The domain aftermarket is one of the most fascinating digital asset classes. Like real estate, domains are unique, scarce, and can appreciate dramatically. Unlike real estate, however, the vast majority of domains never sell at all. This reality often surprises…
The domain aftermarket — the buying and selling of previously registered domain names — has grown into a global business with billions of dollars in transactions each year. But just how large is this market, and why do estimates vary…
Much of the discussion around domain valuation focuses on data: comparable sales, keyword trends, extension popularity, and now AI-driven appraisal tools. But behind every transaction is a human being making a decision. Whether it’s an entrepreneur choosing a brand name,…
The domain name system has exploded over the last three decades. From the early dominance of .com in the 1990s, to the rise of country codes, to the introduction of over 1,000 new generic top-level domains (gTLDs), investors and businesses…
Domain names are unique digital assets. For investors, startups, and businesses, the value of a name can swing from a few hundred dollars to millions. Traditionally, pricing was an art informed by experience, comparable sales, and negotiation. But today, a…
When investors and startups talk about domain valuation, they usually emphasize data: comparable sales, length, extension, and search metrics. But behind the numbers lies something deeper — the psychology of language. The truth is that domains are not just technical…
The secondary domain market has always evolved in cycles: from the speculative gold rush of the late 1990s, to the institutionalization of the 2000s, to the maturing liquidity of the 2010s, and now into a more global and AI-disrupted era…
The resale market for domain names (“the secondary market”) is both fascinating and misunderstood. While headlines trumpet deals like Voice.com at $30 million or Insurance.com at $35.6 million, the vast majority of domain transactions are far smaller. To truly understand…
The domain aftermarket has grown from a niche curiosity in the mid-1990s into a billion-dollar industry. Some domains have changed hands for prices rivaling prime real estate. But how have the biggest domain sales evolved over time? This article presents…
In the digital economy, domain names are more than web addresses — they are assets. A strong domain can serve as the cornerstone of a brand’s online presence, drive trust, and even appreciate in value. But how does one estimate…