Domain Name Wire Podcast
The Domain Name Wire Podcast delivers weekly updates and insights on the domain name industry, covering news, trends, and developments. Hosted by Andrew Allemann, it provides analysis and interviews with key figures in the domain space.
Episodes
Artificial intelligence and the .AI namespace – DNW Podcast #593
Digging into .AI and how artificial intelligence is changing how people build on the web. On this week’s show, Nadya Frost of domain and hosting analytics company ShareShift shares interesting data about the .AI namespace, as well as other trends related to artificial intelligence. We discuss how AI is changing the technologies people use for […]
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Leading the ICA Forward – DNW Podcast #592
A chat with Internet Commerce Association’s leadership. Last week, Internet Commerce Association announced changes to its board. Longtime board member Nat Cohen stepped up to the role of president, and Ryan McKegney is the new vice president. On today’s show, both Nat and Ryan will join me, along with executive director Kamila Sekiewicz. We discuss […]
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Anand Vora, Namecheap and Spaceship – DNW Podcast #591
Anand Vora explains why he joined Namecheap and what to expect from the company going forward. Anand Vora, who oversees Namecheap’s and Spaceship’s domain businesses, joins me on the show this week. We discuss Anand’s history in the domain business, what it’s like to move from the registry side to the registrar side, and what’s […]
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Damming a river to catch a fish – DNW Podcast #590
A discussion about using domain suspensions to censor online speech. Human rights organization Article19 recently released a report titled Damming a river to catch a fish, examining how governments and other entities are increasingly turning to the DNS layer to censor content. On today’s show, Michaela Nakayama Shapiro of Article19 explains what the organization found […]
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Domains in Stockholm – DNW Podcast #589
Hear from five people who were at Nordic Domain Days last week. Nordic Domain Days took place in Stockholm, Sweden, last week. It was my first time attending the event, and the trip was very worthwhile. Not only was the content good, but the networking was solid as well, with many people I had never […]
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Full-time domain investing – DNW Podcast #588
A full-time domain investor talks about his experience and what he’s doing to adapt with the market. Very few domain name investors ever reach the point where they do it full-time. It’s even rarer when they primarily invest in non-.com domains. One investor who went full-time is Nikul Sanghvi. He was a part-time investor when […]
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Birth certificates for AI agents – DNW Podcast #587
How the DNS can play a role in AI agent identity. Artificial intelligence is having a huge impact on the domain name industry. One area it could help grow the business is if agents use the DNS for identity. Today, Identity Digital CEO Akram Atallah discusses the company’s new DNSid, which it bills as “birth […]
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Acquiring and building TLDs – DNW Podcast #586
How ShortDot, which didn’t apply for any domains in the last round, became a big new TLD operator. Top level domain company ShortDot didn’t apply for any top level domains in the 2012 round, but it later acquired TLDs and has grown its portfolio to millions of second level registrations. On today’s show, ShortDot CEO […]
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From naming to domaining – DNW Podcast #585
A man who has named 750 companies and brands explains how he thinks about domain investing. Phil Davis has named 750 companies and brands, such as PODS, since he started his naming agency, Tungsten Branding. The process led him to get into domain investing. Grab a pencil and paper as Phil explains how he built […]
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Round Two: new TLDs return – DNW Podcast #584
Things for new TLD hopefuls to consider as the application window opens this week. ICANN is opening applications for new top level domain names this week, 14 years after the last round of TLD expansion. The rules have changed: Fees are higher this time around, and applicants can’t coordinate to settle string contentions after applications […]
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Google Alerts for Domains – DNW Podcast #583
New platform helps people track domains they want to acquire. Most domain investors know the lifecycle of domain names, but the same can’t be said for entrepreneurs, businesses, and individuals who have their eyes on a domain. Mike Cyger’s latest creation solves that problem. Notify.domains is like Google Alerts for Domains. It tracks domain names […]
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Instant Domain Names – DNW Podcast #582
After 20+ years, a domain search tool is expanding. I’ve been a fan of Instant Domain Search for many years. The domain search tool has been around for over two decades, but it’s expanding its ambitions this year. Under the umbrella of Instant Labs, the company is introducing new search features, an API for its […]
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What could go wrong? – DNW Podcast #581
Learn what can go wrong in a domain transaction, and the steps to take to protect yourself. Most domain transactions go smoothly. When they don’t, people turn to attorney John Berryhill for help. On today’s show, John shares stories about some of the things he’s seen happen: a UDRP filed during a long-term payment plan, […]
