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Just received this email from Dan.com about commission increases (snippet of email):
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
Not so sure it was as abrupt as you think.abrupt sellout
I hadn't heard of the whole builder/seller thing. Very interesting, thanks. I think I'm a builder.... But I wouldn't mind pivoting to being a sellerSure, but other than a life-threatening health or very significant financial issue, the rest are just excuses for finally realizing who and what you truly are. After all, it's not like Dan was in business of decades or anything and they sure joined-the-dots by promoting themselves as a "alternative" to the established domain markets and followed the "steps to attract a buyer" blueprint.
And do you know of any life-altering circumstances with the Dan founders that led to the abrupt sellout? if so, it might mellow my perception of the situation.
After all, it's not like Dan was in business of decades or anything and they sure joined-the-dots by promoting themselves as a "alternative" to the established domain markets and followed the "steps to attract a buyer" blueprint.
And do you know of any life-altering circumstances with the Dan founders that led to the abrupt sellout? if so, it might mellow my perception of the situation.
Yes, continuing their organic growth and branching out as I mentioned above. At some point you will run into the whale called godaddy. Joining their brand is a perfect acceptable way to secure your existence and extend your growth on a global playing field.
GoDanny ??and an outdated logo on the Dan.com site that could change tomorrow.
I was thinking the exact same thing. Doesn't look very professional.The second paragraph of the email says Initially instead of previously. It makes it unclear exactly what it means. There are grammatical errors and punctuation errors ie two commas. Why does everything GoDaddy touches turn to ? Who wrote this?
There is still no information or update on the 4% Paypal fee on payments larger than $2,000.
Come on, you make it seem like there are only two options open to businesses, 1) Accede to Number 1 in your market, or 2) Sell out.
Lots of businesses thrive and make tons of money as #2 or #3, 4, 5, 6... etc. in their market sector, and it really seems you are promoting monopolization. You're either #1 or you need to sell out, right?
And I'll throw some cold water on your "secure your existence" BS - Dan is dead, there is only GoDaddy and an outdated logo on the Dan.com site that could change tomorrow.
Thanks for the extra info you gave me through DM, @DomainRecap... This is staying as it is for now.
Maybe they "hinted" at becoming a registrar as a marketing stunt to get GoDaddy's attention to buy DAN.Not so sure it was as abrupt as you think.
DAN was hinting at becoming a registrar for quite some time, in advance of the GoDaddy announcement
Maybe they "hinted" at becoming a registrar as a marketing stunt to get GoDaddy's attention to buy DAN.
I agree, and I suggested this to Doron. I also suggested adding an additional (less expensive) tier between 50 names and 1,500 names. He said he would consider it.Efty should lower their subscription pricing a bit and they will have a fantastic year, courtesy of Godaddy.
Yes, now is the time for him to get aggressive. A reasonable pricing plan for 1500 and below as @Dane says above would be ideal.Efty should lower their subscription pricing a bit and they will have a fantastic year, courtesy of Godaddy.
Efty should lower their subscription pricing a bit and they will have a fantastic year, courtesy of Godaddy.
They didn’t hint. They indeed had a non public facing registrar. I know because I had to transfer a few domains under payment plans to them.Maybe they "hinted" at becoming a registrar as a marketing stunt to get GoDaddy's attention to buy DAN.
That's the DAN holding account at MetaRegistrar.They didn’t hint. They indeed had a non public facing registrar. I know because I had to transfer a few domains under payment plans to them.
I have no idea. But it said dan from what I recall. I wanted to leave the names right where they were. Either way its not hard to become a registrar if you have the funds. I know a few people who have done it. Also not public facing.That's the DAN holding account at MetaRegistrar.
Yes, to be precise, it mentioned: 'Reseller: DAN.COM' in whois.I have no idea. But it said dan from what I recall. I wanted to leave the names right where they were. Either way its not hard to become a registrar if you have the funds. I know a few people who have done it. Also not public facing.
Ok I will take your word. It still doesn’t negate that they said they were going to and could indeed become a registrar. Its a time consuming process (slow) but not hard. I don’t think they would’ve mislead us. GD just apparently made the right offer.Yes, to be precise, it mentioned: 'Reseller: DAN.COM' in whois.