It 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 Reading6 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. One common question I get about expired domains is where to backorder them. Certain platforms have direct deals with registrars for their expired ... 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
A four character domain for $16,500? Here’s why
· Expired DomainsKassey Lee explains why this seemingly random combination is valuable in China. It's no fun watching the 4 character (4C) domain space everyday to see prices of many of these domains selling for only $10 to $20. However, once in a while, when a ... Continue Reading5 Comments
I’d bid more if…
· Expired DomainsBoth GoDaddy Auctions and NameJet could make small changes that drive more bidding. I've acquired roughly 200 expired domain names this year. Most of these have been on the lower end, pricewise. I'd bid more on auctions, especially the higher-end ... Continue Reading4 Comments
GoDaddy “fixes” auction login page issue
· Expired DomainsYou no longer have to log in twice at GoDaddy Auctions. GoDaddy has released a fix to the login issue on GoDaddy Auctions. It's more of a hack, really. But it helps. Previously, when you clicked the "log in" button on GoDaddy Auctions, you ... Continue Reading8 Comments
