GoDaddy is now auctioning off its own expiring domains (see this posting). However, it appears they are placing a 60 day hold on all expired domains won at auction before the winner gets control. This certainly reduces its value!! Since GoDaddy has ... Continue Reading2 Comments
Pool.com gives in to customer pressure for auction method
· Expired DomainsCandadian expired domain drop catcher Pool.com has given in to customer pressure and changed its auction system. A few months ago, Pool instituted a two-phase auction system. If more than one person ordered the same backorder and Pool snagged it, a ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Free Resources That Will Help You Identify Domains That Sell
· Domain Sales, Expired Domains, ServicesRon Jackson, editor of DNJournal, posted a great "beginner's guide" to domain name buying and selling. This great article discusses keyword research, paid parking programs, Google Adsense, WhoIs, and more. Check it out here. ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Yahoo listing offer could change expired domain names market
· Expired Domains, ServicesA story on News.com discusses Yahoo's new free web page offering to local businesses. The free web page also comes with a listing in Yahoo's local directory. This make sense for Yahoo on a couple fronts. First, they are trying to build their local ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
New exchange for domain names launches
· Domain Sales, Expired Domains, ServicesA new secondary domain name market option is now available at the registrar level. The Global Domain Name Exchange (GDNX) is an exchange created for and supporting the valuation and transfer of previously registered or held domain names. Its membership ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Top expiring domain names
· Expired DomainsI've compiled a list of excellent dropping domains that will drop over the next 5 days. The expected drop date and characteristics follow each domain: nwp.net 4/10 yoi.net 4/9 shadyaftermath.com 4/12 -1094 overture with extension spaceygenius.com ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Network Solutions introduces backorder keyword alert service
· Domain Registrars, Expired DomainsNetwork Solutions has launched a backorder keyword service that alerts you when domains are expiring that contain your specific keywords. According to Network Solutions: This new service makes it even easier to find the expired domains you want to ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
U.S. Sen. Barack Obama almost loses domain name
· Expired DomainsAccording to The Chicago Tribune, up-and-coming political start U.S. Sen. Barack Obama almost let his domain name expire. Obama's domain, www.barackobama.com, was about to be dropped when drop service Pool.com contacted Obama and offered to help him get ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
TiltPoker.com domain sells for $46,000
· Domain Sales, Expired DomainsThe Pool drop service finally got back into action this week, snapping TiltPoker.com for $46k. Heaven help the person who neglected to renew this domain! Other top sales this week, according to DNJournal's sales list, include Medals.com at $22k and ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Snapnames signs up new exclusive registrar
· Domain Registrars, Expired DomainsSnapnames has added another exclusive registrar to its list, ItsYourDomain. As an exclusive registrar, domains names in ItsYourDomain's system will not follow the regular drop cycle. Instead, they will be released exclusively to Snapnames' customers ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
