The .CN equivalents of these domains are in use. 4-character domains can be a viable option for startups without much funding because many of them can be acquired for less than $100. With a little bit of creativity, a decent Chinese brand can be ... Continue Reading2 Comments
How to use 4.cn to see domain sales in China
· Domain SalesKeep track of market activity in China. I received a promotional email from 4.cn a few days ago. Although I don't sell directly in China, out of curiosity, I clicked the link and learned that you can see results of domain auctions and the information ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
January’s top domain name news stories
· UncategorizedLooking back at last month in domains. There was a lot of news in the domain name industry last month. Here's a look at the top five posts on Domain Name Wire ranked by the number of pageviews. 1. This company's domain name is a ten digit ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Review of three-letter domain sales from a Chinese perspective
· Domain SalesHere's how these three LLL .com domains, all sold in December, could be used in China. Three-letter .com domains are sought after in corporate China because they can be used as upgrades for 3-pin names that are long or difficult to pronounce. The ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
How much are domain names selling for in China?
· Domain SalesHere's a handy way to find out what domains are selling for in China. From time to time, I get asked to look at a list of domains for advice on how much to sell them for in China. My reply is always the same: do your own research. One thing you can ... Continue Reading6 Comments
Western end users buy domains from China
· Domain SalesChina sucked up a lot of domains, and now Western end users are bringing some of them back. China is known for buying domains from the west. Examples such as 360.com, JD.com, and OFO.com are readily found. It's a trend we all know. However, isn't ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
EnglishDotCom domain strategy live and well in China
· UncategorizedChinese companies often choose an English name. I started using the term "EnglishDotCom" several years ago to describe what I saw in the Chinese domain market. I was really amazed to see startups in China using an English brand on the .com ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Will Chinese IDN domains become widely used?
· UncategorizedSo far, Chinese IDN top level domains have struggled. Just a few days ago the Internet Society of China announced the formation of a working group to promote the use of Chinese domains. Is it the trigger we need to see Chinese IDN ... Continue Reading23 Comments
How NameJet has changed over the past four years
· Domain SalesJoseph Peterson returns to write about NameJet. The Chinese market implosion and new expired domain deals have changed the face of NameJet since he last wrote. I stopped writing articles about domains at NameJet for DNW about 4 years ago. "My how ... Continue Reading6 Comments
“Sino” vs “China” in domain names
· UncategorizedKassey Lee examines usage of Sino in domains instead of China. Recently a reader asked me a very interesting question. He wanted my opinion on "sino" vs "china" in a domain. As a matter of fact, I never thought about this issue in the past, so I ... Continue Reading6 Comments