It's time to step back and re-evaluate domain name auctions. The news today about an employee bidding at SnapNames is certainly disappointing. So here's my take on what the domain industry should do. First, chill out. I've seen a bunch of comments ... Continue Reading33 Comments
Domain Musings: Where are the auctions, charity, more
· UncategorizedA few thoughts I jotted down this weekend. Are there really two major domain name auctions at TRAFFIC later this month? It's only a couple weeks away, and I haven't seen a single list of domains yet... ...How long will it be until ... Continue Reading8 Comments
Rent.co.uk Domain Name Auction Clears $100,000
· Domain SalesUK domain name will clear six figures. The domain name Rent.co.uk is set to sell on Sedo this Friday for at least £65,000 GBP. That's about $107,000 USD at today's exchange rates. So far there's only one interested buyer in the domain name, which ... Continue Reading4 Comments
Epik Acquires DNKO Auction Platform, First Auction on Friday
· Domain SalesEpik moves into auctions with acquisition of DNKO platform. Domain company Epik has acquired domain auction platform DNKO.com, and is launching its first auction as Epik tomorrow. Epik is Rob Monster's new domain name venture that was launched ... Continue Reading17 Comments
Domain Name Auction Sites Need to Go Mobile
· ServicesPlacing a last second bid on a mobile phone is difficult. I've been watching the auction of 529.org on Sedo all week. As you may know, I own a web site related to 529 plans, so 529.org would be a great pickup for me. The auction ended at noon central ... Continue Reading7 Comments
GoDaddy TDNAM Starts “Buy Now” Expired Domain Auctions
· Expired DomainsExpired domain auctions now have option to buy domains immediately. GoDaddy's domain name aftermarket TDNAM has added a new wrinkle to its expired domain auctions. Bidders can now buy expired domain names immediately instead of bidding. Once someone ... Continue Reading1 Comment
