“Under Sold” Domain Names

Every domain broker wants to sell their domain name listings for as much money as possible. Sometimes domain names may appear to have been under sold (sold for less than full value), but that is not necessarily the fault of the broker.

A domain broker is generally given certain requirements from the seller. This short list likely includes a desired price, a minimum price, the amount of time allowed, companies to not contact, and possibly some other requirements. The biggest factors are obviously the amount of money and the time permitted to sell the domain name.

Some reasons a domain owner might need a quick sale include:

  • Need cash right away
  • Tax implications
  • Business situation requiring disposal of assets
  • Hit quarterly or annual goals

Timing is everything when it comes to domain names. I could own a domain name for ten years and never receive a single inquiry. The week after I sell it to another domain investor, a buyer may materialize and acquire it at a profit for the new owner. This is

Thankful for Domaining.com

Yesterday was Thanksgiving in the United States. This week, I am sharing some of the people, places, and businesses I am thankful to know and to use. Today, I want to give thanks to Domaining.com and its operator, Francois Carrillo.

Domaining.com has been one of the most popular domain industry websites since its inception. I would imagine that most people who are active in the domain industry visit Domaining.com daily, and many people likely visit Domaining.com multiple times per day. During the week, I regularly keep a browser tab opened to Domaining.com to keep up to the minute with industry news.

In addition to staying

Thankful for Helpful Domain Industry Tools

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the US. This week, I have been giving thanks to people, companies, and businesses in the domain name industry that I am grateful for and that I appreciate. Today, I want to thank the companies that operate great domain industry tools that I find helpful as a publisher and as an investor.

The cost of services from the companies below varies (some are expensive and some are free/complementary). All of these services are appreciated and I use many of them regularly:

  • DomainTools
  • DomainIQ
  • Dropping.com
  • Estibot
  • NameBio
  • Whoisology

These tools are super helpful in contacting domain registrants, learning about domain industry sales, performing due diligence, tracking

Thankful for… Other Industry News Outlets

With Thanksgiving in the US on Thursday, I am giving thanks this week to people and companies in the domain name business that I appreciate. Today, I want to give thanks to my fellow domain industry news publishers and writers who work hard to share news and information about domain names and topics relevant to domain name investors.

I read as much as I can about domain names when I have the chance. The domain industry websites and writers I find particularly helpful include the following (with apologies to anyone I may forget):

Thankful for Domain Forums

With Thanksgiving in the US this week, I am giving thanks to various people, places, and businesses within the domain name community. Today, I want to give thanks to Domain Boardroom, NamePros, and even DNForum.

I spend quite a bit of time on Domain Boardroom (DBR) and NamePros. I am not a prolific participant on either of those forums, but I do visit regularly and appreciate both of those communities and their members.

DBR is a private domain name discussion forum operated by Donna Mahony. The community is relatively small, but it boasts a knowledgeable, professional membership that is willing to share personal insights about the domain name business. I have learned quite a bit from fellow members of DBR, and I am grateful for the community that Donna has helped cultivate for the last ten years. I find the topical discussions to be in-depth, and the environment is welcoming.

NamePros is probably the most

Thankful for… Readers

It’s Thanksgiving week here in the US, and I am thankful and grateful for many people, places, and businesses related to the domain business. Each day this week, I am going to give thanks.

Today, I am thankful for the people who read DomainInvesting.com. I am especially thankful to those who share their insights and offer their opinions about whatever topic is being discussed. I am grateful to learn from people who share here, and I think others feel the same way.

When I write an article,