Average premium domain name value can range from $500 to a couple of thousand dollars, but every now and then we read about a domain sale with such an exorbitant price that it makes the hair stand up. Admittedly, one of the most prolific domain traders, Mike Mann is the[…]
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Stay-at-home influence domain registration and new website boom April 2020
With many of us still under the stay-at-home recommendation and most likely working from there, we can say that April 2020 was challenging. For some, it was a really exciting month which had us create new ways to connect, communicate, and work with each other. The inevitable change in consumer[…]
Read moreWhat can you do when the .COM version of your website address has been bought by someone else?
Now, here is a situation I hope that I will never find myself in, when you forgot to renew your website’s domain name registration and now someone else bought it and asks you a four-figure price which is definitely out of your budget. The topic of this article is what[…]
Read moreHow to start an online business
In the overall online business space both the large companies that dominate the market and small online businesses have plenty of opportunities for different profitable online projects. In the online space, no one can deny you your place in the industry, no matter what is your product, and with all[…]
Read moreDomain trading amidst a pandemic in 2020
The Day the Earth Stood Still is a 1951 movie with a modern remake in 2008, but both movies revolve around aliens visiting earth. Now, in 2020 it seems a much smaller thing, one that cannot be seen by our eyes, is poised to make the world “stop” for a[…]
Read more.IO domains meaning
Any company worth his while today owns a website, an online portal for customers to explore and interact with a business or a brand. With good reason, .IO domains meaning must be explored. With the demand for valuable or brandable domain names ever growing, and .com domain options almost non-existent[…]
Read moreBrand protection for online business
So many companies are now present online and it is very difficult to create an original and unique digital brand for any kind of business, and especially a website. Online reputation management is further burdened by a large number of social media influencers, albeit with low or high authority, combined[…]
Read moreWhat after .COM?
Talking to a domain connoisseur, you will quickly conclude that the biggest and most popular domain extension is still .COM but times are changing and we need the answer to the question – What after .COM? The fact is you may be a small business owner and you want to[…]
Read moreDomain Investing Trends in 2020
Trading domains is a niche business, with investing that developed over the last two decades, together with the Internet. Some of the domain investing trends which we would like to talk about have already been with us, while others are completely new this year-round. Partial (fractional) domain ownership investing The[…]
Read moreIs having subdomains under domain name good?
When talking about your website usually domain registration is mentioned, though we mention subdomains very rarely, though they are relatively important. Why do you need the domain name system (DNS) Most of the internet users may not know, but server-client communication, from your browser to a remote website server, is[…]
Read moreHow can I host a site without a domain name?
The question “How can I host a site without a domain name” is something I see regularly on different domain community forums and I think it is worth discussing from several different points of view. Most people that ask this question are the ones looking to avoid spending a few[…]
Read moreDomain Privacy Worth it?
Relatively recent enforcement of GDPR in Europe has made domain privacy a hot topic, while some domain owners reported actual abuse of domain name ownership masking by a large domain registrar. That is why we want to discuss what means privacy protection for a domain, do you need it and[…]
Read moreWhich are the biggest tracker networks and should you worry about them?
Big data collect massive amounts of data about our daily activity on the internet, each time you visit a website. How is this possible? While you are observable by the site itself, you are also observable by third-party trackers that the site has embedded in its code. You might be[…]
Read moreWhy .INC means business?
It is a piece of very interesting information that 25% of Forbes “Most Valuable Brands” have purchased a .INC domain name, including Fox, Nike, Dell, Apple, Beats, eBay … etc. Well, thing is that this domain registration is not nearly cheap, but it seems that it carries more benefits that[…]
Read moreDo you need a strong domain name?
The actual number is growing, but estimates tell us there are more than 1.8 billion websites. That is a lot of domain names and even more pages. Question is are strong domains (premium domains or aftermarket domains) more desirable than others? What is a strong domain and why should you[…]
Read moreSecurity features recommended for a domain owner
Online security concerns are rising, and when talking about domain registrars, it’s not always easy to find someone you can trust. As a domain owner, you should be looking for industry experience and a broad spectrum of security features. We would like to save you some time and provide insight[…]
Read moreDomain Trader Dictionary: Terms and Jargon You Need to Know
Much like any profession or hobby, domain investors and domain traders do have their terminology and jargon. Some of these terms are shortened, scribbled versions of their originals and look self-explanatory, though others will have you scratching your head. Important Domainer Dictionary Terms We would like to cite and explain[…]
Read morePrice reduction for 1.1 million unregistered premium domains
Great news for domain traders and those interested to get a premium domain name! Starting November 5th, 2019 the “Donuts” domain registrar will significantly reduce pricing for roughly 1.1 million unregistered premium domain names. Parties interested in acquiring one such domain, starting September 5th, will be able to register any[…]
Read moreCybersquatting is a hot topic in domain news headlines!
