Domain inquiries that utilize proxy third parties, are on the increase this year. Seemingly innocent queries attempt to approach domain owners, on behalf of larger entities. By using proxy domain buyers, a company can save thousands, sometimes millions of dollars. Whether these inquiries … [Read more...]
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Things I learned from my 9 years as a “domain blogger”
March 2, 2017 by 3 Comments
When I started Acro.net as a domainer's blog in 2008, little did I know it'd continue for this long. Producing creative content predates my early domain blogger days by almost two decades, as a journalist for computer and subsequently Internet industry publications. Blogging, however, is an … [Read more...]
Domain investments : Hold long, for maximum ROI
March 1, 2017 by 7 Comments
My most recent five figure domain sale started as an acquisition on DNForum, around this time in 2005. The domain was part of a fire sale by the late investor, Igal Lichtman, whose "Mrs. Jello LLC" sales threads were legendary. I spent $1,000 buying two LLL .net domains, and a two word .com. … [Read more...]
First experience : Using the Escrow.com Domain Concierge service for domain transactions
February 24, 2017 by 2 Comments
As an Escrow.com customer for the past 15 years, I've been using its services exclusively for the acquisition and sale of domain names. Exactly a year ago, Escrow.com launched its Domain Concierge service, soon after NamesCon 2016. I've just completed my first transaction using the Escrow.com … [Read more...]
Never negotiate with the IT guy about domain acquisitions
February 23, 2017 by 1 Comment
Many incoming inquiries seem to arrive from a company's IT guy, and they are outright the least qualified to negotiate with. An IT professional, whether middle manager or lower, is not able to make decisions that involve marketing functions and associated budgeting. While technically a domain … [Read more...]
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