In this week's Top Topics, we explore the trend of double letter domain names that has been popular with startups. We also take a look at whether 2017 has been a slow year for domain names and one domain investor receives advice after revealing their plans to quit domaining for good. Elsewhere, an investor reveals a four-figure sale of a domain that ended up in the hands of a large corporation.
Where Did the Double Letter Trend Begin?
Double letter domain names have been fairly popular amongst startups, often as an alternative to unobtainable premium domains. For example, French company Smiile used a double "i" and were subsequently able to purchase Smiile.com via Sedo for $18,000.
Here, investors are discussing this trend and why it initially became popular.
Topic by: @PotatoeSalad
2017 Has Been a Slow Year for Domaining
With the surge of Chinese interest in domain names in 2015 came a surge of funds into the liquid domain market that made 2015 and 2016 successful years for many domainers. However, with the emergence of cryptocurrency in 2017, a lot of money has moved over to cryptocurrency investment.
This has left many portfolios in the domain industry in somewhat of a lull. In this discussion, domainers are conversing about their successes or failures in 2017 whilst speculating on what 2018 might have in store.
Topic by: @DefinitelyDomains
Time to Give Up Domain Investing
Following on from the previous Top Topic is this one in which a domain investor has shared their reasons for calling time on their domain investing activities.
Many domainers have commented with advice for the investor, with many encouraging the domainer to buy better domain names or to educate themselves further about the domain name industry.
Topic by: @doofer
Do Websites Showcasing Your Portfolio Actually Work?
Instead of relying on third-party websites to display their domain names, some investors have opted to develop their own websites showcasing their portfolio in full. The showcase website often acts as a central page for all domains to be forwarded to, prompting potential buyers to contact you directly.
In this discussion, domain investors are talking about the effectiveness of developing a showcase website, and whether it actually has any impact on domain sales.
Topic by: @LiamShiff
I Sold a Domain Name to a Corporation via an Anonymous Individual
In March 2017, this domainer sold a name via the Dynadot platform to an individual who made a $400 initial offer. After negotiating up for a mid-four-figure price, the domain was sold and transferred to the buyer.
According to this discussion, the domain name has just changed nameservers, revealing the actual buyer to be a large corporation. This is another example of companies using intermediaries to disguise their information in order to acquire a specific domain name.
Topic by: @xynames
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!
Where Did the Double Letter Trend Begin?
Double letter domain names have been fairly popular amongst startups, often as an alternative to unobtainable premium domains. For example, French company Smiile used a double "i" and were subsequently able to purchase Smiile.com via Sedo for $18,000.
Here, investors are discussing this trend and why it initially became popular.
Topic by: @PotatoeSalad
2017 Has Been a Slow Year for Domaining
With the surge of Chinese interest in domain names in 2015 came a surge of funds into the liquid domain market that made 2015 and 2016 successful years for many domainers. However, with the emergence of cryptocurrency in 2017, a lot of money has moved over to cryptocurrency investment.
Topic by: @DefinitelyDomains
Time to Give Up Domain Investing
Following on from the previous Top Topic is this one in which a domain investor has shared their reasons for calling time on their domain investing activities.
Many domainers have commented with advice for the investor, with many encouraging the domainer to buy better domain names or to educate themselves further about the domain name industry.
Topic by: @doofer
Do Websites Showcasing Your Portfolio Actually Work?
Instead of relying on third-party websites to display their domain names, some investors have opted to develop their own websites showcasing their portfolio in full. The showcase website often acts as a central page for all domains to be forwarded to, prompting potential buyers to contact you directly.
In this discussion, domain investors are talking about the effectiveness of developing a showcase website, and whether it actually has any impact on domain sales.
Topic by: @LiamShiff
I Sold a Domain Name to a Corporation via an Anonymous Individual
In March 2017, this domainer sold a name via the Dynadot platform to an individual who made a $400 initial offer. After negotiating up for a mid-four-figure price, the domain was sold and transferred to the buyer.
According to this discussion, the domain name has just changed nameservers, revealing the actual buyer to be a large corporation. This is another example of companies using intermediaries to disguise their information in order to acquire a specific domain name.
Topic by: @xynames
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!
