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Domain Shane
Update on Top 10 Sales from Five Years Ago: Conclude.com, ARR.com, Gartenmöbel.de, More
Going back five years in time this week……below is an update on those domain sales as ranked by DNJournal. 1 (tie). Gartenmöbel.de for $214,500 1 (tie). Gartenmoebel.de for $214,500 The IDN and non-IDN versions tied for first, and ...
Discussion
Update on Top 10 Sales from Five Years Ago: Conclude.com, ARR.com, Gartenmöbel.de, More
Going back five years in time this week……below is an update on those domain sales as ranked by DNJournal. 1 (tie). Gartenmöbel.de for $214,500 1 (tie). Gartenmoebel.de for $214,500 The IDN and non-IDN versions tied for first, and ...
Discussion
December 26, 2014, 9:12 pm
Domain Shane
DomainShane’s BIG LIST of Domain Name Auction Picks: Friday 26th, 2014
I had to sneak away from the family to write today’s list. Pardon my errors as there may be more than normal because I was flying through the names. Had a wonderful Christmas with the family with tons of food, drink, and friends. I hope y...
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DomainShane’s BIG LIST of Domain Name Auction Picks: Friday 26th, 2014
I had to sneak away from the family to write today’s list. Pardon my errors as there may be more than normal because I was flying through the names. Had a wonderful Christmas with the family with tons of food, drink, and friends. I hope y...
Discussion
December 26, 2014, 12:02 pm
The Domains
1st Day New gTLD Totals: .Dentist 907: .Rehab 293
Two new gTLD went into General Availability yesterday on Christmas eve day. Including all registrations by trademark holders in Sunrise and those who paid an additional fee to register domain names before GA in the Early Access Program (EAP) here are...
Discussion
1st Day New gTLD Totals: .Dentist 907: .Rehab 293
Two new gTLD went into General Availability yesterday on Christmas eve day. Including all registrations by trademark holders in Sunrise and those who paid an additional fee to register domain names before GA in the Early Access Program (EAP) here are...
Discussion
December 25, 2014, 3:35 pm
Domain Shane
DomainShane’s BIG LIST of Domain Name Auction Picks: Christmas Edition
It’s the Christmas day edition of the Big List and I’ve decided to give you a little gift. It will be at the bottom of the page so enjoy. I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful time with their family and loved ones. Today i...
Discussion
DomainShane’s BIG LIST of Domain Name Auction Picks: Christmas Edition
It’s the Christmas day edition of the Big List and I’ve decided to give you a little gift. It will be at the bottom of the page so enjoy. I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful time with their family and loved ones. Today i...
Discussion
December 25, 2014, 11:55 am
The Domains
Bitcoin to Sponsor Bowl Game
With all the talk and stories on Bitcoin over the last 18 months it only made sense for them to get involved in College Football. One of the most popular activities in the U.S. and with so many college age people driving the future of Bitcoin, sponso...
Discussion
Bitcoin to Sponsor Bowl Game
With all the talk and stories on Bitcoin over the last 18 months it only made sense for them to get involved in College Football. One of the most popular activities in the U.S. and with so many college age people driving the future of Bitcoin, sponso...
Discussion
December 25, 2014, 8:44 am
The Domains
Nissan Loses Its 2nd Domain Proceeding In a Row on New gTLD Nissan.email
Nissan has lost the 2nd URS in the last three days after winning 10 in a row. This time Nissan lost the Uniform Rapid Suspension (URS) on the domain name Nissan.email The examiner Kendall C. Reed held: “The Respondent holds the domain name as i...
Discussion
Nissan Loses Its 2nd Domain Proceeding In a Row on New gTLD Nissan.email
Nissan has lost the 2nd URS in the last three days after winning 10 in a row. This time Nissan lost the Uniform Rapid Suspension (URS) on the domain name Nissan.email The examiner Kendall C. Reed held: “The Respondent holds the domain name as i...
Discussion
December 25, 2014, 6:06 am
Domain Shane
Recent Domain Sales That Have Been Developed (pics): FullStory.com, StepOnUp.com, VisitRome.com, More
The screenshots below are additional examples of buyers of domains from October of this year that have either developed their sites, or purchased an upgrade domain and have redirected their acquisition to an existing website. StepOnUp.com sold for $...
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Recent Domain Sales That Have Been Developed (pics): FullStory.com, StepOnUp.com, VisitRome.com, More
The screenshots below are additional examples of buyers of domains from October of this year that have either developed their sites, or purchased an upgrade domain and have redirected their acquisition to an existing website. StepOnUp.com sold for $...
Discussion
December 24, 2014, 8:41 pm
Domain Name Wire
V-V-V-Voom! and Not Much Else (Expired Domain Report)
Suppose the major marketplaces stopped showing sales results. How would that affect the domain industry? Keep reading … The most conspicuous feature of expired domain sales for the past week is the complete absence of GoDaddy data. A...
Discussion
V-V-V-Voom! and Not Much Else (Expired Domain Report)
Suppose the major marketplaces stopped showing sales results. How would that affect the domain industry? Keep reading … The most conspicuous feature of expired domain sales for the past week is the complete absence of GoDaddy data. A...
Discussion
December 24, 2014, 3:59 pm
Domain Name Wire
Merry Christmas! Win free coffee from Coffee.club
Here’s something nice to put under the tree. Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! I hope you’re enjoying a relaxing holiday with family and friends. You may have heard last month about .Club’s deal with Bill McClure for Coffee.club. ...
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Merry Christmas! Win free coffee from Coffee.club
Here’s something nice to put under the tree. Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! I hope you’re enjoying a relaxing holiday with family and friends. You may have heard last month about .Club’s deal with Bill McClure for Coffee.club. ...
Discussion
December 24, 2014, 3:22 pm
The Domains
Brand Strategies in the New gTLD Era
Fidal put out a very detailed report on new gtlds and how brands are using them. They conducted a survey that delved into a lot of topics that brands face when dealing with the new namespace. I read the whole report and I think it is well worth your ...
Discussion
Brand Strategies in the New gTLD Era
Fidal put out a very detailed report on new gtlds and how brands are using them. They conducted a survey that delved into a lot of topics that brands face when dealing with the new namespace. I read the whole report and I think it is well worth your ...
Discussion
December 24, 2014, 12:04 pm
