@jamesiles

Domains, Marketing, Community @GoDaddy Former publisher https://xitter.cf/t.co/N0KN3UrLDG | DNW, NamePros, MediaOptions

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Joined September 2009
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We're testing a new batch of lander designs at Namefind. Got feedback on any of the designs? Let us know!
Alan Shiflett
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At any point in time GoDaddy For Sale Landers have dozens of experiments running on them (they start with a small portion of Namefind traffic and successful variations expand from there). Lately we have been testing some different UX designs as some noticed in other threads last month. The first few rounds didn't do better than our current landers so we are on to the next batch. Love seeing the latest variations we're testing today. If you have ideas for designs we should test let us know.
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I've been using the Portfolio API for the last few weeks, and it's really built consistency across my portfolio. I connected it to my AI setup. Now, all my listings are set to: BIN priced ✅ LTO enabled (25 months) ✅ Lander: Under $10k, Custom Lander. Over $10k Request Price ✅
Afternic
@afternic11h
We're opening Portfolio API access to all sellers. Portfolio API connects your account to your own tools, so you can add, edit, and manage listings in real time. More control, less repetitive work, and more time to grow your portfolio. blog.afternic.com/portfolio-…
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For me, this consistency is hard to maintain. The API is helping to optimize my listings, and it does sweeps on a regular basis. I also bring in demand signals to regularly check my pricing (lead count, views, and GoDaddy searches) for trends.
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I had to take advantage of the $8.49 DCC Member Deal at @Godaddy. It's a price that makes it worth a few dice rolls. This was my prompt to Toaster, my agent. "If you don't pay for yourself this month, I have to get rid of you. Find me 10 domains related to compute, intelligence, or agents that I can resell in the next year to make your cost zero". Here is what he came up and registered InferenceAge․com TirelessWorkforce․com TirelessMachines․com AmbientWorkforce․com HonestReasoning․com PaymentsBrain․com InfiniteReasoning․com FrugalInference․com EffortlessCompute․com SalesReasoning․com The BIG issue is Toaster couldn't finish the transaction for me because the API only quotes $12.99 and can't discount or adjust with the API. So I had to pretent like I was in 2025 and do it by hand. 😂
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Elliot Silver
@DInvestingOct 20
GoDaddy just changed its header advertising banner on my blog, promoting less expensive .com registrations ($8.49) and transfers ($8.99). The offer is part of the Domain Discount Club.
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DomainNameWire.com@DomainNameWireOct 20
GoDaddy just lowered the Domain Discount Club price for .com - new regs 8.49, transfers 8.99 - through Oct 30
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Domain investors know the feeling...
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@thsottiauxOct 19
I bought a new domain and I’m very excited for it. Very
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One of the things I love about DomainNames.com is the marketing behind it. As well as the event attendance (like @token2049), and GoDaddy distribution, DomainNames.com runs hundreds of ads like this. The leads flow in, and @brokertom and team work them 💪
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Josh Pigford
@ShpigfordOct 18
folks at @GoDaddy came through in the end and tracked down the seller. i'm now the proud owner of firstindex.com! 🎉

FirstIndex · AI visibility and SEO for software companies

AI visibility and SEO for software companies, done for you. Real changes ship to your site every day.

firstindex.com
Josh Pigford
@ShpigfordOct 17
A premium .com was listed on @GoDaddy. I purchased it. Seller never responded so purchase was cancelled. What are my options here to get it? It was listed for sale so clearly the owner at least at some point wanted to part ways with it.
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NamesCon, 11/11, 11:15am. What are the questions you have on AI vs domain importance, and what would you like to see us cover?
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Synopsis: For years, domains have served as addresses, brands, and digital assets. In an Internet increasingly mediated by AI agents and platforms, however, durable and independently controlled digital identity may become even more valuable. Who is an agent acting for? Which business, person, or service should another system trust? Where does reputation accumulate? And who controls that identity when platforms and interfaces change? This conversation explores the possibility that the domain industry’s next opportunity extends well beyond websites. As AI changes how people and machines discover, identify, and interact with one another, domains could play an increasingly important role in identity, trust, attribution, and ownership across the next generation of the Internet
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James Iles
@jamesilesOct 8
This view is better. It combines singular and plurals, as those will be contested. xitter.cf/DomainNameWire/status/…
DomainNameWire.com@DomainNameWireOct 7
Replying to @jamesiles
Ask your agent to combine plurals/singulars because those will be in contention. Moves lab(s) into a tie with agent.
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It’s TLD reveal day! My agent looked through ICANNs data, and produced this. The most contested TLDs show some Web3, AI, and emerging tech keywords — most contested being .agent, .bit, and .api.
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This view is better. It combines singular and plurals, as those will be contested. xitter.cf/DomainNameWire/status/…
DomainNameWire.com@DomainNameWireOct 7
Replying to @jamesiles
Ask your agent to combine plurals/singulars because those will be in contention. Moves lab(s) into a tie with agent.
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Alan Shiflett
@AlanShiflettOct 7
Built a quick tool that helps you look at all the new GTLD applicants by TLD, applicants, backups, etc toyroom.ai/research/new-gtld…

New gTLD Round: Every 2026 Application, Contention Set and Forecast | Toyroom Research

Every application in the ICANN 2026 new gTLD round. See who applied for each string, the company behind each applicant, which strings are contested, and how many names our model expects each new...

toyroom.ai
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Here’s the wider view.
James Iles
@jamesilesOct 7
It’s TLD reveal day! My agent looked through ICANNs data, and produced this. The most contested TLDs show some Web3, AI, and emerging tech keywords — most contested being .agent, .bit, and .api.
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newgtldprogram-aps.icann.org…
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Entrepreneur
@EntrepreneurOct 4
He Spent $36 to Start a Side Hustle. Now the Business Earns 6 Figures a Year Read more: entrepreneur.com/starting-a-…

He Spent $36 to Start a Side Hustle. Now the Business Earns 6 Figures a Year — With Just 1-2 Hours...

Dennis Tinerino, 39, was working in online sales when he discovered an intriguing earning opportunity.

entrepreneur.com
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GoDaddy is running a 9.79 new .com reg and transfer special now through end of October. .Com wholesale price increases Nov 1, so good opportunity to transfer in before price increase
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Hopefully this makes it into AI X circles! Does anyone have a contact at @OpenAI that can help me solve something with my personal account?
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