If you have read my domain-related posts in the past you surely know that I am a big proponent of the domain auction site, Bido. As a buyer, I have bought a few dozen nice domains at great prices and as a seller I have had an excellent ROI. Well, I am happy to report that the Bido staff have significantly upgraded their site to include new features such as Buy It Now, BidoPrice, Vote for Profits, the ability to negotiate with buyers/sellers and an all-new, and more informative, listing layout across the tabs.

I would like to touch on my favourite new feature, Vote for Profits, so if you would like more detail on the other features check out Sahar Sarid’s post on his blog, Conceptualist.

For me, an active Bido user, the Vote for Profits feature is both appealing and largely unique. All members of the Bido platform are given 100 votes each month (more can be purchased with Bido credits) with which the member can award 1 to 3 votes to domain looking for the 10 necessary votes to make it to auction. Depending on when the votes are awarded, the voter is entitled to a share of the sale of that domain! This financial incentive to vote will not only encourage previous non-voters to participate, but it should also ensure that domains of quality are those that go to auction.

For more on the Vote for Profits program, check out Bido.com/VoteForProfits.

Of course, this wouldn’t be a Bido update with a little GUI streamlining! I am a big fan of the more informative and expandable method of listing all of the domains in each tab. Check out the screenshot below!

I would like to conclude by congratulating the Bido team on a job well done!