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.

 

[Rob Monster]

I just checked Epik forsale landers. @Rob Monster - a bug report for you. Or is it a feature - did Epik hire Jedi Master Yoda to translate the texts?
(Bottom language selection menu)

For example, in Spanish it says (Payment plan T&C)

Deberá mantener el Dominio libre y libre de todos los gravámenes y gravámenes.

el Dominio puede inmediatamente puede venderse, reasignarse, transferirse, gravarse

I believe @DanSanchez is a Spanish speaker. Dan maybe you can correct the agreement, and the whole Spanish lander, at least OWN IN 11 MONTHS part. The whole lander sounds... not natural.

Another language I'm familiar with (Russian) is no better. To begin with, the letter " ё " should not be replaced with " е ". Those are two different letters. I have subsequently read the phrase

другие добрые и ценные соображения, получение и достаточность которых настоящим признаются

and it alone was enough to stop further analysis

So it is likely that all 9 translations should be fixed ASAP.

We'll give that a look. What page was that found on? @vitigo

And, yes, Dan is Spanish fluent. We'll tune that up.

We also have a new multi-language reseller platform under development that is built around an Epik WHMCS plugin. You can follow that progress here:

https://epik.com.ro/

It has many languages:

Not sure about the sort order there but localization is happening.

That project is led by @CreativeMedia.us in Romania working with @Chairul avif in Indonesia.

Thanks for tending the grounds! We appreciate it and will return the favor.

 

[tonyk2000]

Nobody uses ё for ages, the more so in any kinds of documentation.

Yeah, with some exceptions like все vs всё (exactly Epik landers case). Meaning where the word would become different, so it would be a good style to use it (a matter of personal writers preference in fact). I do agree that official rules neither prohibit its usage nor enforce it though, so I would not post it should it be the only question to Epik's translation...

 

[Bob Hawkes]

Most days lately I just smile that I have the privilege to lead such a talented group of diverse people to help make the pie bigger for a whole lot of people who don't even know we exist.

I really like this quote, Rob.

I know (and you know much more than me!) some have criticized having so many Epik-badged people on NamePros and so active, but I disagree. Even more impressive than the many innovations Epik has implemented, are in progress or are being considered, in my opinion, is the way you are a whole team of people, each with their own areas of responsibility and independence to speak, who are not afraid to interact with the domain community here.

I can't quite think of anywhere else, in any field, where users of a service can so readily provide suggestions, get answers from virtually an entire staff, and debate ideas. That is made possible by the strength of NamePros, both technically and as a community.

Individuals representing other companies here on NamePros have done amazing jobs. I hope that at least a few other companies will try following the same model of having many involved, though. I think the domain community could become a model for a new era of corporate interaction.

Anyway, I mainly just wanted to say I like the quote.

Bob

 

[frank-germany]

Much respect to Rick Schwartz, he's a visionary and I'd cut off an arm to own some of his domains but personally I'm not a fan of 'Price Upon Request'. I feel like in negotiations, the party that makes the first offer enters the negotiation from a weaker position. Even if they're lowballing, I'd like to see where they're at. Sometimes they might make a higher offer than expected.

don't forgt that this applies for the domain of Mr Schwartz,
those domain maybe better served with "price upon request"

but when you read about anchoring in negotiation
then you may want your domains have a BIN

 

[SuperBrander]

don't forgt that this applies for the domain of Mr Schwartz,
those domain maybe better served with "price upon request"

but when you read about anchoring in negotiation
then you may want your domains have a BIN

Thanks. Yeah, in a later comment I added that even Rick says that up to 10K, BIN is best. That's what applies to most domainers and domains and I do have BINs for most of my domains.

 

[Rob Monster]

I really like this quote, Rob.

I know (and you know much more than me!) some have criticized having so many Epik-badged people on NamePros and so active, but I disagree. Even more impressive than the many innovations Epik has implemented, are in progress or are being considered, in my opinion, is the way you are a whole team of people, each with their own areas of responsibility and independence to speak, who are not afraid to interact with the domain community here.

I can't quite think of anywhere else, in any field, where users of a service can so readily provide suggestions, get answers from virtually an entire staff, and debate ideas. That is made possible by the strength of NamePros, both technically and as a community.

Individuals representing other companies here on NamePros have done amazing jobs. I hope that at least a few other companies will try following the same model of having many involved, though. I think the domain community could become a model for a new era of corporate interaction.

Anyway, I mainly just wanted to say I like the quote.

Bob

Thanks Bob.

It was never a plan to have a lot of Epik staff engaged on NP, but by hiring people who care about domains and then trusting their instincts as engaged citizens, you get empowered staff lifting up others.

I think @DanSanchez and @Gube have set a high standard, but keep an eye out for @Pat8, @DnFolk, and @Jess Robison who all have a high capacity for connecting dots.

Obviously the work as industry ombudspersons is uncompensated, but I do consider stewardship and humility to be mandatory ingredients of sustainable leadership.

If others follow our lead, I think that is great. I see some evidence that this might be happening and I applaud it, since increased multi-stakeholder engagement will be a positive for the community.

 

[tonyk2000]

We'll give that a look. What page was that found on?

It was MusicApplication (dot) com Epik lander (not mine, selected randomly from the marketplace list). All landers I checked are similar though, just with or without payment plan and contact elements. Agreement on payment terms is something that should be corrected. Also, on Russian pages the translation of "Whois Privacy services provided by Anonymize.com" is not good: provided is translated in incorrect form.

