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Oversee has had some ups and downs over the last year but they continue to remain strong and are one of the giants in the Direct Navigation business. Their Domainfest Conference starts next Tuesday. I recently asked Jeff Kupietzky to do a guest post which he was kind enough to do. Here is the post directly from Jeff.
What we saw in 2009:
2009 was a year of retrenching, not just for our industry but for businesses everywhere, thanks to economic and financial problems around the world. It’s a testament to the value of what comprises our industry that we didn’t go the way of the automakers. Online real estate is just tremendously valuable, as are the services that help people and businesses develop them.
What’s ahead for 2010:
Consolidation should play a fairly big role. Stronger players who invest well will get stronger and I believe we’ll see exits by the weaker ones. People and companies will need to be well-equipped to grow further into this space.
PPC as a stand-alone model will have to transform, and build-out is a very compelling alternative. There is a great deal of opportunity in this area. Also, we’ll begin to see development of mobile and social networking traffic—this is where everyone is spending their time and we expect to play in that area. So there will be opportunities to monetize beyond the domain name space, which is what got us to this point.
If the ICANN process can get out of its own way, we’ll see new top-level domains develop further this year. ICANN is very keen to make this happen.
Finally, I believe there will be a rise in European and Asian traffic, and they’ll be considered valid markets for advertisers and publishers to pursue. That’s already happening, but it should become more pronounced in 2010.
The future of Oversee:
We’re excited about three areas of focus and growth for us. As the leader in monetization for direct navigation (parking) we’re bullish on future optimization enhancements to improve monetization as well as the opportunity to grow outside of our traditional US base. More than half of our traffic comes from outside the US but we still get most of our revenue domestically. There’s a big opportunity to use our technological know-how to close that gap.
The second key area is leveraging our strong assets in the aftermarket and registrar area to provide continued great service for our domain clients. This includes running the best expiry-drop service, the best live and online domain auctions, customized brokerage services and the premier relationship registrar offering.
Finally, we are believers in the buildout opportunities and have begun to invest in developing tools and solutions to help build out domains. This would include using our expertise in traffic management, landing page optimization and the other capabilities needed to evolve parked pages to deeper, more involved web properties.
DOMAINfest Global
If you’ve already registered for DOMAINfest Global 2010, we’re looking forward to seeing you there. If not, there’s still time! Just register at www.domainfest.com.
The agenda, as usual, is very full and offers a great deal of value. Our keynote speaker is Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh, who will share fresh thinking and insights into online customer behaviors and intelligent risk- taking.
We’re also featuring PITCHfest, a new agenda item – in this rapid-fire session, up to five hand-picked finalists publicly unveil new, alpha- or beta-stage product and service ideas for increasing website traffic and revenue. The audience will be among the first to discover new ways to build out a domain name or increase revenue at an existing site. Real-time, text-message vote decides who gets the DOMAINfest Global 2010 Service Innovator award.
And, of course, there are top-notch social events. This year we’re having a networking dinner party at The Getty Museum. DOMAINfest has exclusive access to the museum for the evening, and this event will feature great networking, fun competitions and a chance to see some of the world’s best-known art.
The event will close with DomainSponsor’s annual party. For the second year, we’re hosting the party at the Playboy Mansion. The venue and format were so popular last year, we took attendees’ advice and returned to the mansion. The event will feature fundraising for Generation Rescue, Jenny McCarthy’s foundation to find a cure for autism.
I’m looking forward to seeing many of you at DOMAINfest, and to working with others in our industry toward a productive 2010.
Afternic had just under $600,000 in sales last week with the two leaders being barbecuing.com for just $10,750 and motorcyclecenter.com for $10,000.00.
Barbecuing is a nice niche in the food category and well worth the price paid. I also liked HOWTOCODE.com at $2,000.00 and NYFurniture.com at $8000.
