The Afternic Diaries: Mundane tasks of a domain name broker
Posted by DomainGang on April 20, 2023, at 11:10 am
My name is – wait, better leave that out, on second thought. I’m a junior domain broker at Afternic, the biggest domain brokerage platform owned by GoDaddy. We are giants. At least, that’s what the middle management tells us on casual Fridays. We have pineapple pizza and soda and we talk about kicking the competition’s […]
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Work for a sucky domain brokerage? Time to quit!
Posted by DomainGang on March 23, 2023, at 2:59 pm
Not every platform that brokers domain names is great to its employees. Domain brokers are typically paid commission for sales that they achieve on behalf of the domain brokerage. Conditions of employment can vary a lot and sometimes it’s time to call it quits. If the domain brokerage really sucks, why not let them know? […]
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How to export *all* your domain sales leads from the Uni Market
Posted by DomainGang on March 6, 2023, at 6:47 pm
There is nothing worse than not having access to years of your own data, such as detailed leads about your domain names. The Uniregistry Market became the Uni Market upon its acquisition by GoDaddy three years ago. With the upcoming shutdown of the platform on April 18th, you might have to act fast to save […]
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Domain offers: Polite email to a college student
Posted by DomainGang on February 9, 2023, at 10:28 am
College students are often in need of domain names, as assignment and thesis requirements might ask for a presentation online via a web site. That being said, many domain inquiries from college students that arrive in the mailboxes of domain investors, are 100% bogus. It’s simply another domain investor being sneaky, or an entrepreneur working […]
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Start-up founders: Stop calling #domain names “URLs”
Posted by DomainGang on January 23, 2023, at 3:43 pm
For the love of Jesus: Domain names should not be called “URLs.” The domain investor community should be up in arms, as uneducated founders of start-ups, mid-level managers, and aged CEOs close to retirement perform this crucial faux pas very often. For example, domain broker extraordinaire, Bill Sweetman, who operates from the mega-brand NameNinja.com, asked […]
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Christmas Story: The Domain King’s good deed
Posted by DomainGang on December 25, 2022, at 8:24 pm
Once upon a time, in a small town called Dotcomville, lived a young boy named Bobby. All Bobby wanted for Christmas was a shiny new domain name, but his parents just didn’t understand the importance of having a good online presence. One day, Bobby heard about the legendary Domain King, a mysterious figure who was […]
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How to be a domainer Grinch this Christmas!
Posted by DomainGang on December 22, 2022, at 3:58 pm
You too can be a domainer Grinch this Christmas, using this simple method related to domain name renewals: let your domain names expire for the duration of the Holidays. Imagine the frustration of potential buyers who are eagerly waiting for an expired domain name to become available, only to have the original owner renew it […]
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Domain Christmas miracle: Million dollars given to charitable person, 30 years later
Posted by DomainGang on December 14, 2022, at 12:38 pm
Tracie was boarding a plane from Budapest, headed for New York City, after a successful seminar on political science. She settled into her seat and prepared for the long flight ahead. As she looked around the cabin, she noticed two young men sitting nearby. They were clearly brothers, with the same dark blonde hair and […]
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Five important points that make a great domain name registrar
Posted by DomainGang on December 8, 2022, at 2:01 pm
A domain registrar is a company that manages the registration of domain names on the internet. For generic TLDs, ICANN oversees the accreditation of domain registrars, as they must meet certain criteria and observe operational rules and regulations. When selecting a domain registrar, there are several factors to consider; here are 5 important points to […]
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Two things to do before you bid on that domain!
Posted by DomainGang on April 22, 2022, at 3:08 pm
Domain investors often neglect the fundamental basics of transacting with domains: trademarks and prior litigation. If you’re about to bid on a domain name in an aftermarket auction, there are a couple of things to do. First and foremost, check for existing marks at the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO.) You can also […]
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Got a #domain sale windfall? Safeguard your money!
Posted by DomainGang on July 20, 2020, at 11:54 am
If you got a domain sale windfall, congratulations. Now it’s the time to kick back and enjoy life: take a trip to the Bahamas, treat your friends to a luxury dinner, or jump off a cliff doing paragliding. Odds are that you are not going to do any of this, however, and you’ll end up […]
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#Domainer buys #Porsche with $2,500 dollar investment!
Posted by DomainGang on June 18, 2020, at 1:53 pm
This is an almost true story, by Dale G. Joe Backlink, a seasoned domainer and SEO specialist from Seattle, took a gamble and purchased AutonomousZone.com. The following day, the protesters renamed the area to Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone. Joe was out $2500 on his investment. Luckily he was able to grab CapitolHillAutonomousZone.com at reg fee. […]
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