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Agree.com and the importance of good domains – DNW Podcast #507

Nov 4, 2024
In this discussion, Marty Ringlein, Co-founder and CEO of Agree, shares his journey in acquiring the domain agree.com, crucial for his e-signature and payment platform. He reveals how a matched domain enhances business credibility and highlights the competitive edge it provides in the B2B landscape. Marty also critiques the cost structure of competitors like DocuSign, emphasizing Agree's value proposition. His insights on effective domain acquisition strategies underscore their vital role in branding and long-term success for startups.
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  • Marty Ringlein highlights the critical role of a strong domain name like agree.com in establishing trust and credibility in the competitive e-signature market.
  • Agree's innovative business model eliminates e-signature fees while focusing on facilitating transactions, aiming to attract mid-sized companies and larger clients sensitive to costs.

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The Rationale Behind Acquiring Agree.com

The acquisition of Agree.com was driven by the recognition of its potential value to the business model focused on e-signatures and payment processing. Agree addresses a gap in the market where traditional e-signature platforms stop at securing signatures, but do not facilitate the necessary transactions that follow. By acquiring a name that aligns closely with their services, the company sought to enhance its credibility among users, particularly when competing against established players like DocuSign. The decision to pursue the .com domain stemmed from a need to establish trust in a space where the movement of money hinged on the acceptance and signing of agreements.

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