Domain Price
barbecuing.com $10,750.00
motorcyclecenter.com $10,000.00
verba.com $10,000.00
propertyabroad.com $8,049.37
nyfurniture.com $8,000.00
cardiologic.com $7,000.00
pearling.com $6,888.00
PureDance.com $5,900.00
sprinklings.com $5,500.00
SuperPhones.com $5,000.00
atajo.com $4,988.00
shvc.com $4,500.00
interactivemd.com $4,430.00
tripstream.com $4,400.00
tdmg.com $4,388.00
worldinfrastructure.com $4,254.00
nutritionalresearch.com $4,000.00
djonline.com $4,000.00
equipmentappraisal.com $3,788.00
computeraudio.com $3,600.00
swimmingtraining.com $3,600.00
belarusian.com $3,500.00
goldenroad.com $3,488.00
sharerich.com $3,300.00
digitalgravity.com $3,288.00
danceproject.com $3,200.00
DanceProject.com $3,200.00
e-challenge.com $3,188.00
reddotdesign.com $3,188.00
webdesignandhosting.com $3,188.00
oralwellness.com $3,088.00
matchrealestate.com $3,080.00
vehiclecomponents.com $3,060.00
clientbrief.com $3,055.00
buyertrust.com $3,000.00
redapples.com $3,000.00
tonica.com $3,000.00
YOUR-HOUSE.com $3,000.00
amcable.com $2,988.00
simpleonline.com $2,988.00
visionauto.com $2,900.00
summitnews.com $2,869.00
bigcompanies.com $2,800.00
southernexpress.com $2,800.00
carolinafitness.com $2,788.00
moygashel.com $2,750.01
greenautomotive.com $2,750.00
rentblog.com $2,700.00
IOPTION.com $2,700.00
glass-pipes.com $2,688.00
eaglevillage.com $2,588.00
pizzaads.com $2,588.00
serviceresource.com $2,588.00
unitedstatesuniversity.com $2,521.00
patentsource.com $2,500.00
masterlighting.com $2,491.10
freeminded.com $2,488.00
whitecollection.com $2,488.00
modelsociety.com $2,488.00
greatestgood.com $2,400.00
wonderfulwine.com $2,400.00
vladka.com $2,400.00
beautyresort.com $2,388.00
parkfirst.com $2,388.00
tennisworkout.com $2,300.00
emergencytelephone.com $2,300.00
moneysafe.com $2,200.00
crazybags.com $2,200.00
loadbay.com $2,188.00
bestsellershop.com $2,188.00
rinnovare.com $2,153.00
consultconnect.com $2,115.00
meinegesundheit.com $2,091.00
directorycentral.com $2,088.00
smartinsights.com $2,088.00
eruditus.com $2,088.00
tripoptions.com $2,088.00
TrueContent.com $2,015.00
dealshub.com $2,000.00
rise-n-shine.com $2,000.00
internetholdings.com $2,000.00
rltm.com $2,000.00
searchalliance.com $2,000.00
lawpay.com $2,000.00
satechnology.com $2,000.00
bambui.com $2,000.00
HOWTOCODE.com $2,000.00
frihet.com $1,900.00
pinnacletechnology.com $1,890.00
emedicalcare.com $1,888.00
cuddlybear.com $1,888.00
restaurantbar.com $1,888.00
thetimebeing.com $1,888.00
virtualflowershop.com $1,888.00
simfootball.com $1,888.00
landstock.com $1,877.00
landmagic.com $1,860.00
postbusiness.com $1,850.00
cigarmarket.com $1,825.00
moveguide.com $1,800.00
tngd.com $1,800.00
designdynamics.com $1,800.00
feedbackmatters.com $1,788.00
hearingnews.com $1,788.00
classicdesignsinc.com $1,788.00
easy2order.com $1,788.00
fineromance.com $1,750.00
top-design.com $1,700.00
bikinisports.com $1,700.00
newlux.com $1,700.00
directtrainer.com $1,688.00
lostnowfound.com $1,688.00
textbookscentral.com $1,688.00
thefutureofhealthcare.com $1,688.00
sportsprofit.com $1,688.00
giftcardredeem.com $1,688.00
markedtomarket.com $1,688.00
vandenakker.com $1,600.00
cogentsolutions.com $1,600.00
dividendinvestments.com $1,588.00
listingadvisor.com $1,500.00
ozconnect.com $1,500.00
seeresults.com $1,500.00
connexionpoint.com $1,500.00
safetysurvey.com $1,500.00
firesafetyservices.com $1,500.00
shirtguys.com $1,500.00
biobotanical.com $1,500.00
giftsacks.com $1,500.00
wholediet.com $1,500.00
createyourfuture.com $1,500.00
securitystaffing.com $1,500.00
schedulelink.com $1,500.00
bestoftherest.com $1,500.00
se-inc.com $1,500.00
tsunamikarate.com $1,500.00
lvor.com $1,500.00
assurancemanagement.com $1,500.00
KASTELLORIZO.com $1,500.00
aussiespecialists.com $1,491.00
pyramidenterprises.com $1,488.00
personalrx.com $1,488.00
asuweb.com $1,488.00
providersource.com $1,488.00
TRIPBARGAIN.com $1,400.00
icommunion.com $1,388.00
ecommercecentral.com $1,388.00
trippoint.com $1,388.00
environmentaldynamics.com $1,388.00
partnershipproductions.com $1,388.00
