discussion Can you share examples of successful domain/website rebranding stories?

[shellyboy911]

Facebook rebranding to meta.
Twitter rebranding to X.

Not sure if these are success stories or not.

Have you rebranded a domain/website yourself or know of other rebrands, how did it turn out?

 

[accurate]

TeamworkPM.net > Teamwork.com

How a $675,000 Domain Name Took Teamwork.com to the Next Level With Peter Coppinger @Teamwork @irlTopper

Learn how Peter Coppinger negotiated the purchase of Teamwork.com – over the course of years – from an initial price tag of $20 million to $675,000, how long it took to recoup their investment, and the growth rate they experienced after starting to use their new Teamwork.com domain name.

www.domainsherpa.com

 

[HelmutsHelmuts is verified member.]

Transferwise.com to Wise.com

>> https://jamesnames.com/2021/02/transferwise-rebrands-as-wise-acquires-wise-com-domain-name/

 

[BiggieBiggie is verified member.]

Hi


facebook didn't rebrand to meta
they just created meta, made it the parent co. and put fb and other brands under it.

similar to what alphabet is to google

undeveloped.com rebranded as Dan.com

imo...

 

[HelmutsHelmuts is verified member.]

yes, should be this one: https://www.domainsherpa.com/luke-webster-groomingnetwork/

.. if I'm correct .. loved this story when heard it the first time.. will rewatch now

 

[HelmutsHelmuts is verified member.]

ahh.. and then xiaomi upgraded to mi.com .. I remember buying their first powerbanks just because I understood the huge investment they had made into their 2-letter name .. did work on me.

.. 1 power bank still is operational

 

[accurate]

InteractiveVoices.com to Voices.com

How a $30,000 Domain Helped Voices.com Grow to $15 Million in Revenue - With David Ciccerelli

In this show, David Ciccerelli relates how he purchased Voices.com for only $5,000 cash up-front (using a credit card advance), and how the domain was instrumental in building the $15 million business that exists today – so you can see that even without extensive resources, a deal is possible...

www.domainsherpa.com

 

[HelmutsHelmuts is verified member.]

InteractiveVoices.com to Voices.com

How a $30,000 Domain Helped Voices.com Grow to $15 Million in Revenue - With David Ciccerelli

In this show, David Ciccerelli relates how he purchased Voices.com for only $5,000 cash up-front (using a credit card advance), and how the domain was instrumental in building the $15 million business that exists today – so you can see that even without extensive resources, a deal is possible...

www.domainsherpa.com

nice

 

[Rolandas JapertasRolandas Japertas is verified member.]

Our rebranding tool a little different route.

Originally we (Intis Telecom) were on intistele.com then purchased it.com (abbreviation of Intis Telecom).

Couple years later, intistele.com is still the main website, and a new business has appeared IT.com Domain zone

btw, accurate.it.com is still available for $40/year

 

[accurate]

GetDoorbot.com > Ring.com

How a Premium Domain Name Can Boost an Already Successful Startup w @JamieSiminoff

Jamie Siminoff took a big risk and upgraded the DoorBot brand to Ring (and Ring.com) in 2014 and sales really took off. In this interview, Siminoff provides advice to other startup founders on the power of a great brand, tactics for negotiation, and how much to pay for a premium domain name.

www.domainsherpa.com

 

[accurate]

Don't care.

I don't spend money on hot garbage.

Our rebranding tool a little different route.

Originally we (Intis Telecom) were on intistele.com then purchased it.com (abbreviation of Intis Telecom).

Couple years later, intistele.com is still the main website, and a new business has appeared IT.com Domain zone

btw, accurate.it.com is still available for $40/year

 

[Rolandas JapertasRolandas Japertas is verified member.]

GetDoorbot.com > Ring.com

How a Premium Domain Name Can Boost an Already Successful Startup w @JamieSiminoff

Jamie Siminoff took a big risk and upgraded the DoorBot brand to Ring (and Ring.com) in 2014 and sales really took off. In this interview, Siminoff provides advice to other startup founders on the power of a great brand, tactics for negotiation, and how much to pay for a premium domain name.

www.domainsherpa.com

Great example!

 

[accurate]

33 Domain Upgrades

33 Domain Name Upgrades & Acquisitions in 2021

2021 has been an extremely active year with some of the best domain names in the world exchanging hands at premium prices. We’ve already brokered the sale of over 15+ one word .coms since January 1st.It’s been a while since we’ve done a post examining recent domain upgrades and acquisitions by...

www.gritbrokerage.com