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advice Domain negotiations: Things to keep in mind when dealing internationally

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Domain investing is a thrilling and dynamic profession that attracts people from all over the world. It's a global activity that offers the potential for passive income and the freedom to live the lifestyle that you desire.

One of the most significant advantages of domain investing is the ability to work remotely and outside of standard “9 to 5” hours. This flexibility allows you to take control of your schedule and work on your own terms.

When done right, domain investments can build up in value over time and provide a lucrative source of income. However, to achieve success in domain investing, it's essential to stick to and utilize well-established principles and invest in quality assets. This way you can ensure that your domains increase in value over time and provide a sustainable income for years to come.

One of the most exciting aspects of domain investing is the opportunity to interact with people from all over the world.

Whether it's via domain selling platforms, on domain forums such as NamePros, or through private communications such as email and contact forms, there is never a shortage of interesting and engaging conversations to be made. Just be aware of the potential pitfalls of global communication, such as language barriers and cultural differences, that can lead to misunderstandings and a break in negotiations.

One of the greatest benefits of domain investing is the ability to trade domain assets internationally.

By expanding your potential market, you're no longer confined to your home country, and you can tap into a global audience that may be interested in your domains. The internet has opened up a world of opportunities for domain investors, allowing them to connect with potential buyers from across the world.

Domain conferences provide yet another opportunity for domain investors to come together, exchange ideas, and trade domain names.

These events offer a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful joint ventures, and the physical closeness of people attending them can enhance one's ability to communicate their message. Many successful deals have closed during such get-togethers of the domain industry, making conferences a must-attend event for any domain investor new to the domain investing “game.”


That being said, remote communication over digital media presents a few challenges that can trigger miscommunication and a stalling in negotiations.

As a domain investor, it's crucial to be aware of these challenges and take some steps to ensure that your communication remains clear and effective. By doing so, you can build a solid reputation in the domain industry and achieve success in your domain investing career.

So does it matter which country or culture the other party is from?

When you sell a domain and are aware of the other party’s locale or cultural background, it’s good to keep a few things in mind.

Cultural reasons: Different cultures may have different naming conventions and preferences, so it's important to be aware of this when dealing with potential buyers. For example, some cultures may prefer shorter domain names, the use of dashes, or certain keywords and TLDs in their domain names. Take some time to research the naming conventions of the culture you are dealing with and try to tailor your approach accordingly.

There are also financial reasons: The value of a domain name can vary depending on the country where the buyer is located. For example, a domain name that is highly valued in the US may not be as valuable in other countries. While there is an intrinsic value to many domain names, perhaps it’s wise to research the market value of your domain name in the country where the buyer is located, and adjust your asking price accordingly, if such pricing flexibility exists.

Quite often, there is a language barrier: If the potential buyer is from a country where English is not the primary language, you may want to consider using a reputable translation tool to communicate in their native language. This can help to build trust and ensure that the buyer fully understands the value of your domain name.

The existence of local regulations: Different countries may have different laws and regulations when it comes to domain names and internet usage. Make sure you are aware of any regulations that may impact the sale of your domain name in the country where the buyer is located.

Related to the above—Payment methods: Processing payment for the domain can vary depending on the country where the buyer is located. For example, some countries may prefer to pay using a specific payment platform that is not available in other countries. Also, some widely used tools escrowing the sale may require detailed information from the buyer that they are unwilling or unable to provide; be prepared to offer alternative payment methods if necessary.

The difference in time zone is often disregarded: When dealing with potential buyers in different countries, it's important to be aware of their local time and working hours.

Expectations of communication or negotiations can fail due to not taking into account the other party’s local time. Want to close the deal? Make sure you are available to communicate during their business hours and try to be flexible with your schedule - this type of approach can be very rewarding!

The existence of a cultural etiquette: Different cultures may have different customs and etiquette when it comes to business negotiations.

Do research the cultural etiquette of the country where the buyer is located and try to tailor your approach accordingly. For example, some cultures may prefer a more formal approach to negotiations, while others may prefer a more relaxed approach. In some cultures, the party anticipates a lot of back and forth until a price is agreed upon. Selling your domain names on an non-flexible price schedule might lead to a stalemate and put an end to negotiations.

In a nutshell: It's important to be aware of the potential cultural, financial, and logistical differences when dealing with potential domain buyers from different countries. By tailoring your approach to their specific needs and preferences, you can increase your chances of a successful domain name sale.

Now go out and sell your domains, putting to good use all this newly-found knowledge at NamePros.com! B-)
 
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So AI is writing all the blogs now ? ?
 
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So AI is writing all the blogs now ? ?
I can assure you that's not the case. I've written thousands of articles for blogs, online publications, and (real) magazines. In fact, I conceive, research, and lay out my subject before writing it. If you need help with meaningful, keyword-rich content written by a real human being, let me know.
 
