Some markup your prices while others don't. Yesterday, I wrote about how you price your domains and how these prices might impact buyers psychologically. One reader pointed out that, even if you like to price your domains to end in 111, 99, or ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Here’s what keywords people are searching for in the domain aftermarket
· UncategorizedNFT and meta aren't surprises, but some of the other words are. Tracking the keywords people use to search for aftermarket domain names is a great way to keep a pulse on hot keywords. After all, lists of sold domains only include a small subset of ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
The problem with selling .org domains to Chinese entities
· Domain SalesHave a .org domain targeted to the Chinese market? Read on. Do you own .org domains intended for Chinese buyers, such as Pinyin domains? If so, you should be aware of restrictions and trends that make aftermarket sales unlikely. The chart below ... Continue Reading2 Comments
End user domain sales at GoDaddy up to $350k
· Domain SalesStartups and big names bought domain names on the aftermarket. GoDaddy released its latest top aftermarket domain sales list. Keep in mind that GoDaddy doesn't publicly disclose all of its top sales. The sales are from November so a good number of ... Continue Reading6 Comments
English-based domains DO have a market in China
· UncategorizedKassey Lee shows some more examples of Chinese companies using English-language domains. It thrills me almost every day to come across well-funded startups in China using English brand names and domains. The more I read about them, the more I am ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Two thoughts from GoDaddy’s conference call yesterday
· Domain RegistrarsGoDaddy execs comment on WordPress and the domain aftermarket. GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY) released Q4 2018 and full-year earnings yesterday and held its investor conference call. Two things in the call stood out to me. First, the company discussed ... Continue Reading2 Comments
Domain sales in 2018 Jeff Gabriel – DNW Podcast #204
· PodcastsWhat's impacting the domain aftermarket in 2018? Few people have the view of the domain name market that Jeff Gabriel has as VP of Sales at Uniregistry. On today’s show, Jeff explains what he’s seeing in the aftermarket right now and why he expects ... Continue Reading9 Comments
Oops: Network Solutions tells customers that their domain is now available
· Domain RegistrarsAftermarket sales email worries customers because of wrong subject line. Domain name registrar Network Solutions mixed up an aftermarket promotion email blast, accidentally informing its customers that their domain name was available for purchase. It ... Continue Reading7 Comments
Interesting GoDaddy patent applications and data
· Domain RegistrarsCould these ideas increase aftermarket domain name sales? GoDaddy has filed two patent applications that contain interesting concepts and data. If fully implemented as described, the systems could increase aftermarket domain name transactions. The ... Continue Reading2 Comments
GoDaddy Aftermarket with Paul Nicks – DNW Podcast #52
· PodcastsPaul Nicks, who manages GoDaddy's aftermarket, discusses the state of domain resales and the GoDaddy platform. Paul Nicks runs the aftermarket for GoDaddy, which includes Afternic and GoDaddy auctions. Paul discusses the current state of the domain ... Continue Reading1 Comment
