Drop Hunter will be responsible for daily monitoring of available domains, participating in auctions, and utilizing various tools to assess domain history and backlink profiles. The objective is to secure valuable domains that can contribute to the company's media buying strategies in iGaming.

The position is part of an international media buying team that operates across profitable verticals including gambling and betting. Success in this role involves effectively analyzing domain metrics such as Domain Rating (DR), traffic, anchor text, and referring domains to make informed acquisition decisions. The Drop Hunter will also maintain detailed records of acquired domains and their analytics, ensuring a systematic approach to domain management.

Collaboration with the SEO department is a key aspect of this role, ensuring that acquired domains meet specific requirements for search engine optimization. The work environment is fully remote, with a focus on results rather than rigid hours, and offers involvement with international projects and leading global brands in the iGaming industry.

Skills that matter here

• SEO: A foundational understanding of SEO principles is necessary to identify valuable domains that can contribute to search engine rankings for iGaming projects.
• domain analysis: This skill is central to evaluating expired domains, assessing their history, and determining their potential value for media buying and SEO.
• traffic analysis: The role requires analyzing past traffic data of domains to understand their historical performance and potential for future traffic generation.
• Wayback Machine: This tool will be used to review the historical content of domains, ensuring they are free from problematic associations before acquisition.
• Ahrefs: Proficiency with Ahrefs is required for in-depth analysis of backlink profiles, referring domains, and other SEO metrics of potential domains.
• Semrush: Similar to Ahrefs, Semrush will be used to conduct comprehensive domain audits, competitive analysis, and keyword research for domain acquisition.

Who this role suits

• A person with prior experience as a drop hunter specifically within the gambling or betting sectors.
• Someone who possesses a strong analytical mindset, capable of evaluating complex domain metrics and understanding the risks associated with gray niches.
• An individual who thrives in a remote, results-oriented environment and can manage their own schedule effectively.
• A team player who can collaborate with SEO specialists and contribute to broader media buying strategies.

From the employer

• Daily monitoring of drop domains for gambling/betting projects.
• Working with auctions and drop services.
• Checking domain history and analyzing backlink profile: DR, traffic, anchor list, Referring Domains.
• Maintaining tables with domains and analytics.
• Collaborating with the SEO department on drop requirements.

• Experience as a drop hunter in the gambling or betting niche.
• Understanding of SEO and backlink ranking.
• Ability to analyze: DR, traffic, anchors, Referring Domains.
• Skills in using Wayback Machine, Ahrefs, Semrush (or similar tools).
• Understanding the risks of gray niches and scaling strategies.

• Salary: Fixed from 80,000 rubles (offer based on interview with the manager, depending on experience and wishes).
• Scale: Work with international projects and top global brands in the industry.
• Vacation: Fully paid leave — 14 calendar days.
• Format: Fully remote. Schedule from 10:00 to 19:00 MSK. Open to part-time arrangements.
• Atmosphere: No bureaucracy or endless calls. We value results over clocking hours. A warm, supportive team that is always ready to help.