Startup domain name choices are complex, and it’s important for entrepreneurs and investors to analyze the branding trends of successful startups.
Today’s Sherpa, Michael Cyger, analyzes the 16 unicorn startups of 2018 and their domain name choices. He published an overview on DNAcademy.com which spurred us to have an in depth conversation here on DomainSherpa.
Startups conducting or preparing for a domain name search will learn from this breakdown. Investors making domain name choices will better understand the market and be able to quote specific success stories to buyers.
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Good interview
Tech visionaries want the best domain names because the domain name is everything but still below the idea and vision for the idea
But Internet giants have a tech entrepreneur mindset
and that mindset is
How can they give their services to the public for free
the money for the tech concept comes frome ad dollars only and yet he people using the website or services provided by the website
the future is free paid for by business advertising
Which will affect every business that charges fees or subscriptions to use products or services
Great show. Thanks Tess and Michael. For those who are interested in learning about the Chinese domain market, here are some resources.
1. 域名|Chinese Perspective (https://www.namepros.com/threads/chinese-perspective.889841/)
I started this thread on November 1, 2015 in response to the sudden interest of Namepros members in China. The thread is still running.
2. My site on Coreile.com
3. LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kasseylee)
I write 6 days a week on Chinese domains and this is my preferred venue for domain discussion.
3. DNW.com
From time to time I write about China mostly based on actual data obtained in China.
I would be using recycled cardboard as part of the selling point for “brew coffee” Cheers
this is a much better show with only one guest and since domain shane is not on anymore it is much more enjoyable.
The best? CafeX – can’t wait to try it. But many investor points of light were mentioned in today’s show.
Great interview, great insights! Thanks.
enjoyable interview, and very insightful. thanks for having cyger back on. he’s missed.
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