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Verisign's Q1 2026 earnings are out, and the numbers show continued growth for .com. But the big news for investors is the confirmation of another wholesale price increase coming this fall.

A breakdown of three recent major domain sales: SuperApp.com ($200k), Genesis.ai ($120k), and Profile.net ($99k). Learn the specific, actionable lessons these sales teach us about keywords, TLD trends, and end-user behavior.

GoDaddy Auctions has shifted from a pure expired domain marketplace to a massive superstore full of registry premiums and investor listings. This makes finding true bargains harder, but not impossible. Here's what experienced expired domain buyers need to know to adapt their strategy.

Most domain investors ignore Verisign's quarterly earnings reports. I don't. Here are the three specific numbers I look for to gauge the health of the .COM and .NET markets, and what they mean for your portfolio.

The minimalist design trend known as "vibe coding" isn't just about websites looking cool. It's fundamentally changing how startups choose domain names and, in turn, how investors should value them. If you're still only hunting for exact-match .coms, you're missing a huge part of the market.

In 2018, hackers stole hundreds of thousands in crypto not by breaking blockchain, but by hijacking a single domain name. This is a brutal lesson for domain investors: your portfolio's security is only as strong as your weakest password or registrar setting. Here's how to actually protect your assets.

The .ai domain gold rush is accelerating, with six-figure sales becoming routine in the first half of 2024. But is this a sustainable trend or a bubble about to pop? Here's my take after 12 years in the trenches.

The next round of new gTLDs is targeted for 2026, but this isn't a repeat of the 2012 gold rush. I'm breaking down the key changes in ICANN's new Registry Agreement and sharing my take on where the real opportunities—and risks—are for domain investors.

Sedo is undergoing a leadership change and facing a potential sale. This isn't just boardroom chatter; it could significantly reshape how you buy and sell domains. Understand what it means for the domain aftermarket.

A recent survey revealed a surprising lack of awareness about ICANN's upcoming new gTLD round among domain investors. This presents both a risk and a significant opportunity for those paying attention.

Every annual domain report highlights what's new, but I always dig into the aftermarket transaction data to see what actually *sells*. Here's my take on what the Sedo & InterNetX 2026 Global Domain Report will likely show, focusing on the real money movers beyond AI trends.

The .ai gold rush is deafening, but the steadiest profits are coming from elsewhere. I'm breaking down three overlooked niches that are delivering consistent ROI for domain investors right now, based on real market data.

NamePros is the biggest domain investing forum on the internet, but most new members use it wrong. Here's how to get real value from the community without wasting months or making expensive mistakes.

The AI.com sale shattered records and grabbed headlines, but the real story isn't about a single domain. It's about what category-killer timing looks like — and why most investors should resist the urge to chase it.

Fake domain appraisals fuel some of the oldest scams in the industry, and they've gotten more convincing over the years. Here's how to identify inflated or fabricated valuations before you overpay for a domain or get tricked into paying for a bogus appraisal service.

Most outbound domain sales emails get ignored — not because the domain is wrong for the buyer, but because the email itself kills the deal before it starts. Here's what actually works after hundreds of outbound campaigns.

NameBio is the single most useful free tool for researching domain comparable sales. But pulling comps badly is worse than pulling no comps at all. Here's how to actually use it right.

Three registrars dominate domain investor conversations, but they serve very different needs. Here's an honest breakdown of GoDaddy, Namecheap, and Dynadot based on what actually matters when you're managing a portfolio.

Domain parking used to print money. Now most parked domains earn less than the registration fee to keep them. Here's what actually works in 2026, what doesn't, and whether parking still deserves a place in your strategy.

The pricing gap between .com, .io, and .ai keeps shifting as the tech and AI sectors mature. Here's how I think about valuation across all three extensions — with real numbers and honest risk assessments.

Once your domain portfolio grows past 50 names, keeping track of renewals, costs, and sales gets messy fast. Here's a real comparison of the tools that actually work — and the ones that waste your time.

A single Elon Musk announcement turned a .AI domain into a six-figure sale almost overnight. Here's what this tells us about news-driven domain flipping, why .AI keeps outperforming other new gTLDs, and whether chasing celebrity announcements is actually a viable strategy.

