Discuss your Epik Experience!

[Dandelion]

I think Epik is building the best ever Domain Lander in the history of domaining, and it really needs to be talked about extensively. That's why I am creating this discussion thread. A lot of thought process really goes into the project. And I can see (for the first time) a landing page that is built from the stand point of domainers rather than for just the marketplace itself.

Everything you have ever dreamt of getting or seeing in a professional landing page can be found in the new Epik marketplace landing page design.

Some of my Favorites Features:

1. The ability to optimize your "domain for sale" landing page to actually rank on Google, displaying your sales pitch/domain description. I just did that with few of my generic domain names such as ASAP.TV, targeting certain keywords, and they are showing pretty well on Google. That's a huge plus in my marketing effort.

2. Being able to change background image is another huge one for me. If you are good with pictures and images, you will surely find this very useful. I did that with Nagasaki.org and the result was truly amazing, showing the city of Nagasaki right at the background.

There are too many positive features and I don't want to mention all of them, all alone

So I am leaving you guys to share and discuss what you loves most or dislike about the new Epik marketplace and the landing pages.

The only negative for me is the checkout process. There are too many terms and conditions buttons to tick before checking out. It will be nice if they can streamline those into one beautiful big button

They also need to place the checkout button directly under the payment options. Right now it is awkwardly place somewhere below at the sidebar, which I don't find cool at all.

Sales experience is also welcomed in this discussion. I haven't had any sells so far at Epik because I started using the marketplace just recently, but the future is looking so bright.

 

[frank-germany]

In case of refund, shouldn't it also include some interest or anything as a premium? I am unsure why would a domainer order such a service, but an enduser, theoretically speaking, may. He is not necessary aware what registry is or what icant is. But he will see the following - I ordered something, it was not delivered, yes there is a refund, but I provided a free credit to somebody, why?

Also, like any company, Epik may go out of business. Rob may also decide to sell Epik someday, and the new owner may be rogue (so the customers will start transferring away). How would such a thing will be handled in all the legal terms? It is likely that the registrant will be forced to either a) deal with a new "rogue" owner OR b) transfer the domain away (without any refunds).

as @Rob said he is rather low on cash
how could he "refund" in case of going out of business
or in case of bankruptcy

in the later scenario this would even be impossible
in case of lots of cash

 

[frank-germany]

You don't "have reason, truth or facts" you simply use them in life. There is nothing personal about analyzing the garbage you spew vs the garbage you deliver in your work. I haven't seen a single sign of reason in your arguments, only a personal vendetta to derail a productive conversation. I'm glad my dislikes serve in some positive way in your life, truly hope the best for you. Now get back to improving your site before I start a thread critiquing the lack of effort you put into your work vs the ambitionless pursuit for nagging without purpose.

I really can't see what any of @TCK eventually existing products
beeing well designed or not

has to do with this thread

I see no connection with arguments made here

I see you @DanSanchez personally attacking a member
and trolling this thread

 

[frank-germany]

..
I understand the annual renewal thing now. At first I thought it's 10 years, then when 10 years is up, renewed for another 10 years, when it's renewed annually. Got it.

that is the ( recommended ) alternative appoach
epiks forever domain are not like that

its -as far as I learned - 10 years and then 1 year plus after 1 year so it stays at 10 years
@Rob please correct me in case I got this wrong

 

[frank-germany]

Here is a relevant post:

https://www.namepros.com/threads/wh...and-rob-monster.1128748/page-102#post-7384014

that post is extremely irelevant

in germany we say:
don't through stones
within a glasshouse

you usually label your opponents like:
"left-wing", "neo-Marxists", "atheists"
and so forth

 

[frank-germany]

I suggest that the German and Jewish people should come together in a formal ceremony on the 100th anniversary of the Holocaust and close that dark chapter in the history for good. The future generations of German and Jewish people should not be burdened by the conflicts among their ancestors after that any more. IMO

in Germany, we used to think it's important not to forget about it
so it hopefully won't repeat

 

[frank-germany]

@frank-germany - You are right about the limitations of fiat currency. It is actually a really important topic that remarkably few people understand or appreciate. Epik does not carry a large cash balance in part for that reason, preferring BTC and Domains as a store of reasonably liquid value.