 

[Rob Monster]

It was MusicApplication (dot) com Epik lander (not mine, selected randomly from the marketplace list). All landers I checked are similar though, just with or without payment plan and contact elements. Agreement on payment terms is something that should be corrected. Also, on Russian pages the translation of "Whois Privacy services provided by Anonymize.com" is not good: provided is translated in incorrect form.

We will tune this up next week when the engineering and product teams are back to full power.

@vitigo

 

[Sutruk]

OK edited. Just will inform Rob by DM about the issue.

 

[Rob Monster]

Hello. I just wanted to alert you that the url address bar for https://www.masterbucks.com/ shows a yellow alert with the following message:

"Connection not secure.
This page uses weak encryption."

This alert is showed in Firefox, not in Chrome.
Hope this helps!

@Tin Nguyen will audit.

Later this month DNEncrypt should be issuing certs in its own name.

In the meantime, the SSL is 2048 bit and working normally.

However noted to QA that on Firefox.

@Ala Dadan
@vitigo

 

[golan]

It has many languages:

Anything you get translated into Russian, feel free to send to me for proofreading. I'm a pro editor, was my last occupation before full time SEO and domaining.

Added: Also my brother owns a translation and localization agency for tech documentation into Russian

 

[karmaco]

I noticed today one of my domains with just under one month from expiration is locked what happens if someone wants to transfer out or sells it? Also when buying a domain off your marketplace you institute a 60 day lock which some places do not. That should be stressed more on the site. What if someone sells it somewhere else before the 60 days? These are not “friction free” policies.

Also can you give us the exact number of days after expiration before you snatch it from our account and it goes into a $90 redemption period? It looks to be like about only two weeks post expiration correct?

still waiting for an answer on why my domain that doesn’t expire for 24 days is locked to the registrar.

 

[Rob Monster]

still waiting for an answer on why my domain that doesn’t expire for 24 days is locked to the registrar.

As discussed privately, we released the auth code.

The record shows that the domain ownership changed on December 31.

The normal practice at ICANN-accredited registrars is to enforce a 60-day transfer lock.

This has been waived in this case.

As for @Raj V who took your ticket this morning, should have kept you apprised while seeking management consent.

For awareness, I believe most registars would have denied this transfer request. This 60-day lock is being waived because (1) you have other domains at Epik, and (2) are a known registrant on NP.

 

[SuperBrander]

My first escrow transaction at Epik is done. You can love @Rob Monster or hate him, but with one thing it's hard to argue- you won't find a CEO that's more hands on, efficient and dedicated in this industry. Weekend or weekday you can get stuff done at Epik. Responses are quick, feedback is heard and often implemented and you feel like your business is appreciated. Other registrars should take notice and up their game. Thanks.

 

[karmaco]

As discussed privately, we released the auth code.

The record shows that the domain ownership changed on December 31.

The normal practice at ICANN-accredited registrars is to enforce a 60-day transfer lock.

This has been waived in this case.

As for @Raj V who took your ticket this morning, should have kept you apprised while seeking management consent.

For awareness, I believe most registars would have denied this transfer request. This 60-day lock is being waived because (1) you have other domains at Epik, and (2) are a known registrant on NP.

There has been no change in ownership. I have owned this domain for years. The only thing that occurred was it was on nameliquidate for 4 days and did not sell.

 

[Mister Funsky]

A notice of 'unlock' or 'account access' is a good idea as well...too many scammers out there trying to steal anything/everything so every additional layer of security helps.

I am posting this again as I can not recall if I had a response so sorry if it has been addressed here and I have missed it.

So, please let me know if this (email notice of unlock) has been or will be added in an update. I have not tested it by unlocking a domain, thought someone could offer an answer.

 

[Kassey Lee]

I have been moving my domains at Namesilo to Epik with no problem. I like the idea that you can pay for the transfer of domains and then later get the authorization codes and do the actual transfer.

Question: I have domains expiring soon at Godaddy. They are all listed on Afternic with BIN prices to enjoy the fast transfer service. If I move them to Epik, does the 60-day lock activates on them? Will Afternic fast transfer be suspended and therefore these domains will no longer be available in Godaddy's registration path until after the 60 days?

 

[tonyk2000]

Will Afternic fast transfer be suspended

In any case, you will have to delete and re-add the whole Afternic listing(s). There is a "registrar" field (can be viewed by configuring what columns to show in domain list view @ afternic), and it is not editable. So, deleting the domains and adding them again is a must thing to let afternic detect the new registrar's name In Sedo the registrar can be selected in domain config though...

 

[golan]

In any case, you will have to delete and re-add the whole Afternic listing(s). There is a "registrar" field (can be viewed by configuring what columns to show in domain list view @ afternic), and it is not editable. So, deleting the domains and adding them again is a must thing to let afternic detect the new registrar's name In Sedo the registrar can be selected in domain config though...

Thanks for the tip! Didn't think about that...

 

[Jurgen Wolf]

If I move them to Epik, does the 60-day lock activates on them?

What TLD, .com?
Verisign doesn't set any 60 day locks.
The same for Neustar and Donuts TLDs.
Only Afilias and CentralNic still use this prehistoric lock (serverTransferProhibited).