WEST PALM BEACH, FL - For more than two decades, DNJournal’s weekly Top 20 domain sales chart has served as a conservative barometer of the aftermarket’s highest end. The list is built on verified, reported transactions and has historically been dominated, often overwhelmingly, by .com domain names. That pattern has now been disrupted. A review of recent DNJournal Top 20 sales reveals an unexpected shift: .ai domain names now make up the majority of the list, eclipsing … [Read more...]
Why the SERP.com Acquisition Makes Sense for a Subscription-Based Business
The recent acquisition of SERP.com for $210,000 may look, at first glance, like just another six-figure domain sale. In reality, the transaction highlights how premium domains can function as practical growth assets for subscription-based software companies rather than vanity purchases. The buyer, SerpAPI, operates a paid API service that provides structured search engine results data to developers, agencies, and enterprises. Its business model depends on recurring … [Read more...]
U.S. Court Ends Apple’s Monopolistic App Store Payment Practices
SAN FRANCISCO - In a landmark decision that could redefine how mobile apps handle payments, a U.S. federal court has ruled that Apple must allow developers to direct users to external websites for purchases - a major blow to the company’s long-standing control over App Store transactions. The ruling stems from ongoing litigation in the Epic Games v. Apple antitrust case and enforces an earlier injunction that Apple was found to have violated. Effective immediately, apps on … [Read more...]
Success Stories: Entrepreneurs Who Scored Big With the Right .Com Domain Name
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - In today’s fast-growing and highly competitive digital landscape, a domain name is far more than just a web address—it’s a critical asset that shapes brand identity, builds trust, and often serves as the first impression customers have of a business. A strong domain name can enhance marketing efforts, drive organic search traffic, improve click-through rates, and establish long-term brand authority. With millions of websites launched every year, the … [Read more...]
2025 Digital Real Estate Surge: High-Value Domains Prove Worth With More Big Sales
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - The domain industry is experiencing a surge in high-value transactions, as highlighted in DN Journal's latest report titled "Sizzling Domain Sales Continue to Light Up The Charts With 8-Figure Blockbuster Leading the Way." April 2025 has proven to be a landmark month, with several significant sales reshaping the domain landscape. Among the notable transactions, Icon.com was acquired for $12 million, marking it as the sixth-largest publicly reported … [Read more...]