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Tweak, measure, and keep testing – DNW Podcast #580
Here’s what Atom is doing to help people sell more domains. One of the fastest-innovating companies in the domain space is Atom. Some might say it releases new features too fast, making it difficult to keep up. But some of the features and tweaks it has made this year are examples of why you need […]
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Hand registering 7,500 domains – DNW Podcast #579
A step-by-step process for finding domains to hand register. Is it possible to hand register domain names and turn a profit? Or are all of the good domains already taken? On today’s show, domain investor Josh Reason walks through the process he used to register 7,500 domain names last year. He’s already turned a profit […]
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A CEO’s view of the domain industry – DNW Podcast #578
Michael Reidl gives an overview of what he’s observing in the domain business. This week, I sit down to chat with Michael Reidl, CEO of Team Internet Group (London AIM: TIG). You might not know that company by name, but you’ve probably heard of some of its brands. The company owns domain registrars, including Moniker, […]
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Mark and Logan’s excellent domain adventure – DNW Podcast #577
Two domain investors tell all about their domain investing. It’s back! Two of our most popular guests on the Domain Name Wire podcast are domain investors Mark Levine and Logan Flatt. On today’s show, Mark and Logan provide details about their domain investing results in 2025. You’ll learn where they are acquiring domains, what type […]
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Nova Registry ramps up – DNW Podcast #576
Company provides an update on its ambitious plans. A year ago, Nova Registry, the company behind .link, announced that it planned to apply for 200 top level domain names in the round that opens this year. Today, Vaughn Liley, general manager of Nova Registry, comes on the show to give an update about the company’s […]
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AI.com before the $70 million sale – DNW Podcast #575
Learn about the last time AI.com sold. By now, you’ve surely heard about the record-shattering $70 million sale of ai.com. After the sale was announced, there were many erroneous news reports claiming that the seller had purchased the domain decades ago for $100. This isn’t true, and anyone who pays attention to the domain business […]
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A Super Bowl of Domain Names – DNW Podcast #574
How Emma Stone got her domain name. This month’s Super Bowl featured many great commercials, including one that the entire domain name industry can get behind. Squarespace’s commercial featured actress Emma Stone, who searches and finds out that EmmaStone.com is taken. The ad tells people to get their domain before it’s gone. While EmmaStone.com was […]
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Bob Mountain climbs the blockchain- DNW Podcast #573
Bob Mountain rejoins the domain industry with new role at D3. About one year after retiring from GoDaddy, Bob Mountain is back in the domain industry as the Chief Commercial and Revenue Officer for D3 Global. On today’s show, Bob explains why he believes in D3’s mission of marrying the DNS with blockchain technology. He […]
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Unstoppable Domains plots its next move – DNW Podcast #572
Domain registrar hopes to build on strong year and looks ahead to new top level domains. After a year of strong growth at its domain name registrar, Unstoppable Domains is looking forward to building on the momentum in 2026. On today’s show, Unstoppable CEO Matthew Gould explains the company’s strategy and why he believes Unstoppable […]
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Domain Names in Las Vegas – DNW Podcast #571
On the ground from the Internet Commerce Association annual meeting. Earlier this month, Internet Commerce Association held its annual meeting in Las Vegas. As I often do at domain events, I walked around with a recorder to capture people’s thoughts on domain names. On today’s show, you’ll hear from people about the state of the […]
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My 2025 domain sales results – DNW Podcast #570
I break down the stats for my year in domain investing. On recent episodes, domain investors Doron Vermaat and Braden Pollock have shared their domain sales results from the past year. There will be more episodes like this in the future. But this week, I’m going to share my sales results for 2025. The year […]
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It’s not just a .com world – DNW Podcast #569
.AI, .IO, and .CO propelled this domain investor’s 2025 sales. With 2025 in the books, I will be interviewing a handful of domain investors in the coming months to ask them how the year was for them. I find these interviews insightful, as they let you dig into other investors’ strategies, understand pricing, and improve […]
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Agent Name Service – DNW Podcast #568
Agent Name Service could increase demand for domain names. Could AI agents use the Domain Name System to improve trust and discovery? That’s the idea behind Agent Name Service, a proposal from GoDaddy. On today’s show, James Bladel explains what it is and how it could become a reality. James, VP of Corporate and Government […]
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The 2026 Predictions Episode – DNW Podcast #567
