By now, you should know my thesis on how the decision by Sedo to list "make an offer" domains on the GoDaddy TDNAM hurts the sellers and the buyers. After an initial avalanche of lowball offers, apparently due to the spike in the TDNAM inventory, things got quiet. In the interim, I have been … [Read more...]
Set your alarm for the domain auctions
October 19, 2012 by 9 Comments
I've lost quite a few domain auctions in the past, and I have no-one else to blame but myself. Although I do receive reminders via email, there is nothing more frustrating than realizing the very auction I was following, ended minutes prior. There is no reason not to take drastic measures: set … [Read more...]
Chasing that “Dream Domain”: Define your budget accordingly
October 18, 2012 by 6 Comments
On a daily basis, I peruse domain forum posts from other domainers, requesting the submission of domains. Some are outright hilarious, in the sense that they are seeking "dream domains" for a budget not to exceed $99. That $XX reference is an indication that one's "dream domain" exists only in … [Read more...]
Educating the Sedo buyer: Finally, someone who gets it!
October 17, 2012 by 5 Comments
I was browsing various geo-domains, in particular Kennebunk in Maine. There seems to be a tremendous interest in the area, due to the recently exposed "Zumba sex" scandal, involving a local fitness instructor. Obviously, the .com, .net and .org are all taken. Due to the shorthand for Maine … [Read more...]
Things you missed out if you didn’t attend TRAFFIC 2012
October 14, 2012 by 2 Comments
I can't believe it's already been a full week since TRAFFIC 2012 opened its gates to hundreds of attendees. This was my 3rd TRAFFIC conference since 2008, and I gained so much from every moment of interactive communication with the domain conference organizers, their exhibitors and fellow … [Read more...]
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