blindsstore.com $1,350.00
petsinpeace.com $1,300.00
MERKID.com $1,300.00
cafesol.com $1,288.00
suburbansurvival.com $1,288.00
irepublican.com $1,288.00
meridiancp.com $1,250.00
architectinsurance.com $1,250.00
primetimeradio.com $1,250.00
businesscapitalnetwork.com $1,250.00
goldenspring.com $1,200.00
spaceplus.com $1,200.00
tropicalcuisine.com $1,200.00
friendfolio.com $1,200.00
myawareness.com $1,200.00
all-mart.com $1,200.00
thevalleynews.com $1,200.00
looklist.com $1,200.00
newagetechnology.com $1,200.00
empiretrading.com $1,100.00
fotomanhattan.com $1,100.00
proactivecrm.com $1,100.00
nutsforyou.com $1,100.00
pcconverter.com $1,100.00
whatamess.com $1,100.00
backupsilo.com $1,100.00
IranInternet.com $1,100.00
magnetsetc.com $1,088.00
completeautobody.com $1,022.00
discountspage.com $1,000.00
franchisegenie.com $1,000.00
seoconsultingservices.com $1,000.00
overseastelecom.com $1,000.00
plumbersdirect.com $1,000.00
experiencetouch.com $1,000.00
localbusinessprofile.com $1,000.00
journeytolife.com $1,000.00
housingnow.com $1,000.00
elayer.com $1,000.00
backworx.com $1,000.00
edusurf.com $1,000.00
gulfway.com $1,000.00
limelightentertainment.com $1,000.00
bbgv.com $1,000.00
healthierhappier.com $1,000.00
leadglobally.com $1,000.00
backtobeauty.com $1,000.00
internetcode.com $1,000.00
wellbodytherapy.com $1,000.00
programasafiliados.com $1,000.00
crsworldwide.com $1,000.00
appforum.com $1,000.00
luggagespecials.com $1,000.00
tickerads.com $1,000.00
physicianmanagement.com $1,000.00
basrelief.com $1,000.00
airportconcierge.com $1,000.00
mobileplatform.com $1,000.00
governmentproducts.com $1,000.00
INKGARDEN.com $1,000.00
sneakersrus.com $1,000.00
MAGTAGS.com $1,000.00
LakesideTerrace.com $1,000.00
globalprestige.com $988.00
lightupthedarkness.com $988.00
topformations.com $988.00
bondplus.com $950.00
mingyao.com $950.00
newslite.com $950.00
womens-clothing.com $900.00
specialtycandy.com $900.00
skillmeter.com $900.00
travelpasses.com $900.00
membershipperks.com $900.00
PREVENTAPEST.com $900.00
softsupply.com $899.00
profitarea.com $895.00
sanfranciscosecurities.com $888.00
booksrule.com $888.00
electronicsservice.com $888.00
promocoupons.com $875.00
shoplock.com $850.00
hellomiss.com $850.00
ourgroceries.com $800.00
stevemac.com $800.00
fatabsorption.com $800.00
alpinemarketing.com $800.00
IslandIndian.com $800.00
newfleet.com $800.00
SnapDrives.com $799.00
ordertools.com $795.00
highperformancebuildings.com $790.00
mastersof.com $788.00
garzik.com $788.00
hearingsupport.com $788.00
flairhandbags.com $788.00
textbooksfinder.com $788.00
cheapest-textbooks.com $788.00
battery-wholesale.com $788.00
findyourboat.com $788.00
dreamespresso.com $788.00
sweet-shop.com $780.00
bijbaan.com $759.00
collegepreponline.com $750.00
capsite.com $750.00
pinkcamera.com $750.00
betterfun.com $710.00
naturalhistorybooks.com $700.00
seeinggod.com $700.00
loveitloud.com $700.00
fuelcelllink.com $700.00
mainstreetsuites.com $688.00
sportzline.com $688.00
inter-cast.com $688.00
concurrentprogramming.com $688.00
takemealong.com $688.00
energeti.com $688.00
netlube.com $688.00
prepg.com $688.00
cometoparty.com $688.00
localmanufacturing.com $675.00
unitedtransactions.com $650.00
schwimmbrille.com $650.00
futuresalon.com $650.00
virtualtradingfloor.com $650.00
cartelink.com $650.00
originalboutique.com $620.00
livelyworld.com $600.00
itbudget.com $600.00
fourletterword.com $600.00
preemieparents.com $600.00
amritsarhotel.com $595.00
lapoblana.com $588.00
keysuccessfactors.com $588.00
betatestingprogram.com $588.00
thestatusreport.com $585.00
unitedironworks.com $579.00
bloomingdaleflorist.com $577.00
ekolink.com $550.00
internationalautoexchange.com $544.00
financesol.com $508.00
wsiusa.com $500.00
asktalent.com $500.00
creeklife.com $500.00
everydayjapanese.com $500.00
bithut.com $500.00
discountdentalsupply.com $500.00
commercevision.com $500.00
installright.com $500.00
cornerstonecustom.com $500.00
sunshinegames.com $500.00
lunarsociety.com $500.00
radonremovalsystems.com $500.00
