Custom Checkout Link Moves to GoDaddy URLs

You can now close externally-negotiated leads through GoDaddy for 5%. 

Custom Checkout Link, launched in 2023, is a service that Afternic created in collaboration with Dan.com, a GoDaddy brand.  

Through Custom Checkout Link, Afternic sellers could use Dan.com links to close externally-negotiated transactions for a 5% commission for Buy it Now transactions, with a minimum $15 commission. 

We’re excited to announce the next step for Custom Checkout Link. We’re moving the Custom Checkout Link experience to GoDaddy URLs to be the ultimate partner to help you close external sales.  

A globally recognized name and a domain to match 

GoDaddy is the world’s largest domain registrar; customers trust the company with around 82 million domain names, and they empower 21 million entrepreneurs.  

Brand recognition is an important part of domain name sales, especially for deals negotiated privately; buyers want a trusted name to securely pay for and receive their new domain name.  

Domain sellers, you can now benefit from GoDaddy’s checkout process as a trusted partner to close your externally-negotiated leads, all for a low 5% fee for Buy it Now transactions. 

We’re switching our Custom Checkout Link service over to GoDaddy’s checkout process. From today, our Custom Checkout Link supports Buy it Now transactions through GoDaddy URLs. Soon, we’ll reintroduce Lease to Own support, too. 

We’ve switched from links like this: 

https://dan.com/buy/example.com/12345 

To GoDaddy links: 

https://checkoutlink.godaddy.com/aaf3255d-31ec-4b45-b058-a3ac58bc68f1

Bringing our popular Custom Checkout Link experience to GoDaddy allows us to give your buyers truly global coverage, backed by a recognized brand.   

Your buyer will have more choice on how to pay, in their local currency. From globally-accepted credit cards, to popular local payment options, including AliPay in China, GoDaddy offers dozens of payment choices.  

How do I create a Custom Checkout Link? 

Creating a Custom Checkout Link for your domain name hasn’t changed. It remains a simple process. Here’s how. 

1. Head to your Portfolio page, and click the ellipsis next to the domain name of your choice. 
2. Click “Create Custom Checkout Link” 
3. A pop-up will appear. Enter your Buy it Now or Lease to Own terms 
4. Click “Create Link,” and your Custom Checkout Link will appear 
5. Send the link to your buyer. They’ll have 7 days from when you created the link to pay for the domain name.  
6. Need to access the link again? It’s available through your Portfolio page at any time during those 7 days. We’ll also email it to you. 

Choose Afternic as your partner for your next external sale, and celebrate your success by sharing it with the community on X. Don’t forget to tag @Afternic!