To all our readers and sponsors that celebrate Christmas, Michael and I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. I hope what you and your family desire comes to fruition at this special time of the year. Be safe and Be Merry. … [Read more...]
TheDomains.com turns 17
TheDomains.com turned 17 this month, it was back in 2007 when Michael Berkens decided to throw his hat in the blog arena. Michael started buying domains a decade earlier in 1997. The one and only Ron Jackson did a feature on Michael back in 2009. December has probably been the most important for Michael's domaining career as 8 years later in December as well, Michael sold his portfolio to … [Read more...]
Happy 2024
Happy New Year to all our reader's may 2024 be healthy and prosperous. Thanks for reading in 2023. Thank you to all our advertisers as well. … [Read more...]
8 years since Mike sold to GoDaddy, how has the sale aged in your opinion?
It has now been 8 years since Mike sold his portfolio of approximately 70,000 domain names. The sale price came in at $35.5M. 4 years ago we asked what readers thought of the sale? Another 4 years have passed, we have had a pandemic, NFTs, extensions like .IO and .xyz make some moves and now many are gaga over .Ai. Back in 2019 Andrew Rosener commented, The bulk of the value in that … [Read more...]
Make a little holiday cash list up to 5 .coms for sale $1,000 or less
It's the holiday season and most everyone can use a little extra cash at this time of the year. This post should be used to sell a name where you are making some money with no commission, and leave a little for the next buyer. You are allowed to list 5 .coms you are looking to sell up to $1,000.. In the past it's been in this sweet spot of $500 where domains have been purchased as no one … [Read more...]
7 years later Mike Berkens remains pleased that he and Judi sold their portfolio
It was 7 years ago today that the founder of this blog Mr. Michael Berkens surprised everyone by announcing he sold his portfolio to GoDaddy. The press release partially read like this: This acquisition consists of approximately 70,000 domain names, including 373.com, Faculty.com, CarAuctions.com, and iBill.com. It also includes names targeted at small businesses such as BikeRentals.com, … [Read more...]
What do you have for $2K or less? list up to 3 names for sale
We haven't done one in awhile and I get at least 3 emails a week asking when there will be a sales opportunity. So here you go list up to 3 names for sale and the max price is $2000. Names will get some added exposure on Twitter. The post should consist of the following elements: NameRegistrarExpirationPriceHow to contact So not to waste anyone’s precious time, any post that strays … [Read more...]