Category: Domain-Related Services

Internationalized Domain Names, or IDNs, represent a critical evolution in the global domain name landscape, enabling the use of characters beyond the traditional ASCII set. While standard domain names have historically been limited to Latin script characters (a–z), numbers (0–9), and hyphens, IDNs allow for the inclusion of characters from non-Latin alphabets such as Cyrillic,…

The upcoming 2025 round of new generic top-level domain (gTLD) applications represents one of the most anticipated developments in the domain name industry in over a decade. Following the landmark 2012 round, which saw over 1,900 applications and the introduction of hundreds of new extensions like .app, .guru, .nyc, and .club, the 2025 round is…

In the competitive world of domain name investing, timing can be the difference between acquiring a valuable digital asset and watching it slip into a competitor’s hands. Droplists—daily compilations of domain names set to expire or be deleted—are a core resource for domainers seeking to identify opportunities in the ever-churning pool of lapsed registrations. While…

The art and science of pricing domain names is one of the most critical components of a successful investment strategy in the domain industry. At its core, pricing involves positioning domains in the market in a way that balances liquidity, profitability, and portfolio turnover. This balancing act becomes especially nuanced when deciding between wholesale and…

Effectively managing inbound inquiries is a vital component of a successful domain investment strategy. Inbound inquiries occur when a potential buyer, often an end user, reaches out to express interest in acquiring a domain name owned by a domainer. These inquiries can be initiated through a WHOIS lookup, a parked landing page, a domain marketplace…

Social media marketing has become an essential strategy for domain investors and brokers seeking to increase visibility, drive inquiries, and build brand authority around domain names. In a highly competitive marketplace where buyers often make decisions based on trust, relevance, and immediacy, the reach and engagement offered by social media platforms can play a pivotal…

In the domain investment world, the stories that most captivate aspiring domainers are those that demonstrate an extraordinary return on investment from minimal upfront capital. One such story is the now-classic example of a domain investor turning a $10 hand registration into a $10,000 sale within a relatively short timeframe. While such flips are rare,…

Valuing a one-word .com domain name is among the most nuanced and high-stakes exercises in the domain industry. These domains are considered the pinnacle of digital assets due to their simplicity, memorability, and unparalleled brand potential. Because they are inherently scarce and universally applicable, one-word .coms often command six to seven figures and sometimes even…

The .ai domain extension, originally the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Anguilla, has become synonymous with artificial intelligence over the past several years. As AI technologies like large language models, generative design systems, autonomous agents, and machine learning platforms gained prominence, companies in the space sought digital identities that immediately signaled their alignment with…

In the domain name industry, the distinction between selling to end users versus resellers is one of the most consequential aspects of a domainer’s business strategy. The two audiences represent fundamentally different buyer profiles, motivations, budgets, and expectations. Understanding these differences not only helps investors price their domains appropriately but also determines which sales channels…