Blockchain might be able to decentralize the domain aftermarket. Everyone is talking about blockchain. Can it have a major impact on the domain name aftermarket? On today’s show I talk with Reza Sardeha, a co-founder of domain name aftermarket service ... Continue Reading2 Comments
How to Sell More Domains with Adam Strong – DNW Podcast #158
· PodcastsLearn what Adam Strong is doing to increase his domain name sals. This week we talk with domain name investor Adam Strong. Strong, who owns about 15,000 domain names, explains how he has been able to increase his sales in recent months. He also ... Continue Reading5 Comments
Domain aftermarket update – DNW Podcast #151
· PodcastsSedo's CSO provides data to back up recent sales trends. This week we talk with Matthias Meyer-Schönherr, the Chief Sales Officer of Sedo. Matthias comes armed with data to discuss sales trends including .ai and .io domain names. He also talks about ... Continue Reading9 Comments
Get ready to MERGE! – DNW Podcast #150
· PodcastsA conference covering domain names, bitcoin, blockchain and more is coming. Here's how to get free or discounted tickets. Jothan Frakes comes on the show to discuss the upcoming MERGE! Show in Orlando. It includes The Domain Conference plus other ... Continue Reading12 Comments
Domain name due diligence – DNW Podcast #148
· PodcastsHere are some factors end users think about before buying your domain name. What do end users think about before deciding to buy your domain name? It goes beyond just price. Bill Sweetman of Name Ninja discusses about a dozen factors that companies ... Continue Reading1 Comment
NameSummit 2017 Recap
· ServicesIn case you missed it, the first NameSummit conference was held this week in New York City. Smack dab in the middle of Manhattan, actually, a few blocks from Central Park, Broadway, and across the street from the MOMA (Museum of Modern Art). All sorts of ... Continue Reading5 Comments
Leverage your Domain Buys – DNW Podcast #147
· PodcastsBorrow money to buy domains, or borrow money against your portfolio. Vince Harasymiak with Domain Capital talks about how his firm lends money against domain names to help domain investors leverage their domain investments. Find out what kinds of ... Continue Reading2 Comments
Google no longer bolding keywords in domain names
· UncategorizedAnother blow to domain names in search. Domain names and URLs that contain terms people search for on Google have long been thought to have some sort of advantage. For a while, Google seemed to give preference to "exact match domains". Then it ... Continue Reading10 Comments
State of the Domain Business – DNW Podcast #142
· PodcastsWhat the Rightside-Donuts tie up says about the state of new top level domain names. This week I delve into Donuts' acquisition of Rightside and discuss what it says about the current state of new top level domains. I also run through a bunch of ... Continue Reading9 Comments
Forget traffic leakage. It’s email that’s most dangerous
· UncategorizedA lost website visitor is one thing; a misdirected email can be worse. Domain name investors often talk about the traffic leakage that occurs when you use a domain name other than .com (or the dominant domain in your country). Use something other ... Continue Reading8 Comments