freightoutlet.com $500.00
healthclubconsultants.com $500.00
Fixtel.com $500.00
agilyx.com $499.00
mizon.com $479.00
paypays.com $477.00
katzenspielzeug.com $475.00
worldaware.com $450.00
callcorp.com $450.00
flooringandcarpet.com $450.00
jasonlaw.com $450.00
aryafashion.com $448.00
pocketsevens.com $448.00
run10.com $425.00
thisisbliss.com $400.00
booksandbeans.com $400.00
premoney.com $399.00
golddiamondstuds.com $388.00
lesmineraux.com $388.00
northdallasendodontics.com $388.00
h2out.com $377.00
dramanightclub.com $377.00
alt tld’s
Domain Price
tuto.net $4,783.00
optinet.net $3,288.00
emrsolutions.net $2,388.00
theboilerroom.net $1,888.00
gitana.org $1,888.00
sefa.net $1,840.00
newpolitics.org $1,800.00
ecoforce.org $1,520.00
ministryoffinance.org $1,388.00
brcko.net $1,351.00
racking.org $1,300.00
Oculos.net $1,300.00
hotpotato.org $1,288.00
securityproducts.net $1,188.00
finanzieren.net $1,000.00
vasen.net $1,000.00
boilerroom.net $988.00
i-works.net $900.00
fahrzeug.org $900.00
careclub.net $888.00
zike.net $850.00
telecomtraining.net $800.00
aminoacid.org $799.20
spaceacademy.net $788.00
brinquedos.net $750.00
mobler.net $741.00
slovakrepublic.org $720.00
livehealthy.org $699.00
ventureadvisors.net $688.00
environmentaldynamics.net $688.00
whatsyourstory.org $600.00
systemsinc.net $594.00
worldwidefundraising.net $588.00
snap-dragon.net $588.00
dogwalker.org $500.00
fitness4less.net $500.00
livingnetwork.net $500.00
elayer.net $500.00
techassistance.net $500.00
nutritionalresearch.org $500.00
nutritionresearch.org $500.00
haian.net $500.00
vietnamholidays.net $500.00
buyfactorydirect.net $488.00
dalmatien.org $488.00
rtia.org $388.00
vrsa.org $388.00
sdrc.net $388.00
kfls.net $388.00
fgis.org $388.00
Yes you read it correctly Free-sms.de was sold through Sedo for 115,000 euros which is about $170000 USD. I even called Sedo to confirm. Other notable sales were toys.co.za at $ 20,000 and connectionexpress.com at $30,000.
I though good values were reached by the buyer of hotelnetwork for only $5,000 and marketingdegree.net for $2500.
here is the complete list.
Domain name Price Currency
.COMs
connectionexpress.com 30,000 USD
glitch.com 19,000 USD
coocoo.com 16,000 USD
ltn.com 12,501 USD
iplan.com 11,900 USD
tuto.com 11,000 EUR
vana.com 10,099 USD
axtension.com 10,000 EUR
40k.com 10,000 USD
daviderossi.com 9,350 USD
careclub.com 8,890 USD
usagardener.com 8,250 USD
podium.com 7,900 GBP
integralgroup.com 7,500 USD
huntingtontravel.com 6,001 USD
beatlab.com 5,800 USD
tennisnet.com 5,000 EUR
savineo.com 5,000 USD
hotelnetwork.com 5,000 USD
oncos.com 5,000 USD
connectgroup.com 5,000 USD
xotar.com 5,000 USD
altinus.com 5,000 USD
ilectra.com 4,500 USD
makara.com 3,800 USD
rakebackpro.com 3,550 USD
telephoneregister.com 3,500 USD
loveswept.com 3,400 USD
videoconmobile.com 3,200 USD
fashionfind.com 3,200 EUR
eighty7.com 3,000 USD
amas.com 3,000 USD
matrx.com 3,000 USD
towry.com 2,999 USD
autocube.com 2,900 USD
realestatecalgary.com 2,800 USD
name4sale.com 2,650 USD
u-touch.com 2,500 USD
santasgrotto.com 2,500 USD
motorcyclewarehouse.com 2,500 USD
dealpal.com 2,500 USD
surfvibe.com 2,500 USD
jobsinafrica.com 2,500 USD
lumeris.com 2,500 USD
roofboxes.com 2,500 GBP
mysterylegends.com 2,500 USD
opengroup.com 2,272 USD
localguarantee.com 2,250 USD
biobench.com 2,250 USD
blackport.com 2,220 USD
colormania.com 2,200 EUR
incontent.com 2,200 USD
soufu.com 2,160 USD
meinegesundheit.com 2,091 USD
timesharemanagement.com 2,000 USD
goedkopevliegtuigtickets.com 2,000 EUR
solavita.com 2,000 USD
exclusivegolf.com 2,000 GBP
drcroc.com 2,000 USD
fashionbay.com 2,000 USD
crystaltools.com 2,000 USD
pigeonhole.com 2,000 USD
adultmembersclub.com 2,000 USD
ccTLDs
free-sms.de 115,000 EUR
toys.co.za 20,000 USD
jordanien.de 17,850 EUR
tts.eu 12,500 EUR
321.de 10,500 EUR
musik-total.de 9,520 EUR
booking.am 8,000 USD
boilerscrappage.co.uk 8,000 GBP
photobox.dk 7,000 EUR
blackcard.mx 6,000 EUR
reunion.de 5,500 EUR
tablet.de 5,355 EUR
implant.eu 5,010 EUR
giftcards.eu 5,000 EUR
credit.asia 4,250 USD
