Domain Name Wire Podcast

Checkmate! The chess.com story – DNW Podcast #459

Oct 30, 2023
Learn about the incredible story of how Erik Allebest purchased the domain name chess.com for $55,000 and turned it into a massive success, generating over $100 million annually. Discover the changes in domain auctions by GoDaddy and Namecheap to ensure integrity. Explore the journey of building a successful online chess platform from acquiring a valuable domain name to attracting users and generating revenue.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Changes in Minimum Bids and Integrity Measures in Domain Auctions
02:30 • 2min
3
New Feature for Domain Investors and Reverse Domain Name Hijacking Cases
04:38 • 2min
4
Building Chess.com and Domains
06:29 • 5min
5
Insights on Domain Name Auctions and Value in 2005
11:10 • 2min
6
From Domains to Online Chess: Building a Successful Platform
12:50 • 16min