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DomainSherpa – Down The Rabbit Hole – August 15, 2024: Down to the Wire with Andrew Allemann

Aug 15, 2024
Andrew Allemann, founder of DomainNameWire.com and the DNW Podcast, shares his insights into the evolving domain name industry. He discusses his journey in starting Domain Name Wire, current market trends, and intriguing predictions for the future. The conversation highlights the importance of competition in driving innovation within domain marketplaces. Listeners will also hear about the impact of remote work on domain values and the exciting potential of new top-level domains in revitalizing interest in digital assets.
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Quick takeaways

  • Andrew Allemann's founding of Domain Name Wire emerged from a personal hobby to address the domain industry’s need for dedicated news, showcasing entrepreneurial growth.
  • The podcast discusses the domain market's post-COVID evolution, highlighting fluctuations following rapid pandemic-driven growth and ongoing economic impacts on valuations.

Deep dives

The Origins of Domain Name Wire

Andrew Allen shares how he founded Domain Name Wire in 2005, initially starting as a hobby while working with a team that included future significant players in the domain industry. After attending an SEO conference, he recognized the need for a dedicated news source in the domain space, which led him to create his blog. The venture began to gain traction with advertising from companies like Cito, allowing it to evolve into a business. Over the years, Allen has published a vast number of articles, establishing Domain Name Wire as a premier journalistic platform in the domain industry.

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