Registered domains in China fell last year. The latest report published by the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) does not paint a rosy picture about demand for domains in China. In 2020, the total number of domains registered in ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Why are websites in China decreasing?
· UncategorizedThe number of websites in China is falling even though new businesses are growing. Earlier this week, I wrote about how digital consumers will drive demand for domains in China. Today, I'll explore why website growth isn't keeping up with China's ... Continue Reading2 Comments
Why this weird domain sold for $6500 with 333 bids
· Expired DomainsThere might be a connection to China...or just the backlinks. I am still puzzled by the domain SJZHDC .com selling in a Godaddy auction recently for $6,500. Generally speaking, six letters are too long to act as an acronym and don't carry much ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Digital consumers will drive demand for domains in China
· UncategorizedKassey Lee examines the growth of internet users and consumers in China. Many companies buy a domain to operate a digital store to sell products or services to consumers. These stores need consumers. The more consumers you have and the more affluent ... Continue Reading5 Comments
Should you invest in .cn or com.cn?
· UncategorizedKassey Lee examines domains registered in .cn vs. third level .cn domains. .cn offers many choices to investors as the second-largest extension after .com. You can register a domain in the .cn extension at the second level, for example Amazon.cn ... Continue Reading4 Comments
Fortune China 100 and domain opportunities
· UncategorizedKassey Lee investigates which domains the top companies in China are using. I believe domain investment based on real demand from end users is a solid investment. For this reason, I spend almost every day researching companies in China. Fortune ... Continue Reading3 Comments
Hidden opportunity behind Pinyin brands
· UncategorizedKassey Lee explores an opportunity for domain investors. If you don't invest in Pinyin domains, does it mean you'll miss out on the chance to sell domains to China? Well, here is a secret you may not have known: Chinese companies behind a Pinyin ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Direct visits drive demand for domains in China
· UncategorizedData from Baidu shows how people in China visit websites. Is domain important when Chinese consumers visit a website? What are the implications in terms of demand for domains and types of domains that can sell to people and companies in China? As a ... Continue Reading6 Comments
Vaccine companies as examples of Chinese domain usage
· UncategorizedKassey Lee examines the domains that these Chinese vaccine companies use as a proxy for Chinese corporate domain choices. When I read news about Chinese Covid-19 vaccines these days, I see international diplomacy in play. If I put on my domain ... Continue Reading2 Comments
A dragon with a “cart” head and its implication for domain investment
· Domain SalesChina may rule e-commerce. I was reading news the other day and was intrigued by a picture posted on Economist.com. It reveals a dragon rearing its head, which is not of the usual kind but a shopping cart. The article says that "it is in China, ... Continue Reading6 Comments