Afternic - Official Thread

[GoDaddy]

Hello NamePros!
By popular demand, we have launched a dedicated feedback thread for Afternic, the GoDaddy-owned domain name marketplace.

We have created this thread as a way for you to tell us what works, what doesn't work, and what features you'd like to see at Afternic (please be constructive with your feedback). We're looking forward to hearing from the domain investment community to help us shape the future of Afternic.

We will also be sharing Afternic product updates in this thread.

Please note that this thread is not meant for support. Please email our support team at [email protected] for assistance.

 

[bmugford]

The domain is expired now.

I can renew it, but I am not planning to until the issue is figured out.

I hope that is soon.

Brad

This is still not resolved. The domain expired 4 days ago now.

Brad

 

[Bearded Goat]

I found another one of my domains missing from my afternic account. I reported it to my rep. I do not trust the system at all.

 

[DomainRecap]

This is still not resolved. The domain expired 4 days ago now.

 

[silentg]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1916608376592876015

 

[Kyle Tully]

FYI none of my camel case affected names has been fixed yet

 

[NameGroove]

@GoDaddy
For our Sold names:
1- In our sales dashboard - can you add what lander was used?
2- Also is there any other info you can add such as how buyer purchased (e.g., GoDaddy reg path, FT partner reg path, etc?)

 

[DrJacoby]

2- Also is there any other info you can add such as how buyer purchased (e.g., GoDaddy reg path, FT partner reg path, etc?)

That would be fantastic.

 

[DomainRecap]

Do you know what I really dislike about Afternic?

Having multiple active negotiations (including an offer you accepted) just sitting there like turds in the toilet bowl, while each time you look for updates all you find it more dead leads being exhumed by brokers.

Even with broker negotiations, why isn't there an "Accept Offer" button so you might get things rolling within the century?

It's almost like GD is trying to punish those of us who are not Domain Club members.

 

[Acroplex]

I have several domains in "Negotiation" that haven't been touched since Jan/Feb. And as @DomainRecap said, there are plenty of otherwise rejected or closed down offers that suddenly open up once a month, including inquiries I asked the broker to not pursuit.

Guys, this is no longer a viable option for many of us. My move to Saw.com will complete in the coming days. Once again, thanks to Dan.com I had a stellar 2024 but nothing moves this year.

 

[Acroplex]

Also, this is how business rolls!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1917014323983180206

 

[Maged Khatab]

All Afternic landers redirecting with the following error:

Application error: a client-side exception has occurred (see the browser console for more information).

This happens on all browsers and devices. Anyone experiencing the same issue?

 

[DrJacoby]

This happens on all browsers and devices. Anyone experiencing the same issue?

Yes, me too. Disappointing.

 

[Acroplex]

I saw it briefly. Reloading the domain displays the lander. Of course, there is no reason to believe any underlying issues have been fixed.

 

[silentg]

When I revisit the same domain that previously displayed an error, the error no longer appears. However, when I visit a different domain, the error reappears.

 

[D Haynes]

"there is no reason to believe any underlying issues have been fixed"

- Acroplex , 2025

 

[D Haynes]

What I'm sure will turn out to be an enduring quote. Almost mantra-like for GD.

 

[Maged Khatab]

I saw it briefly. Reloading the domain displays the lander. Of course, there is no reason to believe any underlying issues have been fixed.

Yes, it displays the lander in the blink of an eye and then redirects to the above error.

@GoDaddy I don't recall seeing this error before, and I wonder how often it happens. I believe the lander is displayed correctly now, and I hope this error is addressed and rectified to prevent similar issues in the future.

 

[silentg]

Reported the issue to support and they're investigating

 

[NameGroove]

All Afternic landers redirecting with the following error:

Application error: a client-side exception has occurred (see the browser console for more information).

Show attachment 274752

This happens on all browsers and devices. Anyone experiencing the same issue?

I cleared cache, reloaded and it went away

 

[King]

Good news. The number is back on custom landers.

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And.... it's gone.