diät.eu 3,050 EUR
sks.co.uk 3,000 GBP
typ.in 3,000 USD
rechtsanwälte.eu 2,908 EUR
stirlingmotor.de 2,850 EUR
munchen.eu 2,667 EUR
trinks.eu 2,500 EUR
globalcar.co.uk 2,500 EUR
mediatemple.cn 2,400 USD
börse.eu 2,150 EUR
bikini.co.za 2,000 USD
pre-order.co.uk 1,990 GBP
suedamerikareisen.de 1,950 EUR
antiseche.fr 1,850 EUR
lnc.fr 1,794 EUR
buzzmovil.es 1,750 EUR
hot.no 1,750 USD
combiboiler.co.uk 1,750 GBP
jobboerse.eu 1,700 EUR
walfisch.de 1,500 EUR
lektor.de 1,500 EUR
fowler.co.uk 1,500 GBP
schoenen.eu 1,500 EUR
dameskleding.eu 1,500 EUR
kinderkleding.eu 1,500 EUR
herenkleding.eu 1,500 EUR
tarotgratis.es 1,500 EUR
männergeschenke.de 1,400 EUR
gel.eu 1,400 EUR
ernährung.eu 1,300 EUR
köln.eu 1,300 EUR
hôtels.eu 1,257 EUR
krankenkassenbeitraege.de 1,251 EUR
cla.asia 1,200 USD
verträge.eu 1,150 EUR
powerframe.cn 1,150 USD
pitchportal.de 1,100 EUR
liquidx.co.uk 1,100 GBP
missindia.in 1,050 USD
anwälte.eu 1,025 EUR
währungsrechner.eu 1,002 EUR
engels.fr 1,000 EUR
ingenieurwissenschaften.eu 1,000 EUR
proled.nl 1,000 EUR
kantoorbenodigheden.nl 1,000 EUR
ägypten.eu 1,000 EUR
distilled.us 1,000 USD
hulahoop.de 1,000 EUR
druckportal24.de 1,000 EUR
implant.me 1,000 USD
eper.eu 950 EUR
1001juegos.es 900 EUR
klinikverzeichnis.de 900 EUR
sylterfeinkost.de 900 EUR
ecigs.co.uk 900 GBP
trendtrader.de 900 EUR
kbenhavn.eu 850 EUR
solar.cm 850 USD
balticpark.pl 800 EUR
dsf.nl 800 EUR
umzge.eu 800 EUR
learningnow.co.uk 750 GBP
previewlive.co.uk 750 GBP
indiansummer & indian-summer.de 714 EUR
objets-publicitaires.eu 710 EUR
searchtools.de 710 EUR
topspeed.in 700 USD
Other
tuto.net 3,333 EUR
esan.org 2,875 USD
marketingdegree.net 2,500 USD
croisieres.net 2,450 EUR
mybaby.org 2,245 USD
imoda.net 2,000 USD
esan.org 2,875 USD
marketingdegree.net 2,500 USD
croisieres.net 2,450 EUR
mybaby.org 2,245 USD
imoda.net 2,000 USD
verstärker.org 1,600 EUR
elektrofahrrad.net 1,500 EUR
mauritanie.org 1,490 EUR
hildegard.net 1,465 EUR
circlesolution.net 1,450 USD
tc-star.org 1,390 USD
einladung.info 1,250 EUR
weddinginvitations.info 1,250 USD
wertpapiere.org 1,000 EUR
tfm.biz 900 EUR
taschen.info 890 USD
careclub.net 888 USD
redapples.net 888 EUR
ozh.org 800 USD
birthdayinvitations.org 800 USD
telecomtraining.net 800 USD
mobler.net 741 USD
clermont.org 700 EUR
sprachreise.info 700 EUR
While Traffic in Las Vegas may be the first major event of the year, Domainfest may be the biggest. From what I am hearing, over 1000 people are expected at the show. I was at Domainfest last year and will be speaking once again. To me it was the best show of 2009. I highly recommend being there. Please stop by and say hello.
Here is the full lineup:
FULL DOMAINFEST GLOBAL 2010 AGENDA SET, INCLUDING INNOVATIVE STRUCTURED NETWORKING SESSIONS
–Attendee feedback leads to new start times for networking; Domain industry experts and attendees exchange ideas on key industry issues–
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — DomainSponsor®, the domain monetization division of Oversee.net® and organizer of the DOMAINfest Global® conference, has announced a new format for its structured networking sessions as part of this year’s event which takes place January 26-28, 2010 in Santa Monica, California. Structured networking sessions have been scheduled each morning between 9:00am-10:30am to provide attendees with more flexibility and choice. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to ask subject matter experts and fellow DOMAINfest attendees for advice and opinions on important industry issues.
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Structured networking sessions include:
Wednesday, January 27
Domain Names and Legal Issues
Legal experts will share their thoughts and answer questions on the latest legal developments involving domain names, including how to avoid trademark infringement claims. Moderated by Todd Greene (Oversee.net), other experts include Steve Atlee (Winston & Strawn LLP), John Berryhill, Ph.D., Will Delgado (Willenken Wilson Loh & Lieb LLP) and Paul Keating (Renova Ltd.).
