NameWorth's backup data is incorrect, suggesting its valuations are based on faulty data. This is part of Domain Name Wire's review of automated domain appraisal tools. See all reviews: Estibot, GoDaddy, Atom, Appraise.net, GoExpired, Dynadot, ... Continue Reading1 Comment
NameWorth domain appraisals: based on old data?
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Sedo makes cuts and Wix lays off 20% of staff
· UncategorizedMany talented people in the web presence industry are looking for work. Two companies in the domain and web presence space have made layoffs. First, Sedo recently made significant cuts to its staff. I'm told it could impact more than 50% of ... Continue Reading2 Comments
NameJet and SnapNames report: 156 recent domain sales
· Expired DomainsStagehand.com leads NameJet and SnapNames sales in April. NameJet and SnapNames have released data for their combined sales in April. For the month, the two domain auction platforms sold 156 domains for $2,000 or more, totaling $755k in ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Dynadot domain appraisal review: Fewer “WTF” moments than other appraisal tools
· ServicesDynadot's appraisals weren't as objectionable as some other services, but they are fairly basic. This is part of Domain Name Wire's review of automated domain appraisal tools. See all reviews: Estibot, GoDaddy, Atom, Appraise.net, GoExpired, ... Continue Reading3 Comments
GoExpired domain appraisals review: a tight range for most valuations
· ServicesGoExpired valued nearly all of our domains within $2,500-$4,500. This is part of Domain Name Wire's review of automated domain appraisal tools. See all reviews: Estibot, GoDaddy, Atom, Appraise.net, GoExpired, Dynadot, NameWorth, Saw, ... Continue Reading2 Comments
Tucows: shorter domain verification window could create more problems than it solves
· Policy & LawData suggests more harm than good from reducing 15-day verification deadline. Tucows published an analysis this week suggesting that shortening the timeframe in which registrants must confirm their contact information would not meaningfully impact ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Recap: Nordic Domain Days 2026
· UncategorizedHere are my thoughts after attending Nordic Domain Days for the first time. Nordic Domain Days (NDD) took place this week in Stockholm, kicking off Sunday evening and concluding Tuesday night. A record 450 people from 77 countries attended this ... Continue Reading6 Comments
ICANN says GoDaddy’s Whois contact form is OK
· Domain RegistrarsGoDaddy's form doesn't allow the submitter to enter their own text, and ICANN says this is acceptable. ICANN published an advisory this week about the requirement that registrars provide a way to contact registrants. The Registration Data Policy ... Continue Reading5 Comments
Appraise.net domain appraisal review: Big numbers, little consistency
· ServicesLike many of the new AI-powered appraisals, Appraise.net can value the same domain at drastically different prices. This is part of Domain Name Wire's review of automated domain appraisal tools. See all reviews: Estibot, GoDaddy, Atom, ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Interesting Verisign data about domain usage and renewal rates
· UncategorizedDomains registered for vibe coded sites show high renewal rates. Nordic Domain Days kicked off in Stockholm on Sunday. I'll have a full wrap-up later this week. On Monday, Stuart Dinnes, who leads account management for European domain registrars at ... Continue Reading2 Comments
