The .xyz registry seems quite influential

[789.xyz]

Just discovered that all platform accounts of the XYZ Domain Registry are XYZ.
Also have xyz .com, xyz .xyz in hand.
twitter .com/xyz
instagram .com/xyz
facebook .com/xyz
threads .net/@xyz

There are often high-priced transactions involving the Indian queen Swetha on the xyz platform, and online rumors suggest that this might be orchestrated by the xyz registry itself. For instance, the $100,000 sale of SPORTSBET .XYZ in May 2022 seems quite suspicious. Given the xyz registry's influence, this kind of speculation could very well be true.

 

[LoveCatchyDomains]

Just switching between Dan, Afternic, and Efty landers every few days.

Is this an effective strategy to increase sales for .xyz or even any other domain? Or does Google stop indexing them or even potentially adds them to the spam list after a while?

Compared to other non-legacy tlds, .xyz seems to have had more prominence on the web. Do frequent DNS changes help? Improves ranking, maybe, in some cases?

 

[Kyle Tully]

You can do it individually (assuming you have the links ready), but for 20,000 domains that's not feasible.

Bulk edit. 3 seconds. I can’t take you seriously if you don’t understand this basic element of domain management.

But we're specifically talking Swetha's sales. If renewal prices don't matter that much then there was no reason for you to even question the renewal price of boss.xyz as a reason for why it sold for $1,125 when halo.xyz sold for $85,000.

Boss was a sedo auction which are generally more wholesale than retail.

She doesn't own the best names, she owns some good names. 20,000 isn't a lot in this context.

The simple fact that she has sold more names to crypto companies than anyone else proves my point.

The fact that you still don’t understand the difference between wholesale and retail markets is quite amusing.

 

[Kyle Tully]

Is this an effective strategy to increase sales for .xyz or even any other domain? Or does Google stop indexing them or even potentially adds them to the spam list after a while?

Compared to other non-legacy tlds, .xyz seems to have had more prominence on the web. Do frequent DNS changes help? Improves ranking, maybe, in some cases?

Some potential buyers either manually visit the website or setup alerts for Whois/DNS changes. It’s common knowledge in the domain world that changing nameservers from time to time triggers a flurry of visits/enquiries.

 

[DNAAS]

Some potential buyers either manually visit the website or setup alerts for Whois/DNS changes. It’s common knowledge in the domain world that changing nameservers from time to time triggers a flurry of visits/enquiries.

I was not aware of that and makes sense.
I always get sales which of course abandon on Sedo after adding them on - but I don't use their NS but do have a txt DNS

Maybe I should move them more. Will give it a go

Really not sure about this anti-Swetha bias/hatred just because she is doing so well - well above these men.

 

[LoveCatchyDomains]

I was not aware of that and makes sense.
I always get sales which of course abandon on Sedo after adding them on - but I don't use their NS but do have a txt DNS

Maybe I should move them more. Will give it a go

Really not sure about this anti-Swetha bias/hatred just because she is doing so well - well above these men.

Well, perhaps that is one of her winning strategies.

And I will always admire the fact that, as a female domainer, Swetha really has made tremendous progress in what seems to be an otherwise male-dominated field.

 

[Kyle Tully]

Well, perhaps that is one of her winning strategies.

I just randomly checked a few of her names and yes she is likely doing this on the entire portfolio as a very deliberate strategy.

 

[LoveCatchyDomains]

I just randomly checked a few of her names and yes she is likely doing this on the entire portfolio as a very deliberate strategy.

Wow! So frequent marketplace rotation may be partly why .xyz has been so influential? In some respects, doesn't thsat force them to compete with one another?

Think about it. If any one given marketplace wants to have as many of a domain seller's listings, they would know that they need to make the sales happen to get more "DNS" exposure from that individual?

That seems to be a very powerful strategy. Otherwise, if a domain seller purely commits to one marketplace for an extended period of time, then the motivation for that platform to make the sale is less. After all, wouldn't the traffic generated to their marketplace be potentially more valuable than the actual commission from a sale?

Thanks, Kyle, for checking!

 

[Kyle Tully]

It also lowers your payment risk as you’ve got money coming in from different places.

 

[DNAAS]

Rotation 1 of my NS experiment has begun

 

[LoveCatchyDomains]

Rotation 1 of my NS experiment has begun

So now you can see if this makes YOU more influential!

It would be curious to see if successful .xyz sellers in general have used a similar DNS-rotation strategy, and with what marketplaces.

 

[Kyle Tully]

It would be curious to see if successful .xyz sellers in general have used a similar DNS-rotation strategy, and with what marketplaces.

This isn't an xyz thing

 

[DNAAS]

So now you can see if this makes YOU more influential!

It would be curious to see if successful .xyz sellers in general have used a similar DNS-rotation strategy, and with what marketplaces.

I am influential dammit!!!

I checked with my wife - I am allowed to say that!

 

[MadAboutDomains]

There is one thing that I am certain of, and that is that .XYZ domain names are utter and generally dealt with by cry babies. Most names are spam.

Just my honest opinion and two cents regarding the influence of XYZ and their domains.

Have a great day one and all

 

[DNAAS]

There is one thing that I am certain of, and that is that .XYZ domain names are utter and generally dealt with by cry babies.

Just my honest opinion and two cents regarding the influence of XYZ and their domains.

Have a great day one and all

What an amazing generalisation about a tld!
How do people get so emotive over tlds?

 

[MadAboutDomains]

What an amazing generalisation about a tld!
How do people get so emotive over tlds?

Check spam stats and XYZ always features. Nobody trusts it. It's doo doo central.

The second thing is absolutely and utterly true, just look at this thread.

 

[DNAAS]

What spam stats?

 

[MadAboutDomains]

What spam stats?

https://www.google.com/search?q=spam+stats+by+tld

 

[DNAAS]

Outside .com .net and uk they are all much of a muchness. The cheaper the tld the more the spam.

 

[LoveCatchyDomains]

I am influential dammit!!!

I checked with my wife - I am allowed to say that!

Ok, I meant even more influential!

Very basic question:

If the NameServers are frequently changed, can that have a negative impact on the domain ratings? Is there a risk of being considered spam? Any other concerns with implementing such a strategy?

And if many domains owners in .xyz or another tld do these frquent NS changes, is there any risk the tld spam rating is impacted. Or is the spam rating really only referable to malicious content?

 

[DNAAS]

Ok, I meant even more influential!

Very basic question:

If the NameServers are frequently changed, can that have a negative impact on the domain ratings? Is there a risk of being considered spam? Any other concerns with implementing such a strategy?

And if many domains owners in .xyz or another tld do these frquent NS changes, is there any risk the tld spam rating is impacted. Or is the spam rating really only referable to malicious content?

I can't see why it should - most spam ratings are:
1. Moz spam scores regarding spammy links (useless metric)
2. Spam emails from the TLD - which is what the metric above is about - because it is so cheap it is used more often in spams/scams

 

[pb]

https://www.google.com/search?q=spam+stats+by+tld

I like how .best is the worst.

 

[LoveCatchyDomains]

Rotation 1 of my NS experiment has begun

Please report back and let us know if it works. Will it be the Dan/AN/Efty rotation?

I like how .best is the worst.

Yep. A biit ironic, eh?!

 

[zotix]

So guys,
I am still struggling to get the point of it.XYZ, since it does not bring ANY value from MY point of view (I like to use capslock in some words; I think you read it that way - which helps me to express my feelings to you):
Well, I simply asked my browser AI what the. XYZ TLD Hype is about. Here is the answer—I guess there is a common denominator called "money."

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Why xyz tld​

The .xyz TLD is a top-level domain (TLD) that offers versatility and flexibility for expressing creativity and establishing an online presence that stands out. Here are some reasons why you might choose a .xyz domain:
1. Unique and Memorable: .xyz is a unique and memorable domain extension that can make your website more memorable and easier to find.
2. Affordable: .xyz domain names are more affordable compared to other TLDs like .com or .net.
3. No Designated Country or Industry: Unlike other TLDs, .xyz doesn’t have a designated country or industry, making it suitable for a multi-purpose site or a unique website name for personal use.
4. Popular among Generations X, Y, and Z: The .xyz TLD is designed to be more accessible to new webmasters and Generation XYZ, making it a great choice for entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses.
5. Supported by Major Brands: Major brands like Google’s parent company, Alphabet, have chosen to use .xyz domain names, which adds credibility and trust to the TLD.
6. Versatile: .xyz is suitable for a variety of websites, from e-commerce stores to digital agencies, and can be used for general purposes.
7. Easy to Register: .xyz domain names are easy to register and can be obtained at an affordable price.
8. Growing Popularity: .xyz is one of the top five TLDs in the world by traffic, according to the company’s own DNS data, making it a popular choice for online presence.
Overall, the .xyz TLD offers a unique combination of affordability, memorability, and versatility, making it an attractive choice for individuals and businesses looking to establish an online presence.

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My personal opinion​

1) Okay, XYZ seems to be memorable - somehow, not a strong argument compared to gTLDs that almost everyone knows. Besides that, ABC would also be unforgettable.

2) Affordable: My first car was also affordable, which was definitely not a USP. But it was easy to remember because I had a lot of technical issues with it.

3) Is there a rule that says a Domain must stick to a country (okay, some have limitations) but to an industry? I doubt it. How many word hacks do I see with ccTLDs? Or even gTLDs like ".net", which is a casual word in Germany, such as "noppeee."

4) Im pretty sure (but could be wrong, as I did not spend much time on it) that even startups tend to use rather .ai or .com, since they see themselves not as startups anymore in a few years, once the break-even is crossed.

5) Support by major brands: I don't understand this point, but I know (I heard it somewhere) that nobody does anything without a reward.

6) I think there are pretty good TLDs like .shop, .store, .digital, .consulting, .law, and everything else to cover those websites

7) Easy to register & Cheap: Yes - sells fast

8) Without repeating myself, it's the same as all the other points—except that it says "according to the company's own data."

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Final thoughts:

• Im not smart enough to understand this whole thing
• For me, its seems like a bubble, trying to impress people with high-digit sales
• "Fast and cheap to get": That's what it is.
• For start-ups?: You can't turn an ugly Fiat Multipla (.xyz) into a Porsche by putting in your ONLINE Business Model (like the mentioned E-Commerce). For those who don't know Fiat Multipla, I will add it here
• Last but not least, Before I registered my first brand, I researched TLDs extensively. As everyone can guess, at least in the USA, people have more trust in .com Domains than ".shop" or something since they think it might be a scam.
• And before someone says TLD plays no role, but the business model, You are right, bad your brand identity is still built on a cheap fundament.

Have a great Saturday,
zotix

 

[Lox]

struggling to get the point of it.XYZ,

1st dn for the web3 wallet (XYZ <> Ethereum) , centralized <> decentralized
promoted as counterculture movement and accepted by rebellions (dot com = US Gov)
flat-virtual <> multi-verse

... Branding, TM? Nowadays Yes, but ATB less important.

Regards