Hear from 26 people in the domain business about what they think will happen in 2026. It’s the annual predictions episode! On today’s show, you’ll hear from 26 people in the domain name industry. Each person will say what they found notable about 2025 and what they expect will happen in 2026. There were certainly […]
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A necessary rebrand – DNW Podcast #566
Motion.io seemed like the perfect domain for this business. Turns out, it had some issues. Perry Rosenbloom thought he had a great domain to launch his business on: motion.io. But three years later, he rebranded the business to LaunchBay. On today’s show, Perry explains why the company decided to rebrand. He also shares some advice […]
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Braden Pollock’s record year – DNW Podcast #565
Domain investor digs into the sales behind his eight-figure year. Domain investor Braden Pollock was on a panel I moderated at NamesCon last month, and he mentioned on stage that he was having a record year in domain sales. I followed up to see if Braden would talk about it on the podcast. He sent […]
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UDRP review and ICA meeting – DNW Podcast #564
Learn about the joint WIPO-ICA UDRP review and get a preview of January’s ICA meeting in Las Vegas. Last week, World Intellectual Property Organization and Internet Commerce Association (ICA) published a final report of their collaborative review of the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy. On today’s show, ICA General Counsel Zak Muscovitch explains how […]
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Dude, where’s my ranch? – DNW Podcast #563
Why Peter Askew sold one of his businesses, and an update on his many others. This week, entrepreneur Peter Askew rejoins me on the show to get an update on his many ventures. We talk about the milestone his Vidalia Onion business hit this year, why he sold his dude ranch directory, and discuss some […]
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2025 Predictions Recap – DNW Podcast #562
Who had the best crystal ball? 2025 has been a roller coaster! Between trade wars, currency fluctuations, and Google destroying AdSense for Domains, a lot has happened. A year ago, I asked 22 people to predict what would happen in the domain industry this year. Now that we’re 11 months through, let’s go back and […]
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Selling domains through Afternic – DNW Podcast #561
Learn which landers to use and a tip to get more out of the lease-to-own. My guest this week is Wade Smith, Director of Aftermarket Sales at Afternic. Wade talks about the new DomainNames.com initiative and how it came to be. He also shares how Afternic brokers follow up on leads and provides tips about […]
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On the ground at NamesCon – DNW Podcast #560
Interviews with 16 people at NamesCon. The domain name industry converged in Miami last week for NamesCon. It’s the first time the show has been held in Miami. Held in conjunction with CloudFest, the event attracted nearly 1,000 people. On today’s podcast, you’ll hear from 16 people at the show. I recorded these on the […]
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Inside Squarespace Domains – DNW Podcast #559
Kevin Doerr discusses Squarespace’s domain name business. Squarespace is one of the biggest domain name registrars in the world after acquiring Google’s domain name business. On today’s show, I’m joined by Kevin Doerr, who oversees the company’s domain business. We talk about Squarespace’s new reseller API, why the company joined the Internet Commerce Association, how […]
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What is web3 good for? – DNW Podcast #558
Exploring hype vs. reality in web3 and domain names. There’s been a lot more noise lately about web3 and how blockchain can be applied to domain names. Domain investor Shane Cultra is well-versed in this intersection, so I asked him to come on the show to separate hype from reality and to discuss where he […]
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My domain sales this year – DNW Podcast #557
Reviewing my domain name sales through mid-October. We’re over three-quarters of the way through 2025, so this week on the podcast, I’m going to talk about my sales results thus far. I’ll share how many domains I’ve sold, where I’ve sold them, where I acquired them, my hold times, and much more. Also: New SnapNames […]
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Domain reseller platforms – DNW Podcast #556
A CEO behind a new reseller platform argues the industry needs a new competitor. My guest this week is Robbie Birkner, who has spent the better part of the last 25 years in the domain industry. He is now the CEO of North America of OpusDNS, a new domain reseller platform. Birkner explains why companies […]
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Inside Com Laude’s expansion – DNW Podcast #555
Learn why this domain company has scooped up two competitors. Corporate domain name registrar and brand protection company Com Laude announced two acquisitions in two weeks. First, it acquired FairWinds Partners, a consultancy for brand owners that helped companies apply for 133 domains in the last round of TLD expansion. Then, it announced the pending […]
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Making a splash with Lake.com – DNW Podcast #554
This entrepreneur spent over $1 million to acquire a great domain for his business. David Ciccarelli knows the power of a great domain. He experienced it firsthand when he rebranded his prior company to a one-word .com. So when he launched his newest venture, a vacation rental business, he knew he needed a great domain. […]
