Were thrilled to introduce the latest feature for domain name sellers: Self-Brokerage. This innovative system combines the best of Afternic, Uniregistry, and Dan.com, allowing you to choose to directly negotiate with buyers from Custom Lander leads. Exclusively available to members of GoDaddys Discount Domain Clubs top tier, this DIY option puts yo...

As the worlds premier domain marketplace, Afternic has scores of staff focused on bringing domain sellers success. From engineers to designers, to support staff and sales, Afternics a sizable operation. At the helm of the platforms development is Senior Product Manager, Prakash Sadarangani. Leading backend and front-end operations at Afternic, Prak...

In January, we unveiled a highly-anticipated tool at Afternic, enabling users to process pending review domain names directly via the user interface, without needing support intervention. This tool quickly gained popularity as thousands of listings were processed within the first few weeks. We've received a wealth of positive feedback, with many se...

Its time to reflect on 2024 at Afternic, with a look at the domain market dynamics. From top-performing TLDs to sell-through rates, and from average sales prices to revenue per domain, theres plenty to unpack. Let's dive into the charts and see what they reveal.   Top TLDs: .com Reigns, .ai Surges The first chart… The post Afternic's 202...

In recent years, Afternic has introduced a series of innovative products and features, creating new opportunities for sellers. From Lease to Own and Custom Checkout Link, to the Lead Center and Custom Lander, Afternic has demonstrated its commitment to the investor experience, sustaining its position as the worlds largest domain name marketplace. W...

We know that one of the most significant pain points for sellers is handling domains in review. The process often required lengthy support interactions and could delay getting your domains to market. Today, we're changing that. Were introducing the Pending Review self-serve system, a powerful new tool that puts control back in your hands. This̷...

As 2025 begins, it's crucial for domain sellers at Afternic to take stock of their portfolios to ensure they're ready for the coming year. A healthy portfolio provides an important foundation as a domain name seller, and the beginning of the year offers a valuable opportunity to check some of the basic aspects of your… The post Start the Year...

2024 was a pivotal year for Afternic, introducing new opportunities for sellers and enhancing workflows, support options, and more. In this review, we highlight the 9 most significant changes and releases from the year and offer a preview of what Afternic has in store for 2025. A New Afternic.com After launching a redesigned user… The post 2...

You can now close externally-negotiated leads through GoDaddy for 5%. Custom Checkout Link, launched in 2023, is a service that Afternic created in collaboration with Dan.com, a GoDaddy brand. Through Custom Checkout Link, Afternic sellers could use Dan.com links to close externally-negotiated transactions for a 5% commission for Buy it Now transa...

As a domain seller with hundreds or thousands of domain names to manage, you may be familiar with Afternics bulk upload system. Recently, we upgraded bulk upload to make processing listings faster, as well as introduced an Upload History tab to keep track of your uploads. Today, were introducing a new template, replacing our… The post How to...

In 2023, Afternic launched Lease to Own, a new way for buyers to pay for domain names over time. Since then, sellers have been opting into Lease to Own to benefit from the recurring payments that come from Lease to Own sales. Earlier this year, we analyzed Lease to Own sales from a pool of… The post Lease to Own Has a 35% Higher Average Sales...

Afternics bulk upload system may be familiar to you, especially if you have hundreds or thousands of domain names listed. Bulk upload reduces the time spent managing your portfolio, allowing you to spend more time on other domain investing activities. Behind the scenes, our team has been upgrading the entire system, making it faster and… The ...

When I joined GoDaddy in December 2022, one of the first things we looked at was to support domain investors with valuable insights. To help achieve this, we started sharing monthly keyword data from Afternic in early 2023. Since then, we've consistently released 1-2 charts each month highlighting the most popular keywords in domain name… The...

We're making important changes to our backend infrastructure to enhance our services and prepare for future improvements. These updates are part of our ongoing commitment to providing a better experience for our sellers.   The Past: A Complex System Since 1999, Afternic, the worlds largest domain marketplace, has been a driving force in domain...

As the worlds largest domain sales platform, Afternic is the go-to destination for thousands of sellers to sell their domain names. While we focus on tools to help customers sell domain names, many of our sellers utilize the data and insights we provide to make informed decisions on renewing or dropping a domain name.  … The post 5 Ways ...

At Afternic, we're continuously working behind the scenes to bring new features and enhancements, designed to help our customers sell more. Were thrilled to announce several updates including Make Offer, invoicing, an upgrade to visitor statistics, and insights into our new inventory management system.   Make Offer Comes to the Custom Lander T...

In the world of domain sales, striking the right balance between attracting genuine buyers and filtering out confused leads is a constant challenge. At Afternic, we continuously experiment with our Request Price Lander to find the sweet spot that maximizes sales. Since launching the Lead Center, which displays "Confused" leads, domain sellers have ...