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I can assure you that's not the case. I've written thousands of articles for blogs, online publications, and (real) magazines. In fact, I conceive, research, and lay out my subject before writing it. If you need help with meaningful, keyword-rich content written by a real human being, let me know.

LOL

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source: https://www.zerogpt.com/

accuracy: "After analyzing more than 10M articles and text, some generated by AI and others written by humans, we developed ZeroGPT's algorithm with an accuracy rate of text detection higher than 98%."

If you're going to use AI, I'd recommend at least doing a better job of covering it up next time.

Also, I don't think there's any shame in using it -- just don't lie to people.

You and your namepros pals can downvote me all you want.

I am telling the truth, you are not.
 
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I know it's hard to believe, or prove, that one is not an elephant. I'm not sure if I should be flattered or shocked by the ratio; it also creates a scary measure of how content will be judged in the future. Since copywriting and creative content is my forte, perhaps I cannot escape such ratings. Unless rushed, quality of content is important to me and I strive to analyze the subject.

So why is it so hard to write copy, if you're an average Joe, as in your case? It's both a matter of interest and perhaps, a lack of intellect. Intelligence is both hereditary and acquired. If you could not write essays at school, you do not expand on that interest - period. Hitting keys on a keyboard does not produce meaningful content, as the thoughts must arrive first, then the analysis, then the content.

At any rate, this was a one-time blog post as @Bob Hawkes - who has a different writing style than mine - is absent today. I will not be contributing to such blatant accusations so feel free to ran the ratio AI on other writings.
 
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LOL

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source: https://www.zerogpt.com/

accuracy: "After analyzing more than 10M articles and text, some generated by AI and others written by humans, we developed ZeroGPT's algorithm with an accuracy rate of text detection higher than 98%."

If you're going to use AI, I'd recommend at least doing a better job of covering it up next time.

Also, I don't think there's any shame in using it -- just don't lie to people.

You and your namepros pals can downvote me all you want.

I am telling the truth, you are not.
You do realise that AI is currently fed with data from the internet and other sources? Including existing blog posts written by humans. All blog posts follow similar trends and writing styles, and as AI copies this, of course human written blog posts are going to look like AI because they are essentially the same thing.
 
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You do realise that AI is currently fed with data from the internet and other sources? Including existing blog posts written by humans. All blog posts follow similar trends and writing styles, and as AI copies this, of course human written blog posts are going to look like AI because they are essentially the same thing.

I do realize that. I also realize that much -- not all -- of this article is AI-generated.

Since @Acroplex mentioned his other publications, I took a look at a few of those. ZeroGPT recognized all of them as human written and none of them had a ZeroGPT score of more than 13.66%:

Digital Assets: Do They Need a Physical Storefront?
https://uniregistry.com/blog/post/digital-assets-do-they-need-a-physical-storefront
Your Text is Human written
9.64%
AI GPT

Fixed BIN Price: A Sign of Confidence in your Domain Name
https://uniregistry.com/blog/post/fixed-bin-price-a-sign-of-confidence-in-your-domain
Your Text is Human written
13.66%
AI GPT

Setting up Domain Privacy at Uni
https://uniregistry.com/blog/post/setting-up-domain-privacy-at-uni
Your Text is Human written
0%
AI GPT

Finally, observe what he says in this comment:
I've written thousands of articles for blogs, online publications, and (real) magazines. In fact, I conceive, research, and lay out my subject before writing it. If you need help with meaningful, keyword-rich content written by a real human being, let me know.

"I conceive, research, and lay out my subject before writing it." Fine. Nowhere does he flat out deny using AI to enhance his article, though it appears he wants his language to imply this without denying it.

Based on all of the above, I strongly believe Acroplex heavily relied on AI to enhance this article.

Again, there is nothing wrong with that. I'd just like people to be honest and embrace the truth.
 
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You flat out accused me of lying, first that the article was AI-generated and now you're claiming partial authorship. This is not how I operate, nor do I have anything to gain from automated content creation.

The AI analysis tool you're using to rely your allegations on has been shown to fail remarkably. Here's a long thread about it. It talks about how the tool produces both false positives and false negatives and fluctuates in its findings.

In this case, you're clearly obsessing with an article that's a) well-written and articulated and b) uses linguistic structures that you're not used to, or you do not anticipate from the average blog post on NamePros. Neither of these points is my fault. I do tend to polish up content, when I have the time, for my own personal satisfaction and for SEO purposes.

I have no idea what triggered your negative, ironic reaction within mere minutes of me posting the article, questioning its authorship. As I have never engaged in any exchanges with you in the past, I have to assume you're a person who is naturally suspicious and/or paranoid.

Sorry, but I cannot convince you that you are wrong in your assumptions. But it is a wake up call for me and other content creators that AI is affecting the way we do content.
 
