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  1. Sully

    domains What Founders Are Actually Launching On in 2026

    There is a difference between what domainers talk about and what founders actually do when it is time to launch. That difference matters. In domain circles, extension conversations can get out of hand fast. One week it is .ai. Then somebody says .io is losing steam. Then somebody else says...
  2. Sully

    domains What Founders Are Actually Launching On in 2026

    There is a difference between what domainers talk about and what founders actually do when it is time to launch. That difference matters. In domain circles, extension conversations can get out of hand fast. One week it is .ai. Then somebody says .io is losing steam. Then somebody else says...
  3. equity78

    domains Forbes “What 5,000 Startup Domains Reveal About Naming In 2025”

    Darpan Munjal published an article on Forbes that dealt with startups and domain names. Darpan writes that they took a close look at 5,000 of the most recent domains that sold on Atom, these werenames that real startups actually bought to build real businesses. The articles delves into 5 facets...
  4. equity78

    domains Forbes “What 5,000 Startup Domains Reveal About Naming In 2025”

    Darpan Munjal published an article on Forbes that dealt with startups and domain names. Darpan writes that they took a close look at 5,000 of the most recent domains that sold on Atom, these werenames that real startups actually bought to build real businesses. The articles delves into 5 facets...
  5. equity78

    analysis 49 U.S. startups have become unicorns so far in 2024 – Here is a breakdown by domain extension

    So TechCrunch published an article today about the number of U.S. startups that have reached Unicorn status in 2024. For those that not familiar with the startup world, a Unicorn is a privately held company that is valued at over $1 billion and has not been acquired by a third party or listed on...
  6. equity78

    analysis 49 U.S. startups have become unicorns so far in 2024 – Here is a breakdown by domain extension

    So TechCrunch published an article today about the number of U.S. startups that have reached Unicorn status in 2024. For those that not familiar with the startup world, a Unicorn is a privately held company that is valued at over $1 billion and has not been acquired by a third party or listed on...
  7. Lox

    domains Dotcom Remains Top Domain For Startups, But Usage Declines

    The “.com” domain remains the top pick for new and burgeoning startups. That’s according to data collected by HackerNoon from its Startups of The Year 2023 contest. As with all years, HackerNoon releases the unique social data gathered from Startups of The Year on GitHub and Hugging Face for...
  8. Lox

    domains Dotcom Remains Top Domain For Startups, But Usage Declines

    The “.com” domain remains the top pick for new and burgeoning startups. That’s according to data collected by HackerNoon from its Startups of The Year 2023 contest. As with all years, HackerNoon releases the unique social data gathered from Startups of The Year on GitHub and Hugging Face for...
  9. News

    news .co is rising in popularity as the go-to choice!

    Domain names play a crucial role in shaping a brand's identity. There’s no debate that .com has held the torch as being the premium domain TLD and is highly coveted by brands. But there are a small number of others that are increasingly becoming the TLD of choice – especially for startups. And...
  10. News

    news .co is rising in popularity as the go-to choice!

    Domain names play a crucial role in shaping a brand's identity. There’s no debate that .com has held the torch as being the premium domain TLD and is highly coveted by brands. But there are a small number of others that are increasingly becoming the TLD of choice – especially for startups. And...
  11. sivadomains

    discuss Your reg. of the day

    Hand Reg NeemSoft. com #neem #soft #software #Business #Brand #Software #Tech #Digital #IoT #VPN #Solutions #Applications #Web #Domain #Domainnames #Domain #DomainNames #Domainforsale #Systems #Data #Cloud #Sky #Air #Plane #Drone #Technology #ArtificialIntelligence #Flights #Brand...
  12. Bob Hawkes

    information 8 Ways Domain Name Investors Might Use Product Hunt And Similar Services

    I first became aware of ProductHunt in 2020, but never really paid much attention to it. When I interviewed Steven Tey for the NamePros Blog in 2020, Meet Steven Tey, The Young Developer of One Word Domains, he mentioned that One Word Domains was featured on Product Hunt. Since then Steven has...
  13. Bob Hawkes

    information 8 Ways Domain Name Investors Might Use Product Hunt And Similar Services

