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Domain Name Wire Podcast

Domain Name Wire Podcast includes interviews of domain name investors, domain registrars (such as GoDaddy), and more, plus the latest news in the domain name industry.

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39:21

Domain name nerve center - DNW Podcast #549

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/08/25

On today’s show, domain investor and entrepreneur Michael Cyger introduces Nerve.io, a project he’s been working on to make domain management easier. He explains the frustrations people have with domain registrar APIs and how Nerve can help people manage their portfolios and build applications. We also discuss Paul Graham’s latest domain-related X post, Spaceship, domain sales landers, and more. Also: Hotel pirates, marketplace exclusivity, $5 domains Sponsor: Sav.com domain auctions

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34:58

Catching up with Dynadot - DNW Podcast #548

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/08/18

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 learn that Dynadot has nearly 2 million domains listed for sale. You'll learn how to list domains on Dynadot and how the company is promoting them. Todd also shares his latest thinking on web3 and domain names. Also:

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38:48

Real domain sales results in 2025 - DNW Podcast #547

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/08/11

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 Logan also reveal some individual sales, and compare their results to the first half of last year. Grab a pen and paper to take notes! Also: Earnings season, expired domains, Y Combinator on .ai and more Sponsor: Sav.com

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39:51

This year’s top domain sales (so far) - DNW Podcast #546

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/08/04

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 run through the top sales and talk about how the domains are being used. You’ll see some themes that you should keep in mind for your own domain investing. And the website for one of the top 10 sales just launched last week, which I’ll talk about in the news segment. Also: Commerce.com, Warren Buffet’s Verisign sale, Webnic, Escrow

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34:14

AI is changing the domain business - DNW Podcast #545

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/07/28

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. But our conversation is about more than just the API. We discuss how when and where people are registering domains is changing, and what this means for the industry. We also talk about vibe coding and AI-powered

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44:48

Domain investing on a small budget - DNW Podcast #544

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/07/21

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 Podcast where Joe talks to me and James Iles about the approach we are taking to try to turn $500 into a profit. I also discuss some AI tools I use to find domains to hand register. Also: NameJet inventory,

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43:10

From selling shoes to selling domains - DNW Podcast #543

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/07/14

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 profits. So when domain investor Braden Pollock introduced him to domain names, it definitely clicked. Now, Daniel Koleshchuk is a senior associate with Hilco Digital Assets, where he brokers high-end domain names. On today’s show, Daniel talks about how his relationship with Braden, whom he met

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31:05

Brand enforcement tactics - DNW Podcast #542

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/07/07

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, Robert White, Head of Online Brand Protection for the company, join me to discuss how brands take enforcement actions. One of the things they told me is that UDRP should be a last resort for brand holders. They also discuss the nuances of domain disputes for country code domains, including a surprising provision in the .CN dispute policy. We also

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33:05

Domains in the Middle East - DNW Podcast #541

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/06/30

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 but has been adopted by many companies there. Munir is the founder of Domain Days, a conference that is holding its third event in Dubai this October. Learn why he started the event and what attendees can expect this year. Also: Spaceship SellerHub, GoDaddy backorder credits,

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37:14

Atom becomes a registrar - DNW Podcast #540

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/06/23

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 Atom, as well as new data…including that 25% of sales revenue at Atom now comes from .ai domain names! It’s a great discussion, so tune in. Sponsor: Sell your domains with Sav.com domain landers

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25:10

Featured Acquires HARO - DNW Podcast #539

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/06/16

Brett Farmiloe joined me on the podcast in 2023 after his company rebranded from Terkel to Featured using the domain Featured.com. On today’s show, Brett explains how the new domain and brand has helped his company since then. Featured also recently acquired Help A Reporter Out (HARO), a popular service that connects journalists with guests. Brett explains how the deal came about and what Featured’s plans are for the service. Sponsor: Sav.com backorders

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37:05

The new new TLD opportunity - DNW Podcast #538

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/06/09

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 year. The Guidebook weighs in at a whopping 400 pages. So on today’s show, Christa Taylor of TLDz and I unpack the changes from the last round. Christa also talks about where demand will come from in the 2026 round and what we can expect

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38:08

Greatest hits: inventing the DNS - DNW Podcast #537

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/06/02

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 people thought .com would be a failure as a top level domain. Also: Atom becomes a registrar, new domain keyword data, and more. Sponsor: Sav.com domain auctions

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23:55

What’s next for dot-brands - DNW Podcast #536

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/05/26

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, I’m joined by Theresa Swinehart, ICANN’s SVP of Global Domains and Strategy, to discuss one key category of applicants: brands applying for so-called dot-brand domains. In the 2012 round, dot-brand applications accounted for 44% of all submissions. What should we

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34:14

Web3 and domains: What’s next? - DNW Podcast #535

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/05/19

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 an early pioneer in web3 as it relates to domain names. Today, we discuss the challenges early efforts to bring blockchain to domains have faced and where he thinks the future opportunity is. Also: HBO

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34:24

Trouble at the finish line - DNW Podcast #534

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/05/12

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 is in the middle of bankruptcy or a divorce? How can you handle complicated payment plans? And what if the buyer or seller wants to meet in person for an all-cash deal? (Hey, it happens!) Bill Sweetman of Name Ninja has seen it all. On

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41:24

Analyzing the global domain market - DNW Podcast #533

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/05/05

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 the report and provide background. Then, Semra Körner and Dave Evanson of Sedo discuss what the report reveals about the domain name aftermarket. Download the 2025 Global Domain Report. Also: GoDaddy and NameSilo earnings, domain

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20:17

New domain battles and sales - DNW Podcast #532

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/04/28

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 seller is in in hot water after backing out of a deal, which law firm filed its FIFTH reverse domain name hijacking case, and an interesting lawsuit involving a premium domain under a new top level domain. Then, I discuss a new domain valuation tool that shows both the promise and perils of AI. I conclude by sharing my domain sales

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31:23

Domain monetization changes - DNW Podcast #531

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/04/21

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 how direct advertising will play a bigger role in monetization. He also recounts the long road he went on to acquired Trillion.com. Sponsor: Sav.com backorders

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28:09

Josh Reason: domain sales + DNX - DNW Podcast #530

Domain Name Wire Podcast ·

2025/04/14

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 on some recent sales and discusses his platform, DNX.com, which helps investors discover quality domains to buy. Also: Tariffs, domains in the courts, and more. Sponsor: Sav.com domain auctions

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