GoDaddy auctions + lousy customer service = moving my domains out

After 14 years of on/off relationship with GoDaddy, it's game over and I'm in the process of moving out every single one of my 250+ domains there. GoDaddy failed miserably to acknowledge and … [Continue reading]

Afternic – A pleasant surprise of a domain acquisition venue

Like many other domain investors, I received the news of Afternic's acquisition by GoDaddy last year with mixed emotions. Giant companies that incorporate other smaller entities into their business … [Continue reading]

When the reserve is nothing but a bait number

Maintaining the dual roles of domain buyer and domain seller, is not an easy task. One has to juggle between these two roles - rolled together into the joint function of "domain investor" - and … [Continue reading]

Swimming in a sea of domain freebies

A little over a week ago, I asked Network Solutions and XYZ to "cut the bullshit" and end the blind give-away promotions that have polarized the domain industry and have created artificial … [Continue reading]

Close the domain deal quicker with a not-so-appealing alternative

Happy July 4th and TGIF. I've seen some lengthy, multi-part "instructions" recently about how to close domain deals. Things aren't that complex, really. Deals begin with an offer and/or a … [Continue reading]