Go to GoDaddy Auctions to buy domains expiring at these registrars. Knowing where to go to acquire domains when they expire can be tricky. Most large registrars now send their inventory first to major auction services. If no one buys them, they ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
GoDaddy Auctions adds “Hidden Gems” for searched domains
· Expired DomainsSearch filter finds domains that otherwise might not be on your radar. GoDaddy Auctions has launched a "Hidden Gems" search for all users. Hidden Gems shows domain names that have been searched for availability on GoDaddy within the past year. ... Continue Reading1 Comment
404 Media recounts buying 404media.com in expired domain auction
· Expired DomainsMedia company that uses .co domain got a "steal" on the matching .com, 404 Media, a popular technology news site, started in 2023 with a very low budget. Each of the founders chipped in $1,000, and the only domain they could afford was 404media.co. ... Continue Reading6 Comments
How to bulk add domains to your GoDaddy auctions watchlist
· Expired DomainsRecent feature improves process for adding domains to the watchlist. My process for expired domains works something like this: Find domains I want to buy through ExpiredDomains and save them to the ExpiredDomains watchlist Copy the list and ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Judge allows expired domain clawback lawsuit to proceed against GoDaddy
· Expired DomainsGoDaddy clawed back two domain names that companies had won in expired domain auctions. A federal judge has denied (pdf) much of GoDaddy’s (NYSE: GDDY) motion to dismiss a lawsuit over two revoked domain names, allowing several of the plaintiffs’ ... Continue Reading10 Comments
GoDaddy explains what it’s doing about shill bidding
· Domain RegistrarsCompany says shill bidding has decreased this year after implementing new strategies. GoDaddy has published an in-depth look at what it is doing to combat auction fraud, and I think it's worth taking a look. The company has taken some heat ... Continue Reading1 Comment
April’s top domain name stories
· UncategorizedGoDaddy auctions, WooCommerce and Uzi Nissan made news last month. These were the most popular stories on Domain Name Wire last month, ranked by number of views. 1. West Virginia airport tries to reverse hijack a domain name - Air travel can ... Continue Reading1 Comment
GoDaddy implements new bidder verification system
· UncategorizedStronger ID verification replaces the PayPal verification system. GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY) has introduced a new bidder verification system for new accounts to reduce deadbeat and shill bidders. As has been the case since 2015, new account holders ... Continue Reading4 Comments
GoDaddy to nix customer listings on GoDaddy Auctions
· Domain SalesCustomers can no longer list domains on the platform as of April 29, but Afternic listings will still be syndicated. GoDaddy will no longer let customers list domains directly on GoDaddy Auctions, effective April 29. The company announced today ... Continue Reading3 Comments
GoDaddy Auctions raising minimum bid to $25
· Expired DomainsHigher 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
