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Author: Andrew Allemann

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Domain Name Wire editor Andrew Allemann reviews the latest news in the domain name business including: buying and selling domain names, domain name monetization, legal issues, new top level domain names (new TLDs), and businesses such as GoDaddy, Google and Web.com. Also includes interviews with people in the domain name industry to help you make money with domain names.
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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. […] Post link: Making a splash with Lake.com – DNW Podcast #554 © DomainNameWire.com 2025. This is copyrighted content. Domain Name Wire full-text RSS feeds are made available for personal use only, and may not be published on any site without permission. If you see this message on a website, contact editor (at) domainnamewire.com. Latest domain news at DNW.com: Domain Name Wire.
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 […] Post link: The future of Ethereum Name Service – DNW Podcast #553 © DomainNameWire.com 2025. This is copyrighted content. Domain Name Wire full-text RSS feeds are made available for personal use only, and may not be published on any site without permission. If you see this message on a website, contact editor (at) domainnamewire.com. Latest domain news at DNW.com: Domain Name Wire.
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. […] Post link: Winning the brandable game – DNW Podcast #552 © DomainNameWire.com 2025. This is copyrighted content. Domain Name Wire full-text RSS feeds are made available for personal use only, and may not be published on any site without permission. If you see this message on a website, contact editor (at) domainnamewire.com. Latest domain news at DNW.com: Domain Name Wire.
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 […] Post link: From naming brands to selling domains – DNW Podcast #551 © DomainNameWire.com 2025. This is copyrighted content. Domain Name Wire full-text RSS feeds are made available for personal use only, and may not be published on any site without permission. If you see this message on a website, contact editor (at) domainnamewire.com. Latest domain news at DNW.com: Domain Name Wire.
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 […] Post link: The challenges of misspelled brand names – DNW Podcast #550 © DomainNameWire.com 2025. This is copyrighted content. Domain Name Wire full-text RSS feeds are made available for personal use only, and may not be published on any site without permission. If you see this message on a website, contact editor (at) domainnamewire.com. Latest domain news at DNW.com: Domain Name Wire.
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 […] Post link: Domain name nerve center – DNW Podcast #549 © DomainNameWire.com 2025. This is copyrighted content. Domain Name Wire full-text RSS feeds are made available for personal use only, and may not be published on any site without permission. If you see this message on a website, contact editor (at) domainnamewire.com. Latest domain news at DNW.com: Domain Name Wire.
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 […] Post link: Catching up with Dynadot – DNW Podcast #548 © DomainNameWire.com 2025. This is copyrighted content. Domain Name Wire full-text RSS feeds are made available for personal use only, and may not be published on any site without permission. If you see this message on a website, contact editor (at) domainnamewire.com. Latest domain news at DNW.com: Domain Name Wire.
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 […] Post link: Real domain sales results in 2025 – DNW Podcast #547 © DomainNameWire.com 2025. This is copyrighted content. Domain Name Wire full-text RSS feeds are made available for personal use only, and may not be published on any site without permission. If you see this message on a website, contact editor (at) domainnamewire.com. Latest domain news at DNW.com: Domain Name Wire.
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. […] Post link: This year’s top domain sales (so far) – DNW Podcast #546 © DomainNameWire.com 2025. This is copyrighted content. Domain Name Wire full-text RSS feeds are made available for personal use only, and may not be published on any site without permission. If you see this message on a website, contact editor (at) domainnamewire.com. Latest domain news at DNW.com: Domain Name Wire.
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. […] Post link: AI is changing the domain business – DNW Podcast #545 © DomainNameWire.com 2025. This is copyrighted content. Domain Name Wire full-text RSS feeds are made available for personal use only, and may not be published on any site without permission. If you see this message on a website, contact editor (at) domainnamewire.com. Latest domain news at DNW.com: Domain Name Wire.
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 […] Post link: Domain investing on a small budget – DNW Podcast #544 © DomainNameWire.com 2025. This is copyrighted content. Domain Name Wire full-text RSS feeds are made available for personal use only, and may not be published on any site without permission. If you see this message on a website, contact editor (at) domainnamewire.com. Latest domain news at DNW.com: Domain Name Wire.
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 […] Post link: From selling shoes to selling domains – DNW Podcast #543 © DomainNameWire.com 2025. This is copyrighted content. Domain Name Wire full-text RSS feeds are made available for personal use only, and may not be published on any site without permission. If you see this message on a website, contact editor (at) domainnamewire.com. Latest domain news at DNW.com: Domain Name Wire.
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. […] Post link: Brand enforcement tactics – DNW Podcast #542 © DomainNameWire.com 2025. This is copyrighted content. Domain Name Wire full-text RSS feeds are made available for personal use only, and may not be published on any site without permission. If you see this message on a website, contact editor (at) domainnamewire.com. Latest domain news at DNW.com: Domain Name Wire.
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 […] Post link: Domains in the Middle East – DNW Podcast #541 © DomainNameWire.com 2025. This is copyrighted content. Domain Name Wire full-text RSS feeds are made available for personal use only, and may not be published on any site without permission. If you see this message on a website, contact editor (at) domainnamewire.com. Latest domain news at DNW.com: Domain Name Wire.
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 […] Post link: Atom becomes a registrar – DNW Podcast #540 © DomainNameWire.com 2025. This is copyrighted content. Domain Name Wire full-text RSS feeds are made available for personal use only, and may not be published on any site without permission. If you see this message on a website, contact editor (at) domainnamewire.com. Latest domain news at DNW.com: Domain Name Wire.
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 […] Post link: Featured Acquires HARO – DNW Podcast #539 © DomainNameWire.com 2025. This is copyrighted content. Domain Name Wire full-text RSS feeds are made available for personal use only, and may not be published on any site without permission. If you see this message on a website, contact editor (at) domainnamewire.com. Latest domain news at DNW.com: Domain Name Wire.
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 […] Post link: The new new TLD opportunity – DNW Podcast #538 © DomainNameWire.com 2025. This is copyrighted content. Domain Name Wire full-text RSS feeds are made available for personal use only, and may not be published on any site without permission. If you see this message on a website, contact editor (at) domainnamewire.com. Latest domain news at DNW.com: Domain Name Wire.
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 […] Post link: Greatest hits: inventing the DNS – DNW Podcast #537 © DomainNameWire.com 2025. This is copyrighted content. Domain Name Wire full-text RSS feeds are made available for personal use only, and may not be published on any site without permission. If you see this message on a website, contact editor (at) domainnamewire.com. Latest domain news at DNW.com: Domain Name Wire.
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, […] Post link: What’s next for dot-brands – DNW Podcast #536 © DomainNameWire.com 2025. This is copyrighted content. Domain Name Wire full-text RSS feeds are made available for personal use only, and may not be published on any site without permission. If you see this message on a website, contact editor (at) domainnamewire.com. Latest domain news at DNW.com: Domain Name Wire.
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 […] Post link: Web3 and domains: What’s next? – DNW Podcast #535 © DomainNameWire.com 2025. This is copyrighted content. Domain Name Wire full-text RSS feeds are made available for personal use only, and may not be published on any site without permission. If you see this message on a website, contact editor (at) domainnamewire.com. Latest domain news at DNW.com: Domain Name Wire.
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