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information Things to know about .XYZ; Reza Sardeha might return; Fast Transfer concerns; The future of GPT domains; So done with Epik

Welcome to our Sunday review of Top Topics here at NamePros!

Some things you must be aware of when investing in .XYZ domains; Reza, founder of Dan, might return to domain investing; Fast transfer concerns; The future of GPT domain names; Domainer is "so done" with Epik...
 
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information Lease-To-Own Domain Name Payment Plans

A lot has happened since I last covered Domain Name Payment Plans in the NamePros Blog in 2019. Partly because of the terminology used by Dan, one of the major marketplaces offering payment plans for a number of years, such plans are usually now called Lease-To-Own (LTO), a more...
 
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information DAN & VAT changes; India to hinder domain .in(vesting); Tricking expired GoDaddy auctions; LTO new at Afternic; Clicks but no money for Sedo domain

Welcome to our summery review of Top Topics here at NamePros!

Dan.com has changed the VAT/invoicing process, becoming the middle man for buyer and seller; India is about to ban .in domain investing; Expired domain auctions at GoDaddy can be manipulated, apparently; LTO options a...
 
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information Different Ways Domain Investors Can Use Google Site: Search

Many domain investors are familiar with the site:TLD Google search command. This allows you to restrict search results to either an individual website or to a certain extension.

For example, it can be a useful indicator of how much use, at least as measured by web pages, for that...
 
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information Top Topics: Threads launched on .net; Domain Agents troubles; Afternic BIN landers' issues; Optimize your traffic domains; Set up your own registrar

Welcome back to our weekly review of Top Topics here at NamePros!

Meta rolled out Threads on a .net domain; Domain Agents: Use or not? Afternic "forever troubled" as far as BIN setting goes; Optimize a domain that earns $1 /day; How hard is it to set up a domain registrar...
 
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analysis Domain Name Sales During First Six Months Of 2023: Red Ink Almost Everywhere

The first six months of 2023 resulted in just over 70,000 NameBio-listed domain sales in total, with a dollar volume of just over $66 million.

That is a decrease of 21.5% in sales dollar volume compared to the same six months of 2022.

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information Say something nice about domainers; .In is out at Dan; Trademarks & pricing leverage; Nissan.com was stolen; Verisign's sweet .net deal signed

Welcome back to our weekly review of Top Topics here at NamePros!

Domain investors are invited to say something positive about a fellow domainer; DAN ends listings of .in domains on its marketplace; If you have a trademark, can you negotiate the price of the matching domain...
 
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information Impressive Tool To Rate Domain Names: SquadHelp Domain Insights

If we could accurately predict relative sell-through rates (STR) for different domain names, we could focus on names that are likely to sell quickly. Curated marketplaces would also benefit, since they would be able to predict the kinds of names that are more likely to sell, and not waste...
 
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information Top Topics: A $10k broker's offer; Premium domains that dropped; NameJet's new look; GoDaddy bans user account; XYZ Registry grabs dropped domains

Welcome to our weekly review of Top Topics here at NamePros!

Brokered offer of $10,000 dollars indicates end-user value? Find premium domains registrant forgot to renew; NameJet's new look, good or bad? Lost access to my domains at GoDaddy; .XYZ Registry grabs back most dictionary...
 
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other What Is It That Domainers Do?

Probably many of us have been asked by friends or acquaintances what it is that we do as domainers. After all, the term domainer is not even in the major dictionaries. For this week’s article, I decided to compile an answer.

Create Names

Domainers create names. They come up...
 
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information Top Topics: Zero Knowledge domains; Abandon vs. Sell; The future of .com; Profitable industries to sell domains to; The supply side of domain pricing

Welcome to our weekly review of Top Topics here at NamePros!

Zero Knowledge: A blockchain term triggers new domain registrations; Abandon your domains, or sell them in a firesale? Kings and Gods: dot .com as a powerful extension; Industries most profitable to sell domains to; The...
 
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news Why The Excitement Over Spatial Computing?

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information Top Topics: RIP Jason Sheppard; Epik buys Epik; Get sales going on Dan.com; Symbolics as a domain grading tool; Are you leaving Epik?

Welcome to our weekly review of Top Topics here at NamePros!

RIP Jason Sheppard, also known as DNKingpin; Epik LLC acquires its own assets back via a proxy buyer; Best way to get sales on Dan.com; Symbolics.com is now a domain grading tool; Domain investors leaving Epik en masse...
 