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The future of Ethereum Name Service – DNW Podcast #553
Understand what’s happening with .eth and Ethereum Name Service. One of the most popular blockchain-based naming platforms has been Ethereum Name Service, which offers both an alt-root .eth domain extension and integrations with the DNS. On today’s show, ENS Labs’ Head of Growth, James Beck, joins me to discuss the latest with ENS. We talk […]
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Winning the brandable game – DNW Podcast #552
After taking a hiatus, Michael Rader is back, registering nearly 2,000 brandable domains in the past few months. Every domain investor has an original story, and Michael Rader is no different. On today’s show, hear about how he was working at the DMV and learning web development when he took an interest in domain names. […]
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From naming brands to selling domains – DNW Podcast #551
This naming agency stumbled into domain investing. My guests on this week’s podcast know what makes a great name. Maria Cypher and Laurel Sutton are co-founders of naming agency Catchword. They named VW’s Atlas, freelance site Upwork, and tech company Asana. They’ve also done naming projects for TikTok, The Home Depot, and Starbucks. Oh, and […]
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The challenges of misspelled brand names – DNW Podcast #550
Learn how misspelled brands impact consumer perception. Finding the right domain at the right price can be challenging for businesses. As a result, they often resort to choosing misspelled brands. New research reveals how brand-name misspellings impact consumer perception and identifies the types of misspellings that have the most detrimental effect. It also explains how […]
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Domain name nerve center – DNW Podcast #549
Mike Cyger introduces Nerve.io. On today’s show, domain investor and entrepreneur Michael Cyger introduces Nerve.io, a project he’s been working on to make domain management and access through APIs easier. He explains the frustrations people have with domain registrar APIs and how Nerve can help people manage their portfolios or build applications. We also discuss […]
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Catching up with Dynadot – DNW Podcast #548
Dynadot is trying new things with aftermarket domains. Dynadot is one of the fastest-growing domain name registrars, and it’s particularly popular with domain investors. On today’s show, Dynadot founder Todd Han talks about some initiatives his company is taking, including a new site to get domains in front of end users. I was surprised to […]
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Real domain sales results in 2025 – DNW Podcast #547
Two domain investors reveal how their portfolios are doing this year. Two of my most popular guests are back this week, as domain investors Mark Levine and Logan Flatt talk about their sales so far this year. They disclose sell-through rates, where they are buying and selling domains, pricing strategies, lease-to-own, and more. Mark and […]
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This year’s top domain sales (so far) – DNW Podcast #546
Tune in as Ron Jackson and I discuss the top sales so far this year. On this week’s show, DNJournal publisher Ron Jackson joins me to discuss this year’s top sales through the first half. Spoiler alert: sales are up big time! We review the top sales and discuss how the domains are being utilized. […]
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AI is changing the domain business – DNW Podcast #545
A discussion about AI’s impact on domains. AI is changing every industry, and the domain name business is no exception. On today’s show, I speak with Carlos Armada, Director of Product at name.com. The backdrop of our conversation is name.com’s new API, which is built with features that make it work better with AI tools. […]
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Domain investing on a small budget – DNW Podcast #544
Turning $500 into a profit through domain investing. Could you start domain investing from scratch with only $500 in your pocket? On today’s show, I discuss GoDaddy’s domain investor contest and how I’m learning first hand of the challenges of starting domain investing with a limited budget. You’ll hear a syndication from the Domain Academy […]
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From selling shoes to selling domains – DNW Podcast #543
Experience spotting opportunities and strong mentorship led Daniel Koleshchuk to selling domains. My guest on today’s show knows how to spot market opportunities. In high school, he flipped bike parts. He was also a sneakerhead and found ways to jump on the latest shoe drops and flip them for profit. So when domain investor Braden […]
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Brand enforcement tactics – DNW Podcast #542
Learn why UDRP should be a last resort for many domain names. On today’s show, you’ll hear about the brand and trademark holder perspective of enforcement in the domain space. Daniel Greenberg, CEO of Lexsynergy, and Robert White, Head of Online Brand Protection for the company, join me to discuss how brands take enforcement actions. […]
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Domains in the Middle East – DNW Podcast #541
Understand which domains are popular in the Middle East and learn about Domain Days. What’s the domain scene like in Dubai and the Middle East? Today’s guest, Munir Badr, shares which top level domain names are most commonly used in the area. That includes a domain name that has nothing to do with the region […]
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Atom becomes a registrar – DNW Podcast #540
