Guess what? It’s time for the epic gathering of domain name enthusiasts at NamesCon! 

If you’re not familiar, NamesCon is THE must-attend conference to be at if you’re into all things domain names. It’s where the magic happens, connections are made, and deals are sealed (and maybe some karaoke).

From May 31st to June 3rd, Austin will be buzzing with the coolest folks from the domaining community. 

Brace yourself for mind-blowing keynotes, expert panels, and hands-on workshops that will take your domain game to the next level. And hey, you’ll even rub shoulders with the big shots who rule the digital-asset economy. No biggie.

But why should you attend? Well, let me give you a sneak peek:

General Tips & Tricks to Remember When Visiting Austin.

Well, well, well, look who’s traveled to the vibrant city of Austin! Things have certainly changed since your last visit, my friend. This place has grown faster than a cowboy riding a bucking bronco at the rodeo. From a humble little capital city to a bustling metropolis of over a million people, Austin has transformed into a wild, thriving beast of a town.

And let me tell you, Austin isn’t just about cowboy boots and BBQ (although we’ve got plenty of that). No sir and ma’am, this city is a foodie’s paradise! We’ve had food trucks before they were even a thing, so you can imagine the culinary wonders that await you. Just be prepared for long lines at the hottest spots on the weekends — hey, good things come to those who wait, right?

When the sun sets, Austin truly comes alive. We’ve got nightlife that would make any Texan proud. Sure, there’s the infamous 6th Street, but we’ve also got South Congress, the West End, Rainey Street, and let’s not forget about the hippest area in town, EAST AUSTIN. Trust me, you don’t want to miss out on the funky vibes and hidden gems this side of town offers.

So get ready to dive into the melting pot of culture, music, and mouthwatering delights that is Austin, my friend. This city has a way of capturing your heart and leaving you begging for more. Buckle up, put on your dancing boots, and let’s explore this Texas treasure together. Yeehaw!

With only a few weeks away from NamesCon arriving in Austin, Texas, many hopeful attendees are planning last-minute travel and lodging.

Although I’ll be vacationing and unable to attend, I’ve compiled a list of alternative hotel options to help save money for those planning to attend NamesCon this year.

Optimal, profitable management is the key to almost any and everything thriving and growing with abundant life.

Such a statement is quite critical to the domain industry, specifically critical for domain investors with sprawling domain portfolios.

If only the rule of thumb were that profitability and a domain portfolio’s sprawl were in direct relationship with one another, then life would be a dream. But the reality is that not all domains and domain portfolios are equal.

With a myriad of strategies to assemble new or purchase existing domain portfolios, one of the most critical considerations to be made before one begins is a bonafide method to manage one’s way into sustained profitability.

At approximately 4:05 pm Tuesday afternoon, Hal Yaffe created an impromptu Clubhouse room: LIVE Domain sales action. Let’s make a deal now! 1,200 .coms.

Hal had one goal in sight: to see if anyone would join the room. He sat in this room in complete silence for 5 minutes before anyone joined.

It was wasn’t long before people began trickling into the room to talk domains. As talks progressed amongst clubbers, a few domains were swapped and then sold.

And in the blink of an eye, the room filled with veterans and newcomers stepping up to the stage in hopes of buying and selling .com domains, averaging 80-90 persons in the room and nearly 700 passing through the room over a six hour time period.

“An all-virtual conference or event will never work.”

“People meeting online only for a conference is simply a waste of time and the most outlandish idea I’ve ever heard of or thought about.”

“Why would I ever attend an online-only conference?”

Let’s be real with one another or, at least, ourselves for a moment. How many of us likely thought and said those words, if not something similar, before COVID-19?

Little did I, you, or anyone else realize that NamesCon Global 2020: Economic Domain Forum could likely be the last physical domain investing conference anyone in the industry would attend and for a long while.

Upping the ante, none of us certainly thought or ever imagined a completely virtual domain conference some eight to nine months later that would forever transform the landscape of the conference experience.

As Harold Arlen penned, “Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” And so it goes with the industry’s leading domain conference. We’re in uncharted waters regarding what is next for the conference experience, especially NamesCon.

So many questions to answer as the future fast approaches.  Will the conference experience go back to being in-person only?

The domain industry chartered into the new and virtual territory by debuting the first-ever digital investors’ online conference sponsored by Dan.com: TheDomainShow.com.

Its Founder and Executive Producer, Page Howe, is no stranger to the industry, investing in domains for 20+ years, having sold 5,000+ domains (most notably sold Seniors.com for $1.8M), and once known for his domain tip sheets, emoji domain investing, and occasional DomainSherpa appearances through the years.

As all eyes were on Page and the team, industry professionals eagerly awaited and anticipated the shift from a paid in-person to a free virtual conference experience spanning three days, July 23-25.

There were many questions to be answered from the time it was announced in early April:

• What would be the format of the show?
• Who and want would be presented?
• Would sessions be live, pre-recorded, or both?
• How would the show address time zone challenges?
• and many more…