Domain traders and brokers may be able to sleep a little bit better now that another cybersquatting is the case is over with Royal Caribbean Cruises losing a cybersquatting claim it filed against domain broker James Booth of “BQDN .COM” over the domain name “RCC .COM”. James Booth vs. Royal[…]
Read moreState of Premium Domain Names in 2019
Premium domain names are a thing, and they are here to stay. The main reason why so many domains are now considered premium and have a price with five figures or more is that the total number of high-quality domain names that are not owned by their target end-users is[…]
Read moreWhy are domain names rented for a period of time and not purchased? How can someone be 100% owner of their domain?
Why are “domain names rented”? When you buy physical goods, you bring them home and put them in a drawer or on a shelf. You are 100% sure that the item is in your possession and that you own it. A domain name is not physical merchandise, but an intellectual[…]
Read moreDomain industry trading strong in first quarter 2019
Global market conditions are not perfect with escalating US and China trade war, blockchain being used to shift the global economy, and artificial intelligence algorithm autonomous trading bot applying further pressure to stocks trading and different industries. One industry seems to be fairing much better than others, and that is[…]
Read moreEarn extra money by doing part-time domain name trading?
If you want to get ahead financially, it’s important to save money where you can. Have you considered investing into domain name trading? Saving money will not get you further than what you were able to save. Using that money to work for you, you can earn extra money, for[…]
Read moreHow to keep-up with emerging industry and business trends?
No matter what your business is, in order to stay relevant, it is important for you to keep up with industry and business trends. In the old days, and even now for example in Tokyo, office workers must read relevant newspapers to inform themselves of the new trends. This does[…]
Read moreWhat points should be considered when buying a domain name for a startup business?
Buying a domain name for a startup business is no trivial task, and should be done carefully. A right decision at the right time can save you a lot of time and resources, while a bad one can cost you money and nerves in the long run. Your website domain[…]
Read moreIs .AI domain a good investment in 2019?
Besides autonomous cars, smartphones and AI assistants, there are no other consumer-grade products that introduce artificial intelligence to common people, and you may be asking yourself is it wise to invest in .AI domains in 2019? Before we can give that answer, we would like to discuss a bit further.[…]
Read moreWhy is .IO a great domain choice for your new tech or startup website?
A perfect domain name is by definition one that is short, memorable and relevant to your website or a perfect match for your company name. For a startup or a small tech company getting one such domain name with .COM has become next to impossible because it is one of[…]
Read moreWhat is the best domain name for a website when a suitable .COM is taken?
You are looking for thje best domain name for your website and because the perfect .COM domain name is already taken you are not sure what to do. Have no fear, we will discuss what your options are and what would be the best course of action. Keep in mind[…]
Read moreChoosing and ranking a gccTLD for your website
The need for suitable domain names for small and medium business with limited or small budget had to be satisfied, and it gave rise in popularity for generic country code top-level domains (gccTLD). Yes, big companies who need to demonstrate their financial and business power will opt to buy a[…]
Read moreDomain trading industry state in early 2019
In a previous article, we have discussed how .COM domain namespace is heavily saturated which will induce a certain rise in popularity for country-code domains, even more so for region-focused companies. End-user domain trading is the best indicator of the industry state and health, so we will now take a[…]
Read moreSearching for RG domain name registration?
With .COM domain namespace shrinking by the hour, new domain extensions gain popularity. Those that have their finger on the pulse of the domain industry, through statistic or search data, may have noticed that among the more popular domain searches is the one for .RG domain extension and domain registration.[…]
Read moreHow to choose an evergreen domain name?
Internet growth has limited the number of available high-quality domain names. Getting one that is evergreen is not an easy task and requires you to be innovative, get inside your audience head, and produce a domain name that can stand the test of time. When searching for such a domain[…]
Read moreBuying a domain name: how to make the right choice?
Choosing the right domain name for a website is not that simple. There is a number of subjective and objective choices that you have to make. If you have chosen well then the domain name will be the right one for your website. In this article, we will go through[…]
Read moreWhat is the best and the cheapest registrar for a .press domain?
.press is a front-page choice for journalists, bloggers, news corporations and magazines that cover breaking news. Build a stronger online identity, tell your story on a stronger platform! TLD PRESS Introduced 2014 Usage Press & News Websites Renewal Grace Period 40 Days Deletion Grace Period 4 Days Restore Period 30 Days Privacy Allowed[…]
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