    I first became aware of ProductHunt in 2020, but never really paid much attention to it. When I interviewed Steven Tey for the NamePros Blog in 2020, Meet Steven Tey, The Young Developer of One Word Domains, he mentioned that One Word Domains was featured on Product Hunt. Since then Steven has...
  14. Bob Hawkes

    strategy DISPLACE – A Framework for Selecting Attractive Domain Name Sectors

    While most modern businesses need a domain name, that does not mean that all sectors and niches offer an equal naming opportunity. What are some of the factors that make names more likely to sell for good returns in a niche or sector? In this article, I consider 8 relevant factors for sectors...
  15. Bob Hawkes

    strategy DISPLACE – A Framework for Selecting Attractive Domain Name Sectors

    While most modern businesses need a domain name, that does not mean that all sectors and niches offer an equal naming opportunity. What are some of the factors that make names more likely to sell for good returns in a niche or sector? In this article, I consider 8 relevant factors for sectors...
  16. Bob Hawkes

    analysis Startup Names Through A Y-Combinator Filter

    As domain investors, we are in the business of providing names that businesses and organizations will use. Succeeding at that can be a win-win-win situation. We do well, but startup owners are well served by many good name choices in efficient marketplaces. The marketplaces also benefit when...
  17. Bob Hawkes

    analysis Startup Names Through A Y-Combinator Filter

    As domain investors, we are in the business of providing names that businesses and organizations will use. Succeeding at that can be a win-win-win situation. We do well, but startup owners are well served by many good name choices in efficient marketplaces. The marketplaces also benefit when...
  18. Bob Hawkes

    infographics US Census Data Allow One To Study Monthly Business Starts by Sector

    In this week's NamePros Blog post Why Is That Domain Name Not Selling? I point out the importance of the rate of startups in a sector, as opposed to simply the total number of businesses. I just posted to NameTalent an article What are Business Startup Rates in Different Sectors? The data...
  19. Bob Hawkes

    infographics US Census Data Allow One To Study Monthly Business Starts by Sector

    In this week's NamePros Blog post Why Is That Domain Name Not Selling? I point out the importance of the rate of startups in a sector, as opposed to simply the total number of businesses. I just posted to NameTalent an article What are Business Startup Rates in Different Sectors? The data...
  20. Shree G.

    What Metaization Idea are you selling today?

    let the world know your Meta Domains!:xf.smile: post here My Metaization Idea
  21. Shree G.

    What Metaization Idea are you selling today?

    let the world know your Meta Domains!:xf.smile: post here My Metaization Idea
  22. sivadomains

    discuss The Crypto-Currency domain market - Showcase and discussion

    Cryptocurrency product name for sale. This names would be well suited to a cryptocurrency company. Centerlized.com Decenterlized.com #DigitalWallet #Ecommerce #Finance #Financial #Investment #MoneyTransfer #Payments #Banking #Bitcoin #Cryptocurrency #Startups
  23. Digital Universe

    domains Properties.com is now $125MM

    Here a relevant post by @Rick Schwartz today on LinkedIn: "Do #startups and CEO's even realize they can get 1-word #Domains worth millions of dollars targeted to their sector with a lifetime of traffic and leads and put NO MONEY down?? They can grow into the lease as the company grows. WTF is...
  24. AEProgram

    information Inspiring video about a startup that purchased a premium name

    Credit to the Domain King Rick Schwartz for sharing this on LinkedIn The relevant part starts in 23:25
  25. AEProgram

    information Inspiring video about a startup that purchased a premium name

    Credit to the Domain King Rick Schwartz for sharing this on LinkedIn The relevant part starts in 23:25
  26. BrandingGo

    debate Clubhouse as a brand name? Thoughts?

    The story about the most popular mobile app in 2021.. Jaammy lets go with a new gtld dot .app? clubhouse. app looks fresh and perfect for mobile app.. Nah go with a com joinclubhouse dawt com hello new gtlds hello googleregistry #dotcomisking #startups
  27. BrandingGo

    discuss What's the Latest with Clubhouse.com?

    The story about the most hype mobile app in 2021.. Jaammy lets go with a new gtld dot .app? clubhouse. app looks fresh and perfect for mobile app.. Nah go with a com joinclubhouse dawt com hello new gtlds hello googleregistry dot com is king #startups
  28. abstractdomainer

    discuss Why is .IO domain popular among startups/tech?

    Why do you think .IO domain is popular among startups? What caused its rise when the meaning is Indian Ocean and no where connected to tech?
  29. abstractdomainer

    discuss Why is .IO domain popular among startups/tech?

