Domain names : The dot .com economy then and now

In February 1997, I registered my first domain name. It cost me $100 dollars for two years, and the registration took place through the only available registrar at the time, Network Solutions. As I lived in Greece, I also had to fax some information out. Domain payment was made via bank wire, … [Read more...]

Uniregistry : I’d rather have an aggressive broker, than a pushover

Recently, I read through a discussion thread over at NamePros, about how a - presumably - Uniregistry broker filtered the lowball offers of the person complaining. In a nutshell, the broker wasn't presenting the offers to the domain's owner, because they were too low. In doing so, the complainant … [Read more...]

MERGE! 2018 in Orlando is coming up

MERGE! 2018 is coming up in Orlando, Florida; the conference spans September 14-19 with a full agenda. The core of the conference begins on Sunday, September 15th, and lasts until Tuesday, September 18th. That's when most domain investors and other industry professionals are expected to … [Read more...]

Some domain buyers never utilize their acquisitions

Negotiating on a domain name and selling it for thousands of dollars, can be a very exciting event. Domain investing has acquired an increased amount of reputation in recent years, particularly since there are great marketplaces to sell one's domain names on. Whether you choose the Uniregistry … [Read more...]

Uniregistry Market sale : Hold onto your valuable domain assets long term

It's not a secret that I hold domains long term. My early days as a domain flipper ended almost 15 years ago. A decade ago I attended TRAFFIC 2008 in Orlando, and my long-term holding approach of domain names was reinforced. Along with adopting the Rick Schwartz mantra of "the power of no," I … [Read more...]