NameMedia

NameMedia is an internet company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializing in digital real estate.

Founded in 1999 and branded in 2005, the company focuses on acquiring, developing, monetizing, and trading premium domain names. It operates one of the largest domain marketplaces, BuyDomains, and offers services through its other platforms, including Afternic and DirectDomains. The company develops niche websites and online communities, attracting traffic to sell advertising and domain names. NameMedia's extensive network reaches over 60 million visitors monthly and serves customers in more than 100 countries. It partners with major registrars and marketing companies, including GoDaddy and Network Solutions, to enhance its domain-selling capabilities. With a portfolio of close to 1 million owned domains and around 2 million premium domains for sale, NameMedia is recognized as a significant player in the domain-name secondary market.