James Iles

Domains, Marketing, Community @GoDaddy
Former publisher | DNW, NamePros, MediaOptions

[James Iles @jamesiles]

We're testing a new batch of lander designs at Namefind.

Got feedback on any of the designs? Let us know!

[Alan Shiflett @AlanShiflett]

At any point in time GoDaddy For Sale Landers have dozens of experiments running on them (they start with a small portion of Namefind traffic and successful variations expand from there). Lately we have been testing some different UX designs as some noticed in other threads last month. The first few rounds didn't do better than our current landers so we are on to the next batch. Love seeing the latest variations we're testing today. If you have ideas for designs we should test let us know.

[James Iles @jamesiles]

@joedomains @afternic Let me know how you get on with the API. We can help get you set up if you run into any problems!

[James Iles @jamesiles]

@dotcorner I like it.

[James Iles @jamesiles]

I've been using the Portfolio API for the last few weeks, and it's really built consistency across my portfolio.

I connected it to my AI setup. Now, all my listings are set to:

BIN priced ✅
LTO enabled (25 months) ✅
Lander: Under $10k, Custom Lander. Over $10k Request Price ✅

[Afternic @afternic]

We're opening Portfolio API access to all sellers.

Portfolio API connects your account to your own tools, so you can add, edit, and manage listings in real time.

More control, less repetitive work, and more time to grow your portfolio.

https://t.co/JZqUDMqDb8

[James Iles @jamesiles]

@datacubecom @TLDInvestors @GoDaddy @afternic Thanks, we do watch the conversations closely, so we’re reviewing and will get back to you and those at NP as soon as possible.

[James Iles @jamesiles]

@TLDInvestors @datacubecom @GoDaddy @afternic Brad, sorry for the delay, it's been a busy couple of days. @afternic is reviewing and will get back to you as soon as possible.

[James Iles @jamesiles]

@MichaelCyger @DomainNameWire Mind emailing me a screenshot of the issue? I know there were a few bugs that were resolved with an update late last week.

[James Iles @jamesiles]

For me, this consistency is hard to maintain. The API is helping to optimize my listings, and it does sweeps on a regular basis.

I also bring in demand signals to regularly check my pricing (lead count, views, and GoDaddy searches) for trends.

[James Iles @jamesiles]

@Domainlogistcom Thanks! Is the dark your favorite?

[James Iles @jamesiles]

We're testing a new batch of lander designs at Namefind.

Got feedback on any of the designs? Let us know!

[Alan Shiflett @AlanShiflett]

At any point in time GoDaddy For Sale Landers have dozens of experiments running on them (they start with a small portion of Namefind traffic and successful variations expand from there). Lately we have been testing some different UX designs as some noticed in other threads last month. The first few rounds didn't do better than our current landers so we are on to the next batch. Love seeing the latest variations we're testing today. If you have ideas for designs we should test let us know.

[James Iles @jamesiles]

@nowxcom Me too. Yes it does!

[James Iles @jamesiles]

@nowxcom The icons under the gradient? We went with different wording for that iteration too.

[Domain Shane | Winterline @cultra]

I had to take advantage of the $8.49 DCC Member Deal at @Godaddy. It's a price that makes it worth a few dice rolls.

This was my prompt to Toaster, my agent.

"If you don't pay for yourself this month, I have to get rid of you. Find me 10 domains related to compute, intelligence, or agents that I can resell in the next year to make your cost zero". Here is what he came up and registered

InferenceAge․com
TirelessWorkforce․com
TirelessMachines․com
AmbientWorkforce․com
HonestReasoning․com
PaymentsBrain․com
InfiniteReasoning․com
FrugalInference․com
EffortlessCompute․com
SalesReasoning․com

The BIG issue is Toaster couldn't finish the transaction for me because the API only quotes $12.99 and can't discount or adjust with the API. So I had to pretent like I was in 2025 and do it by hand. 😂

[Elliot Silver @DInvesting]

GoDaddy just changed its header advertising banner on my blog, promoting less expensive .com registrations ($8.49) and transfers ($8.99).

The offer is part of the Domain Discount Club.

[James Iles @jamesiles]

😎

[DomainNameWire.com @DomainNameWire]

GoDaddy just lowered the Domain Discount Club price for .com - new regs 8.49, transfers 8.99 - through Oct 30

[James Iles @jamesiles]

Domain investors know the feeling...

[Tibo @thsottiaux]

I bought a new domain and I’m very excited for it. Very

[James Iles @jamesiles]

One of the things I love about https://t.co/CIG9lraF2j is the marketing behind it.

As well as the event attendance (like @token2049), and GoDaddy distribution, https://t.co/CIG9lraF2j runs hundreds of ads like this.

The leads flow in, and @brokertom and team work them 💪

[Josh Pigford @Shpigford]

folks at @GoDaddy came through in the end and tracked down the seller.

i'm now the proud owner of https://t.co/rtLX3ojO65! 🎉

[James Iles @jamesiles]

Synopsis:

For years, domains have served as addresses, brands, and digital assets. In an Internet increasingly mediated by AI agents and platforms, however, durable and independently controlled digital identity may become even more valuable.

Who is an agent acting for? Which business, person, or service should another system trust? Where does reputation accumulate? And who controls that identity when platforms and interfaces change?

This conversation explores the possibility that the domain industry’s next opportunity extends well beyond websites. As AI changes how people and machines discover, identify, and interact with one another, domains could play an increasingly important role in identity, trust, attribution, and ownership across the next generation of the Internet

[James Iles @jamesiles]

NamesCon, 11/11, 11:15am.

What are the questions you have on AI vs domain importance, and what would you like to see us cover?

[James Iles @jamesiles]

@blueslesson @TLDInvestors Definitely. Getting closer.