domains Google and .XYZ Acquisition?

[Chris Rice]

Thanks to a penny promotion for its second anniversary, the .XYZ gTLD more than doubled its numbers from less than 3 million, to more than 6 million domains.

Without continuous promotions, often below the wholesale price, it’s questionable whether even the 2.8 million number right before the penny promotion would have ever been achieved.

Domain investors who “bit the bait” at a penny a pop, are left with 10 more months during which they have to either flip these domains, or build web sites on them. The third option will be to drop, at renewal time, those that stand no chance to recover even a penny, plus the renewal fees.

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[Addison]

I could see Alphabet (Google) acquiring .XYZ and more new gTLDs if they decide to aggressively participate in this space. It appears to me they are still testing the waters to see if they really want to dominate this business, and if they like what they see or the potential future they envision, they'd have no problem buying .XYZ and other TLDs they want. They might want to acquire .TECH from Radix too. How about .ninja? It makes sense to me!

 

[Nuno Guedes]

Inless than one year .xyz will have half of the domain they have today... the renewall cost will make that happend...

 

[Chris Rice]

Inless than one year .xyz will have half of the domain they have today... the renewall cost will make that happend...

That's what most domainers on NamePros have said every time about the next renewal cycle, and each time Daniel Negari has pulled a rabbit out of the hat and proved the naysayers wrong.

 

[DNGear]

That's what most domainers on NamePros have said every time about the next renewal cycle, and each time Daniel Negari has pulled a rabbit out of the hat and proved the naysayers wrong.

Only last hope is, Google has to acquire xyz.

 

[Nuno Guedes]

That's what most domainers on NamePros have said every time about the next renewal cycle, and each time Daniel Negari has pulled a rabbit out of the hat and proved the naysayers wrong.

I gess 90% of new domains wont be renew... it is easy to register a domain when it cost cents... but at $8 or $9 most people think a bit harder...

 

[Chris Rice]

Only last hope is, Google has to acquire xyz.

I am not sure if Google will acquire XYZ but I believe the next news will be about the MIIT approval in China, then something related to Alphabet (formerly Google).

I don't think Google would have re-organized their entire company under the name Alphabet with the domain name abc.xyz unless they already acquired some kind of stake in XYZ. And it's not like Daniel wouldn't be willing to give them a stake if it ensured they would get on board.

For me this was already pre-planned starting with the Silicon Valley episode in August of 2016.

 

[Jv1999]

Wow I didn't know Daniel Owen owned the xyz reg haha

 

[larryscott2559]

Aside from domaining purposes or as a form of investment, what company have you seen use the .xyz extension? What website was developed on a .xyz extension? I've seen .io pop up on Googles search engine but never seen an .xyz being used.

 

[DNGear]

https://gen.xyz/live

Aside from domaining purposes or as a form of investment, what company have you seen use the .xyz extension? What website was developed on a .xyz extension? I've seen .io pop up on Googles search engine but never seen an .xyz being used.

 

[Chris Rice]

Aside from domaining purposes or as a form of investment, what company have you seen use the .xyz extension? What website was developed on a .xyz extension? I've seen .io pop up on Googles search engine but never seen an .xyz being used.

Starship.xyz for one @larryscott2559 (started by the cofounders of Skype)

2016 Rio Summer Olympics – These .xyz sites are going for the gold in this week’s special #WebsiteWednesday
posted by Team XYZ on August 3, 2016
Every four years, the world’s greatest contestants come together in a thrilling display of athletic ability, sportsmanship, and unity. Whether you’re in sunny Rio or enjoying a caipirinha from the comfort of your own home, the Olympic games are sure to attract spectators from all around the globe. Here at XYZ, we enjoy the friendly competition and plan on having every TV in the office stream all of the different events.

The Olympics brings together people of all different countries, backgrounds, and upbringings. Whether you throw the javelin or you swim 5,000 meters daily, top athletes from all over the world dedicate their lives to be the best. This spirit of competition is the driving force behind innovation. Like the Olympics, #GenXYZ is a community of innovators that spans across oceans and continents. This is possible because .xyz truly is an international domain extension. We have been adopted in 230 different countries as the go-to domain that transcends language barriers.

