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  1. Bob Hawkes

    information Introduction to Finding Domain Names on Auction Sites

    For many successful investors, expired domain name auctions are a key part of their acquisition strategy. Some months ago I got a request from a relatively new investor to write about domain auctions – where to buy, terms of service, pitfalls, strategy, tips, etc. It is a topic that has been...
  2. Bob Hawkes

    information Introduction to Finding Domain Names on Auction Sites

    For many successful investors, expired domain name auctions are a key part of their acquisition strategy. Some months ago I got a request from a relatively new investor to write about domain auctions – where to buy, terms of service, pitfalls, strategy, tips, etc. It is a topic that has been...
  3. Intop

    How to organize your portfolio? Tell me!

    Hello! I have always been curious to know the portfolio size and the percentage of their portfolios over the type of domains they have. If they have been registered manually, won in auctions or direct purchases. Anyone up for posting their data? It would be nice to have a reference of how other...
  4. Intop

    How to organize your portfolio? Tell me!

    Hello! I have always been curious to know the portfolio size and the percentage of their portfolios over the type of domains they have. If they have been registered manually, won in auctions or direct purchases. Anyone up for posting their data? It would be nice to have a reference of how other...
  5. Robbie

    sales The former political name linked to Nigel Farage - TheBrexitParty,org has sold for over $30k,

    The former political name linked to Nigel Farage - TheBrexitParty,org has sold for over $30k, read the story and the history of why they don’t own the dot com https://www.robbiesblog.com/nigel-farage-thebrexitparty-org-sells-for-over-30k/13486
  6. Robbie

    sales The former political name linked to Nigel Farage - TheBrexitParty,org has sold for over $30k,

    The former political name linked to Nigel Farage - TheBrexitParty,org has sold for over $30k, read the story and the history of why they don’t own the dot com https://www.robbiesblog.com/nigel-farage-thebrexitparty-org-sells-for-over-30k/13486
  7. Robbie

    news The $51k sale of PegiPegi.com

    We explore the past of PegiPegi.com and what the future might hold of this $51k sale. https://www.robbiesblog.com/pegipegi-com-sells-for-51000-at-godaddy/13479
  8. Robbie

    news The $51k sale of PegiPegi.com

    We explore the past of PegiPegi.com and what the future might hold of this $51k sale. https://www.robbiesblog.com/pegipegi-com-sells-for-51000-at-godaddy/13479
  9. ploskov

    Suggestion: Dynadot auction section

    Hello, According the polls Dynadot is the best registrar. Could you please add special marketplace section on Namepros for auctions on Dynadot. Just as a suggestion Thanks.
  10. ploskov

    Suggestion: Dynadot auction section

    Hello, According the polls Dynadot is the best registrar. Could you please add special marketplace section on Namepros for auctions on Dynadot. Just as a suggestion Thanks.
  11. Gabriel360

    discuss What's your prediction for the final price of Trc.com auction?

    It currently sits at $51.1k with 6 hours left in the auction. 20 bidders are involved right now but that number will surely skyrocket in the final minutes of the auction. Back to the price of the domain name. It's a 3-letter dotcom registered in 236 total extensions according to DotDB. Plus...
  12. Gabriel360

    discuss What's your prediction for the final price of Trc.com auction?

    It currently sits at $51.1k with 6 hours left in the auction. 20 bidders are involved right now but that number will surely skyrocket in the final minutes of the auction. Back to the price of the domain name. It's a 3-letter dotcom registered in 236 total extensions according to DotDB. Plus...
  13. URL Stream

    poll Should auctions be excluded from the "Favorite Today" section?

    Some thoughts: This promotion seems better suited for news, discussions, or other engaging topics rather than private auctions. Auction activity is already covered in a dedicated sidebar section. Including auctions here gives an unfair advantage to low-starting-bid listings, which naturally...
  14. URL Stream

    poll Should auctions be excluded from the "Favorite Today" section?

    Some thoughts: This promotion seems better suited for news, discussions, or other engaging topics rather than private auctions. Auction activity is already covered in a dedicated sidebar section. Including auctions here gives an unfair advantage to low-starting-bid listings, which naturally...
  15. Domain Pro Seller

    question-answered Which sites don't require the domain to be registered on there in order to start an auction?

    Hello, Apart from sav, daaz, dnwe (you just need to add their TXT or point the nameservers to them as ownership verification) on which other site can you start auction without your domains having to be registered on there? For example, on dynadot, porkbun, namecheap your domains are required...
  16. Domain Pro Seller

    question-answered Which sites don't require the domain to be registered on there in order to start an auction?

    Hello, Apart from sav, daaz, dnwe (you just need to add their TXT or point the nameservers to them as ownership verification) on which other site can you start auction without your domains having to be registered on there? For example, on dynadot, porkbun, namecheap your domains are required...
  17. KnifeCatcher

    Gname Auctions - your experience?

