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.

 

[TCK]

What is the cost of a new reg and the cost for transfer?

 

[blockhead]

I'm playing around with the rental option at Epik.

When I list a domain for rent, the landing page says "Start a payment plan for [$]". Wouldn't it make more sense if it stated "Rent this domain for [$]/month"?

 

[tonyk2000]

that was discontinued years ago

let's review your Epik account and make sure you have the best

I admit that in my first months of domaining (it was many years ago) I did so-called "outbound marketing". Now I understand that it was wrong. Spam is always spam. I follow recent developments @ Epik registrar without being a customer, and, since Epik gave public assurance that the negative (spam) is in the past - maybe it is indeed time to try something new

 

[Jess Robison]

What is the cost of a new reg and the cost for transfer?

@TCK our default pricing is located here https://registrar.epik.com/prices/registration/toplevel. If you are a part of a special price group, you will need to log into your Epik account first and then go to the link supplied. If you have an Epik account already, email me at [email protected] so we can get the best pricing set on your Epik account. Look forward to hearing from you!

 

[Jess Robison]

I'm playing around with the rental option at Epik.

When I list a domain for rent, the landing page says "Start a payment plan for [$]". Wouldn't it make more sense if it stated "Rent this domain for [$]/month"?

@cbd thank you for your feedback. Right now the text "Start a Payment Plan for" is standard text for someone starting a rental or financing plan. If I am understanding you correctly, you wish to see the text reflect more of a direct note based on whether the listing is a rental or financing, correct?

Example: "Start a Rental Plan for" OR "Start a Financing Plan for"

 

[blockhead]

Yes that's correct - right now, it doesn't sound like a rental plan. "Start a payment plan" sounds like financing. Of course, they're very different things in reality, so it would be nice if the verbiage were clearer.

 

[Jess Robison]

Yes that's correct - right now, it doesn't sound like a rental plan. "Start a payment plan" sounds like financing. Of course, they're very different things in reality, so it would be nice if the verbiage were clearer.

@cbd confirmed here. Let me get that feedback passed along to our team. Thank you again!

 

[sellnow]

IMO , Epik is one of the best registrar with multi solution for every specific customer , suitable as "All in one domain registrar"

 

[Rob Monster]

@tonyk2000 great, we would be happy to work with you! Reach out to me at [email protected] and let's review your Epik account and make sure you have the best pricing we can give you and discuss a plan with moving forward.

Jessica is correct. We did historically have some outbound selling capability for selling off the expiry stream. We did not want the domains to just drop and fall into the hands of the likes of Namebright or other bulk dropcatcher. We did not really care what price we got but just viewed it as a way to get customers. However, it was not popular or really all that effective and so we stopped essentially all outbound and instead:

1. Send expiry stream to Snapnames.

2. Send expiry stream to Daily Diamonds: https://marketplace.epik.com/daily-diamonds

3. Warehouse domains with SSL landers for cases where we think a domain should not be dropped.

Overall, it is a much better solution, and yes email deliverability is better this way. I would advise most people to not waste their time with outbound.

 

[Avijit Roy]

Hello I don't know if it answered yet ,

Can you guys please let me know, if I bring my own lead how much do they charge at Epik?

Dan currently charge 5%.

 

[Rob Monster]

Hello I don't know if it answered yet ,

Can you guys please let me know, if I bring my own lead how much do they charge at Epik?

Dan currently charge 5%.

If you bring your own lead, then you clear through escrow, which is as little as free, depending on the payment method:

https://www.namepros.com/threads/if...escrow-you-are-wasting-time-and-money.1119508

With Epik we show you the buyer's details. You have the option of just accepting the offer which is 9%, super convenient, and appreciated.

However, since we do give you the contact details, you can also engage your buyer and then clear through Epik escrow, particularly if it is a larger transaction.

More here:

https://www.epik.com/services/escrow/

 

[Votumejero]

@Votumejero checking in here - were you able to get your forwarding set up? If not, message me directly at [email protected] - supply your account PIN # and Domain Name so I can assist you further, thanks!

Yes I was able thanks.

 

[David Bayode]

Just bought two domains on epik and they aren't showing up in my account even though I've been charged for them.. A whois check says they're unregistered.

 

[Gube]

Just bought two domains on epik and they aren't showing up in my account even though I've been charged for them.. A whois check says they're unregistered.

