NamePros
Online community and marketplace for domain name investors.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| investor investor | €0.0 | round | |
$3.1m | Series A | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
NamePros is an online community forum and marketplace designed for domain name investors, webmasters, and developers. Founded in January 2003 by Ron "RJ" James, the platform was created to fill a void left by the decline of a previously popular community, Afternic.
The company provides a forum for discussion on domain investing and a marketplace where users can buy, sell, and appraise domain names through auctions, fixed-price listings, and negotiations. The business operates on a freemium model; general membership and participation are free, while premium subscriptions offer users additional features and capabilities. Over the years, NamePros has experienced several changes in ownership. It was acquired by Bodis, a domain parking company, in January 2012. Another ownership change occurred in July 2013.
The platform serves a global user base interested in domain name speculation and web development. It has introduced various features to enhance the user experience, including free sales landing pages with "buy now" options to streamline the sales process and capture potential buyer information. The site facilitates discussions and provides resources on topics ranging from legal issues to appraising the value of expired domains.
Keywords: domain investing, domain marketplace, domain auction, domain appraisal, domain speculation, web development community, buy domains, sell domains, domain name forum, premium domains, online community, domain sales, expired domains, webmasters, domain flipping