    Hey friends, To those who have partaken in Gname auctions or backorders, what is your experience? Their clunky interface and the questionable fees they charge just to backorder or to participate, have deterred me from using them. Any experiences / tips would be appreciated :)
  18. KnifeCatcher

    Gname Auctions - your experience?

    Hey friends, To those who have partaken in Gname auctions or backorders, what is your experience? Their clunky interface and the questionable fees they charge just to backorder or to participate, have deterred me from using them. Any experiences / tips would be appreciated :)
  19. clarkemarketing

    poll Will Auction Prices Increase in 2025?

    Hello fellow domainers, As most of you know, interest rates are starting to go down and many economists believe interest rates in countries like USA will be 1 to 2% lower by early next year. This got me thinking, is "cheaper" money going to cause auction prices to further increase. Curious what...
  20. clarkemarketing

    poll Will Auction Prices Increase in 2025?

    Hello fellow domainers, As most of you know, interest rates are starting to go down and many economists believe interest rates in countries like USA will be 1 to 2% lower by early next year. This got me thinking, is "cheaper" money going to cause auction prices to further increase. Curious what...
  21. D

    GoDaddy Auctions

    Is anyone else unable to see the typical auctions interface (ie watched names, won names etc). I now only get an auctions page with a 'join auctions' button: When clicking it it opens a window that says: Join now to discover the best domain aftermarket out there. Find exclusive...
  22. D

    GoDaddy Auctions

    Is anyone else unable to see the typical auctions interface (ie watched names, won names etc). I now only get an auctions page with a 'join auctions' button: When clicking it it opens a window that says: Join now to discover the best domain aftermarket out there. Find exclusive...
  23. equity78

    domains Wow.ai trades publicly for the third time, closes at $27,166 at Dynadot

    Wow.ai was the top closing price at the expired .ai auctions at Dynadot/Whois.ai. The auction closed at $27,166. The interesting thing here is it looks like it sold back in 2022 at Whois.ai for $25,050. According to Archive.org nothing ever went up on the domain name, it looks like the...
  24. equity78

    domains Wow.ai trades publicly for the third time, closes at $27,166 at Dynadot

    Wow.ai was the top closing price at the expired .ai auctions at Dynadot/Whois.ai. The auction closed at $27,166. The interesting thing here is it looks like it sold back in 2022 at Whois.ai for $25,050. According to Archive.org nothing ever went up on the domain name, it looks like the...
  25. Molly

    discuss Winning auction against an auto-bidder

    Hi guys. I checked out some of the expired domains, and tried bidding on a couple, only to find that I was immediately outbid by a machine. What’s the trick? Do I just have to keep upping my bid until I happen to find where the auto bidding limit is? I will say, it’s a little disheartening...
  26. Molly

    discuss Winning auction against an auto-bidder

    Hi guys. I checked out some of the expired domains, and tried bidding on a couple, only to find that I was immediately outbid by a machine. What’s the trick? Do I just have to keep upping my bid until I happen to find where the auto bidding limit is? I will say, it’s a little disheartening...
  27. News

    information Domain lowballers: It goes both ways

    When domain lowballers complain about a domain’s asking price, or make an offer that is undeniably offensively low, it’s time to strike back. Read More.
  28. News

    information Domain lowballers: It goes both ways

    When domain lowballers complain about a domain’s asking price, or make an offer that is undeniably offensively low, it’s time to strike back. Read More.
  29. A

    auctions Are real bidders or bots sniping and extending auctions?

    An auction I was bidding on ended this morning. I placed a proxy auto bid last night before I went to bed in case I didn't wake in time to bid manually. Did wake in time, so I watched "my" auction as it ended. Nine times, in the final two minutes of the auction "Bidder 16" placed a single...
  30. A

    auctions Are real bidders or bots sniping and extending auctions?

    An auction I was bidding on ended this morning. I placed a proxy auto bid last night before I went to bed in case I didn't wake in time to bid manually. Did wake in time, so I watched "my" auction as it ended. Nine times, in the final two minutes of the auction "Bidder 16" placed a single...
  31. AKS5

    GoDaddy Auctions - A nightmare

    How do you cope with GD auctions now? It used to be an alright experience a few years back when I was actively listing domains. About a month and a half back I again got the auctions membership and listed domains there. Despite adding the TXT DNS record for verification the domains were still...
  32. AKS5

    GoDaddy Auctions - A nightmare

    How do you cope with GD auctions now? It used to be an alright experience a few years back when I was actively listing domains. About a month and a half back I again got the auctions membership and listed domains there. Despite adding the TXT DNS record for verification the domains were still...
  33. Planet9

    question You can Post 1 Appraisal thread every 24 Hours So Why is Namepros Not letting Me

    Then you just do this & show me one! You can start today.
  34. equity78

    domains .Ai going to require a 5% deposit Should all auction houses implement a deposit requirement?