Can you PM me the names in question so I can check what happened here ?
Thanks,
Gube

 

[David Bayode]

Can you PM me the names in question so I can check what happened here ?
Thanks,
Gube

Just did

 

[Gube]

Just did

Problem resolved : Both domains were registered and delivered to the customer
If anyone else encounters the issue, Please let me know, and I will deliver the domains asap.

Thanks,
Gube

 

[David Bayode]

Can you PM me the names in question so I can check what happened here ?
Thanks,
Gube

Fixed fast. Epik service!

 

[Blitzpotz]

In Domain Profiles, we make it possible to set MLS features by default. Possible markets include:

- Afternic

Just to share more experience:

Moving Afternic listed domains to another registrar leads to automated Afternic delisting, see some discussion before.
However, these names are not completely deleted from Afternic. I wrote a quick E-Mail to Afternic now regarding the relisting of names after registrar change which was answered within shortest time

Opt-in to the Afternic Premium Network with Your Registrar - In order to get the domains live on the Premium Network: 1) we need to confirm your domain ownership and 2) you need to accept the Premium Network terms and conditions so that your domains are opted-in to the Premium Network. You will be contacted shortly through email to complete the opt-in process.

and in the same minute I received one EPIK E-Mail for the whole ton of requested Afternic listings there with an embedded link for approval to put up those names for sale on Afternic.
I clicked the link and all these domains have been relisted at once with Afternic. The whole process was extremely easy and fast. My recent screaming about this was not worth it as my fear to repeat the whole time-consuming listing process from the beginning was causeless.

These are the criteria for domains to be eligible for fast transfer from the Afternic E-Mail, well-known by most readers, just as I am over it:

• .com, .net, .biz, .org, .pw and .info TLDs only
• Listed domains must have a Buy Now price
• Buy Now price must be below $50,000
• Registered for 60 days or longer with the current registrar
• Registration must not be within 30 days of expiration
• Registered with a Premium Network Partner
• No transfer holds at the registrar

 

[Rob Monster]

Just to share more experience:

Moving Afternic listed domains to another registrar leads to automated Afternic delisting, see some discussion before.
However, these names are not completely deleted from Afternic. I wrote a quick E-Mail to Afternic now regarding the relisting of names after registrar change which was answered within shortest time and in the same minute I received one EPIK E-Mail for the whole ton of requested Afternic listings there with an embedded link for approval to put up those names for sale on Afternic.
I clicked the link and all these domains have been relisted at once with Afternic. The whole process was extremely easy and fast. My recent screaming about this was not worth it as my fear to repeat the whole time-consuming listing process from the beginning was causeless.

These are the criteria for domains to be eligible for fast transfer from the Afternic E-Mail, well-known by most readers, just as I am over it:

Thanks @Blitzpotz.

As you know we are working to make the MLS process very efficient so that domain investors can easily manage their MLS listings from one convenient and fast interface. It is nearly done.

As you also know, we advise to use our SSL landers as they work very well but to price with Make Offer. MLS can still have prices but for inbounds, Make offer lets you price strategically.

And last but least, for domains that are powered by Epik, we are absolutely available to help close deals and believe this truly sets us apart.

@vitigo

 

[Blitzpotz]

As you know we are working to make the MLS process very efficient so that domain investors can easily manage their MLS listings from one convenient and fast interface. It is nearly done.

Great to hear that, Rob. I believe in the advantage of a Multi Marketplace Solution. I am sure there are buyers who only buy on Afternic or on Uniregistry or on Dan or on Sedo or on Epik, be it trust, be it unwillingness to open accounts with several marketplaces or whatever motivation could lead buyers to a favorite platform.
Will the MLS listing management be also possible for external domains which are listed with Epik but are neither registered nor parked with Epik? I´m sure there is an answer in this thread but ... well.

As you also know, we advise to use our SSL landers as they work very well but to price with Make Offer. MLS can still have prices but for inbounds, Make offer lets you price strategically.

Do you recommend a minimum offer level and if yes, how much? Let´s assume an average quality 2-word .com.

And last but least, for domains that are powered by Epik, we are absolutely available to help close deals and believe this truly sets us apart.

Does powered by Epik mean: registered with Epik?

Are there others that have MLS APIs that folks have found effective?

Some like parking with ParkingCrew. They do not provide an own marketplace but a selection to receive inquiries by E-Mail and/or to put a For-Sale link to the parking page that directs either to Sedo or to Afternic. A third option to direct this link to one´s Epik marketplace listing couldn´t be wrong.