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Domain Name Wire
Why domain marketplaces deserve 20% (and if you disagree, no one forces you to use them)
If you don’t think domain marketplaces deserve their commission, you’re welcome to move your business elsewhere. Whenever I write about the two big domain marketplaces, Afternic and Sedo, someone inevitably gripes about the 15% to 20% com...
Discussion
Why domain marketplaces deserve 20% (and if you disagree, no one forces you to use them)
If you don’t think domain marketplaces deserve their commission, you’re welcome to move your business elsewhere. Whenever I write about the two big domain marketplaces, Afternic and Sedo, someone inevitably gripes about the 15% to 20% com...
Discussion
December 13, 2012, 10:02 am
Domain Name Wire
DomainSponsor’s Webfest to visit Endeavour space shuttle and Magic Castle
A space shuttle and the Magic Castle come to Webfest. DomainSponsor’s Webfest (formerly known as DomainFest) is known for its glitzy parties. It looks like February’s event will keep the reputation going. The event is holding two big part...
Discussion
DomainSponsor’s Webfest to visit Endeavour space shuttle and Magic Castle
A space shuttle and the Magic Castle come to Webfest. DomainSponsor’s Webfest (formerly known as DomainFest) is known for its glitzy parties. It looks like February’s event will keep the reputation going. The event is holding two big part...
Discussion
December 13, 2012, 9:35 am
The Domains
WebFest Social Schedule Release: Space Shuttle & Magic Castle Highlight
Oversee just released it social schedule of events for Webfest Global which will be held February 5-7, 2013 at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica, California. Webfest Global conference attendees will enjoy the rare opportunity of having dinne...
Discussion
WebFest Social Schedule Release: Space Shuttle & Magic Castle Highlight
Oversee just released it social schedule of events for Webfest Global which will be held February 5-7, 2013 at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica, California. Webfest Global conference attendees will enjoy the rare opportunity of having dinne...
Discussion
December 13, 2012, 9:29 am
Domain Name News
Sedo Greatdomains Auction Ends today
There are little less than 11 hours left in Sedo’s current Greatdomains auction, which ends today (Dec 13, 2012) at 12pm EST. The auction features 215 domains. The current highest bids are: ik.com @$130,000 USD (reserve not met) reconnect...
Discussion
Sedo Greatdomains Auction Ends today
There are little less than 11 hours left in Sedo’s current Greatdomains auction, which ends today (Dec 13, 2012) at 12pm EST. The auction features 215 domains. The current highest bids are: ik.com @$130,000 USD (reserve not met) reconnect...
Discussion
December 13, 2012, 1:15 am
Domain Shane
SHANE’S BIG LIST: Thursday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on the 13th
A much longer list than normal. Some pretty solid names on the board. I have been buying like crazy this past few weeks. It’s funny how there aren’t any names that make you pull the trigger and then suddenly you have to make s...
Discussion
SHANE’S BIG LIST: Thursday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on the 13th
A much longer list than normal. Some pretty solid names on the board. I have been buying like crazy this past few weeks. It’s funny how there aren’t any names that make you pull the trigger and then suddenly you have to make s...
Discussion
December 13, 2012, 1:05 am
The Domains
With A $38,500 Offer in Hand, FiscalCliff.com Is On The Brink Of Sale Or Launch
We wrote about the domain name FiscalCliff.com just about a month ago asking if it was the best hand registered domain of 2012. Well we may soon find out how good of a registration it turned out to be. I reached out to the owner of the domain Kenneth...
Discussion
With A $38,500 Offer in Hand, FiscalCliff.com Is On The Brink Of Sale Or Launch
We wrote about the domain name FiscalCliff.com just about a month ago asking if it was the best hand registered domain of 2012. Well we may soon find out how good of a registration it turned out to be. I reached out to the owner of the domain Kenneth...
Discussion
December 13, 2012, 12:28 am
Domain Shane
The Values Of Other TLDS Versus Dot Com According to Sedo’s IDNX
We’re all looking for help in pricing domains. While there is no science, there is data and the best data comes from Sedo. Other than Godaddy, they sell more aftermarket domains than anyone and they’ve been nice enough to take that data a...
Discussion
The Values Of Other TLDS Versus Dot Com According to Sedo’s IDNX
We’re all looking for help in pricing domains. While there is no science, there is data and the best data comes from Sedo. Other than Godaddy, they sell more aftermarket domains than anyone and they’ve been nice enough to take that data a...
Discussion
December 12, 2012, 9:44 pm
Domain Name News
ICANN opens ticket purchases for their new gTLD Lottery
ICANN has opened their ticket sales for the lottery for new TLD applicants earlier today. Ticket sales end on December 17th at 11am PST. Due to the lottery laws in California, the tickets have to purchased for $100 in person. Originally ICANN had pro...
Discussion
ICANN opens ticket purchases for their new gTLD Lottery
ICANN has opened their ticket sales for the lottery for new TLD applicants earlier today. Ticket sales end on December 17th at 11am PST. Due to the lottery laws in California, the tickets have to purchased for $100 in person. Originally ICANN had pro...
Discussion
December 12, 2012, 5:01 pm
Domain Name News
DirectI partners with NameJet and AfterNIC for .PW
The .PW Registry, a Directi Business that is launching the .PW ccTLD (Palau) globally, has announced a coopration with NameJet and AfterNIC to operate the sunrise and landrush auctions and offer premium name distribution. This relaunch of the country...
Discussion
DirectI partners with NameJet and AfterNIC for .PW
The .PW Registry, a Directi Business that is launching the .PW ccTLD (Palau) globally, has announced a coopration with NameJet and AfterNIC to operate the sunrise and landrush auctions and offer premium name distribution. This relaunch of the country...
Discussion
December 12, 2012, 4:20 pm
The Domains
What’s Worth More A Geo .TV Domain Or A .XXX? Sedo GreatDomains Auction Ends Thursday
There are quite a few really nice .TV domain name in the Sedo.com GreatDomains.com auction closing tomorrow. Leading the way is Europe.Tv which has a high bid of $13,000 With Europe.XXX reportedly selling for almost $20,000 in the past couple of week...
Discussion
What’s Worth More A Geo .TV Domain Or A .XXX? Sedo GreatDomains Auction Ends Thursday
There are quite a few really nice .TV domain name in the Sedo.com GreatDomains.com auction closing tomorrow. Leading the way is Europe.Tv which has a high bid of $13,000 With Europe.XXX reportedly selling for almost $20,000 in the past couple of week...
Discussion
December 12, 2012, 3:54 pm
