Higher starting bids will go into effect for auctions starting Monday, October 30. GoDaddy Auctions will raise the minimum bid in expired domain auctions from $12 to $25 on October 30. The increase will apply to auctions that begin on that day and ... Continue Reading6 Comments
Expired domains: where each registrar sends their domains
· Expired DomainsKnow where to bid on expiring domains at each registrar. Many domain name registrars send their expired domain names to exclusive partners before deleting them. Knowing where these names go is critical for domain investors and end users alike. I ... Continue Reading4 Comments
An update on domain name marketplace gaming
· Expired DomainsNamecheap is making progress, but the industry has a long way to go. Last month, I wrote a post about domain name auction gaming. It started with, "Bidders are right to be upset, but solutions can be controversial, too." Indeed, when Namecheap ... Continue Reading7 Comments
Some Register.com and Network Solutions expired inventory is on GoDaddy Auctions
· Expired DomainsIt appears to be part of a small test, although neither company will comment about it. Register.com and Network Solutions are running a small subset of their expired domain inventory through GoDaddy Auctions. In recent weeks, I've noticed ... Continue Reading1 Comment
What is going on with this auction for CSEBKerala .org?
· Expired DomainsUp, down, up...and it's not about the SEO value. I look through a lot of expiring names that pair an unremarkable domain name with a truly eye-popping price. In fact, that's the main thing I'm looking for at expiring auctions because that's the best way ... Continue Reading7 Comments
Who wins the domains you lose?
· Expired DomainsOne domainer investigated who was buying the domains it lost at auction. Do you ever follow up on domains you lose at expired domain auctions? If you're like most people, you just move on to the next domain. But domain investor Digiventures ... Continue Reading8 Comments
Expired domains: where do they go?
· Expired DomainsHere's a list of which expired domain services have exclusive deals for registrar inventory. Update: for the latest registrar/marketplace expired domain list, view this post. One common question I get about expired domains is where to backorder ... Continue Reading5 Comments
Comparing expired domain name platforms
· Expired DomainsA look at the three big expired domain platforms. The majority of domain names I acquire are expiring domain names sold on GoDaddy, DropCatch, and NameJet/SnapNames. Each platform has something going for it, but all have some drawbacks as ... Continue Reading18 Comments
GoDaddy to change closeout auction pricing
· Expired DomainsDutch auction will start at higher prices to deter closeout sniping. GoDaddy is changing its closeout auction pricing structure in a move that will upset some domain investors and make others happy. When a domain name on GoDaddy's expired ... Continue Reading35 Comments
GoDaddy adds search and watchlist capabilities to Investor App
· Expired DomainsNo more visits to GoDaddy Auctions. GoDaddy has added search functionality to its Investor app. Until now, domain name investors had to place an initial bid or place a domain on their watchlist on GoDaddy's website before they could bid in the ... Continue Reading5 Comments