Robinhood's CEO couldn't win VladTenev.com through the UDRP process, so he's taking the fight to federal court. Here's why this case matters to every domain investor holding personal name domains — and what it signals about how far deep-pocketed complainants will go.

ICANN is opening its next round of new gTLD applications on April 30, the first since the 2012 round that gave us .app, .xyz, and hundreds of extensions nobody remembers. Here's what it actually means for your portfolio and your strategy.

The latest industry data says two-thirds of domain professionals believe AI is fundamentally changing what buyers want. Here's what the numbers actually tell us, what they miss, and how I'm adjusting my own portfolio strategy based on what I'm seeing on the ground.

Afternic sales getting cancelled weeks after a buyer commits isn't new, but the frequency and silence around it have hit a nerve. Here's what's actually happening, why it keeps occurring, and the practical steps you can take to protect your revenue.

The .AI registry just raised wholesale prices again — roughly 14% this time. If you're holding .AI domains, here's why a higher cost basis might actually work in your favor, and what it means for the extension's future.

Handshake (HNS) is a blockchain-based naming protocol where anyone can own and operate a top-level domain without ICANN approval. This guide explains how Handshake works, how to register and use HNS domains, and what the investment opportunity looks like.

Domain leasing lets investors earn recurring revenue from valuable domains without selling them. Learn how lease structures work, how to find tenants, what contracts should cover, and how to build a passive income stream from your domain portfolio.

Most domain investors lose money because they hold the wrong names too long and sell the right ones too cheap. This guide covers portfolio construction, cost management, renewal strategy, and the systems professional investors use to stay profitable.

Drop catching is the art of registering a domain the moment it expires and deletes. Learn how the deletion pipeline works, which tools give you the best odds, and how to build a profitable strategy around expiring domains.

A clear guide to domain investing taxes — capital gains vs ordinary income, cost basis, renewal deductions, state taxes, and record-keeping best practices for domain sellers.

A step-by-step guide to checking domain names for trademark conflicts before you buy — USPTO, WIPO, common law research, and the high-risk patterns every investor must avoid.

Learn proven domain auction bidding strategies — how to set your maximum, read competition signals, research domain history, and build a repeatable process for winning at auction.

A frank guide to which domain TLDs are worth investing in — .com, .io, .ai, .net, .co, and new gTLDs compared by liquidity, buyer demand, and realistic return potential.

Learn how domain flipping works — the three main strategies, how to research before buying, where to find buyers, and what realistic returns look like for domain investors.

A complete comparison of Sedo, Afternic, Dan.com, and GoDaddy Auctions — commissions, buyer reach, and which platform works best for each type of domain sale.

The .ai domain extension has surged with the AI boom. We examine whether .ai domains are a genuine long-term investment opportunity or a trend-driven bubble.

A comprehensive guide to ENS .eth domains, Unstoppable Domains, and Handshake — explaining how Web3 domains work and whether they belong in a domain investor's portfolio.

Learn the real legal definition of cybersquatting, the traps that catch legitimate domain investors, how to do trademark due diligence, and what to do if you receive a complaint.

Practical domain negotiation tactics: how to read buyer motivation, anchor prices, make graduated concessions, use payment plans, and know when to walk away.

The UDRP is the most important legal framework in domain investing. This guide explains how it works, what investors must prove to win or defend, and how to protect your portfolio.

Expired domains carry backlinks, age, and traffic from previous owners — making them valuable for both domain investors and SEO practitioners. Here's how to find and evaluate them.

Comparing domain parking (passive PPC income) vs. development (content sites and affiliate revenue) — with the math behind each approach and a hybrid strategy for portfolio owners.

A practical step-by-step guide to selling a domain name — from pricing and listing to outbound outreach, negotiation, and closing with escrow.

Eight concrete factors determine whether a domain name is valuable or worthless — from the TLD premium and keyword CPC to end-user pool size and existing traffic.

A practical breakdown of the 7 factors that determine domain value — from TLD and keywords to comparable sales and end-user demand.

An honest introduction to domain investing — how it works, what strategies are viable, what to look for in a domain, and the mistakes that cost beginners money.