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.

 

[Dream Domains]

10 year safety net plus perpetual renewal.
Is it not forever?

 

[TCK]

it's for long enough time that it can be branded as "Forever" even though it technically might not be till the end of the Universe. Do you think that most unlimited plans that claim to give you unlimited time for your smart phone are actually truly unlimited, probably not in most cases, but they are branded as unlimited because the time limits are more than the average person needs or uses. IMO

Just remember, @oldtimer, you are defending a registration period that doesn't exist. That's a fantasy. If anyone gets burned by this, you are partly responsible.

10 year safety net plus perpetual renewal.
Is it not forever?

It's not a forever registration. Note that the keyword is "registration". Unless it is honored by ICANN and the registry. Otherwise it is misleading and false advertising.

 

[oldtimer]

Just remember, @oldtimer, you are defending a registration period that doesn't exist. That's a fantasy. If anyone gets burned by this, you are partly responsible.

I am just saying what my understanding of Forever Domain is.

I have already indicated in my previous posts that it might not be what an average domainer here needs.

 

[TCK]

Forever registrations from registries will happen. It may start with the ccTLDs, but let's face the fact that most of the gTLDs are dead ducks because of price uncertainty.

When Uniregistry increased price from one year to the next by a factor of 30X, the seal was broken for gTLD price projectability.

I have been saying for more than 1 year that the only way for gTLD to come back into relevance is to introduce forever pricing -- buy it once and own it forever.

Forever domains from registries will happen. You can take that to the bank.

In the meantime, Epik is underwriting a tiny amount of risk, no different than an insurance company that sells policies. We modeled the risk, and provide a service.

And if I was crazy enough to acquire a registry, the very first thing I would do is introduce Forever pricing -- buy it once and own it forever. Slam dunk business plan.

Uniregistry can increase prices because they are not only the registrar but also the registry for those TLDs. And they got a lot of industry blowback for doing that.

And this brings up the point, what happens when the renewal price increases? Will Epik continue to renew my domains at maximum periods even if it is at a financial loss to you?

 

[TCK]

I am just saying what my understanding of Forever Domain is.

I have already indicated in my previous posts that it might not be what an average domainer here needs.

You are going to lengths to defend it. Sounds like you are pretty certain this is good service and are recommending it.

$2500/ForeverDomain = MoneyGrab

$399/ForeverDomain = Good Service

Considering that most end users are paying way more than domainers for renewals.

 

[Dream Domains]

All good points here.

 

[Windoms]

The same exact group thats in the Whats going on with Rob thread debating back and forth (empty speeching) have moved the conversation onto here.
Kindly stay over there, you're annoying us all, no one wants to read your non-constructive BS.
You literally stopped posting there, came here and wrote 3 pages of BS in 1 day.

 

[Windoms]

1 DAY!

 

[TCK]

The same exact group thats in the Whats going on with Rob thread debating back and forth (empty speeching) have moved the conversation onto here.
Kindly stay over there, you're annoying us all, no one wants to read your non-constructive BS.
You literally stopped posting there, came here and wrote 3 pages of BS in 1 day.

I hope you are not referring to me.

 

[DanSanchez]

This thread has devolved into nagging, you guys don't have anything more productive to do than guess why someone would want a product you don't want to buy or need?

There is no such thing as “forever registration”. Get it through your head. If I offered it to you for 199, limited time offer, would you jump on it? It’s snake oil.

Live and let live bud, you sound like a nagging wife telling people what they should be doing. Go debate your feelings elsewhere.

Oh look! You have a domainer product on your signature, what a surprise. Outdated from 2009 it was cool, now it looks like a template not worth $40.

 

[oldtimer]

You are going to lengths to defend it. Sounds like you are pretty certain this is good service and are recommending it.

If I had a very important or valuable domain I wouldn't mind coughing up the $399 dollars to get some peace of mind even though there might be a little risk involved with Forever Domains, as I said before it's the price that makes all the difference. IMO

 

[tonyk2000]

Even if the registry goes up, they are either (1) fully insulated from that increase OR (2) we refund them their purchase

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).

 

[TCK]

This thread has devolved into nagging, you guys don't have anything more productive to do than guess why someone would want a product you don't want to buy or need?


Live and let live bud, you sound like a nagging wife telling people what they should be doing. Go debate your feelings elsewhere.

Oh look! You have a domainer product on your signature, what a surprise. Outdated from 2009 it was cool, now it looks like a template not worth $40.

Are you also working for Epik? How many posts defending Epik or likes does it take for you to get a discounted registration?

That's fine if you don't want to listen to common sense. I have better ways to use my time instead of giving you free advice that can potentially prevent a catastrophe.

 

[DanSanchez]

Are you also working for Epik? How many posts defending Epik or likes does it take for you to get a discounted registration?

That's fine if you don't want to listen to common sense. I have better ways to use my time instead of giving you free advise that can potentially prevent a catastrophe.

What a child you are, look at your website man. You can't even get the SSL right on ANY of the pages. Please focus internally, what can you improve for yourself? Your advise is not free! It has cost many people and this forum countless hours of reading to the point of wanting to ignore you. All pointless diatribe to discourage one or two people from doing what they thought was best for themselves? What an impactful life you live.

Your common sense is different from others, there is no reason to continue making the same point and berate others that disagree with you. If you don't want to work with Epik, then don't. Your accusations aren't even worth addressing buddy.

 

[Embrand]

The same exact group thats in the Whats going on with Rob thread debating back and forth (empty speeching) have moved the conversation onto here.
Kindly stay over there, you're annoying us all, no one wants to read your non-constructive BS.
You literally stopped posting there, came here and wrote 3 pages of BS in 1 day.

So you can't discuss Epik products in a thread called "Discuss your Epik experience"?

 

[TCK]

What a child you are, look at your website man. You can't even get the SSL right on ANY of the pages. Please focus internally, what can you improve for yourself? Your advise is not free! It has cost many people and this forum countless hours of reading to the point of wanting to ignore you. All pointless diatribe to discourage one or two people from doing what they thought was best for themselves? What an impactful life you live.

Your common sense is different from others, there is no reason to continue making the same point and berate others that disagree with you. If you don't want to work with Epik, then don't. Your accusations aren't even worth addressing buddy.

I view yours and Rob's dislikes of my posts as badges of honor. And anyone that does not have truth, facts, or reason on their side downgrades to personal attacks. Thats what I am seeing from you and Rob in recent posts.

 

[Dandelion]

Are you also working for Epik? How many posts defending Epik or likes does it take for you to get a discounted registration?

That's fine if you don't want to listen to common sense. I have better ways to use my time instead of giving you free advice that can potentially prevent a catastrophe.

Seriously you are very annoying to every reasonable person following this thread. I hope you are not in anyway thinking you have a product that is somehow in competition with Epik? If you do, then your problem is beyond remedy, because your so called DomainMarketPro is nothing but a 3rd level joke.

 

[DanSanchez]

I view yours and Rob's dislikes of my posts as badges of honor. And anyone that does not have truth, facts, or reason on their side downgrades to personal attacks. Thats what I am seeing from you and Rob in recent posts.

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.

 

[TCK]

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.

Yep, this thread has officially entered the level of a sewer. I am out of here. Enjoy your champagne and watch out for the rats.

 

[DanSanchez]

Yep, this thread has officially entered the level of a sewer. I am out of here. Enjoy your champagne and watch out for the rats.

Wonderful, please don't forget to remove this blatant lie of a statement from your signature:

Domain Market Pro offers the best tools to sell more domains and create a recurring revenue stream.

*sips*