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.

 

[SuperBrander]

My bad. See later post.

 

[tonyk2000]

Afternic does not allow raw adult domains. As per membership agreement:

Additional examples of Prohibited Domain Names that may prompt Afternic to cancel enrollment include:
vulgar or obscene language, such as f-ckyu.com;
any language that is sexually explicit...

Dan does allow raw adult domains, since, as per T&C, the closest "prohibited" domains are only the following:

You will not use this Site or the Services in a manner (as determined by Contractor in its sole and absolute discretion) that:
Is illegal, or promotes or encourages illegal activity;
Promotes, encourages or engages in the exploitation of children, or any activity related to the proliferation of child sexual abuse material (CSAM);

At the same time, DAN listings may be distributed to Afternic, so Afternic may in fact receive raw adult domains via Dan. It is illogical. So, GoDaddy should decide are raw adult domains OK for the network, and synchronise Afternic/DAN terms accordingly. Moreover, it would make sense to use exactly the same wording in general prohibited domains description @ Afternic and DAN T&C.

 

[DomainBarracksRob]

Something everyone should go check Right Now!...This I can say finally Afternic has stepped up its game a bit!

Go log into Afternic BETA Dashbord, new Tab on left OFFERS and LEAD CENTER click leads, click "in progress" see active leads with brokers, brokers name, time date, click Domain Name and see engagement activity with the lead and status, with ability to message broker yourself! Also click the closed Tab to see others that did not complete or "stalled" Well done Afternic/ @GoDaddy Thank You! These insights are wonderful and helpful!

 

[GoDaddy]

We are pleased to announce a major update to Afternic 2.0’s beta platform: Lead Center Beta.

In Afternic’s new lead center beta, sellers have a dedicated section to see all of the inbound inquiries and offers that Afternic brokers are working on.

Sellers will also be able to interact with brokers, discover the status of each inquiry, and see what action your broker has taken to date.

To access the lead center, visit the Afternic 2.0 Beta dashboard. We’ve prepared an in-depth blog post discussing the features of the lead center here, but here are 5 key features of the lead center:

Lead center dashboard
The lead center dashboard provides an overview of all of your inbound, brokered leads. Quick links allow you to navigate between leads in different stages, from those that require your attention through to leads that have been transformed into sales.

Broker Activity Panel
Afternic’s broker activity panel provides you with the latest updates on individual domain names from your lead’s broker. From qualifying the lead to sharing the latest offers, the broker activity panel offers transparency and quick communication between the seller and the broker.

Messaging
Messaging your broker couldn’t be easier in the broker activity panel. Quickly communicate with your broker by clicking the “message broker” button. All communication between you and your broker is displayed in the activity panel.

Adjusting your pricing within the lead center
If a domain name receives an inquiry and it doesn’t have a list price or a floor price, the broker will ask the seller to update their pricing so that the broker has parameters to work within. This can be done via the activity panel. Updating the list or floor price here will also update your Afternic listing price.

Quickly accepting or countering offers
Accepting or countering an offer can be done at the touch of a button within the broker activity panel. Along with either accepting or countering an offer, the seller has the option to send a message to the broker.


For a rundown of the lead center, here's a blog post written by @James Iles: https://www.godaddy.com/garage/afternic-launches-the-lead-center/

 

[tonyk2000]

Lead details, above other things, do show "GD appraisal" value. Even though I'm not a big fan of these appraisals, or any other automated appraisals, it is known that GD makes this value available to potential buyers if searched on GD homepage. As such, as a seller I'd prefer to know what $$$ appraisal value is shown to my buyers. So, why not to add the column showing this value for all portfolio domains?

 

[okaydomains]

This Lead Center is so exciting...except I can't see the details. I must be experiencing a bug.

I see 2 entries under "In Progress" and 18 under "Closed". But all I see is a heart icon - not even the domain name. Quite strange!

I have to say though I haven't been this excited about a new feature in a long time. Great catch @DomainBarracksRob !

 

[DrJacoby]

@okaydomains Click Edit Columns and make sure every column has a checkmark.