As for Coca Cola stock, although we could technically hold marketable securities, we would rather increase product development budget, extend more interest-free domain loans, and deeply discount new registrations and transfers in spite of the initial cash cost. Indeed, that is exactly what we have done.

would you please care to educate me/us

1. ) how interest-free domain loans can protect epik from the devaluation of fiat currencies?
2. ) how domains itself can do so - as you have to convert into cash somehow sooner or later
I understand you expect unprecedented growth of domain value?
3. ) I don't quite get the idea of BTC to protect you against US currency loss
as they are even more insecure in terms of value increase.
4.) BTC can be gone in 3 sec when a quantum computer is used against it
already 3 quantum computers are operating as of today

 

[MasterOfMyDomains]

This is supposed to be your epik experience thread. All @TCK does is follow rob around criticizing him. Mods, clean this crap up. Very few threads worth reading in your forum , this isnt one anymore.
I always thought that rob leaned a little far to the left and avoided epik. However the more he gets harassed, the better he handles himself.
You have any experience with epik @TCK with forever renewal or you just a fucking troll pos?
Maybe mods will get around to editting at least one post.
I’ll be moving more to epik Rob, keep up good work.
To stay on topic not like it matters here at name pröš, i have 4 recent transfers and happy with everything so far. Any questions i know who to ask.

 

[karmaco]

I have to agree this is a review and experience thread and always seems to devolve into some pissing contest against Rob or Epik. If you are here to troll, provoke and not share your experience expect to be reported.

 

[cabotower]

slight problem with epik mp listing. can not set bin price.name regd elsewhere,listed at epik.bin area won't accept input only area for minimum price accepts input. listing goes through as make offer. anyone else have same problem or can offer advice.

 

[TCK]

This is supposed to be your epik experience thread. All @TCK does is follow rob around criticizing him.

I don't follow Rob around. He has plenty of threads on Np where I don't bother to follow. I only posted on this other thread here: https://www.namepros.com/threads/whats-going-on-with-epik-and-rob-monster.1128748/ because of the posts Rob made of a mass murderer's self-shot massacre video and manifesto and wrote that it was a hoax.

You have any experience with epik @TCK with forever renewal or you just a f*cking troll pos?

I do not and never will because there is no such thing as a forever renewal. It does not exist. It is a marketing gimmick to get you locked in with Epik and as soon as renewals go up and it starts becoming a financial loss for Epik to keep renewing your domains, will you or won't you have to pay more?

And why can't you make an argument without resorting to filthy language? Is this the type of customers that Epik attracts? Apparently Rob is OK with this style of attack if it is to defend him, otherwise he would have posted to tone it down. This thread is now becoming filled with disgusting high-school yard language.

 

[VaibhavA]

Just got 25$ for reporting a bug.

I ve asked Rob as to why 25$ as it should be 10$.

Lets see what he says.

 

[MasterOfMyDomains]

Another bathroom break and more crap.
I am sure even rob doesnt like the vulgar language i use, but sometimes you gotta fight fire with fire. Go troll another thread, i am watching this thread to learn about epik, not some dumb ass belief’s
Another saying
You can always lead a horse to water, but sometimes you have to shoot it.

 

[TCK]

Another bathroom break and more crap.
I am sure even rob doesnt like the vulgar language i use, but sometimes you gotta fight fire with fire. Go troll another thread, i am watching this thread to learn about epik, not some dumb ass belief’s
Another saying
You can always lead a horse to water, but sometimes you have to shoot it.

 

[Rob Monster]

Another bathroom break and more crap.
I am sure even rob doesnt like the vulgar language i use, but sometimes you gotta fight fire with fire. Go troll another thread, i am watching this thread to learn about epik, not some dumb ass belief’s
Another saying
You can always lead a horse to water, but sometimes you have to shoot it.

I do try to make time for NamePros. On some Mondays that will be harder since we
have a bunch of team meetings, and the inbox blows up, but I'll be around.

As for the poop-posters, I actually think @TCK and perhaps others are saboteurs. I don't know their motivation but it seems mean-spirited. AFAIK TCK is not a client.

As for choice of words, while I never lose my cool, I do occasionally use words for emphasis. The written "F***" seemed fitting so, yes, I liked it.

Why did I like it? Because I applaud the spirit of constructive fellowship, and righteous indignation in response to endless nonsense.

As for Bible verse, that one is easy:

“Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.” Ephesians 5:11.

It came to mind instantly.

