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Poll: Do You Submit Names to Squadhelp Contests?

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One of the neat features of Squadhelp is the naming contests the platform hosts. People seeking a brand and/or domain name can post a contest along with a comprehensive contest brief outlining what they are seeking along with a financial award for the winning entry. Domain name sellers on the platform can submit domain names to the contest.

As each contest goes on, the contest holder can rate domain names submitted as “Love It,” “Like It,” “On Right Track,” or “No Thank You.” At the end of the contest, the contest holder is supposed to choose a winning entry, and the person who submitted the winning entry wins the cash award. The contest holder can then purchase the domain name if desired. If the contest holder does not choose a winner, Squadhelp chooses one on their behalf.

Be Mindful of the Advice You Read on Socials

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There are many helpful domain investors who share tips, insights, and thoughts on social media. It’s super helpful to see what others are doing and where they are finding success. There is much more real-time information available now than there was when I started out.

Despite all of the data that is freely shared, there is no vetting and/or minimal verification of information. I would imagine most people who share are doing so with good intentions, but even the most transparent people don’t share *everything.*

Live Chat with Paul Nicks to Discuss GoDaddy ENS Integration

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Yesterday, GoDaddy announced a new partnership with Ethereum Name Service (ENS) to offer customers a way to connect a domain name to an ENS crypto wallet. For those looking for additional details – or for those who have questions about the partnership and impacts at GoDaddy – Paul Nicks will be hosting a live chat on Twitter/X Spaces to discuss this further:

Bye Bye Bard Domain Investments

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Recently, Google announced the launch of its generative AI chatbot called Bard. Despite the likely trademark implications of registering domain names with “Bard” in them, some domain investors and others spent money on registrations and aftermarket purchases. Unfortunately for people hoping to cash in on Bard-related domain names, Google is changing its branding from Bard to Gemini, as Adam Maysonet shared earlier:

Domain Investing for Reels

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I took a quick dive into domain investing Reels and TikTok videos. I watched several short videos created by people I don’t know. That doesn’t mean they’re not domain investors as I am sure there are many people who are actively investing in domain names under the radar. The premise behind these videos seems to revolve around how easy it is to make money from domain investing. My reply – it is not easy.

The videos I watched seem focused on buying expired domain names either at auctions or via marketplace where a platform lists recently acquired expiry names at what would appear to be wholesale prices. The videos then advise to get an idea of the value of these domain names – either by using a domain appraisal tool like GoDaddy’s or by looking at the asking prices of similar domain names.

Jen Sale: “Domain brokering is life”

I have known Jen Sale for many years. Jen has been involved in the domain name space long before she and Adam Strong launched Evergreen. Jen is CEO of the brand and she manages its brokerage.

Although Jen has maintained a fairly low profile, she has made quite a few appearances on Domain Sherpa and she’s well-known and respected in the domain investing space. Jen is someone I trust and have sought out for advice.

Yesterday afternoon, Jen shared a Twitter post with some thoughts and advice for new domain investors:

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