If you need records, now is the time to download them. If you need any data from domain sales platform Dan.com, you have only nine more days to download it. The platform will officially be retired on June 27. GoDaddy acquired Dan.com in 2022 for ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
The Dan.com to Afternic migration is a bit of a mess
· ServicesDespite the description, you don't have control over how your listings migrate. I previously wrote about how I was opting out of the Dan.com-to-Afternic migration. I stopped using Dan.com a while ago and list everything at Afternic, so I didn't ... Continue Reading9 Comments
Dan.com account migration is now available
· ServicesUsers have four weeks to decide what to do with their Dan.com account. Dan.com users can now migrate their accounts to Afternic as part of Dan's sunsetting. After logging in, users will see "Migration Center" on the left panel in their ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Afternic reveals Dan.com migration timeline and eventual shutdown
· ServicesDan.com will soon migrate accounts to Afternic before shutting down. Afternic representatives have been open about Dan.com eventually shutting down. Today, the company published a timeline and migration plans. As of today, new clients can't sign ... Continue Reading11 Comments
Afternic launches new lander that replaces Dan.com lander
· ServicesLease-to-own option now available on GoDaddy-branded lander. Afternic has launched a new landing page option that replaces the Dan.com lander while adding additional features. Called the Custom Lander, it allows domain sellers to offer ... Continue Reading1 Comment
2023 top stories: GoDaddy’s “commission alignment”
· ServicesGoDaddy's Dan.com acquisition continues to reverberate in the domain aftermarket. You might think it's odd to say that one company changing its sales commissions is a top story of the year. But GoDaddy is the dominant player in the domain ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Lease to Own is finally coming to Afternic – here’s everything you need to know
· ServicesAfternic will leverage Dan.com's existing LTO system but will tap into GoDaddy and its brokers for greater distribution. Lease-to-own (LTO) options for Aftermarket domains are finally coming to Afternic and GoDaddy. The company has said the ... Continue Reading12 Comments
New Afternic integrations could lead to more stale listings
· Domain SalesMore sales are good but recent integrations might cause headaches. GoDaddy made a couple of recent changes that could push more inventory to its distributed Afternic network. More inventory is good, but I worry that the new inventory will include a ... Continue Reading8 Comments
Dan adds import-a-lead “lease to own” option
· ServicesIt's a good option for lower-priced long-term payment deals. At the Internet Commerce Association event in Las Vegas this January, someone asked GoDaddy President of Domains Paul Nicks if there could be an option to import a lead with a long-term ... Continue Reading4 Comments
Aftermarket alternatives to GoDaddy
· ServicesHere are some alternatives to Afternic, but do the math to make sure you should switch. I've received several comments, tweets and messages from people today who aren't happy about GoDaddy's new commission structure. Their question is the same: ... Continue Reading26 Comments
