Estibot and Automated Appraisals When They Help and When They Mislead
Automated domain appraisals occupy a strange and polarizing position in the world of domain investing. Tools like Estibot, GoDaddy Appraisals, and various machine-learning valuation platforms offer quick numerical assessments of domain value, often displayed prominently in marketplaces or registrar dashboards. These tools promise simplicity in an industry filled with nuance, claiming to distill complex variables…