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strategy Look Beyond A Single Domain Name Metric

Successful domain investment depends on the art of selecting effective names, as well as the science of using measures to evaluate positive attributes of names.

We often consider various metrics, such as the number of extensions, or how frequently the term is used in business names.

In most...
 
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information Top Topics: ICANN's notice to Epik; Domain sold for $1.4M?; Find a domain's owner; Rob Monster lost Pro badge; NameJet/SnapNames duplicate auction

Welcome to June's first review of weekly Top Topics here at NamePros!

ICANN sent a breach notice to Epik; Domain sold for $1.4 million dollars at NamesCon?; How to find the owner of a domain name; Removal of Rob Monster's Pro badge; Domain auctioned on both NameJet and Snapnames...
 
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strategy Why Is That Domain Name Not Selling? (And Some Things To Do About It)

It is a familiar refrain within the domain world – I have some great domain names, but I am not getting any sales.

In some cases, the owner may be overlooking weaknesses in the names. However, even solid domain names can go year after year without buyer interest. How is that possible...
 
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information Top Topics: Restrict domaining to the 50+ crowd? Sedo's new look; Registrar auctions domain "early"; Uni account access lost; Repricing sold domains

Welcome to the latest review of weekly Top Topics here at NamePros!

Should domain name investing be restricted to mature people aged 50 and up? Sedo refreshed the look of its web site; Did this registrar send an expired domain to auction "early?" Former Uniregistry customer locked...
 
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analysis What Does Domain Name Sales Data Really Say?

Afternic recently provided data insights from the 2022 sales year. While precise numerical values are not given, graphical results are presented for total dollar volume, average price, sell-through rate and average revenue per domain. This allows one to compare the performance of different...
 
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information Top Topics: Can't trust GD brokers; Help me get my domain back; SuperTokens upgraded to the .com; Chrome fixes your domain typos; Batch of fake offers

It's the latest review of weekly Top Topics here at NamePros!

GoDaddy brokers engaged in questionable activity, according to email exchanges; An end-user is trying to get his 15 year old brand back; The story of acquiring SuperTokens.com; Chrome will autocorrect URL "typos"...
 
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domains The Next Wave of an African Domain Extension

Almost 2-decades ago, I hand-registered "Casino" and 9 other ultra-premium one-word domain names in the .SO extension. .SO is the ccTLD for Somalia. Unfortunately, I dropped all of the names because of their renewal fee and zero inquiries from prospects. At the time, it did not cross my...
 
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information Top Topics: Negotiation games; Unethical practices; Epik's own reviews site; Flippa pricing model; Why list domains at SquadHelp?

Welcome to the latest review of weekly Top Topics here at NamePros!

Some buyers or sellers like to play negotiating games; Unethical selling practices; Epik's own scam reviews web site; Flippa has outrageous fees, according to some; Why would you list your domain portfolio at...
 
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advice Domain negotiations: Things to keep in mind when dealing internationally

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...
 
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information Top Topics: Portfolio access lost at Epik; GoDaddy BIN out of sync; Dan froze BTC payouts; Why your domains don't sell; GoDaddy valuations dropping

Hey! It's the latest review of weekly Top Topics here at NamePros!

Domain portfolio access lost at Epik; GoDaddy fails to sync domain pricing; Dan.com BTC payments are currently frozen; Wondering why your domain names aren't selling? GoDaddy valuations getting lower.


Epik...
 
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analysis ME Domain Extension Celebrates 15 Years

In recognition of the 15th anniversary of general availability of the .me domain extension, I thought it was a good time to look at the performance, use and sales record for the extension.

The registry has a 15th Anniversary promotion on – you can read about the anniversary in a blog post...
 
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information Top Topics: 500 domains seek registrar; Acquisition too good to be true; PayPal suspends dotDB; Is PAUU.com stolen; Unconventional sales promos!

It's the latest review of weekly Top Topics here at NamePros!

What is the best registrar to move 500 domain names to? One word domain acquired for a bargain price; PayPal suspended dotDB without explanation; PAUU.com is stolen, says the owner; Unconventional methods of promoting...
 
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news Automated Domain Verification Arrives At Afternic

Domain names listed on a marketplace by someone other than the owner are a problem. Often these are the result of the previous owner overlooking taking down the listing after the name expired or was sold at another venue. In some cases, the names may be deliberately listed in error for nefarious...
 