 

[okaydomains]

@okaydomains Click Edit Columns and make sure every column has a checkmark.

Thank you my friend. I did, but it's not changing anything.

I'm on mobile, have tried Brave and Chrome. I'll try it on desktop in a bit, but for now I guess it's something weird about my phone. If anyone else has a similar issue I'd really love to hear about it though.

 

[ET76]

If anyone has ever used Uni Market they must be familiar with this Lead Center Beta feature. I like it adopted to Afternic, now seller can talk to broker while leads is on progress.
If I may suggest @GoDaddy Afternic should put BIN and Make Offer on NS3/NS4 and NS5/NS6 landing page .

 

[LoveCatchyDomains]

We are pleased to announce a major update to Afternic 2.0’s beta platform: Lead Center Beta.

In Afternic’s new lead center beta, sellers have a dedicated section to see all of the inbound inquiries and offers that Afternic brokers are working on.

Is there any "opt-out" for the brokerage activities--especially, if the the domain has a BIN, with the floor an minimum price at that same price.

Instead of the default being an automatic "opt-in," why not provide the brokerage as an additional feature that can be selected IF desired?

 

[freety85]

Domains related to lead center beta are not visible/responsive via mobile. At least for me, via desktop everything is ok I can enter the leads/domains and see the comments from brokers.

 

[SuperBrander]

My bad! See later post.

 

[tonyk2000]

This bug is a part of a bigger problem in the Afternic excel uploading system

Earlier today it worked. No issues. I submit pure BIN with no negotiation (all 4 pricing fields are the same) and with fast transfer usually, csv file lines are like this (somedomain .com BIN $5,777) :

somedomain.com,5777,5777,5777,5777,Business,General,,"",,3,1,DEFAULT

 

[SuperBrander]

My bad. See later post.

 

[tonyk2000]

Maybe it has something to do with either inreview OR just the spreadsheet structure. Do you see a working domain with your desired config (maybe different floor or whatever pricing) in downloaded spreadsheet? Without excel, just notepad and .csv file as text - the workable line structure would be better readable then.

 

[SuperBrander]

Maybe it has something to do with either inreview OR just the spreadsheet structure. Do you see a working domain with your desired config (maybe different floor or whatever pricing) in downloaded spreadsheet? Without excel, just notepad and .csv file as text - the workable structure would be better readable then.

Ohhhhh. OK! I'm an idiot. I assumed that the downloaded excel sheet is in the same format that's needed to upload an excel sheet with listings. It isn't. So basically uploading it results in those domains being added with those values that I mentioned. Thanks @tonyk2000!

@GoDaddy: I think it would be helpful if downloaded excel spreadsheets would have the same format that's needed to upload listings to afternic.

 

[forge]

There is an annoying error at the very onset of adding new domains to Afternic. (I'm not big on using the spreadsheet method.)

The notation indicates to press the space bar between names to bulk upload.

NO! You must press the return key before adding another domain.

Can this be corrected please?!

@James Iles (or whoever's appropriate).

 

[DomainBarracksRob]

....

 

[Kristof Magon]

I would recommend write information for parking users if You not accept new users just mention it on news or something. Becouse everyone who make new account and even get e-mail about parking approval. Have issue with blank pages no ads display. (even support have problem with that).
So how it looks step by step.
1.Register on afternic
2.Add information to account (adress, name payee etc)
3.Adding domains
4.Accept all rules etc.
5.we geting e-mail that we are approved for parking (in this moment it should work)
6.all domains that we add are blank pages (expect if domain was before on afternic and displayed ad, but in this specific case domain not count any stats so 0 views, 0 clicks).
7.contact support
8.get luck and someone help you or not.

 

[snufkin365]

Somebody tricked me by (Afternic listing) listing the domains I own, and took advantage of a mistaken click to the email sent to me by AfterNic partner domain registrar. They are trying to steal my domains through Afternic and also GoDaddy (the domain is also listed in Godaddy) .. and AfterNic does not respond to my emails. and Forms that I filled up.