In every region of the world, #GenXYZ has been hard at work getting their message out there – so we’ll pass the torch to some .xyz sites from every continent that we think are worth cheering for this summer.

North America

CycleFeed.xyz – Hover customer (Canada)https://gen.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/boudjelida.png

The Canadian site Cycle Feed is your one stop resource for all things cycling. They feature blogs and podcasts that keep you updated on everything going on in the world of cycling.



OpenJC.xyz – DreamHost customer (United States)

Previously OpenJC.org, OpenJC.xyz is a Jersey City non-profit group whose goal is to create, implement, and manage civic programs for disadvantaged communities in the area.

South America



AxisGroup.xyz – GoDaddy customer (Argentina)

Axis Group is a design studio rooted out of Argentina. They recently finished a large marketing campaign with LG for their G3 mobile phone.



Rodrigo.xyz – Hostinger customer (Brazil)

Rodrigo hails from Brazil, the host of this year’s Olympics. He is using his .xyz to showcase his skills in web development and other coding languages.

Europe



Mixxer.xyz – Uniregistry customer (Netherlands)

Mixxer is a graphic design studio based out of Holland with a modern and sleek aesthetic.



Epitome.xyz – Openprovider customer (Cyprus)

Epitome is a sailing guide that will let you experience Greece – the birthplace of the Olympics – the way it was meant to be seen.



Voce.xyz – Strato customer (Germany)

Voce is a moving street art installation made up of LEDs and powered by solar energy. Visit the site to see where in Berlin it will be set up next.

Africa

Faceboard.xyz – Network Solutionscustomer (South Africa)

Faceboard is a versatile e-learning platform which can be utilized as a training tool for a wide variety of industries and businesses.



JonathanItakpe.xyz – Namecheapcustomer (Nigeria)

Hailing from Lagos, Nigeria, Jonathan Itakpe is using his personal .xyz to showcase his work in data-mining and software development.



Devloops.xyz – Namecheap customer (Egypt)

Devloops is an Egyptian small business which specializes in creating simple and intuitive apps for consumer use.

Asia

Spinwild.xyz – Openprovider customer (Taiwan)

Spinwild is a Taiwanese digital marketing firm that has done work for high profile clients from around the world, ensuring that their campaigns are tailored to their specific target regions.



Percipio.xyz – GoDaddy customer (China)

Percipio is a Shanghai-based manufacturer of virtual reality cameras that allow for advanced depth and thermal imaging.

Middle East



Sling.xyz – GoDaddy customer (Israel)

Created in Israel, Sling is an innovative new way for merchants to collect payments on the go. Instead of a credit card, merchants scan a Sling wristband for a quick and easy transaction.



Empati.xyz – Isimtescil customer (Turkey)

Empati is a Turkish non-profit who seek to create simple and sustainable shelters for the country’s growing stray animal population.



Hussam.xyz – Namecheap customer (United Arab Emirates)

Hussam Mohsineh is an entrepreneur based out of the United Arab Emirates who has actively fostered the startup community in the region.

Australia



Playground.xyz – GoDaddy customer (Australia)

PlaygroundXYZ is an innovative advertising agency from Australia. They seamlessly integrate non-intrusive ads to existing mobile platforms.



JulesDelaveau.xyz – Instra customer (New Zealand)

Jules DeLeveau is a New Zealander who is using his .xyz to showcase his impressive graphic design portfolio.

The Games are set to kick off this Friday, and we are eager to see what spectacles Rio’s opening ceremony has in store for us. But we are even more excited to watch our international community of #GenXYZ continue to grow and break records globally. Should we be cheering on your .xyz website? Share it with us on Twitter,Facebook, or Instagram for a chance to be featured in a #WebsiteWednesday!

https://gen.xyz/blog/olympicsxyz

 

[jedaprin]

i was buying xyz when it was at only 2,000,000 6 months later its now at 6,449,488 so thats quite the growth
i registered about 350 domains