Buying and Selling Domain Names
Successful industry professionals will discuss various domain buying and selling strategies and tactics. Attendees will learn about the qualitative and quantitative factors to consider and how to estimate a domain’s value. The panel is moderated by Craig Snyder (Oversee.net) and includes Michael Berkens (Worldwide Media, Inc.), Monte Cahn (Moniker.com), Larry Fischer (DirectNavigation.com), Ari Goldberger (ESQwire.com), Kathy Nielson (Sedo) and Alan Hack.
Thursday, January 28
SEO/SEM and Domain Names
SEO, SEM, static content, user-generated content, leveraging social networks… the list of what to include in website development and growth plans is long and sometimes conflicting. Ryan Berryman (Oversee.net) moderates a group including Bruce Clay (Bruce Clay, Inc.), Dan Ho (AdKnowledge), Richard Jalchandra (Technorati Media), Bruce Marler (Localtek, LLC), Reed Shelly (Oversee.net), Melodie Tao (a Marketing Coach and Social Media Strategist) and Dorian Quispe (Oversee.net).
Website Development Tips
Join domain development experts to discuss build-out strategies, monetization options, and how to prioritize usage of resources. Attendees will walk away with tips, advice, and best practices to help ensure the success of domain build-out projects. The moderator will be Ron Sheridan (Oversee.net), and experts include Michael and David Castello (Castello Cities Internet Network, Inc.), Brian Gilbert (Thomason Management, Inc.), Rick Waters (Webcast 1, Inc.) and Howard Wyner (Scentiments.com).
New End-User Markets for Domain Names
Which TLDs are best positioned to reach new end-user markets? An international group of experts will offer opinions and predictions that could help shape future domain investment and/or build-out strategies and priorities. Moderated by Joerg Schnermann (Oversee.net), experts include Edmon Chung (DotAsia Organisation), Gregg McNair (PPX International Limited), Lori Anne Wardi (.CO Internet S.A.S.) and Nico Zeifang (Zeifang.com GmbH).
DOMAINfest General Session Panels
DOMAINfest’s General Session Panels will once again be held in a fireside chat format to facilitate a more engaging dialog. The topics were formulated to address the most timely and important domain industry issues. At the end of each panel, the audience will have a chance to ask questions. This year’s lineup includes:
Tuesday, January 26
New gTLDs: Bonanza or Bust?
This session will discuss the market potential of new global top-level domains like .younameit. Will they provide powerful online-marketing and branding opportunities? Panelists will offer perspectives on how to prepare for the coming of the new gTLDs. Mason Cole moderates a panel including include Ken Hansen, John Nevett, and Kurt Pritz.
Wednesday, January 27
Turning Killer Domain Names Into Killer Websites
Expert panelists present examples of developed websites that lead their niches in attracting traffic and generating revenue. They will decode the key elements that make these websites great, providing numerous tips and tactics for attendee website projects. Moderated by Ron Sheridan, panelists will include Brian Gilbert, Rory Holland, Rick Waters, and Howard Wyner.
Domain Names: How Prime Internet Real Estate Builds SEO and SEM Success
Domain names are often overlooked – but absolutely essential – when it comes to attracting both organic and paid-search traffic. This panel of specialists will share real-life examples of how the right domain names – the right Internet real estate – can make a big difference in SEO and SEM results. The moderator is Ryan Berryman. Panelists include Bruce Clay, Dan Ho, Richard Jalchandra, Danny Sullivan, and Melodie Tao.
PITCHfest and LAUNCHfest Contest Sessions
The presentations of PITCHfest contest finalists will introduce attendees to new, innovative products or services designed to enhance traffic and revenue at parked or developed domain names. Judges for the contest include Frank Schilling, Adam Rioux, and Ron Sheridan. The LAUNCHfest contest will reward the most innovative and viable plan for building an online business around one of ten undeveloped, premium domain names made available by Oversee.net. Judges include David Liu, Douglas McPherson, and Richard Morganstern.
CONTESTS BEGIN AT 12:00:00 PM (NOON) (PT) ON 11/20/09. ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59:59 AM (PT) ON 1/15/09. See official rules available at www.domainfest.com/launchfest and www.domainfest.com/pitchfest for entry instructions and prize details and terms. Contests open to individual legal residents of the United States who are the age of majority or older in their respective states of residence as of 11/20/09. Additional terms and restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. All federal, state and local rules and regulations apply.
DFG Keynoter
Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos.com, is one of the most respected and successful business innovators in the new economy. As DOMAINfest’s keynote speaker, Tony will share his unique perspective on what it takes to be successful in life and in business.
Moniker® Auctions
Moniker will be hosting three auctions, including a Low & No Reserve Live Domain Auction on Tuesday, January 26 from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. PST, a Premium Live Domain Auction on Thursday, January 28 from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. PST, and an Extended Online Premium Auction from Thursday, January 28 through Thursday, February 4. The two live auctions offer real-time online viewing and bidding from anywhere in the world via free software that can be downloaded. To view the list of names included in these Moniker Auctions, and for details on how to bid remotely, please visit: http://domainfest.com/auction.
Fun Events
Getty Center
The Getty Center will be the venue for the DOMAINfest Networking Dinner Party scheduled for Wednesday, January 27, from 7:00 to 10:30 p.m. Guests will have exclusive access to the West Pavilion and its collection of important works of art, as well as to the Special Exhibition Pavilion.