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You flat out accused me of lying, first that the article was AI-generated and now you're claiming partial authorship.

If you are trying to say that I believe AI enhanced your article, yes, that is what I believe.

I have nothing against you, this is just my honest reaction to the article and I've explained the reasons why I believe this.

I ran the article through OpenAI's tool, https://platform.openai.com/ai-text-classifier, and it says it is "very unlikely" to be AI generated.

So maybe I am wrong here.

Regardless, I apologize for the distraction. I am moving on now and wish you the best.
 
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LOL

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source: https://www.zerogpt.com/

accuracy: "After analyzing more than 10M articles and text, some generated by AI and others written by humans, we developed ZeroGPT's algorithm with an accuracy rate of text detection higher than 98%."

If you're going to use AI, I'd recommend at least doing a better job of covering it up next time.

Also, I don't think there's any shame in using it -- just don't lie to people.

You and your namepros pals can downvote me all you want.

I am telling the truth, you are not.
I guess AI analysis is based on dimensions such as replicability of content, uniqueness of data or the number of repetitions on the Internet. I really appreciate your critical thinking, no doubt this article is just the methodology, but it doesn't conclude that it is AI generated.
The existence of a cultural etiquette: Different cultures may have different customs and etiquette when it comes to business negotiations.
As stated above, conclusions should be drawn with caution in the US unless you have hard evidence. Otherwise it could easily be considered a non-justified accusation.


This summary is very helpful for newbies, thanks @Acroplex
 
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this was a one-time blog post as @Bob Hawkes - who has a different writing style than mine - is absent today.
Thanks so much for your valuable article @Acroplex, as I mainly concentrate on things other than domains for a couple of weeks.

i think your point about cultural differences and availability of payment options are particularly important to keep in mind.

Thank you,

Bob
 
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If you are trying to say that I believe AI enhanced your article, yes, that is what I believe.

I have nothing against you, this is just my honest reaction to the article and I've explained the reasons why I believe this.

I ran the article through OpenAI's tool, https://platform.openai.com/ai-text-classifier, and it says it is "very unlikely" to be AI generated.

So maybe I am wrong here.

Regardless, I apologize for the distraction. I am moving on now and wish you the best.

As I said from the very beginning of this "distraction" there was no such use on my part of any AI enhancement in creating this article. I was shocked, then fascinated by the results but overall I am left with a bad taste on how this has questioned my writing skills and ability to describe a topic and present a meaningful article that is useful to the NamePros readership.

You accused me, in a manner that was suggestive at best, and accusatory at its worst, that not only did I do something allegedly undisclosed, but also that I lied about it. Both points that you raised are not true.

Those accusations and statements were based on a commercial tool which, for reasons of its own, proclaims to be 98% accurate. Further research on the tool's performance clearly disputes its accuracy and extensive feedback on its performance is a cumulative warning to professionals, such as teachers and essay evaluators to abstain from using it to evaluate content.

I believe that you owe me an apology for these accusations because you raised them in a manner that disputes my personal and work ethics. You can believe whatever you must personally but to challenge me publicly and repeatedly questioning my responses and honesty, is a whole different thing.
 
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I believe that you owe me an apology for these accusations because you raised them in a manner that disputes my personal and work ethics. You can believe whatever you must personally but to challenge me publicly and repeatedly questioning my responses and honesty, is a whole different thing.

Ok: I apologize.

I've read a great deal of AI-generated text lately and my own internal AI-detector went off when I read this article. Many parts of it feel to me similar to something AI would generate, so I reacted and investigated further.

I was wrong to make these assertions so definitively, and I never meant these comments as an attack on your work ethic.

In this interaction, you called me "an average Joe", insulted my "lack of intellect", and also suggested that I am unable to write well. I have apologized for my comments, twice. Now I'd appreciate an apology from you.
 
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Apology accepted. If you believe that my comments were out of line while defending my position, I do apologize as well. I would not direct such comments without reason but I understand that my defense offended you. For that, I am sorry.

Time to focus on domain names and how to make more money. :)
 
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I dont trust this zerogpt, @DomainBanana.
I do trust you, you seem like a nice guy.

Your tool is interesting, it reminds me of
“BotSentinel.com” which analyzes social media posts, and estimates if you‘re a bot.
 
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Thanks.
 
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Feeding the ai machine with our bloggers work just to appease one's own incredulity to their writing talents is quite irresponsible. Take a moment to appreciate at least those who have a history of original content contributions. They take the time to do their own work and are good at it, and are respected for it.

Well done a great article Acroplex
 
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Good things to keep in mind. Thanks for sharing. I sold a domain once to a business in Hungary about 9 years ago..... I would have charged more if I knew I was going to have to get signed documents at the Hungarian consulate in Boston to close the deal which I thought was odd but roled with the punches and got it done.
 
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Wrong box.
 
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Be careful of who you accuse of using AI ...
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