In case you missed it, we recently published the first in our Domain Detection series in which we summarise the recent activity of large domain portfolio owners to see what they bought, sold or dropped. The data collected is fascinating, so take a look.
In other news, Jamie Zoch (@Yofie) of DotWeekly noticed yesterday that the domain FO.com may have sold. I can confirm the domain name has sold, but the price cannot be disclosed. According to Jamie, the domain had a $1.2 million "Buy Now" price. I believe that the final sales price may be around $850,000 based on some of my previous emails with the seller, although this is just speculation.
Here's this week's Top Topics.
Who Has Made Money This Month?
Whilst domain investing is considered by many to be just a hobby, it can be a lucrative form of alternative income. This discussion asks the simple question: Who has made money this month?
On the face of it, it's an easy question with a straightforward answer. The responses from the community, however, go into detail about deals that may have been completed this month, or sales that have fallen through.
Topic by: @Shuttlepro
Which Is Better: .CO.UK or .UK?
The .CO.UK domain name extension has been popular amongst British businesses and domainers alike for many years. In 2014, the shorter .UK extension came into existence.
But which is better for both development and investment purposes? That is the question being posed in this discussion. The preferred extension may currently be .CO.UK, but will that change in future as allocation rules change?
Topic by: @Soofi
What Happens to a GoDaddy Closeout Domain Once It Reaches $5?
GoDaddy Closeout listings are often a popular way to acquire expiring domain names at a low price. These listings take the form of a five-day "Buy Now" format, during which the price decreases to a minimum of $5.
What happens after a domain reaches $5 and remains unsold? Find the answer in this discussion.
Topic by: @cillx
What's the Most Difficult Thing in Domaining?
Domain name investing isn't easy, which is why relatively few people make enough money through domain names to be able to live on that income alone. Each investor also has different challenges when it comes to domaining.
Challenges could include struggling to sell domains effectively or it could be that you are having difficulty in finding the right name to acquire. What's the most difficult thing in domaining for you?
Topic by: @jamaltq
How Would You Respond to This?
An investor has received an enquiry this week on a hand-registered brandable media related domain name that the domainer had only just registered.
How would you respond to an email asking whether your domain is for sale? Would you quote a price and leave it at that, or would you ask the potential buyer to make an offer first?
Topic by: @Silentptnr
Top Topics of the Week is a blog series featuring the most popular discussions and content within the domain community. Tune in weekly to see what’s trending!
In other news, Jamie Zoch (@Yofie) of DotWeekly noticed yesterday that the domain FO.com may have sold. I can confirm the domain name has sold, but the price cannot be disclosed. According to Jamie, the domain had a $1.2 million "Buy Now" price. I believe that the final sales price may be around $850,000 based on some of my previous emails with the seller, although this is just speculation.
Here's this week's Top Topics.
Whilst domain investing is considered by many to be just a hobby, it can be a lucrative form of alternative income. This discussion asks the simple question: Who has made money this month?
On the face of it, it's an easy question with a straightforward answer. The responses from the community, however, go into detail about deals that may have been completed this month, or sales that have fallen through.
Topic by: @Shuttlepro
Which Is Better: .CO.UK or .UK?
The .CO.UK domain name extension has been popular amongst British businesses and domainers alike for many years. In 2014, the shorter .UK extension came into existence.
But which is better for both development and investment purposes? That is the question being posed in this discussion. The preferred extension may currently be .CO.UK, but will that change in future as allocation rules change?
Topic by: @Soofi
What Happens to a GoDaddy Closeout Domain Once It Reaches $5?
GoDaddy Closeout listings are often a popular way to acquire expiring domain names at a low price. These listings take the form of a five-day "Buy Now" format, during which the price decreases to a minimum of $5.
What happens after a domain reaches $5 and remains unsold? Find the answer in this discussion.
Topic by: @cillx
What's the Most Difficult Thing in Domaining?
Domain name investing isn't easy, which is why relatively few people make enough money through domain names to be able to live on that income alone. Each investor also has different challenges when it comes to domaining.
Challenges could include struggling to sell domains effectively or it could be that you are having difficulty in finding the right name to acquire. What's the most difficult thing in domaining for you?
Topic by: @jamaltq
How Would You Respond to This?
An investor has received an enquiry this week on a hand-registered brandable media related domain name that the domainer had only just registered.
How would you respond to an email asking whether your domain is for sale? Would you quote a price and leave it at that, or would you ask the potential buyer to make an offer first?
Topic by: @Silentptnr
Top Topics of the Week is a blog series featuring the most popular discussions and content within the domain community. Tune in weekly to see what’s trending!
