Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Hasty Treat - Buying and Selling Domain Names
Nov 11, 2019
Discover the intriguing world of domain name trading, from clever strategies for buying and selling to personal anecdotes about securing domains for loved ones. Learn the critical importance of privacy in registration and effective negotiation tactics. The hosts also share humorous insights into the domain market's financial potential and the challenges of finding the perfect name. Plus, hear about tools that aid developers in troubleshooting site issues while exploring the ever-evolving significance of '.com' domains.
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Finding Domain Owners
- First, check the website's contact form, then use Whois for domain owner info.
- If those fail, search Twitter or use a domain buying agent.
Acquiring javascript.co
- Wes Bos acquired javascript.co for $700, intending to use it for a JavaScript course.
- He later received beginnerjs.com as a gift from Dave Martin.
Acquiring beginnerjavascript.com
- Wes Bos wanted beginnerjavascript.com to match beginnerjs.com, but the owner initially refused to sell.
- Eventually, the owner agreed to sell for a few hundred dollars, admitting they wouldn't build the planned course.