I would suggest looking at enom. Not so much the interface but the auction drop model. They are catching a lot. A recent article eluded to an optimized the request system. I think they are using .net to coordinate the request to NSI across multiple registrars.
Loren Stocker wrote:
Hi Elliot,
Interesting that Snapnames is now eager to shun their own EXCLUSIVE option (Snapback) in favor of increased revenues. The free market has spoken -- volumes in regards to the WLS option. What's next? An auction at the Registry level with all proceeds going to the Evil Empire?
I do think Tucows can add value here. Clearly, joining the many involved as
Snapnames or Pool agents would change nothing. However, allowing us on-demand
bandwidth or perhaps a more effective drop service would help us compete with
Snapnames and Pool.
There is now few ways to avoid auctions for good domains, those we might have
secured for $50 from Snapnames will now go for hundreds, even thousands. I'd
rather pay for bandwidth and take my chances upfront. At least I won't be
summoned to some stupid auction -- against robots! --and some inconvenient
date and time (unless I lose at Tucows).
Any hope? Anyone else have ideas?
Best Regards,
Loren