 

[Rob Monster]

Here is a quick preview of a software update is in staging and is going through QA.

A number of folks requested tools for making fast updates to domain prices within the control panel without having to go page by page but simply as a browse-editor.

That should go live tomorrow:

It should allow in-page editing so that the updates are made instantly without having to load the page. That should help for folks who need to set domain-specific pricing.

Keep those ideas coming. We are listening.

 

[Rob Monster]

slight problem with epik mp listing. can not set bin price.name regd elsewhere,listed at epik.bin area won't accept input only area for minimum price accepts input. listing goes through as make offer. anyone else have same problem or can offer advice.

@cabotower - I sent you a PM. I think we found your Epik account and upgraded you with the relevant features, e.g. NamePros pricing, and ability to sell non-Epik names. PM me or @epik if you need help listing domains in the marketplace, or want to set up SSL parking landers.

 

[oldtimer]

Keep those ideas coming. We are listening.

Rob , can the featured domains section in the Marketplace be expanded to display more domains from NamePros members on a random and rotating bases, not based on portfolio size, but based on username so everyone's domains can get equal exposure (perhaps maybe by using smaller fonts and smaller squares). Right now I only see about 12 domains in the featured section, it would be nice to have more domains displayed from everyone here. IMO

PS: “The written "F***" seemed fitting so, yes, I liked it

 

[Rob Monster]

Rob , can the featured domains section in the Marketplace be expanded to display more domains from NamePros members on a random and rotating bases, not based on portfolio size, but based on username so everyone's domains can get equal exposure (perhaps maybe by using smaller fonts and smaller squares). Right now I only see about 12 domains in the featured section, it would be nice to have more domains displayed from everyone here. IMO

PS: “The written "F***" seemed fitting so, yes, I liked it

Sure, let's expand that list of featured domains. It is SEO-followable so the objective was to help the crawlers to see fresh domains and crawl those listing pages.

The listing pages are also linked from the SSL parking pages:

The "More Details" page links to the marketplace listing page for the domain.

For anyone with deep skill on SEO, all suggestions welcome.

cc: @Ala Dadan

 

[Mister Funsky]

The "More Details" page links to the marketplace listing page for the domain.

For anyone with deep skill on SEO, all suggestions welcome.

You read my mind...sort of. I would like to disable the 'more details' function completely. It takes a visitor/potential buyer from an almost white label page to one that is or can be confusing (the new one is clean and fairly easy to navigate).

Also, started a conversation with Mr Dadan about 3 weeks ago wondering if it could be possible to code for a rental box in addition to the sale and lease box but as of now I've gotten no answer. I have had more than one person say they would like to 'rent' the name for 3 months or so to give them a chance to notify their customers of a domain/web change (picked them up on the drop). I would charge them accordingly, but it fits more with my sales techniques. Many years ago I was in the position of losing a name that had content and the jack*** that grabbed the name said something like, "yes, I know the domain is pretty much useless to anyone else but you, but if you want it you have to pay (about 100x more than it was worth). btw, that is what got me started on this journey about two decades ago.

Not sure if the thread is closed or not but if you like, I will try to add you if that would help.

 

[Rob Monster]

You read my mind...sort of. I would like to disable the 'more details' function completely. It takes a visitor/potential buyer from an almost white label page to one that is or can be confusing (the new one is clean and fairly easy to navigate).

Also, started a conversation with Mr Dadan about 3 weeks ago wondering if it could be possible to code for a rental box in addition to the sale and lease box but as of now I've gotten no answer. I have had more than one person say they would like to 'rent' the name for 3 months or so to give them a chance to notify their customers of a domain/web change (picked them up on the drop). I would charge them accordingly, but it fits more with my sales techniques. Many years ago I was in the position of losing a name that had content and the jack*** that grabbed the name said something like, "yes, I know the domain is pretty much useless to anyone else but you, but if you want it you have to pay (about 100x more than it was worth). btw, that is what got me started on this journey about two decades ago.

Not sure if the thread is closed or not but if you like, I will try to add you if that would help.

Sure, add me to that thread with @Ala Dadan.

We are also making a few changes.

For example, you will be able to turn on/off various parts of the SSL lander's standard content modules. That will give you more control over the messaging.

As for the option of display sale, finance and lease all together, I agree there. Right now we make you choose between lease and finance but should allow both.