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Domain Name Wire
Moniker’s transition-related security holes come to light
Moniker customer explains some of the security holes that may have led to his domains being stolen, including some introduced by the transition from the old Moniker system to a new platform. So it is sad to say goodbye to Moniker, and to witness the ...
Discussion
Moniker’s transition-related security holes come to light
Moniker customer explains some of the security holes that may have led to his domains being stolen, including some introduced by the transition from the old Moniker system to a new platform. So it is sad to say goodbye to Moniker, and to witness the ...
Discussion
October 8, 2014, 3:09 pm
Domain Name Wire
After nearly a decade, .NYC finally gets its day
.NYC domain names available for registration today. The .NYC domain name goes into general availability for New Yorkers today after a long, citizen-initiated process. A Long Road In the middle of the last decade, a group of New Yorkers proposed the i...
Discussion
After nearly a decade, .NYC finally gets its day
.NYC domain names available for registration today. The .NYC domain name goes into general availability for New Yorkers today after a long, citizen-initiated process. A Long Road In the middle of the last decade, a group of New Yorkers proposed the i...
Discussion
October 8, 2014, 2:05 pm
The Domains
Why Shouldn’t ICANN Terminate Registrars That Have A History of Domain Thefts?
ICANN has terminated domain name registrars accreditation in the past for several issues, many related to non-payment of minimal fees due to ICANN, and record keeping requirements ICANN has sent out a lot more Notices Of Breac...
Discussion
Why Shouldn’t ICANN Terminate Registrars That Have A History of Domain Thefts?
ICANN has terminated domain name registrars accreditation in the past for several issues, many related to non-payment of minimal fees due to ICANN, and record keeping requirements ICANN has sent out a lot more Notices Of Breac...
Discussion
October 8, 2014, 12:31 pm
Domain Shane
DomainShane’s BIG LIST of Domain Name Auction Picks: Wednesday 10/8
The TRAFFIC show is coming up soon and its going as I thought it would. Once NamesCon killed it, it killed all the other conferences. I heard through the rumor mill that TRAFFIC asked if DomainsFest wanted to join forces and DomainsFest said no...
Discussion
DomainShane’s BIG LIST of Domain Name Auction Picks: Wednesday 10/8
The TRAFFIC show is coming up soon and its going as I thought it would. Once NamesCon killed it, it killed all the other conferences. I heard through the rumor mill that TRAFFIC asked if DomainsFest wanted to join forces and DomainsFest said no...
Discussion
October 8, 2014, 11:45 am
The Domains
Overstock Looking To Democratize Wall Street With New Bitcoin Related Project
Overstock is looking to change things on Wall Street In an article on Wired.com it seems that Overstock is straying from their core business and working on a side project that hopes to democratize Wall Street. Building on top of the existing Bitcoin ...
Discussion
Overstock Looking To Democratize Wall Street With New Bitcoin Related Project
Overstock is looking to change things on Wall Street In an article on Wired.com it seems that Overstock is straying from their core business and working on a side project that hopes to democratize Wall Street. Building on top of the existing Bitcoin ...
Discussion
October 8, 2014, 8:30 am
Domain Shane
Flippa Recap: H2O.info, LB7.com, BigApple.info, and 2 Portfolios Sell, Down.com and RUJ.com Do Not
Some domains that sold H20.info – $1,201 – The .com has gotten up to $500k in bidding in the past on Flippa, but hasn’t met reserve. The .info equates to less than a quarter of 1%. Paid.io – $1,050 Most.ly – $860 25 doma...
Discussion
Flippa Recap: H2O.info, LB7.com, BigApple.info, and 2 Portfolios Sell, Down.com and RUJ.com Do Not
Some domains that sold H20.info – $1,201 – The .com has gotten up to $500k in bidding in the past on Flippa, but hasn’t met reserve. The .info equates to less than a quarter of 1%. Paid.io – $1,050 Most.ly – $860 25 doma...
Discussion
October 7, 2014, 11:22 pm
The Domains
Sedo Transactions Totals $1.2 Million
Over the past week, 443 transactions took place on Sedo’s marketplace and via SedoMLS, totaling $1.2 million 51% of total sales were the result of Buy Now listings. Highlights of public sales are: · Top .coms: athlon.com at 100,000 USD &...
Discussion
Sedo Transactions Totals $1.2 Million
Over the past week, 443 transactions took place on Sedo’s marketplace and via SedoMLS, totaling $1.2 million 51% of total sales were the result of Buy Now listings. Highlights of public sales are: · Top .coms: athlon.com at 100,000 USD &...
Discussion
October 7, 2014, 8:48 pm
Domain Shane
Sedo Weekly Sales: $1.2 Million, Half of All Sales Now Buy It Now
Sedo has released it’s list of public sales from last week and the first thing that jumps at me was the good buy of 907.com. It’s been hard to find a good NNN.com for $75K and below lately. Here is the complete list including...
Discussion
Sedo Weekly Sales: $1.2 Million, Half of All Sales Now Buy It Now
Sedo has released it’s list of public sales from last week and the first thing that jumps at me was the good buy of 907.com. It’s been hard to find a good NNN.com for $75K and below lately. Here is the complete list including...
Discussion
October 7, 2014, 8:31 pm
The Domains
1 Day After Launch, Namejet’s “Premium” .Desi New gTLD Auction Is Live
Yesterday .Desi launched into general availability with about 324 registrations. Today Namejet.com announced it’s holding a Premium .Desi domain auction with 30 “premium” .Desi domain names. According to Namejet.com .Desi is &...
Discussion
1 Day After Launch, Namejet’s “Premium” .Desi New gTLD Auction Is Live
Yesterday .Desi launched into general availability with about 324 registrations. Today Namejet.com announced it’s holding a Premium .Desi domain auction with 30 “premium” .Desi domain names. According to Namejet.com .Desi is &...
Discussion
October 7, 2014, 8:29 pm
Domain Shane
10 Words of Advice That Have Nothing to Do With Domain Investing
Not that anyone in their 20s would ever ask my advice but here are a few pieces of advice that I have passed down to younger people I talk to. Like everything I say, it’s opinion, but the older I get the more experiences I have ...
Discussion
10 Words of Advice That Have Nothing to Do With Domain Investing
Not that anyone in their 20s would ever ask my advice but here are a few pieces of advice that I have passed down to younger people I talk to. Like everything I say, it’s opinion, but the older I get the more experiences I have ...
Discussion
October 7, 2014, 7:43 pm
