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On NamePros, and on social media, a number of investors have mentioned that the last month or so has seen a significant downturn in the domain name aftermarket, both in terms of retail sales and in offers or inquiries. For example, long-term investor @elmoney started the discussion Recession of...

On NamePros, and on social media, a number of investors have mentioned that the last month or so has seen a significant downturn in the domain name aftermarket, both in terms of retail sales and in offers or inquiries. For example, long-term investor @elmoney started the discussion Recession of...

TonyNames, known here under the NamePros handle @blogspotter, has emerged as one of the most consistent domain name sellers. The level of success he has achieved within less than two years of active selling is a rare accomplishment. Each month he shares a summary of his sales. For example, in...

TonyNames, known here under the NamePros handle @blogspotter, has emerged as one of the most consistent domain name sellers. The level of success he has achieved within less than two years of active selling is a rare accomplishment. Each month he shares a summary of his sales. For example, in...

Following a process in any business always comes in handy. If you are in the domain investing business, here is a way to make money on your drops: Invest in good extensions and decent names List all your names on all the platforms possible Sometimes different pricing on different platforms...

Following a process in any business always comes in handy. If you are in the domain investing business, here is a way to make money on your drops: Invest in good extensions and decent names List all your names on all the platforms possible Sometimes different pricing on different platforms...

Investors can sell domain names retail, to end users, or wholesale, to other investors who will seek to resell the names. In most, not necessarily all, cases, the pricing will be substantially different. This is because the investor buying wholesale must account for his or her costs, and also...

Investors can sell domain names retail, to end users, or wholesale, to other investors who will seek to resell the names. In most, not necessarily all, cases, the pricing will be substantially different. This is because the investor buying wholesale must account for his or her costs, and also...

More investors sell successfully at the high 3-figure and 4-figure levels, compared to those with multiple 5-figure domain name sales. A single 5-figure sale can make a monumental difference in a domain investing career. It might open the door to acquire higher-priced names, a larger portfolio...

More investors sell successfully at the high 3-figure and 4-figure levels, compared to those with multiple 5-figure domain name sales. A single 5-figure sale can make a monumental difference in a domain investing career. It might open the door to acquire higher-priced names, a larger portfolio...

In this week's Top Topics, domain investors reveal whether they predominantly sell domains at retail or wholesale levels, and is domain brokerage a low risk, high reward business? Elsewhere, Helium, a decentralized telecommunications network that operates on Helium.com, has announced a new...

In this week's Top Topics, domain investors reveal whether they predominantly sell domains at retail or wholesale levels, and is domain brokerage a low risk, high reward business? Elsewhere, Helium, a decentralized telecommunications network that operates on Helium.com, has announced a new...

I am in late stages of a NamePros Blog article looking at how to move from sales at the $$$ / $$$$ level, to sales at the $$$$$ level. The idea for an article on this topic was suggested by a NamePros member. I would really appreciate some input from those who are making $$$$$ sales on how you...

I am in late stages of a NamePros Blog article looking at how to move from sales at the $$$ / $$$$ level, to sales at the $$$$$ level. The idea for an article on this topic was suggested by a NamePros member. I would really appreciate some input from those who are making $$$$$ sales on how you...

It is easy to start out on the wrong foot in domain investing. Whether it is hand-registering too many names, choosing quantity over quality, or investing in sectors or languages that we don’t understand, there are many ways to go wrong. Those initial mistakes can be compounded by poor pricing...

It is easy to start out on the wrong foot in domain investing. Whether it is hand-registering too many names, choosing quantity over quality, or investing in sectors or languages that we don’t understand, there are many ways to go wrong. Those initial mistakes can be compounded by poor pricing...

Great domain names sell themselves. But that does not mean that there is no role to influence the probability of sale, or to add value. Not Just Speculators I sometimes hear those outside our field refer to ‘domain speculators’. That always rubs me the wrong way. While I understand there is...

Great domain names sell themselves. But that does not mean that there is no role to influence the probability of sale, or to add value. Not Just Speculators I sometimes hear those outside our field refer to ‘domain speculators’. That always rubs me the wrong way. While I understand there is...

Last year, I took down the “Make Offer” option on most of my Dan.com listings. Perhaps because many of my names might be considered overpriced to some extent, it didn’t lead to more BIN sales as I hoped. I put back the “Make Offer” option late last year because I enjoy the back and forth of a...

Last year, I took down the “Make Offer” option on most of my Dan.com listings. Perhaps because many of my names might be considered overpriced to some extent, it didn’t lead to more BIN sales as I hoped. I put back the “Make Offer” option late last year because I enjoy the back and forth of a...