Learn what Atom hopes to accomplish by becoming a domain registrar. Domain sales platform Atom recently announced it had become an ICANN-accredited registrar. On today’s show, Atom founder and CEO Darpan Munjal joins me to talk about three overarching missions Darpan wants to achieve by becoming a registrar. He also discusses new features available on […]
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Featured Acquires HARO – DNW Podcast #539
An update on Featured.com and why it acquired HARO. Featured founder Brett Farmiloe was my guest on the podcast in 2023 after his company rebranded from Terkel to Featured using the domain Featured.com. On today’s show, Brett returns to explain how the new domain and brand have helped his company since then. Featured also recently […]
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The new new TLD opportunity – DNW Podcast #538
What to expect in the next round of new top level domain expansion. It’s finally happening. ICANN has published its Draft Applicant Guidebook for the next round of new top level domain expansion. Other than adding some deadlines, it’s likely to be more or less the final rulebook when applications open starting this time next […]
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Greatest hits: inventing the DNS – DNW Podcast #537
A flashback to the invention of the DNS. One of my favorite interviews on the Domain Name Wire Podcast was from 2016, when I interviewed DNS inventor Paul Mockapetris. On today’s show, I’m replaying that interview. You’ll hear about the early days of the DNS, including why it was created. Paul also confirmed that some […]
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What’s next for dot-brands – DNW Podcast #536
ICANN’s Theresa Swinehart discusses brand applications in the upcoming round of top level domains. The next application window for top level domain names opens next year. It’s been more than a decade since the last round, and a lot has changed in both the domain name industry and the broader internet landscape. On today’s podcast, […]
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Web3 and domains: What’s next? – DNW Podcast #535
Tom Barrett discusses what’s next with domain names and web3 technology. This month, Encirca became the first registrar I’m aware of to announce integration with D3’s Doma Protocol, which allows registrars to add blockchain enhancements to domain names. Encirca also announced MyPublicWallet. I’m joined by Encirca President Tom Barrett on today’s show. Tom has been […]
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Trouble at the finish line – DNW Podcast #534
How to handle complex payments and other complications. Sometimes, agreeing on a price is the simple part of a domain name transaction. There can be all sorts of hurdles to completing the deal. For example, what if one of the parties doesn’t want to complete Know Your Customer requirements for escrow? What if a seller […]
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Analyzing the global domain market – DNW Podcast #533
A deep dive into what’s happening in the primary and secondary domain markets. Every year, InterNetX and Sedo release a Global Domain Report. On this week’s show, I speak with representatives of the two companies to understand more about the 2025 report. First, Simone Catania of InterNetX joins me to explain what goes into developing […]
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New domain battles and sales – DNW Podcast #532
A look at what’s happening in the domain world. On this week’s show, I run through some of the big news stories from the past week. This includes an explanation of why Verisign’s stock popped on Friday, how a domain registrant is in in hot water after backing out of a deal, which law firm […]
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Domain monetization changes – DNW Podcast #531
How Google’s changes will impact domain monetization. Above.com has played an integral role in domain name monetization since the early days of parking. It has navigated many changes in monetization, and sees both challenges and opportunities in Google’s recent changes to its parking business. On today’s show, Above.com and Trillion founder David Warmuz talks about […]
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Josh Reason: domain sales + DNX – DNW Podcast #530
Josh Reason provides details of his domain portfolio and explains why he built DNX. Domain investor Josh Reason joins me this week to share insights from managing his 5,500-domain portfolio. He discusses what types of domains he’s investing in, where and how he sells domains, and how his strategy is evolving. Josh also shares details […]
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Braden Pollock’s record year – DNW Podcast #529
He had a record year. Here’s how it breaks down. Braden Pollock had a record year last year, selling $6.5 million of domains. Many of his sales are headline-grabbing, but he also does a robust business with less expensive domains. Today, he reveals some of his recent domain sales, explains how he prices domains, and […]
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Mark & Logan: Domain investing results – DNW Podcast #528
How these two domain investors did last year. It’s time for our recurring podcast with domain investors Mark Levine and Logan Flatt! Mark and Logan come on the show frequently to share their domain investing results, talk about what’s working, and what’s not working for them. On today’s show, they detail their 2024 domain investing […]
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Self-brokering at Afternic – DNW Podcast #527
