So I spent some time and looked at the number of reported sales by extension, of course .com was far and away the leader. .Org was second and .net third. Surprisingly .Ai was fourth. There were many domain extensions that had 0 to 9, there are some on the list where I did include a […]
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Keyword sales data for 2019
There are certain keywords that are the most sought after in domain wanted threads, certain keywords that are the strongest when it comes to overall registration numbers. Here is a look back at 2019 and how certain keywords fared. Many specialize in certain niches and this can provide some guidance to see how what you […]
Continue ReadingHappy New Year and our first ever Best in Domaining Awards
I want to wish all our readers a very Happy New Year. May 2020 bring you all you need in your life with much health and happiness. I am starting a little awards post on New Years Day looking back on the previous year and with the intent of helping a good cause. So I […]
Continue ReadingDAN.com Year in Review
DAN.com (an advertiser here) gave some insights on 2019 vs 2018. The number that stood out to me the most was 14% of the revenue of our sellers has become recurring due to installments & domain rentals. I did not think it would be that big, more like 5%. Year in review: comparing 2019 with […]
Continue ReadingAfter going for $57,000 at GoDaddy auctions gambling-law-us.com now developed
When gambling-law-us.com closed at $57,000 back in early November, I thought the price might get rolled back due to some non bidders. The domain was paid for and now there is a website up and running on the domain name. The domain previously was owned by an actual lawyer that practiced law related to gambling. […]
Continue ReadingDan Sanchez has been doing a great job with his available domains lists
Dan Sanchez has been putting together some quality available domains list over at Namepros. Taking the place of Bannen and NameClerk. Dan started less than a month ago and several hundred names have been registered. I took the time to compile the list of names not yet regged. addsparkles.com advisorunion.com aeonblock.com aeonengine.com aiexpand.com aiorchestra.com albertaleaf.com […]
Continue ReadingWTF Domains volume 2
Welcome to the second edition of WTF? Domains. A look at the ridiculous, the funny, the sometimes obscene. Domains that make you go WTF? Here is the second list of names that have expired that I have been compiling. Volume 1 here. Some of the names were registered for over a decade, some names have […]
Continue ReadingUniregistry weekly sales led by Kibbutz.com
Uniregistry released their top 20 sales for the week and Kibbutz.com led the way at $30,000. Flapp.com was second at $22,500 and Responsible.co.uk sold for $15,000. This week had the most non coms in the top 20 since they started reporting. 6 out of 20 Here are the Top 20 sales 1. kibbutz.com $30,000 2. flapp.com $22,500 […]
Continue ReadingYY Inc. changing name to JOYY Inc. without Joyy.com
Chinese based social media company YY Inc is changing it’s name to Joyy Inc. The company runs on the very valuable YY.com. Joyy.com is owned by Joyy Mobility out of Germany. Here is the press released announcing the change. Hat tip to Lox. GUANGZHOU, China, Dec. 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — JOYY Inc. (YY) […]
Continue ReadingMore than one person wanted Assholes.com
Adam Dicker owned assholes.com for many years, the domain was listed at Sedo for a buy it now of $15,000. Back in 2012 DomainGang reported that Adam developed the domain name into a consumer complaint website. Adam started a sales thread Friday at Namepros where he listed the domain for a significantly lower price. I […]
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