Domain Purgatory exists : Just ask Escrow.com, Fabulous and Verisign

I'm not a Catholic, so quick disclaimer: the reference to a "Purgatory" does not intend to offend, nor is intentionally religious. Going by the definition of Purgatory: "A place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven." Very … [Read more...]

Trader feedback : Important feature of domain marketplaces

One thing I miss from the days of using Sedo to sell domains, is their trader feedback indicators. While not perfect, the Sedo method of displaying a potential buyer's activity status helped a lot with determining their "worthiness." To a degree, the Sedo system makes up for the lack of … [Read more...]

Some reported sales at GoDaddy are bogus

I use GoDaddy to acquire domain names on their aftermarket, and recently posted about my experience regarding an auction. Despite losing that auction to someone else, I wasn't as frustrated as the winner must be currently. The reason being, the domain's registrant pulled the domain out of … [Read more...]

How to turn an unsuccessful domain sale to your benefit

On a given day of the week, I receive numerous inquiries for domains in my portfolio, even on weekends; the needs of people and companies for a domain representing their brand never stops. Not every inquiry turns into a sale, and conversion rates fluctuate during the year, depending on various … [Read more...]

Domain Name Sales and GoDaddy: The best of both worlds

The majority of my domain portfolio is monetized and available for sale via Frank Schilling's Domain Name Sales platform. Most buyers type in a domain and end up on a page lander, which prompts them with a link to inquire further. Others might perform a WHOIS lookup and email me … [Read more...]