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Sedo Upgrades Support System

Sedo launches true online support system.

Sedo is a big success in the domain industry especially for a firm that exploded onto the scene earlier this decade. But one complaint I hear is that its support is non-existent. Although non-existent is a bit of a stretch, I certainly share in this frustration.

The key problem as I see it is that it doesn’t (didn’t) have a centralized support system (at least that clients could see). You would send a support email and wait for a personal reply from a seemingly-random employee.

Sedo heard the grumbles and just disclosed the launch of its Sedo Client Support System. The system includes a myriad of F.A.Q.s but also an online ticketing system. No longer do you have to worry regarding support e-mails being lost in the system; you can now see a full list of questions you’ve asked and the response.

This is a necessary step for a firm that handled nearly $100 million in transactions last year.

One other improvement that is hopefully in the works is a streamlined escrow system. Right now you receive an email from one of Sedo’s transfer specialists following a domain is sold. I’m always concerned to respond since these emails could be spoofed.

Sedo recently completed a $2.6 million auction for Pizza.com. Fingers crossed that the winning bidder comes through with the money. (I’ll avoid the “dough” pun here).

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