Fundraising Party at the Playboy Mansion
DomainSponsor® will be hosting its second annual fundraising event at the Playboy Mansion on January 28. This year’s proceeds will benefit Jenny McCarthy’s Generation Rescue Foundation. The event will be hosted by Playboy Playmates Tiffany Selby and Kara Monaco. Guests will be able to purchase raffle tickets for great prizes. One of the prizes will be two VIP tickets to join Jenny McCarthy & Jim Carrey at their annual fundraising Gala benefiting Generation Rescue.
Sponsors
The list of sponsors at DOMAINfest Global 2010 will include a wide range of leading service providers. Companies sponsoring and/or exhibiting at DOMAINfest include CPX Interactive, .CO, Banks.com/InterSearch.com, .ME, Affinity, EuroDNS, Skenzo, DomainMonster.com, Neustar, Parked.com, WhyPark.com, Sedo, Bank of America, DomainersChoice.com, Elephant Traffic, NameJet, TrafficMedia, VeriSign, AdKnowledge, Text-Link-Ads, DotAsia, DomainManagement.net, Trellian/Above.com, Casale Media, .AT, theWHIR, DomainAdvertising/Skenzo, AdMarketplace and The Water School.
Registration Information
Registration, which includes all sessions, meals and official parties, is available for $1,195 per guest from through January 24. The on-site per guest fee is $1,295. To register, go to http://www.domainfest.com/register.
About DOMAINfest®
Founded and hosted by DomainSponsor®, the domain monetization division of Oversee.net, the DOMAINfest® conference brings domain industry and Internet professionals together to learn, network, and do business. Attendees include online advertising experts, domain publishers, domain monetization experts, SEO and SEM specialists, website developers, online marketers, ad or affiliate network suppliers, search advertising providers, venture capitalists, bankers and trademark/legal advisors. Visit http://www.domainfest.com to review the agenda and register for DOMAINfest Global 2010.
About Oversee.net
Oversee.net® is the leader in Internet real estate, specializing in monetizing, registering, selling and developing domain names. The company provides an array of managed services to domain investors, corporations, and individuals across more than ten million web sites. Oversee owns one of the largest portfolios of domain names in the world. The company’s unique optimized technology connects consumers and advertisers with highly relevant advertisements. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the company’s core brands include DomainSponsor®, SnapNames®, Moniker® and LowFares.comTM. To learn more, please visit www.oversee.net.
Rick Latona is a major player in the domain name market. Currently Ron Jackson’s DNJournal.com features Rick Latona in a detailed interview.
I remember Rick from the old days. I sold him Portugese.com for what by todays standards could be called lunch money. Rick has rebranded his services under the Latonas.com name so that he can be considered a full fledged domain auction house. His first major auction using his new auction platform debuts at Traffic. I look forward to seeing it in action.
Here’s the press release :
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Latona’s Auction Platform is ready for TRAFFIC Las Vegas auction next week
Atlanta, Georgia USA – January 14, 2010 – Today, Latona’s Domain Brokerage & Auction House announced that their new auction platform is ready and willing for their upcoming auction at T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Las Vegas.
“We have been working around the clock for months to get this software ready for our upcoming auction,” said Rick Latona, founder and CEO of Latona’s. “During the soft launch phase we have been allowing registrations and accepting submissions at www.Latonas.com. After an insane amount of planning, coding, testing, reviewing, redoing, retooling, and retesting, I’m proud to say that we are ready.”
Premium submissions are still being considered for the Latona’s Las Vegas event. If you have premium names that you would like to be submit, please register and submit at www.Latonas.com . “Our upcoming Vegas auction inventory is our best list yet,” said David Clements, Latona’s. “We will be releasing the final list in the next few days.”
The Premium Live Auction will be on January 22, 2010. it will start at 4:00pm PST and end at 7:00pm PST. The Latona’s Extended Auction will begin on January 23 and go until January 29.
About Latona’s:
Latona’s Domain Brokerage & Auction House is a full service broker for buyers and sellers of domain names and an industry leader in domain name auctions. The domain industry has exceeded 428,000,000 US Dollars in total sales1 representing over 54,000 individual domains sold since October 2003. Auctions attract branding managers and executives looking to buy domains to increase their company’s market share against their competitors. Registered bidders from a live audience and those watching the live online video and audio broadcast compete with one another buying domain names. Latona’s is proud to be the exclusive auction company for all six T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Conferences in 2010. For additional information, please visit www.Latonas.com.
For further information:
David Clements
Latona’s
+1.678.468.9228
The American Dialect Society is a group that studies the English Language. They have voted “google”, used as a verb meaning to search the Internet, the top word of the decade. In addition they voted “tweet”, which is a short message using the twitter service as it’s noun of the year.
Other nominated words for Word of The Year were -er, fail, H1N1. public opinion and Dracula sneeze.
Other nominated words for Word of The Decade were – 9/11, blog. green , text, war on terror.
