The most expensive domain names of 2011

Domain Journal has compiled a list of the most expensive domain deals of 2011.

So far, the largest domain deal in the history of the internet was the purchase of the Sex.com domain in 2010 for $13 million. This year's leader is the Social.com domain, which cost its buyers only $2.6 million.

So, here are the top most expensive domains of the past year.

1. Social.com - $2.6 million

2. DomainName.com - $1 million

3. Aktien.de - €500 thousand ($725 thousand)

4. VU.com - $700,000

4. RunningShoes.com - $700 thousand

6. Answer.com - $550,000

7. 11.com - $525,000

8. Puzzle.com - $500,000

8. GamesForGirls.com - $500 thousand

8. Gay.xxx - $500,000

11. Meet.me - $450,000

12. AutoInsurance.org - $440 thousand

13. Look.com - $400,000

14. 33.com - $358,000

15. DataCenter.com - $352 thousand