The live portion of the Down Under auctions may have concluded, too abruptly in some cases, but some of the names that did not make the ‘cut’ are still on auction – ready for savvy domainers to ratchet up and purchase. Prudence favors the bold in times like these - opportunities were missed in both […]
Like Traditional Investors, Owners Should Focus on Diversification
You hear it almost daily through the money wire – diversify, diversify, diversify. And while most domainers usually scoff at market returns, it is important to heed this fundamental in the growth of ones own portfolio.
Diversification in domain names is important because of the swings and tides of […]
Shows Need to Adapt to Domainers, Not the Other Way Around
So what’s wrong with domain conferences? A lot. For one thing, they look, feel and smell the same way they did two, four, six years ago: the same template, the same ballrooms, the same panels, the same, the same, the same.
But really, what’s the issue? […]
Shows Need to Adapt to Domainers, Not the Other Way Around
So what’s wrong with domain conferences? A lot. For one thing, they look, feel and smell the same way they did two, four, six years ago: the same template, the same ballrooms, the same panels, the same, the same, the same.
But really, what’s the issue? […]
Shows Need to Adapt to Domainers, Not the Other Way Around
So what’s wrong with domain conferences? A lot. For one thing, they look, feel and smell the same way they did two, four, six years ago: the same template, the same ballrooms, the same panels, the same, the same, the same.
But really, what’s the issue? […]
Recent Financial Collapse May Benefit Domainers
In the spring of 2001, I came across an eBay auction for the domain Inbox.com, listed with no reserve at $4,000. Now, in a clear sign of the times, the auction ended without any bids or bidders, including myself. After the auction, I emailed the seller and offered him $2,000 […]
Ten Emerging Beliefs and the Opportunity They Present
Domain conferences share a commonality during which, over time (turbulent times no less), certain conventional wisdoms begin to emerge as the industry matures and infrastructure solidifies. In other words, the more the industry coalesces and becomes viable and full, the more common beliefs come into play and […]
The Bigger the Pool, the Bigger the Payday
Let’s talk domains. Or on second thought, let’s not.
In the evolving discourse on the value of domain names, I think it’s time to expand our terminology and move beyond the vast generalizations that continue to muddy and lubricate the valuation slope. We simply can’t afford to just ‘talk […]