A basic version of self-brokering comes to Afternic. Afternic launched a basic self-brokering option last week. On today’s show, GoDaddy Sr. Director of Domain Investor Product Alan Shiflett joins us to talk about self-brokering. He discusses the company’s iterative approach to launching this feature (and others). We also discuss how the company is experimenting with […]
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ICANN82 Recap – DNW Podcast #526
What I learned at ICANN82 in Seattle. The domain name industry gathered in Seattle last week for ICANN’s annual community forum. During the show, I caught up on what’s happening with two important topics: Adsense for Domains and new top level domains. On today’s show I recap what I learned. You will then hear from […]
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200 new top level domains – DNW Podcast #525
Nova Registry is going big with top level domains. At least one company is going big in the next round of new top level domain expansion. On today’s show, Yoni Belousov explains why his company Nova Registry plans to apply for around 200 new top level domains in the next round. Nova didn’t participate in […]
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A 10,000 domain portfolio – DNW Podcast #524
AbdulBasit Makrani shares recent results from his 10,000+ domain portfolio. What kind of results can you get from a portfolio of just over 10,000 domains? My guest this week shares details of his sales last year. AbdulBasit Makrani was last on the show in November 2023, when he had just boosted his sales by lowering […]
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A domain investor’s results: .io, .ai, .com – DNW Podcast #523
This domain investor boosted his sales by changing his landing pages. On today’s show, I talk to a domain investor who has been very successful with .io and .ai domain names. He discusses how he’s tweaking his approach to investing in these domains in today’s domain investing landscape. He also shares his 2024 domain sales […]
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Domains, hosting, and public policy – DNW Podcast #522
How public policy impacts the domain and hosting businesses. Public policy has a major impact on the domain name business. On today’s show, I catch up with one of the groups that helps represent domain registrars, hosts, and other internet infrastructure providers when it comes to policy. Christian Dawson is the co-founder and Executive Director […]
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Unstoppable Domains’ new biz model – DNW Podcast #521
How Unstoppable Domains has embraced DNS. I’ve interviewed the founders of Unstoppable Domains on two separate occasions, but the most recent was in 2020. A lot has happened in the past five years. On today’s show, Unstoppable Domains founder and CEO Matthew Gould sits down to talk about what the company is doing to marry […]
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Internet Commerce Association Recap – DNW Podcast #520
Hear from 12 people who attended the ICA meeting in Las Vegas. Last week, Internet Commerce Association held its annual meeting in Las Vegas. On today’s show, you’ll hear from a dozen people who were at the show. You’ll hear from domain investors about what’s selling well for them, ICA employees and board members, get […]
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What’s new at Atom – DNW Podcast #519
Hear the results of a big rebrand, and learn what new features are on the way at Atom. A lot has happened at Atom.com over the past year, including changing its name. On today’s show, Atom founder and CEO Darpan Munjal discusses results from the company’s rebrand, including the impact on SEO and the ROI […]
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Greatest hits: Chess.com – DNW Podcast #518
Rewind: How a great domain helped Chess.com denominate online chess. This week, we’re opening up the vault and going back to one of the most interesting interviews from this show over the past couple of years. In October 2023, I interviewed Chess.com CEO Erik Allebest. He explained how the chess.com domain name was critical to […]
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Whois, RDAP, and DNS data – DNW Podcast #517
DomainTools CEO discusses the move to RDAP and how companies use DNS data to thwart attacks. Many listeners know DomainTools for its database of historical Whois records, domain monitoring, and other domain data. However, the company and its customer base have evolved over the years. On today’s show, DomainTools CEO Tim Chen discusses that evolution. […]
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2024 in review – DNW Podcast #516
My good sales month, plus a look back at popular and noteworthy stories in the domain business. Happy New Year! As we look forward to 2025, let’s take a moment to consider what impacted the domain industry in 2024. On today’s episode: Postscript to my 2024 domain sales episode, adding in my December sales (it […]
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2025 Predictions Episode – DNW Podcast #515
Here’s what your peers think will happen in the domain name industry in 2025. It’s the annual predictions episode! On today’s show, you’ll hear from 22 domain investors, marketplace operators, registry representatives, and other people in the domain business. They will talk about what surprised them most in 2024 and what they think will happen […]
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Snagging great domains – DNW Podcast #514
How Rob Schutz turned his interest in domain name into a business. My guest this week is Rob Schutz, founder of domain buyer service Snagged. Rob came to domain names as an entrepreneur, first as an early marketing employee at BarkBox and then as a co-founder of Ro. Rob has a pragmatic side when it […]
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