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Add a Sweetener to Pay off LTO Early

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Domain name lease to own deals are great. They generate monthly income, and if the buyer opts to discontinue paying, I get to keep all of the payments and have the chance to re-sell the domain name. One thing better than a LTO deal is when the buyer decides to purchase the domain name in full – – earlier than expected.

In my LTO purchase agreements, I give the buyer an option to pay off the deal early at a discount. The buyer can save anywhere from 10-20% of the total purchase price if paid-off early. The discount rate varies depending on my profit margin and the length of time for the payment plan.

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If You Receive a UDRP Threat, Consult with a Lawyer

Elliot Silver
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It must be concerning to receive a notice of a pending UDRP. Not only might a valuable domain name be on the line, but an investor’s reputation may also be at risk. If a UDRP is filed against one of my domain names – or even if a threat was made – I would consult with a domain name attorney.

Someone posted about receiving a UDRP notice, and I shared this recommendation. It is a good idea to get educated about trademarks and UDRP filings, but I would always work with an attorney on a UDRP defense or even a response to a threat. It’s not worth complicating my situation by responding to a UDRP or a threat on my own without getting advice from an expert.

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2 Weeks Until Next Verisign .com Price Hike

Elliot Silver
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On September 1, 2023 – two weeks from now – the wholesale price of .com domain names is going to increase to $9.59/year. Verisign operates the .com registry, and the annual price is going to increase by 7%, according to a report about Verisign by Zacks Investment Research appearing on Yahoo Finance:

“The company plans to increase the annual registry-level wholesale fee for each new and renewal .com domain name registration from $8.97 to $9.59, with effect from Sep 1, 2023.”

If this sounds familiar, it is because Verisign increased the wholesale price of .com domain names a year ago.

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Squadhelp: Submit Names for Ultra Premium Domain Marketplace

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Squadhelp will soon roll out with its Ultra Premium Domain Marketplace in partnership with Hilco Digital Assets. The sales and branding platform recently began selecting domain names for its high-end marketplace.

Yesterday afternoon, Squadhelp announced it would begin accepting domain name submissions from domain registrants for inclusion on its premium marketplace. I do not believe the domain names need to be previously approved on Squadhelp in order to be considered:

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Spaceship Launches on ProductHunt

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Spaceship, an independent domain registrar created and launched by Namecheap, is now featured on Product Hunt, the company announced this morning:

One of the things I have been asked multiple times is what Spaceship brings to the table that sets itself apart from Namecheap. In a blog post published today, the company attempts to answer that question by sharing its mission:

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Corporate Tools Hiring Domain Registrar Operations Manager

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I am not familiar with Corporate Tools, but the company posted a job listing on LinkedIn that might be of interest to someone with domain industry expertise. The Idaho-based company is seeking an Operations Manager for Domain Name Registrar Services. It looks like the person hired for this job may be be able to work remotely – at least for the time being.

While the job responsibilities aren’t domain investing or domain industry specific, it looks like the company wants to hire someone with substantial knowledge about domain names and the industry at-large. Many of the job’s requirements are related to domain industry experience and expertise.

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