Sometimes there are no words for a domain investor related video. You just let the cheesy waft over you. So sit back and watch a couple videos and relax. "I would say these videos are not appropriate if you have your children around, nothing terrible, but some language you might not want your kids hearing." Jamie Lewis is an Internet marketer and is the guy behind domainerelite.com. His video … [Read more...]
GoDaddy Adds “Comparable Domains Sold Data” to Closeout Auctions
With recent user experience updates, GoDaddy appears to have brought more changes to auction landing pages — specifically closeout auctions. Much like comps are used in physical real estate to seek the value of a property juxtapose with similar properties, GoDaddy has introduced its own comparable data for domains feature. … [Read more...]
Video: Mastering Aftermarket Appraisals @ NamesCon
Watch the full session of NamesCon's Mastering Aftermarket Appraisals session, and learn a number of perspectives from domain industry professional of how to accurately appraise and evaluate domain names to sell or purchase. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsSIDpDOPx8 … [Read more...]
NamesCon Day Three Explores Crypto and Domaining Intersection
Day’s One and Two are down in the books, and NamesCon Day Three is up to bat. Full steam ahead did the third day lead off with a Domain Name Industry Drivers keynote given by Verisign’s Scott Schnell. Scott discussed and expressed thoughts around a number of items, one being the likely resurgence of .net values amongst a sea of new gTLDS. However, it was the Fireside Chat (moderated by … [Read more...]
GoDaddy Ends Year With ~200 Expiring Emoji Domains in Auction
What a year it’s been for emoji domains! From fanatics to hardcore critics, emoji domains are carving a niche of their own in an already multifaceted industry. As many rushed to become emoji domain owners with initial latte-priced registration fees in the last year or so, scores of emoji domains are currently landing in GoDaddy's expiring domain auction block daily due to pricey emoji domain … [Read more...]
So $1,999 for 83.com anyone ?
With the help of Josh (legendaryJP) we confirmed that Diana Pitcher did sell DWN.com for 2,999 Euros, this was the suggested price she received when adding her name to Sedo. Domain investors know to skip these suggestions, some use them for comic fodder. But there are real consequences for the rest of the public who have no idea what domain names are worth. I took a look at some other names … [Read more...]
MotorcycleHelmets.com sold by GoDaddy – A look back at the previous negotiation
Michael Berkens purchased MotorcycleHelmets.com back in 2010, and it looks like GoDaddy/Namefind just sold the domain to a buyer using privacy protection at Name.com. The domain was bought in January 2010 at the TRAFFIC Las Vegas Auction. The domain was actually listed with a $50K reserve but immediately after it didn’t meet reserve Mike asked Rick Latona (the auction company) to reach out … [Read more...]
