NamesCon 2017 interview : Behind the scenes photos

The NamePros folks did a great job interviewing Konstantinos and I, during NamesCon 2017. A full year passed by, and although I will miss this year's event, Konstantinos is attending, so make sure you meet and greet him at NamesCon 2018, that starts today. A bit of caution: he's a pool … [Read more...]

Theo Develegas & Konstantinos Zournas : Our NamesCon 2017 interview by NamePros

I had the honor to be interviewed along with my good friend, Konstantinos Zournas, during NamesCon 2017. NamePros did an excellent job producing and editing a 35 minute video, down from more than an hour-long interview. Kevin Fink did a great job asking questions, the most important part of an … [Read more...]

We are a start-up and can’t afford five figures

Every time I receive an inquiry for a domain name best suited for a start-up or a product, I face the same dilemma. Do I quote the maximum valuation price for the domain, or do I give them a break? This dilemma stems from a statement that is often part of the response to a quote: We are a … [Read more...]

Most end user buyers have no clue what an “aftermarket domain” is

If I could have a dollar for every email I sent, educating prospective buyers about aftermarket domains, I'd be at least one thousand bucks richer. The fact is, end user buyers - as opposed to domain investors - are for the most part unfamiliar with the value and pricing of domain names. This … [Read more...]

Network Solutions can now merge user accounts

Network Solutions is the original domain registrar, and although the days of $35 dollar /year .com registrations are gone, it retains a large number of domains under management. When I registered my first domain in February 1997 with them, I actually had to fork out $100 for two years; the extra … [Read more...]