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Those of us that utilize Domain Name Sales brokers, often speak with amazement about their effectiveness to reach out and complete domain sales on our behalf. Each DNS broker has their own distinct style in responding, and adjusts it according to the inquiry's particulars. I keep a close watch … [Read more...]

Using the domain BIN is not the only option

Expressing one's interest in a domain name is a combination of timing, price and knowing basic negotiation tactics. Those who own valuable domain assets aren't too happy when lowball offers arrive, but establishing a valid interest by making a respectable offer is always a good start. If the … [Read more...]

NamesCon 2015 – The domain industry’s renaissance event

In 2014, NamesCon quietly entered the domain conference arena, with a clear indication of its intentions: to deliver a meaningful, educating conference of substance for domain industry professionals. By carefully planning this year's event, Richard Lau and his trusted team of hard-working … [Read more...]

Registrars taking the spamming route

As if domainer spammers were not enough, domain registrars peddling new, exotic gTLDs are becoming more brazen in their approach. With several hundred new gTLDs currently live, some registrars blindly send out announcements about the availability of extensions without any apparent opt-in or … [Read more...]

Premium gTLD domain transfers require manual intervention at eNom

I've been using eNom for more than a decade and maintain a portion of my domain portfolio there. When it comes down to gTLD pricing, particularly for Donuts, Inc. domains, eNom appears to offer the lowest prices, along with great domain management features. With some early gTLDs less than 90 … [Read more...]