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**floyd777** · 04-22-2008, 11:22 AM

I've heard rumors that Domain Tools is being bought by TrafficZ. Can anyone confirm?

**DomainName** · 04-22-2008, 12:14 PM

I haven't heard anything, but I can see parking companies evolving into a 1-stop shop for:

1) Purchase Names
2) Parking
3) Hosting
4) etc.

Just like Godaddy.

**RegFee** · 04-22-2008, 01:23 PM

http://www.domainnamenews.com/up-to-...maintools/1538

**wmloz** · 04-22-2008, 02:28 PM

Man 16-18 Million!

**PRED** · 04-22-2008, 02:49 PM

it was obvious they were thinking of selling as all the things they kept adding like the archived screenshots , more personal information etc

they probably sold before they get sued for selling all that info lol as that is not legal in europe, can assure you

**Ian** · 04-22-2008, 04:35 PM

It would be interesting to see what changes TrafficZ will introduce to DomainTools. Will domainTools continue mining and selling domain data to greedy lawyers? Probably some of those domain owners who are getting sued have perhaps parked their names at TrafficZ!

**fish** · 04-22-2008, 05:24 PM

Has this been confirmed? That link above just says it's "rumored" ...

**TheLegendaryJP** · 04-22-2008, 05:26 PM

Cheap all things considered.

**NavySeals** · 04-23-2008, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian

It would be interesting to see what changes TrafficZ will introduce to DomainTools. Will domainTools continue mining and selling domain data to greedy lawyers? Probably some of those domain owners who are getting sued have perhaps parked their names at TrafficZ!

They weren't the first to do that style of data mining for the domain/traffic industries. Just the first to offer it for sale to the masses.

Trust me, Google's data mining and tracking is worse and far more advanced than even the US Gov's shot at trying to mine data.

If it were me in their shoes, I would have probably done the same, after utilizing it myself for a few decades first of course, heh.

Even so, congrats to Jay if its indeed true.

**HarveyJ** · 04-23-2008, 07:47 PM

I'm really surprised that the figure is that low... I mean, when just a domain can go for about $1m, you'd think a massively powerful tool with nearly unlimited revenue raising capabilities, like DT, would go for a bit more than that.

I can't imagine being able to create another website in a similar vein that'll become as popular or as useful, and $18m sounds like the sort of money DT would be making in 3-4 years.

Ah well, what can you do with more than $5m other than waste it or give it away?

*waves to Jon*

**floyd777** · 04-23-2008, 07:50 PM

I had heard earlier last year that Jay was asking for 25 million for his company. Not sure why he would sell for less than that

**jaydub** · 04-23-2008, 11:52 PM

...And to think it all started out with a lowly .SC domain name

...whois.sc

Goes to show the real power of development and content....

**TheLegendaryJP** · 04-24-2008, 12:34 AM

So I wasnt alone in thinking it sounded very low. All depends on revenue I guess.

**cybertonic** · 04-24-2008, 04:21 AM

I was also VERY suprised by this amount and to be honnest I even thought it was a joke.
DomainTools.com worth several multiples of 16 millons.

Jay forgot to be idiot, so you will see how the final price will not be this one!

**ThatAussieBloke** · 04-24-2008, 04:51 AM

A figure of 16-18 million seems way too low to me. It's still only speculation though.

**denny007** · 04-24-2008, 05:17 AM

Can someone enlighten me why 16~18 million is "way too low" ? Based on what ? Earnings ? Intrinsic value (ie alue of the collected data) ?

**Domainmaster** · 04-24-2008, 05:50 AM

The value of just the traffic and database would easily justify a higher price in my opinion. The buyer will indeed be getting a very valuable business with high growth potential.

I wouldn't be surprised to hear that Google was interested in Domain Tools.

**socalboy** · 04-24-2008, 06:39 AM

LOL hand me 16-18 million cash and I'd walk to the bank in 2 seconds!

Interesting how the domain space is consolidating.

SoCalBoy

**TheLegendaryJP** · 04-24-2008, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Domainmaster

The value of just the traffic and database would easily justify a higher price in my opinion. The buyer will indeed be getting a very valuable business with high growth potential.

I wouldn't be surprised to hear that Google was interested in Domain Tools.

Why, they down grading ?

**petrosc** · 04-24-2008, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by denny007

Can someone enlighten me why 16~18 million is "way too low" ? Based on what ? Earnings ? Intrinsic value (ie alue of the collected data) ?