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information Top Topics: ICANN/Verisign domain seizure policy; Spaceship .com specials; Trending keywords at NamePros; Responding to price requests; +1 topic

Welcome to this week's review of Top Topics here at NamePros!

ICANN & Verisign are considering a dangerous new tweak to domain seizure policies; Spaceship.com launches $3.08 .com specials; NamePros members do well picking up trending keywords; How should a price request email be...
 
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interviews An Interview With JudgeMind: 15 Years Of Setting Goals

Introduction

As I was getting started in domain investing, one of the voices offering sound advice was @JudgeMind. While not quite as active currently in NamePros, when he does contribute, I always know it will be well thought out and based on a decade plus of domain investing...
 
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information Top Topics: NewYork.com 7 fig sale; Best platform to sell .it.com domains; Register.to owner passed; Roulette.com appraisals; Afternic DNS/TXT records

Welcome to another weekly review of Top Topics here at NamePros!

The domain name NewYork.com was sold for 7 figures, according to DNJournal; What is the best marketplace to sell .it.com domains? The owner of Register.to has passed away; Roulette.com appraises high—why's that...
 
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information Artificial Intelligence Resources Available Today

Artificial Intelligence, AI, continues to be the dominant topic in the business world, and in domain name circles.

When I wrote about GPT and Similar Artificial Intelligence Technologies, I ended with speculation on how AI might transform domain name investing.

In this article, I survey...
 
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information Top Topics: Free for sale landers; Are minisites dead? Afternic shared useless graph; Dan canceled BIN sale; Own landers vs Afternic DNS

Welcome to a fresh round of Top Topics here at NamePros!

Free "for sale" landers at NamePros launched on April 1st; Are minisites dead? Afternic shared useless sales graph on 2022 domain sales; Dan canceled sale after buyer took the BIN option; Should you create your own landers or...
 
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analysis Is Domain Name Aftermarket Trending Down?

Diverse opinions have been expressed, on NamePros and elsewhere, on whether the domain aftermarket has recently dropped.

Certainly there are reasons for a possible decline.
  • There is considerable business uncertainty.
  • With inflation rising, the cost for a business or individual to...
 
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information Top Topics: What to do with 27k domains; Where is the next Dan.com; OpenAI's first UDRP filed; Domain liquidation lessons; Chat.com sold for 8 figures

Happy April with a fresh round of Top Topics here at NamePros!

You're not a real domain investor without a few thousand domain names; Which service will become the next Dan.com? OpenAI filed a UDRP against the domain ChatGPT.com; Lessons learned about liquidating domain names; The...
 
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strategy Will Anyone Really Use This Domain Name?

The most important point in last week’s NamePros Blog article Six Years of Domain Name Mistakes was to acquire names that will have multiple potential users who are in a position to pay a solid retail price.

Each domain name is unique, and it is not possible to give a definite...
 
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information Top Topics: Domain sales drought; WHOIS privacy & spam; Dan sales via Afternic woes; HugeDomains keyword valuation; Namecheap discounts domains by 3%

Welcome to a fresh round of Top Topics here at NamePros!

A domain investor hasn't scored domain sales for what appears to be a long time; WHOIS privacy did not stop spammers from pitching services; Dan & Afternic integration has a few flaws, according to a domainer; HugeDomains as a...
 
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advice Six Years of Domain Name Mistakes

NamePros is full of tales of mistakes made and mistakes to avoid. Personally, I have made my share of mistakes. This post is about the mistakes I made during the last six years. While I won’t cite specific cases, the article is also informed by mistakes that I have read on NamePros.

More...
 
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information Top Topics: Anyone.com launches; Selling my oldest domain; ICANN registrars are expensive; Afternic's new beta feature; Epik targets domain investors

Welcome to the latest edition of Top Topics here at NamePros!

Reza Sardeha rolls out Anyone.com as a real estate market disruptor; Domainer receives an offer for their oldest domain name; Becoming a domain registrar is inherently expensive; Afternic launches "lead center" as a beta...
 
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analysis Is GoDaddy Appraisal Value A Useful Filter?

When seeking names on the buyer requests section at NamePros, or filtering a list of expiring names for consideration, domain investors often use filters to make the size of the list manageable. For example, they may seek only names with a certain minimum age, maximum length, or minimum...
 
