# Domain Stories - A free collection of fascinating domain acquisition tales
## Tagline
Discover the stories behind how companies got their perfect domains, for free!
## Description
Hey Product Hunt! 👋
I'm excited to share Domain Stories with you today. It's a project born out of my personal fascination with how companies acquire their perfect domain names.
### Why I built this
Recently, there's been an amazing outpouring of "storytimes" on social media about domain acquisitions. I found myself constantly scrolling, trying to keep up with all these fascinating tales. That's when I realized: why not collect all these stories in one easy-to-read place?
So, I built Domain Stories. Initially, it was just for me – a personal collection to satisfy my curiosity. But then I thought, "Why keep this to myself?" That's why I'm sharing it with all of you today!
### What is Domain Stories?
Domain Stories is a free, curated collection of captivating stories about domain name acquisitions. From million-dollar purchases to clever negotiations, you'll find a treasure trove of insights into how companies secured their online identities.
### Key Features:
- 🆓 Completely free to read and enjoy
- 📚 Curated collection of domain acquisition stories
- 🔍 Easy-to-navigate interface
- 💡 Insights into strategies used by startups and tech giants
- 🌟 New stories added regularly
### I'd love your input!
This is just the beginning, and I'd love for this to become a community resource. If you have a domain story to share, you can submit it at submit.domain-stories.com. Let's build this collection together!
Check it out and let me know what you think. Any feedback or suggestions are more than welcome!
Happy reading, and may these stories inspire your next big domain idea! 🚀
What a fantastic project, @julianengel13! The idea of gathering domain acquisition stories in one place is brilliant. It's amazing how much we can learn from the journeys of others, especially in the digital space where every domain holds immense value. I love that it's free and accessible to everyone—perfect for those of us looking to understand the strategies behind the scenes.
The user-friendly interface and regular updates will definitely keep readers engaged. I'm looking forward to reading these stories and perhaps sharing one of my own! Also, what platforms are you considering for user submissions? It could be a great way to engage the community even more. Kudos on this initiative—can’t wait to see how it evolves!
@blankwebdev thank you so much! That really means a lot to me! User submissions are possible via YouForm, at the bottom of the site or via submit.domain-stories.com
I thought about making it automated, but I need to verify every submission first, so YouForm is perfect!
@chrismessina Avi Shiffmann bought (well lease-to-own) the domain friend.com for 1.8 Million USD, after raising a 2.0 Million USD round. A lot of controversy popped up around this whether it was a good investment, whether it was a PR stunt, or if it brought them more earned media than the price of the domain.
His story inspired many others such as Paddle, Loom and public to share their stories. More coming soon as I get them confirmed by the people involved 🙌
@thenikhilwad hahah thank you! Yeah…. It’s hard at times to really wrap your head around how much they spent, but it seems to always have worked out :)
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