Scrabble points can be a helpful barometer for the value of letters in short domain names. I was talking about short domain names with fellow investor Nat Cohen recently when he mentioned Scrabble scores. He noted that one of the domain names we ... Continue Reading1 Comment
How much is this domain portfolio worth?
· Policy & LawWould you pay $70,000 for these names? The domain name registrar OnlineNic has told a court that someone is interested in buying a portfolio of 685 domains from it for $70,000. It says that this money could be used to pay the Special Master in a ... Continue Reading20 Comments
Domain Valuation – DNW Podcast #307
· PodcastsGreat tools and a real-world example of domain name valuation. Proper domain name valuation is crucial to being a successful domain name investor. On today’s show, Michael Cyger of DNAcademy walks through a valuation of a domain name I just bought. ... Continue Reading8 Comments
How to improve GoDaddy appraisals
· Domain RegistrarsThere was some debate on twitter this weekend about GoDaddy domain appraisals. This debate will never end but I have some suggestions for GoDaddy to improve its tool. 1. Change the language for domains greater than $25,000 Automated appraisals break ... Continue Reading4 Comments
Godaddy releases domain name appraisal tool to the public
· Domain RegistrarsNew appraisal tool will give you a free and quick domain name appraisal. GoDaddy has made its much-improved automated domain name valuation tool available to the public. The beta tool allows anyone to enter a domain name and receive an instant ... Continue Reading66 Comments
GoDaddy builds a new (and better) domain valuation tool
· ServicesNew tool is limited for now, but may become available to customers in the future. GoDaddy rolled out a domain name valuation tool four years ago that offered free domain name appraisals. It was, to put it mildly, underwhelming. In May of this year, ... Continue Reading9 Comments