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information Top Topics: MedicalRecordsReview.com auction paid? New domainers are doomed; Market crash ahead, says Rosener; Cash loans for domains; Uni Market RIP

Welcome to the latest edition of Top Topics here at NamePros!

Did MedicalRecordsReview.com really sell for almost $70k or payment failed? Domaining newbies: The train has left the station; Markets will crash up to 50% according to Drew Rosener; Where to get a loan by mortgaging your...
 
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information Actionable Information From The 2023 Global Domain Report

Recently InternetX and Sedo released the 2023 Global Domain Report.

The report provides a wealth of information of interest to domain investors. It includes a detailed analysis of Sedo sales and search data, and premium domain name sales overall. In addition, it looks at...
 
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information Top Topics: One.com woes; The future of domain value; Make your own landers; CEO makes offer directly; Domainer GPT to come?

Welcome to a fresh, weekly edition of Top Topics here at NamePros!
A domain investor with domains at One.com is having serious management issues; Will domain names become obsolete in the future? Domainer's own landing pages make him proud; Should you accept an offer from a company's...
 
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interviews An Interview with Sten Lillieström: Part 2 Creating Effective Brand Names

Sten Lillieström challenged some common assumptions about domain names and brands in the first part of the interview. This week, I ask him questions around the theme of how to create an effective and distinctive brand name.

Creating A Great Name

Let’s focus on how to create...
 
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information Top Topics: MarketingAgency.com value; SSL for PPC; Problems in the domain industry; Dan.com and A Records; Flipping NamePros sales for thousands of $

Welcome to a fresh, weekly edition of Top Topics here at NamePros!

The owner of the domain MarketingAgency.com sought feedback about its value; Using SSL for domain parking is a necessity; What are the main issues that domain investors face? Using A records on Dan landers—pros and...
 
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interviews An Interview with Sten Lillieström: Part 1 Challenging Persistent Domain Name Views

I am delighted for the opportunity to interview Sten Lillieström, a creative domain name investor interested in the brandable side of domain name investing. Sten, handle @trelgor, has been a NamePros member for more than a decade, and has achieved Top Member status.

During 2022 Sten had...
 
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information Top Topics: Namecheap wasn't hacked; Catching dropped domains competitive; Use Wix to sell domains; Personal woes; Gov domains vs. com for US agencies

Welcome to a brand new edition of Top Topics here at NamePros. This week:

A concerning email from Namecheap points to third party's service infiltration; Dropping competition appears to have increased a lot since the pandemic; Comparing Dan.com and Wix.com as a domain selling...
 
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analysis The .AI Domain Extension: Sales, Pricing, Auctions, Use

With so much interest in artificial intelligence of late, it was suggested by a NamePros member that I should take a look at the .ai domain extension.

While it is almost certainly true that .com is the dominant extension for large, established artificial intelligence companies, .ai has found...
 
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information Top Topics: Former owner insults domain seller; GoDaddy to lay off 8%; Bard vs ChatGPT; Pitch a better domain to a company; Domain traffic as a metric

Welcome to a fresh edition of Top Topics here at NamePros. This week:

Former domain owner insults the seller who made an outbound pitch; GoDaddy to lay off 8% of its global workforce; Google rolls out Bard in response to ChatGPT; Should you attempt to sell a better domain to a...
 
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information GPT and Similar Artificial Intelligence Technologies: Implications for the Domain Name Industry

Since OpenAI introduced ChatGPT-3 in late November 2022, it seems everyone is talking about ChatGPT.

Earlier in the NamePros Blog, I ‘interviewed’ ChatGPT on domain topics. I think most will agree that ChatGPT did an impressive job on most answers.

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strategy Outbound Calls: Success Takes Practice

In order to be a successful domain investor, you need plenty of practice or training. You can choose to invest in domain courses, find a good mentor, or role-play with domain investors or family members. Regardless of the type of business that you are planning to get into, there is no shortcut...
 
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information Top Topics: Best landers at Sedo; Success with hand-reg domains; 100 oldest .coms; Is dotDB shutting down; Escrow.com when selling to strangers

Time flies by when you're buying and selling domain names—Welcome to a fresh edition of Top Topics here at NamePros.

What is the best domain lander that you can use at Sedo? Can you be a successful domainer by only hand-registering domain names? Check out the 100 oldest .com's; Is...
 
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