Domain Name Wire Podcast My 2025 domain sales results – DNW Podcast #570
Jan 19, 2026
Discover the fascinating stats behind 2025's domain sales as Andrew Alleman shares his personal investment results. Explore the rebound of .com domains and the significant impact of AdSense's changes on the market. Learn about private equity activity and notable acquisitions, including Namecheap. Delve into AI's influence on domain demand and the rising trend of reverse domain hijacking cases. Plus, get insights into Andrew's sales strategies, median prices, and plans for the upcoming year.
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AI Fueled The .ai Boom
- AI drove strong demand for .ai domains and surged aftermarket prices for premium AI-related names.
- Identity Digital taking over .ai signals more professional ccTLD management for valuable tech namespaces.
Anticipate Rising RDNH Cases
- Expect more reverse domain hijacking (RDNH) and monitor UDRP risk when names get expensive.
- Consider the likelihood of RDNH before pricing or contesting a domain sale to avoid costly disputes.
Quick Flip From Outbound Outreach
- Andrew sold one outbound-acquired geographic domain after buying it for $500 in GoDaddy auctions and selling for $4,000.
- He spent about an hour of outbound outreach to secure that sale.