What Is Afternic? Domain Glossary

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Afternic is one of the largest sales channels for fixed-price names. Owners list a name at a set price, and buyers can buy it with one click at partner sites. Fast Transfer can move the domain quickly after the sale. A commission is paid when the name sells, and the rate depends on the setup, per GoDaddy's help pages. Sellers should compare it with a broker for high-value names. Common mistake: listing a premium name at a low fixed price. A fixed price can sell in minutes, and you cannot recall it.

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Afternic Fast Transfer: Afternic Fast Transfer lets a listed domain move to the buyer automatically right after payment clears. The seller does not need to approve the move.
Afternic Boost: A merchandising program from Afternic that gives listed domains more visibility on GoDaddy. It uses higher placement in suggested search results, verified badges on exact-match searches and targeted email campaigns.
Distribution network: A distribution network, also called syndication, shows one domain listing across many sales sites at once. A seller lists the name in one place and partners display it to their buyers.
GoDaddy Auctions: GoDaddy Auctions is a marketplace where domains are sold by auction, Buy Now or offer. It also lists expired domains. Most eligible expired names appear 26 days after their expiry date.
Domain marketplace: A website or platform where sellers list domains for sale and buyers search, make offers or buy at a fixed price. Examples include Afternic, Sedo, Atom and Dan.

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