Domain names that get type-in traffic are among the most valuable on the resale market. To calculate the number of type-ins a domain name receives, domain buyers use the Overture inventory tool. By typing in a domain name (including the extension, e.g. ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Testing GoDaddy’s new expired domain auctions
· Domain Registrars, Expired DomainsI placed some bids on GoDaddy's new TDNAM, which right now consists mostly of expiring domains once registered at GoDaddy. I just "won" one domain today. When placing a bid on an expiring domain you are presented with a disclaimer that says the domain ... Continue Reading1 Comment
GoDaddy places 60 day hold on expiring domains
· Domain Registrars, Expired DomainsGoDaddy 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