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The Evolution of Catches: From Legacy Platform to Modern Domain Acquisition
Discover the major improvements in our new Catches platform - from $25 backorders with enhanced syndication across 2000+ registrars to public auctions and advance...
We're excited to share the significant improvements we've made to Catches, transforming it from a legacy PHP-based system to a modern, high-performance domain acquisition platform. Here's everything you need to know about what's changed and how these improvements benefit you.
What Changed: Old vs New Catches Pricing Structure: More Value, Better Results Old Catches: $20 base backorder fee $40 boost fee Separate charges for basic and premium services New Catches: $25 all-inclusive backorder fee $25 auction start pricing Boost API included at base price No hidden fees or premium upgrades Backorder Availability: From Exclusive to Inclusive Old System: First person to backorder removed domain from availability Only one user could backorder each domain Limited competition and opportunities New System: Multiple users can backorder the same domain Domains remain available for other users Larger net cast to catch the domain name for you Increased competition leads to better catching success Registrar Network: Massive Expansion Previous Network: Limited registrar partnerships Fewer catching opportunities Lower success rates Enhanced Syndication: 2000+ registrar partnerships Significantly improved catch rates Better domain acquisition chances Revolutionary New Features Public Auction System When multiple users backorder a domain and we successfully catch it, the domain now goes into a 3-day public auction.
This system is fair, transparent, and gives everyone a chance to acquire premium domains.
Auction Features: 3-day auction period for competitive bidding Open to verified users with payment methods on file Proxy bidding system to automate your bidding strategy Real-time bid updates and notifications Fair competition among all interested parties Advanced Domain Management Caught domains are no longer automatically pushed to external registrars.
Instead, they're managed directly within Catches, giving you more control and flexibility.
( Coming soon after launch, until then use our built in support ticket system to engage us directly ) Future Management Features: Custom nameserver settings - Set your preferred nameservers Default nameserver configuration - Automatically apply your preferred settings Immediate domain use - Start using your domain right after winning Auth code requests - Easily obtain transfer codes when needed Internal domain transfers - Push domains to other Catches users Identity Verification & Security To participate in auctions, users must complete identity verification and have a valid payment method on file.
This ensures a secure, trustworthy environment for all participants.
Technical Improvements: Speed & Reliability Modern Technology Stack Legacy Platform: Outdated PHP codebase Slower processing times Limited scalability Difficult to maintain and update Modern Platform: API-driven architecture Significantly faster performance Scalable infrastructure Rapid development and feature deployment Performance Benefits Faster response times - Quicker page loads and data processing Real-time updates - Live auction updates and notifications Enhanced reliability - Better uptime and system stability Mobile optimization - Improved experience across all devices What This Means for You Better Value At $25, you get everything that previously cost up to $40, with enhanced features and better success rates.