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information 5 Cryptocurrency Domains and How They’re Used

One of the hottest topics in the mainstream media at the moment is the emergence of cryptocurrency into the public’s consciousness. Trending topics and niches usually means a lot of domain names being registered by investors hoping to capitalise...
 
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sales Reink Media Group Confirms the Acquisition of Investor.com

Regular readers of the NamePros blog may recognise the name Blain Reinkensmeyer. In 2015, we published an interview with Blain, profiling his purchase of the domain StockBrokers.com for $185,000.

Since then his company has been busy...
 
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information Top Topics: Has Crypto Domain ETH.com Been Sold?; Domain Names and Taxes...

In this week's Top Topics, we take a look at the tax implications of buying and selling domain names. Some useful information is provided on the subject of taxes, which should be noted by many domainers. Elsewhere, we take a look at the potential...
 
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information Detected: Anything.com Sells VOC.com to Viking Cruises; Edward Smeu Brokers Three Names for $71,000…

Recently, we brought you the news that LR.com had been sold to a client of Chinese domain marketplace 4.CN. After publishing that article, we received an email from Igloo.com’s Tessa Holcomb, who confirmed that the sale was brokered by...
 
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information After Raising $13.5 Million, Pillow Homes Switches to Pillow.com

Pillow Homes Inc, known simply as Pillow, is a short-term rental management startup, which was launched a few years ago to facilitate the process of renting out your apartment through the multi-billion dollar marketplace Airbnb. Since then, the...
 
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information Breaking: LR.com Sells to a 4.CN Client

Two-letter .COM domain names have been a popular choice amongst Chinese domain investors for several years, largely due to their exclusivity and their liquid value. We've seen many two-letter .COM's move from the US to Chinese ownership, and...
 
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information Top Topics: I Know How Much You Paid; Showcase Your Crypto Names...

Last week, we brought you the news that James Booth sold the three-letter domain GMA.com to a Marksmen client. Yesterday, Jamie Zoch (@Yofie) broke the news that the eventual buyer has been revealed as Hyundai AutoEver America.

It's...
 
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information Expert Exchange: Do You Think Being Different Is Necessary to Succeed in This Business?

Every domain name investor and broker has the ability to bring something different to the domain industry based on previous experiences. For some, a different approach has meant a highly successful career in domain investing.

Today, we ask our...
 
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information Million Dollar Sales, Part Five: Where Are They Now?

In this mini-series entitled Million Dollar Sales, we have been taking a look at every single seven-figure domain name sale that has been reported on DNJournal to see what those domain names are used...
 
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information Top Topics: Why Are Hyphens Bad?; Does Age Matter?; James Booth Sells GMA.com...

James Booth, founder and CEO of BQDN.com, looks to have sold the domain name GMA.com. According to DomainIQ, the domain name has just moved into possession of Marksmen Inc, a domain acquisition service. There are currently now clues as to...
 
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strategy Buy Low & Sell High With These Domain Name Patterns

Investors have made millions of dollars by following patterns with their domain investments. However, most of the lucrative domain patterns are too pricey for the entry-level domainer. Don’t hang your head though, domainer on a budget! With a...
 

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information Detected: GoDaddy Confirms the Sale of QC.com; Mike Mann Sells OurTree.com for $17,000

In April, we brought you news that the two-letter domain HH.com had been sold to a client of Chinese domain brokerage company 62.com. Over the weekend, George Kirikos (@GeorgeK) confirmed the sale as the WHOIS details changed to...
 
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information Did Jamie Siminoff Pay $1 Million for Ring.com? Yes!

Ring has become a leading brand in the home security industry, having raised over $200 million in funding from famous faces such as Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson. The innovative Ring team lead by inventor Jamie Siminoff have released some of...
 
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information Top 10 Domain Names Owned by George Kirikos

The name George Kirikos (@GeorgeK) may be familiar to you if you follow domain name news since George regularly uncovers previously unreported domain sales such as the $2.1 million Vivo.com sale. Aside from George’s regular contributions to...
 
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information Top Topics: Rick Schwartz Predicts a Collapse; Are Chinese Premiums Falling Like a Rock?

In this week's edition of Top Topics, we analyse the latest happenings in the Chinese domain market and ask whether Chinese premium names will continue to fall in price. We also hear from the owner of a three-letter .COM domain that has been...
 
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advice 5 Tips Before You Start Investing in Domains

When you get into a new hobby or career, it’s natural to make mistakes. Everyone does. Fortunately, other people have already made those mistakes and you can learn from their experiences rather than having to learn from your own mistakes, which...
 
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information Expert Exchange: How Do You Determine What a Domain Is Worth?

The perceived value of individual domain names is one of the most talked about subjects within the domain industry. Domain valuation is also one of the most difficult skills to successfully master, with a combination of sales data and experience...
 
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information Detected: JK.com Sells at Afternic; Chinese Broker Buys 390.com from IBM…

Detected domains is an ongoing series in which we take a look at the recent activity of some of the most successful domain investors, and what they're currently buying and selling. In this week's edition, we discover some incredible purchases by...
 
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information Top Topics: Buyer Wants Me to Travel to His Country; I Need Advice on a Six-Figure Sale...

Do you need a simple, free way to track your domain name portfolio? A Google spreadsheet template was published this week, which will allow you to monitor your domain names. If you don't have an existing solution to track your portfolio...
 
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information Breaking: V8.com Sells for $250,000

Short and valuable domain names are continuing to sell for high values, with Chinese domain investors paying premiums to get the best available names.

We can bring you some exclusive news today, with the two-character .COM domain V8.com selling...
 
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sales Outcome Health Acquires Outcome.com After Raising $500 Million

Recently, Outcome Health raised $500 million through a series A funding round that valued the company at $5 billion. According to Bloomberg, Outcome Health will use the money to invest in promising healthcare startups. However, it seems that the...
 
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information 7 Tips to Easily Track Your Domains in a Google Spreadsheet

Tracking every single domain name that you own can be a difficult task. Fortunately, there are many tools available to help with that. One of the most popular methods of tracking your domain portfolio is to use a spreadsheet. There are many...
 
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