50:00Freddy Schiwek
Business Development, Namespace Group
Hosting M&A & Domain Names
E171 · Oct 15, 2026Watch

In WP Legends Episode 141, Jeffrey Gabriel, Founder and CEO of Saw.com, joins us to explain why domains are far more than just URLs. With over $550M in domain transactions across Sedo, Uniregistry, Igloo.com, and Saw.com, Jeff brings a deep perspective on digital identity, branding, and long-term business value.
We dive into why .com still leads, how .ai is reshaping buyer behavior, and when founders and agencies should start taking domain strategy seriously from day one.
In WP Legends Episode 141, Jeffrey Gabriel, Founder and CEO of Saw.com, joins us to explain why domains are far more than just URLs. With over $550M in domain transactions across Sedo, Uniregistry, Igloo.com, and Saw.com, Jeff brings a deep perspective on digital identity, branding, and long-term business value. We dive into why .com still leads, how .ai is reshaping buyer behavior, and when founders and agencies should start taking domain strategy seriously from day one. Visit Us: https://seahawkmedia.com Learn more about Saw.com: https://saw.com Get started with Cloudways: https://unified.cloudways.com/signup?id=1188574&coupon=VL30 Also check out this site for insights on WordPress, AI, SEO, and real world agency workflows: https://gautamkhorana.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:29 Guest introduction 2:10 From job to entrepreneur journey 3:28 Story behind Saw.com name and domain 5:52 When does a domain become a strategic asset 11:42 What Saw.com actually does 13:13 Rise of .io and .ai domains 18:37 How domain buyers have changed over time 28:30 Domain strategy branding vs infrastructure 34:08 When agencies should talk about domain strategy 40:18 The emotional side of domain deals 45:00 Closing thoughts Music Credits: Valdez Off Crenshaw by Terrace Martin Live Like Legends (Nightcore Remix) by Ruelle #JeffreyGabriel #Saw #Domains #AI #Branding #WPLegends
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