The press release also lists the winner of most useful word, “fail”, and other categories.
Is there any words that you think are better than the ones chosen?
I receive emails constantly. Some people ask to buy their domains while others ask for me to sell them domains. Every once in a while I receive an email asking for me to invest in their business plan. Recently, both Traffic and Domainfest added a “shark tank” to their agenda. The Shark Tank is based on a TV show that gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to show their business plan and ask the panel for an investment.
I am going to post a business plan that was sent to me by a reader of the DirectNavigation.com blog. Please note that I do not know the domainer who sent it to me and I do not recommend one way or another whether someone should invest in his business plan. That is your decision. I post this plan as a way for the domainer to learn from comments of domainers, investors and all other readers of this blog.
His business plan is up at http://www.slideshare.net/spreadoffense/spreadoffensecom-business-plan-2009
The plan may be a little difficult to read at that site. If anyone can tell me how to attach a PDF to my wordpress post, I will add a PDF which would be easier to read.
According to DNJournal.com, the domain name CookingGames.com was sold at NoktaDomains for $350,000. My first reaction was disbelief, however, it was coming from a reputable source so I knew it to be true. Then I looked at the page to see what the heck were cooking games. The site reminded me of DressUp.com. Dressup.com was a name that was sold a few years back and then resold very quickly at a huge profit due to its absurdly high PPC revenue. Since the CookingGames.com site is identical to DressUp.com, I assume the same case senerio. Either way, congrats to the seller.
How many domainers have made the mistake of not renewing a domain? I for one have had it happen to me and I will never forget that I bought it back at auction for over $20,000.
I, like most keep a detailed inventory list along with automatic renewals and check each domain as the renew. However, many domainers leave their domains set auto renew and forget about it. What happens if the credit card that is on your account declines? Maybe you will get another renewal notice? Many registrars aren’t as helpful as they once were since they auction off names that you don’t pay for. What else can be done?
Webmasters.com has the best new domain product that I have seen in a long time. Their DropGuard option which costs an additional $1 per year guarantees that a domain name will not drop for one year after its expiration date if not renewed on time. Expired domains with DropGuard enabled are held in disabled state in the customer’s account, and can be renewed for up to one year after its expiration date. Upon renewal, the regular renewal fee still applies. Basically, the registrar insures against non renewal, and if a domain isn’t renewed for any reason, they pay the renewal fee out of their own pocket until the owner claims it. If the domain isn’t claimed after a year, they take the loss on the renewal fee.
I tested it out and it worked great. I predict that this cool feature will eventually be offered at by others but for the time being it’s only at Webmasters.com
Last weeks sales were slow due to the Holiday. Leisure.com topped Sedo’s weekly sales chart at 150K. From the list, I rate the sales of taxspecialists.com at 7 k and find.net at 25k good buys.
Here’s the complete list:
Domain name Price Currency
.Com
leisure.com 150,000 USD
betin.com 10,000 EUR
rbu.com 8,000 USD
taxspecialists.com 7,000 USD
festivales.com 5,600 EUR
clickcasino.com 3,600 USD
books-on.com 3,500 USD
privatejetbroker.com 3,500 USD
propertyiq.com 3,000 USD
autopartsdealer.com 3,000 USD
travelbed.com 2,600 USD
takeoutcity.com 2,500 USD
boldcasino.com 2,500 EUR
vente-immobilier.com 2,490 EUR
superbrains.com 2,388 USD
vdsltarife.com 2,050 EUR
tourlouisiana.com 2,001 USD
woeid.com 2,000 USD
inwego.com 2,000 EUR
ccTLDs
booking.com.ar 14,500 EUR
security.eu 12,010 EUR
bookings.com.ar 10,500 EUR
sms.to 6,700 EUR
bestdeal.de 5,500 EUR
aubergesdejeunesse.fr 5,000 EUR
poolnews.de 4,950 EUR
thringen-online.de 4,760 EUR
singles.us 3,000 USD
spieleindex.de 3,000 EUR
lex-links.de 2,400 EUR
edouard.fr 2,250 EUR
ligue1.cn 2,092 EUR
eap24.de 2,000 EUR
fensterbild.de 1,900 EUR
fhrerschein.eu 1,650 EUR
privateinvestigator.us 1,500 USD
sexylingerie.tv 1,300 EUR
bersetzer.at 1,250 EUR
alert.us 1,100 USD
camshot.fr 1,000 EUR
tink.me 1,000 USD
die-private-krankenversicherung.de 950 EUR
hotelcard.eu 950 EUR
e-green.de 900 EUR
tonerversand.de 801 EUR
creditcardbadcredit.co.uk 800 GBP
sexycam.de 750 EUR
bs.be 750 EUR
kostme.eu 716 EUR
Other
find.net 25,000 USD
remix.org 4,200 USD
rangerforum.net 1,312 USD
luo.net 1,272 USD
motorboot.org 1,190 EUR
geschenk.biz 1,063 EUR
esupp.net 1,000 USD
biggame.info 990 EUR
prinzen.net 835 EUR
online-schooling.net 750 USD
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