I think they are speculating that if domain tools was purchased based on revenue, 16 million is a quite a good deal for the buyer. Of course I personally have no idea of their revenue so i can't judge. Although they do seem to have a $5M yearly turnaround according to this: http://retireat21.com/top-young-entrepreneurs/

04-22-2008, 11:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
floyd777 Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: 09-23-2009 08:29 PM iTrader: (1) Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 116 DNF$: 100 Location: New Jersey Country:	Domain Tools being purchased by TrafficZ I've heard rumors that Domain Tools is being bought by TrafficZ. Can anyone confirm?

04-22-2008, 12:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
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04-22-2008, 04:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ian Senior Exclusive Member Last Online: Today 12:21 PM iTrader: (46) Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,737 DNF$: 1,239 Location: www Country:	It would be interesting to see what changes TrafficZ will introduce to DomainTools. Will domainTools continue mining and selling domain data to greedy lawyers? Probably some of those domain owners who are getting sued have perhaps parked their names at TrafficZ! __________________ Always buying .COM revenue type-ins. PM me!

04-22-2008, 02:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
wmloz Last Online: Today 10:16 AM iTrader: (6) Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,242 DNF$: 8,511	Man 16-18 Million!

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fish Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: 09-20-2009 05:18 PM iTrader: (82) Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 330 DNF$: 1,462	Has this been confirmed? That link above just says it's "rumored" ...

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TheLegendaryJP Last Online: Today 08:28 AM iTrader: (35) Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,102 DNF$: 7,076 Country:	Cheap all things considered.

04-23-2008, 07:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
HarveyJ Gold Lifetime Member Last Online: 10-29-2009 10:17 PM iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 639 DNF$: 125 Location: Australia Country:	I'm really surprised that the figure is that low... I mean, when just a domain can go for about $1m, you'd think a massively powerful tool with nearly unlimited revenue raising capabilities, like DT, would go for a bit more than that. I can't imagine being able to create another website in a similar vein that'll become as popular or as useful, and $18m sounds like the sort of money DT would be making in 3-4 years. Ah well, what can you do with more than $5m other than waste it or give it away? waves to Jon

04-23-2008, 07:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
floyd777 Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: 09-23-2009 08:29 PM iTrader: (1) Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 116 DNF$: 100 Location: New Jersey Country:	I had heard earlier last year that Jay was asking for 25 million for his company. Not sure why he would sell for less than that

04-23-2008, 11:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
jaydub Da' Chef Name: Jim Last Online: Today 08:51 AM iTrader: (206) Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,895 DNF$: 5,765 Location: You know, that really really hot place at the core of the planet	...And to think it all started out with a lowly .SC domain name...whois.sc Goes to show the real power of development and content.... __________________ Real character is doing the right thing when no one is looking. Be sure brain is engaged before putting keyboard in gear. Sometimes I feel like I'm in a battle of wits with unarmed opponents

04-24-2008, 12:34 AM	#13 (permalink)
TheLegendaryJP Last Online: Today 08:28 AM iTrader: (35) Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,102 DNF$: 7,076 Country:	So I wasnt alone in thinking it sounded very low. All depends on revenue I guess.

04-24-2008, 04:21 AM	#14 (permalink)
cybertonic DNF Regular Last Online: 11-05-2009 04:17 PM iTrader: (21) Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 811 DNF$: 1,493 Location: .	I was also VERY suprised by this amount and to be honnest I even thought it was a joke. DomainTools.com worth several multiples of 16 millons. Jay forgot to be idiot, so you will see how the final price will not be this one! __________________ Domaining.com --- It's about making money with domain names.

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ThatAussieBloke Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: 09-11-2009 03:15 PM iTrader: (20) Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 311 DNF$: 251 Location: Brisbane, Australia Country:	A figure of 16-18 million seems way too low to me. It's still only speculation though.

04-24-2008, 05:17 AM	#16 (permalink)
denny007 Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: Today 12:13 PM iTrader: (40) Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,415 DNF$: 10,356 Country:	Can someone enlighten me why 16~18 million is "way too low" ? Based on what ? Earnings ? Intrinsic value (ie alue of the collected data) ? __________________ I have PM disabled. You can email me: denny startseek com ThankYouDHL.com

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04-24-2008, 05:50 AM	#17 (permalink)
Domainmaster Platinum Lifetime Member Name: Mike Last Online: 02-21-2009 02:15 PM iTrader: (1) Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 42 DNF$: 288 Location: Midwest Country:	The value of just the traffic and database would easily justify a higher price in my opinion. The buyer will indeed be getting a very valuable business with high growth potential. I wouldn't be surprised to hear that Google was interested in Domain Tools. __________________ Cyberspace Developers

04-24-2008, 06:39 AM	#18 (permalink)
socalboy Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: Today 12:29 PM iTrader: (0) Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 647 DNF$: 542 Location: Los Angeles Country:	LOL hand me 16-18 million cash and I'd walk to the bank in 2 seconds! Interesting how the domain space is consolidating. SoCalBoy

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