This is the first GoDaddy coupon code I have seen to offer up to three .com domain names discounted to just $0.99! The discount applies to both new registrations and transfers. I’ve tested and it is currently working for me. The terms state it is available for those in the US and Canada. I happened … Continue Reading
Domain Investing, Registrars, Tools & Resources
A few months ago Inc. published a short yet inspiring video interview with Livestream CEO Max Haot on the subject of business naming. (Embedded)
As reported by DomainNameNews in 2009, Mogulus rebranded to Livestream after a $100,000 domain purchase.
Branding, Current Events, Domain Buzz, Domain Investing, Domain Names, Marketing, Notable Domain Sales
I can’t tell you how many domains I’ve developed for myself, but I can tell you that the number has slowed significantly in recent years. I’ve learned that domain development can pay off in some cases, but it can also end up being a waste of time and money. In this article I will compare … Continue Reading
Domain Investing, Domain Names, Web Development
Outsourcing time consuming tasks related to Domaining is something that I’ve thought about over the years, but never really had the opportunity or budget to hire for. Then along came Fancy Hands, an innovative new company offering US-based personal assistants on affordable subscription plans. My main interest after signing up was to receive a return … Continue Reading
Domain Investing, Domain Names, Domain Research, Domain Sales, Tools & Resources
A revolution in buyer and seller protection for an industry that is no stranger to scams and theft is underway. Francois Carrillo, founder of the popular domain news aggregator Domaining.com, is now offering free escrow services for domain sale transactions under $500 at eCop.com. Update Nov. 2: The service is now available for free to paid members … Continue Reading
Domain Industry, Domain Investing, Domain Marketplaces, Domain Names, Domain Sales, Tools & Resources
I’m usually touting the benefits of keyword domain names in many articles. In this post I’d like to analyze another common domain name type, brandables. A brandable domain is often thought of as a short, made-up word such as Google or Twitter, however this isn’t always the norm. There are different types of brandable domains, … Continue Reading
Branding, Domain Investing, Domain Names, Domain Research
This is a decision that domain investors are making continually. By parking a domain or not listing the name for sale on major marketplaces, we are inviting interested parties to make an offer. Many of you are familiar with these inquiries. Sometimes an incoming offer is acceptable, but many low-ball offers do not lead to a … Continue Reading
Domain Auctions, Domain Industry, Domain Investing, Domain Marketplaces, Domain Names, Domain Sales
A few months ago DotSauce asked which proposed new Top Level Domains would be the most valuable. Lots of you chimed in to vote for .XXX, .Shop, .Music and other potential new TLDs. The excitement in recent weeks has picked up even more as the inevitable rush of new domain names nears. [Header image via Washington … Continue Reading
Current Events, Domain Industry, Domain Investing, Domain Names, ICANN, Internet, TLDs
I have very much enjoyed managing the DotSauce Domain Club and interacting with members during these first few months since the launch. If you have an eye for business, you will be able to see how the Domain Club model is intended to work. I would like to take this opportunity to clarify and discuss … Continue Reading
Current Events, Domain Auctions, Domain Industry, Domain Investing, Domain Names, Domain Sales, DotSauce
As reported yesterday by DomainNameNews.com, Sedo has partnered up with researcher/entrepreneur Thies Lindenthal who has developed the first domain name price index. IDNX.com will continually monitor trends in domain prices month-to-month. The interactive chart includes 6 years of sales data or over 200,000 domain sales from the world’s largest domain name marketplace. The IDNX price index value … Continue Reading
Current Events, Domain Industry, Domain Investing, Domain Marketplaces, Domain Names, Domain Research, Domain Sales, Internet