    Why do you think .IO domain is popular among startups? What caused its rise when the meaning is Indian Ocean and no where connected to tech?
  30. nikolasbp92

    showcase Domains on which a specific project, startup, or website has been developed

    I open one interesting topic I hope. Write down the domain you sold, on which the customer developed a specific project, startup, or website. Here's mine: www.TetBet.com The customer has developed an online betting platform for this domain. Branded name, easy to remember and pronounce.
  31. nikolasbp92

    showcase Domains on which a specific project, startup, or website has been developed

    I open one interesting topic I hope. Write down the domain you sold, on which the customer developed a specific project, startup, or website. Here's mine: www.TetBet.com The customer has developed an online betting platform for this domain. Branded name, easy to remember and pronounce.
  32. equity78

    domains A.I. and voice recognition and their impact on Startup naming trends

    Startup naming trends – a return to literal and proper spelling? Stephen Moore over at Marker wrote an interesting article on a return to proper spelling in the world of startups. He goes into the practice of disemvoweling and how it became a thing in the previous decade. He writes: In 2010...
  33. equity78

    domains A.I. and voice recognition and their impact on Startup naming trends

    Startup naming trends – a return to literal and proper spelling? Stephen Moore over at Marker wrote an interesting article on a return to proper spelling in the world of startups. He goes into the practice of disemvoweling and how it became a thing in the previous decade. He writes: In 2010...
  34. Bob Hawkes

    analysis A Strong 2020 So Far In The .CO Extension

    Anecdotally, it seems that 2020 has been stronger than normal in .co sales. There are regular sales over $1000 reported on NameBio, sometimes multiple in the same day. I take a look at how .co has done compared to the past ten years, to see if this really is a stronger than normal year. I also...
  35. Bob Hawkes

    analysis A Strong 2020 So Far In The .CO Extension

    Anecdotally, it seems that 2020 has been stronger than normal in .co sales. There are regular sales over $1000 reported on NameBio, sometimes multiple in the same day. I take a look at how .co has done compared to the past ten years, to see if this really is a stronger than normal year. I also...
  36. Alvin Brown

    domains GetCheckApp.com: Bridging the gap between the people and government — with Michael Odiari

    Tune in, and go on this journey with Michael Odiari and I as we discuss what lead to launching this tech venture years ago, how the technology solution connects, informs, and eases tension between motorist and law enforcement, and why he chose GetCheckApp.com over CheckApp.com, Check.com, and...
  37. Alvin Brown

    domains GetCheckApp.com: Bridging the gap between the people and government — with Michael Odiari

    Tune in, and go on this journey with Michael Odiari and I as we discuss what lead to launching this tech venture years ago, how the technology solution connects, informs, and eases tension between motorist and law enforcement, and why he chose GetCheckApp.com over CheckApp.com, Check.com, and...
  38. Bob Hawkes

    information Compilation of Recent Domain Articles from Various Writers

    Every month or so I publish a compilation of links to recent articles by various domain writers. In the one published this morning I cover articles on Domain name selections by startups in 2020 (@James Iles analysis and article) The end users of major recent domain sales (@DomainNameWire...
  39. Bob Hawkes

    information Compilation of Recent Domain Articles from Various Writers

    Every month or so I publish a compilation of links to recent articles by various domain writers. In the one published this morning I cover articles on Domain name selections by startups in 2020 (@James Iles analysis and article) The end users of major recent domain sales (@DomainNameWire...
  40. Bob Hawkes

    analysis Types of .IO Domain Names That Sell and Where

    Last week I looked at sale statistics for the .io domain extension, as well as the history and regulatory framework. In this post I analyze the types of names that sell in the extension, plus sales venue statistics. I also take a look at current status of major .io domain name sales. What Type...
  41. Bob Hawkes

    analysis Types of .IO Domain Names That Sell and Where

    Last week I looked at sale statistics for the .io domain extension, as well as the history and regulatory framework. In this post I analyze the types of names that sell in the extension, plus sales venue statistics. I also take a look at current status of major .io domain name sales. What Type...
  42. Bob Hawkes

    analysis Why is the .IO Extension So Popular?

    Many domain investors and startup owners are enthusiastic about the .io domain extension. Quality single word names can command five-figure prices. The extension has one of the best global sell-through rates of all extensions. The rate of adoption of .io by startups continues to grow each year...
  43. Bob Hawkes

    analysis Why is the .IO Extension So Popular?

    Many domain investors and startup owners are enthusiastic about the .io domain extension. Quality single word names can command five-figure prices. The extension has one of the best global sell-through rates of all extensions. The rate of adoption of .io by startups continues to grow each year...
  44. Kemal G

    analysis Domain Preferences of Y Combinator Companies

    Y Combinator (YC) is a seed funding company that was launched in 2005. Since then it has funded more than 2 thousand companies including some popular ones such as Dropbox, Stripe, Airbnb, Reddit, Zapier, Coinbase, and Twitch. We have analyzed the domain names of Y Combinator companies to see...
  45. Kemal G

    analysis Domain Preferences of Y Combinator Companies

    Y Combinator (YC) is a seed funding company that was launched in 2005. Since then it has funded more than 2 thousand companies including some popular ones such as Dropbox, Stripe, Airbnb, Reddit, Zapier, Coinbase, and Twitch. We have analyzed the domain names of Y Combinator companies to see...
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