How to invest in .gg domain names. Is .gg the next .io? Our two guests this week have had early success investing in this domain extension and hope that it takes off like .io did thanks to end user usage. Mark Levine and Logan Flatt discuss what ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Benefits of great domains – DNW Podcast #349
· PodcastsHow a great domain can help you win investors, customers and more. Rolf Larsen understands the value of a great domain name. His latest startup, Desktop.com, spent a lot of money to buy its domain name. But he says the domain has been a key part of ... Continue Reading5 Comments
A different domain model with Arno Vis – DNW Podcast #330
· PodcastsOpenprovider founder Arno Vis discusses his domain registrar's membership model. Most domain name registrars charge their customers a markup over whatever the registry charges them. Openprovider has a different business model, which founder Arno ... Continue Reading6 Comments
Digging into Squadhelp – DNW Podcast #322
· PodcastsHow to get the most out of Squadhelp. Squadhelp launched its new white label marketplace for domainers last summer and I’ve been testing it out ever since. Today, I quiz Squadhelp CEO Darpan Munjal about many of the features and how to get the best ... Continue Reading2 Comments
Selling Gems with Andrew Miller – DNW Podcast #320
· PodcastsAndrew Miller talks about the old and the new. My guest today is Andrew Miller, an early domain investor who sold beer.com, shop.com, diamond.com and many other gems. On today's show, we dig into domain investing in the early 2000s. We also talk ... Continue Reading2 Comments
2020 in review – DNW Podcast #317
· PodcastsA look back at 2020 in the domain name business. It’s a special edition this week as I review the top stories and trends in the domain name market in 2020. We’ll discuss the pandemic’s impact on the market, continuing consolidation, the failed .org ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Investing in new TLDs with Oswin – DNW Podcast #314
· PodcastsThis domainer has success selling new TLDs. Making profitable investments with new top level domain names has proven challenging for many investors. Registries held back their best inventory or priced it at a premium. Today’s guest, Madhu Oswin, ... Continue Reading2 Comments
Domain Valuation – DNW Podcast #307
· PodcastsGreat tools and a real-world example of domain name valuation. Proper domain name valuation is crucial to being a successful domain name investor. On today’s show, Michael Cyger of DNAcademy walks through a valuation of a domain name I just bought. ... Continue Reading8 Comments
It’s on .Fox – DNW Podcast #306
· PodcastsHow entertainment company Fox is using its .Fox top level domain. Many companies acquired a brand-matching new top level domain, but few have put them to extensive use. Fox has recently started using its dot-brand domain more, and it could be a ... Continue Reading5 Comments
The best way to pick a company name – DNW Podcast #295
· PodcastsHow this entrepreneur found a good company name for a great price. When it came time for Laura Roeder to select a name for her new company, she didn’t go about it the same way most people do. She thinks they do it backward. The result is that she got a ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment