Domain Name Wire Podcast Domain Names in Las Vegas – DNW Podcast #571
Jan 26, 2026
Featuring Ari Goldberger, a domain investor and entrepreneur, and a panel of industry leaders. They discuss AI-driven demand for strong .coms. Conversations cover networking at the ICA meeting, brokerage hiring tips, registrar launches and tools, notable 2025 sales, and new TLD and tokenized referral programs.
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AI Boosts .com Demand
- AI increases demand for strong .com names because entrepreneurs building AI services still need memorable domains.
- Ari Goldberger argues AI creates new businesses that rely on premium domain branding.
Two Distinct .Com Value Types
- Some .coms are 'generic' and require the .com to convey meaning, while others are standalone brand words that don't need ".com" appended.
- Goldberger highlights the strategic difference in value between these two name types.
Vet Brokers Before Hiring
- Do research and interview multiple brokers before hiring so you find a style and approach that fits your needs.
- Tessa Holcomb recommends checking ICA resources and asking brokers if they follow the code of conduct.