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GoDaddy domain investor update – DNW Podcast #360

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What’s happening and what’s in the works for domain investors.

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GoDaddy plays an important role in the domain name aftermarket. On today’s show, GoDaddy VP of Aftermarket Paul Nicks provides updates on what’s going on at GoDaddy for domain investors: the Uniregistry transition, Buy Now page results, Closeout pricing change results, and more. He also talks about what the company is doing to improve platform performance.

Also: .au domains, Portugal.com, and a Pocketbook.com update

Sponsor: Sav.com Domain Name Auctions

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Managing DNS abuse – DNW Podcast #359

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Tucows CEO Elliot Noss talks about the company’s new initiative.

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A lot of good comes from the internet. So does a lot of bad: phishing, spam, explicit child material, etc. On today’s show, Tucows CEO Elliot Noss shares an initiative his company is undertaking to raise awareness and formulate how Tucows (NASDAQ: TCX) responds to abuse connected to domains registered through Tucows and its resellers. Domain registrars are just one part of the internet, but they can play an important role.

Also: EU headaches, OpenSea, Sav milestone and more

Sponsor: Dan.com API Partner Program

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Ethereum Name Service – DNW Podcast #358

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How to connect “regular” domains with Ethereum Name Service.

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There are a handful of competing blockchain-based, alt-root domain name systems popping up. One of these made a big announcement recently: it now works with any second level domain on the “real” DNS. Brantly Millegan aka Brantly.eth, director of operators for Ethereum Name Service (ENS), comes on the show today to talk about how you can use example.com, example.guru and other second level domains with ENS in addition to alt-root .eth domains, and the benefits of doing this.

Also: Closing time at the .club, Facebook, country code domains and more

Sponsor: Sav backordering

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The power of great domains – DNW Podcast #357

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How John Rampton has grown businesses by upgrading their domains.

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This week’s guest understands the value of a good domain name. John Rampton is the co-founder of Calendar.com and Due.com. Both of these companies started with different domain names, and John explains how upgrading the domain names impacted the businesses. He also discusses the domain lease/option deals he’s made with startups. He structures them in a way to make sure the business thrives and he can share in the upside if they are successful.

Also: Blockchain and XYZ, CentralNic’s mystery acquisition, Donuts Dropzone and more

Sponsor: Dan API Partner Program

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Actual domain investor results – DNW Podcast #356

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Let’s look at actual P&Ls of domain investors.

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Last week at NamesCon Online, I interviewed domain investors Logan Flatt and Mark Levine. They shared their actual revenue, expenses and profits for last year and updated how their sales are going this year. On today’s show, I’m replaying that session in audio format. In addition to hearing these numbers, you’ll learn what Logan and Mark do to increase sales and their pricing philosophies. Also, you might be surprised to learn what percentage of their domain sales are .com.

Also: France.com and the Supreme Court, Epik hack revelations, Flippa dough and more.

Sponsor: Sav.com for sale pages

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