In todays crowded marketplace, standing out is crucial. Afternic Boost is a new merchandising program designed to increase your domains visibility on GoDaddy and, ultimately, drive more sales. We have been experimenting with how to drive more exposure for Afternic domains on GoDaddy, and we're thrilled to announce that these experiments yielded imp...

Revered within the domain name sector, AbdulBasit Makrani has earned widespread acclaim for his transparency, eagerness to impart knowledge, and consistent publication of sales figures. AbdulBasit, who operates his own blog, shares his experiences with Afternic every month via his site, AbdulBasit.com, regularly reporting 15 or more sales per month...

In 2023, we launched the first iteration of the Custom Lander, known as the Dan.com Lander, at Afternic. This gave Afternic sellers access to the high-performing lander from Dan.com, a GoDaddy brand, to display Buy it Now and Lease to Own purchase options. Now, as we strive towards a more cohesive platform for domain sales,… The post Introduc...

Afternics product team consistently works behind the scenes to bring more features and functionality to the platform. Were excited to share four new updates with you, covering advanced filtering, bulk search, price requests, and some user interface (UI) adjustments.   Advanced Filtering Learning from user feedback, were launching a set of adva...

In July 2023, Afternic marked a milestone with the launch of Lease to Own, one of the most significant product updates in its long history. Lease to Own allows sellers to generate recurring revenue from their domain portfolio while domain name buyers pay for a domain name over time. This differs from the traditional sales… The post Lease to O...

Following a transformative 2023, where we introduced groundbreaking features, including Lease to Own and the Lead Center, our team has been hard at work bringing more updates to the Afternic platform. Here's what we introduced between January and March, 2024.   A New Afternic.com Visiting Afternic.com in 2024 is a brand-new experience with a f...

We are excited to announce a major enhancement to the Afternic buying process that will remove friction and make the buying experience more seamless. This development is set to benefit not only domain buyers but also domain sellers. Back in 2021, when we first introduced Buy It Now landers, we saw positive feedback on the… The post Using GoDa...

2023 was a pivotal year for Afternic. The worlds leading domain name marketplace brought the Lead Center, Lease to Own, Custom Checkout Link, and more products and features to the market. To complement the product advances Afternic made in 2023, we are excited to share the launch of a new Afternic.com! Our revamped website, which… The post A ...

As the worlds leading domain name marketplace, we have a responsibility to our customers to ensure that we remain the trusted source to buy and sell domain names in the aftermarket. Part of fulfilling that responsibility involves our continuous work in maintaining listing integrity. On Jan. 23, 2024, we identified several fraudulent accounts attemp...

Afternic, the leading domain name marketplace, has been busy throughout 2023, rolling out several significant updates and enhancements that streamline user experience and bolster functionality. Heres a recap of those updates you need to know about.   Lead Center Launched in March 2023, the Lead Center offers new access and transparency to brok...

Afternics Fast Transfer network is a powerful ally for any domain name seller. By listing your domain name with Afternic and enabling Fast Transfer capabilities, your domain name is distributed to the widest list of partner registrars, resellers, and affiliates in our network. Up until now, Fast Transfer capabilities have been enabled for the .com,...

In 2023, Afternic focused on releasing a series of highly requested features based on feedback from domain sellers. Along with major updates such as Lease to Own came the likes of ownership verification, expedited payouts, and the Lead Center. The latter provides domain sellers with improved visibility on inbound leads that arrive via Afternics lan...

For domain name investors who enjoy the thrill of negotiating a domain sale for themselves, agreeing on a deal isnt the endpoint. Choosing a trusted partner to facilitate the transaction is something that needs to be considered carefully. From the exchange of funds to the domain name transfer, using the right partner can provide confidence… T...

July 2023 saw the release of one of the most significant new features for domain sellers at GoDaddys Afternic: Lease to Own. Rather than a typical domain name transaction where the whole fee is paid up front, Lease to Own allows payment over time a benefit for buyers who can begin using a premium… The post Afternics Lease to Own Integration ...

Recently, Afternic announced the launch of a long-awaited Lease to Own feature. Lease to Own, which allows buyers to pay over time, provides domain sellers with the opportunity to create a recurring revenue stream from their domain names. With buyers now able to purchase Lease to Own-enabled Afternic domains, attention turns to the benefits of̷...

Over the last year, Afternic has rolled out several impactful updates to domain name sellers, such as ownership verification, the introduction of the Lead Center, and Lease to Own. In an effort to continue supporting investor success, Afternics latest enhancement will provide expedited payouts to domain sellers in more transactions. The acquisition...

Shortly, Afternic will roll out Lease to Own, providing buyers the option to pay for a domain over time. This additional payment option expands the number of potential buyers for your domain and, once enabled, will be displayed on your domains landing page and through the GoDaddy search path. Lease to own, payment plans, or… The post Afternic...