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Did You Know #7

AfternicDLS names that are priced sell at a 10x velocity over names that are listed for sale as “make offer”.

Pricing your names takes some work – but pays off with $$ in your pocket.

Did You Know? #6

AfternicDLS respects your privacy.

We will keep sales data private upon request of either buyer or seller.

All you need to do is ask!

AfternicDLS 2008 median prices by TLD – in order of most domains sold:

Com = $1,350
Net = $ 816
Org = $ 888

Remember – numbers presented are the median – not the average. Averages will be higher, but are skewed by statistical outliers.

Good selling!

The 2008 price range of domains sold on Afternic was $60 to $750,000.

The 2008 median price for domains sold was $1,200.

How does AfternicDLS command the highest reported median sales prices in the industry?

Simple – aggressive targeting of SMB “end users”.

Call 1 866 866 2700 or (toll free) or +1 781 839 7903 outside the US to learn more about selling your names for the highest possible price.

We are available 7 days a week.

Sellers who categorize their domains on AfternicDLS sell names at a 300% higher velocity than sellers who do not categorize their names.

The reason is that many SMB “End User” buyers look for domain name suggestions by searching categorically.  If a seller’s names are not categorized, they will not be included  in category base search results.

Categorizing your names means more successful selling and more $$ in your pocket.

AfternicDLS members who select “Expanded Promotion” to sell their names have a 283% higher probability of sale when compared to names listed for sale on Basic Promotion?

Supporting data from all sales beginning January 1st, 2008 through March 31st, 2009.

91% of AfternicDLS Expanded Promotion buyers are SMB “end users”?

This is how AfternicDLS commands it’s $1,200 median sale price.

Coming in May 2009:

If you are like most of our members, you are smart, savvy, and take buying and selling very seriously. We respect this about you and it challenges us to exceed your high standards in everything we do. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce two new major initiatives that will drive traffic and sales prices in a way that is truly unprecedented in the industry.

NEW Premium Promotion

Goal: To dramatically expand visibility for high-quality names

Afternic is already the world’s largest domain aftermarket. Now imagine all the traffic we receive … and adding traffic from some of the largest registrars in the world. That’s what Premium Promotion is all about. This elite network captures tens of millions of searches each month, performed by people looking for names just like yours. Does all this increased exposure increase your chances for a fast sale at the best price? Let’s just say it doesn’t hurt …  

NEW Quality and Integrity Standards

Goal: To create the absolute best user experience in the industry

Trust is a big issue in this industry, and it should be. People want high-quality names and when a marketplace can guarantee that quality, the reward is increased sales and a higher sales price per name — something we know you want. That’s why beginning this May all names will be run through several checks to ensure the absolute best user experience in the industry.

We are looking forward to launching these initiatives next month and thank you for being a part of the best aftermarket in the industry.

Please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Team with questions you may have (8:00 AM to 7:00 PM US EST).

• 1-866-351-9586 (United States, toll free)
• 1-781-839-7990 (International)
• service@afternic.com

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