    .Ai is going to be initiating deposit requirements for their expired auctions. Vincent Cate also doubled down on the fact that only the domain owner will know when their .ai domain name expires. You can click on the below tweet to read the discussion.Would you like to see other auction house...
  35. equity78

    domains .Ai going to require a 5% deposit Should all auction houses implement a deposit requirement?

    .Ai is going to be initiating deposit requirements for their expired auctions. Vincent Cate also doubled down on the fact that only the domain owner will know when their .ai domain name expires. You can click on the below tweet to read the discussion.Would you like to see other auction house...
  36. phonologic

    Greetings to NamePros.com community

    Hi! A number of years ago I started to buy some domain names that I found didn't exist yet, with some thinking towards creating one or more websites. Problem is, I discovered that I have no inclination for coding, so that never panned out. I have a few domains that I will be posting for...
  37. phonologic

    Greetings to NamePros.com community

    Hi! A number of years ago I started to buy some domain names that I found didn't exist yet, with some thinking towards creating one or more websites. Problem is, I discovered that I have no inclination for coding, so that never panned out. I have a few domains that I will be posting for...
  38. Robbie

    discuss How Do You Sell Your Domain Names?

    Selling Domains in 2024: A Guide for Savvy Investors While acquiring the right domain name is crucial, knowing how to sell it effectively is the true mark of a successful domain investor. In 2024, the landscape has shifted, and understanding the latest trends is key to maximizing your profits...
  39. Robbie

    discuss How Do You Sell Your Domain Names?

    Selling Domains in 2024: A Guide for Savvy Investors While acquiring the right domain name is crucial, knowing how to sell it effectively is the true mark of a successful domain investor. In 2024, the landscape has shifted, and understanding the latest trends is key to maximizing your profits...
  40. Kamaz

    GoDaddy auctions - Buyers didn't pay for my domains for over two weeks now

    Hey Guys, I'm wondering about what is going on with Godaddy auctions these days? I sold like 4 domains there, one of them goes to Escrow. and none of the buyers submit the payments yet. Everyone who won of my domains didn't pay for the domain, and Godaddy put the domain on pending payment for...
  41. Kamaz

    GoDaddy auctions - Buyers didn't pay for my domains for over two weeks now

    Hey Guys, I'm wondering about what is going on with Godaddy auctions these days? I sold like 4 domains there, one of them goes to Escrow. and none of the buyers submit the payments yet. Everyone who won of my domains didn't pay for the domain, and Godaddy put the domain on pending payment for...
  42. equity78

    domains Vision.ai closes at $100K at Dynadot to lead a host of auctions

    175 expired auctions closed today at Dynadot, Vision.ai was the high close at $100,000. In total there were 8 five figure or better auction closes. It’s funny back in 2018 someone picked up Betty.ai for $100 and this time around $20,088. Rick Schwartz is now …...
  43. equity78

    domains Vision.ai closes at $100K at Dynadot to lead a host of auctions

    175 expired auctions closed today at Dynadot, Vision.ai was the high close at $100,000. In total there were 8 five figure or better auction closes. It’s funny back in 2018 someone picked up Betty.ai for $100 and this time around $20,088. Rick Schwartz is now …...
  44. Bob Hawkes

    news In Case You Missed It – What Happened in Domains in 2023

    2023 was a particularly active year in the domain world. I wanted to overview many of the changes, to make sure you can take advantage of any important to you. In this article I am not covering things like trends in popular extensions, such as .ai, or niches and sectors. Early in 2024 I will...
  45. Bob Hawkes

    news In Case You Missed It – What Happened in Domains in 2023

    2023 was a particularly active year in the domain world. I wanted to overview many of the changes, to make sure you can take advantage of any important to you. In this article I am not covering things like trends in popular extensions, such as .ai, or niches and sectors. Early in 2024 I will...
  46. News

    auctions GoDaddy Auctions Minimum Bid Increases to $25

    For as long as I can recall, the minimum and opening bid for domain names in expiry auction at GoDaddy Auctions has been $12 + the renewal fee. The minimum bid amount has changed to $25 for domain names entering into auction at GoDaddy Auctions. The change was announced in a blog post on...
  47. News

    auctions GoDaddy Auctions Minimum Bid Increases to $25

    For as long as I can recall, the minimum and opening bid for domain names in expiry auction at GoDaddy Auctions has been $12 + the renewal fee. The minimum bid amount has changed to $25 for domain names entering into auction at GoDaddy Auctions. The change was announced in a blog post on...
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