Issue #3: April 28, 2025

A few days ago, I acquired a pure geo domain through a private deal—an exact match.com for a popular travel destination in Asia. After the transaction was completed, the seller sent me this message:

"Thanks mate. I hope you find something to do with this. My father worked on this site for 12 years until his passing. This fed us for several years. Good Luck!"

Reading this really hit me. I dug through the domain’s past on the Wayback Machine, and saw that the site, with its rich content and strategic ad placements, had supported their family for years. It was an emotional moment, realizing I had essentially bought the legacy of the seller’s father. Thankfully, the father ensured his children could access the domain after his passing, instead of letting it expire. The seller was able to sell it to me, giving them some financial relief.

This made me reflect on my own domains. With so many valuable assets, how will I pass them on to my children? At 39, with young kids in preschool, I feel there's still time before I teach them about domain management. But I’ve made sure to leave my account details somewhere my wife can access, just in case something unexpected happens. That way, she can still monetize the valuable domains instead of watching them expire.

Since this is a serious topic, I won’t be revealing the domain I acquired, even though it's a great pure geo domain. However, I might continue the seller’s father's work and bring the site back to life in a new form, continuing to provide helpful travel information.

Also, I’m curious—Have you made any plans for the inheritance of your domains or digital assets? Would love to hear your thoughts!