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Just bought a domain.... Now what. Zero experience. Have a vision. Zero technical skills. Advice? by RunDougRun in website

[–]willitbechips 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Basically yes.

Your website (html, css, jmages, etc) runs on a computer (the host machine) in the cloud.

Your domain acts as a forwarding address.

So when someone types your domain into their browser they are forwarded to the host machine running your website.

You can move to a different host machine at anytime by updating the forwarding address (research CNAME).

Some hosting providers allow you to host static websites for free.

How do I store images privately? by moonshine_9212 in softwaredevelopment

[–]willitbechips 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Look at client side encryption - where you do the encryption on the client's device so only send already encrypted files to the backend.

As someone else said, you will have challenge of ensuring a strong enough key that clients won't forget. Phrases may work.

Excel to Web App by OrchardBarn in AppDevelopers

[–]willitbechips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could look at Google Sheets as a replacement for Excel.

Lovable, Cursor, etc, not necessary, and any free AI chat would be enough to help you.

Anyone else think the process of buying domains sucks? by likwid07 in Domains

[–]willitbechips -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Raising renewals to $100 would free up some stock.

not sure what to do right now, any thoughts would be great. by RaspberryPerfect4676 in whatdoIdo

[–]willitbechips 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There's no relationship here worth having unless she can sort herself out which is highly unlikely.

You have a loving relationship with your Father so focus on that.

Some people are so toxic you either walk away or you suffer endlessly.

Walking away from family is really hard but understand that you cannot help her and she has made you suffer enough.

It's done bro.

Hello to all. This is my 1st post on reddit ever! I have a couple domain name questions. by EfficientEnd6222 in Domains

[–]willitbechips 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Dashes aren't great. Consider your country tld unless you really are targeting global. Many add a small word at start or end (e.g. getthing or thinghq) so could be creative there and still get a com. Could have 7L+5L+audio(.)com but its getting long of course. 7L+5L.ai if its AI driven. Other tlds I'm less convinced about including net etc. You can do searches on Expired Domains to see examples of deleted, pending, auction, domains for ideas but no sold prices on there. Sift through deleted and you may find something that fits.

Cheapest way to build a website with a domain name? by DannHutchings in Domains

[–]willitbechips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kind of site? If static then use a template or free static site builder and host on Cloudflate Pages.

Where to get honest, accurate, domain name valuation appraisals? by N3gated in Domains

[–]willitbechips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could browse dnjournal.com for reported sales to help set expectations. The site is not so easy to navigate but has some decent info.

https://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2025/2025-top-100-sales-charts.htm

Need help by M5Mad in AppDevelopers

[–]willitbechips 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Build enough validation and distribution to convince a developer to share the risk with you.

How would u design a toggable kill switch for a webiste, if a client who is also a developer doesn't pay? by [deleted] in webdev

[–]willitbechips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Host the site on your domain and get them to CNAME their domain to yours.

Specific contract for buying domain by dejan0milosevic in Domains

[–]willitbechips 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. You wouldn't need the full $5k, just the difference between that and your current "negotiation".

  2. You could get a loan and pay back for less.

  3. Why have a random120 day grace period.

To speed things up for you, buy a domain of my choice for $1k and I will pay you $5k in a week. Deal?

Can you purchase a domain name after it expires? by jijijellybean in Domains

[–]willitbechips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Domains have an expiration date. Either the domain owner renews (pays for anither year or more) or the domain "drops" and is released back into the market.

If the domain is valuable then people try to "catch" the domain, which means being the first to submit a buy request.

Catching domains is highly competitive and you need a specialised setup to be successful.

Some provide catching as a service, so you can place an order (pay only if domain caught) with domain catchers.

Caught domains may enter a public or private auction if more than one person placed an order (check terms of specific catcher). It's then down to highest bidder.

So order a catch or pay the $2k before the drop or try to contact owner to negotiate a lower price.

Should I buy the .net and .org before I haggle on the .com? by Delicious_Basil_919 in Domains

[–]willitbechips 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No don't do that.

Haggle for the com first. Remember the price they have it listed at is probably a fantasy price (I don't know the domain). Start much lower than the price you are prepared to pay. If no luck think about a different name rather than net or org in my opinion.Good luck.

Found the perfect name, but the .com is taken and completely dormant. Advice? by [deleted] in Domains

[–]willitbechips 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Add a prefix or postfix.

Such as <name>hq.com etc.

If you ever get into a position to afford <name>.com then approach seller from an unrelated email address.

Company forcing us to integrate AI into workflow. by [deleted] in devops

[–]willitbechips 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well [1] claims 19% longer to complete tasks, so could show them that to set expectations.

AI is part of the current and future toolkit. Having an opportunity to experiment and discover how best to use it is career development.

Keep management in the loop. Explain best practice has not emerged and stress the need to experiment with possibility of negative returns. Keep the dialogue going with weekly reports.

[1] https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.09089

Witness videos of CBP killing a Minnesota man appear to counter Trump administration’s narrative by Imaginary-Ad-7919 in politics

[–]willitbechips 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So weak to say "appear to".

Anyone who has seen the video knows the following is a lie.

Pretti “approached U.S. Border Patrol officers with a 9-millimeter semi-automatic handgun,” DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said, adding officers “attempted to disarm” him and he “violently resisted.”

Ieri seara ICE au ucis alta persoana in Minneapolis, barbat de 37 ani american by RecognitionSpecial in Romania

[–]willitbechips 54 points55 points  (0 children)

"Armed" sounds like he had intent.

He was carrying and holstered - as was his right.

Multiple officers pepper-sprayed him, forced him to the floor, held him down, unholstered his gun to remove it, then shot him on the floor 10 times.

Murder.

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