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Domain Name Wire
Garage door domain argument goes to court
Garage door wars. A couple weeks ago I wrote about a UDRP in which a panelist who knew little about internet marketing awarded the domain name BoiseGarageDoor.com to a garage door company in Boise. Now the respondent in that case has filed a lawsuit ...
Discussion
Garage door domain argument goes to court
Garage door wars. A couple weeks ago I wrote about a UDRP in which a panelist who knew little about internet marketing awarded the domain name BoiseGarageDoor.com to a garage door company in Boise. Now the respondent in that case has filed a lawsuit ...
Discussion
October 30, 2012, 9:09 am
The Domains
Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick Award RickNielsen.com By UDRP Panel, But Is It A Correct Decision?
Richard A. Nielsen a/k/a Rick Nielsen, is the lead guitarist, backup vocalist, and primary songwriter for the American rock band Cheap Trick was just award the domain name ricknielsen.com in a UDRP handled by the National Arbitration Forum As I read...
Discussion
Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick Award RickNielsen.com By UDRP Panel, But Is It A Correct Decision?
Richard A. Nielsen a/k/a Rick Nielsen, is the lead guitarist, backup vocalist, and primary songwriter for the American rock band Cheap Trick was just award the domain name ricknielsen.com in a UDRP handled by the National Arbitration Forum As I read...
Discussion
October 30, 2012, 9:08 am
IDN Blog
Earnings Stats from Parking: A Single IDN Earns Over $500/Daily Revenue
This exclusive Q&A is an interview conducted by Gary Males, my IDNTools co-owner, who recently interviewed Nico Zeifang from ParkingCrew. GM: I am a modest domain portfolio owner, counting less than 1,000 domains, and all IDNs – and I find ...
Discussion
Earnings Stats from Parking: A Single IDN Earns Over $500/Daily Revenue
This exclusive Q&A is an interview conducted by Gary Males, my IDNTools co-owner, who recently interviewed Nico Zeifang from ParkingCrew. GM: I am a modest domain portfolio owner, counting less than 1,000 domains, and all IDNs – and I find ...
Discussion
October 30, 2012, 8:54 am
Domain Shane
SHANE’S BIG LIST: Tuesday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on the 30th
R-R.com There’s been a little talk about the value of L-L.coms. There is certainly a market for these and this will give us all a good idea of what a premium version is worth Piso.com This could be a record for a LLLL.com on N...
Discussion
SHANE’S BIG LIST: Tuesday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on the 30th
R-R.com There’s been a little talk about the value of L-L.coms. There is certainly a market for these and this will give us all a good idea of what a premium version is worth Piso.com This could be a record for a LLLL.com on N...
Discussion
October 30, 2012, 6:30 am
The Domains
After Blowing Through $40 Million, Cash4Gold.com Is About To Be Sold In Bankruptcy Court For $440K
According to Fortune, the company Cash4Gold.com which raised at one point $40 Million in Venture Capital funds is about to be sold, domain and all for around $440,000. The company which had a Super Bowl ad in the 2009 game featuring MC Hammer (who al...
Discussion
After Blowing Through $40 Million, Cash4Gold.com Is About To Be Sold In Bankruptcy Court For $440K
According to Fortune, the company Cash4Gold.com which raised at one point $40 Million in Venture Capital funds is about to be sold, domain and all for around $440,000. The company which had a Super Bowl ad in the 2009 game featuring MC Hammer (who al...
Discussion
October 29, 2012, 5:00 pm
Domain Name Wire
Lawyers snap up Hurricane Sandy domains
Domain names could be used to get clients upset over insurance settlements. As Hurricane Sandy heads toward the northeastern united states, people are heading to their domain registrar to register related domain names. While some of those people are ...
Discussion
Lawyers snap up Hurricane Sandy domains
Domain names could be used to get clients upset over insurance settlements. As Hurricane Sandy heads toward the northeastern united states, people are heading to their domain registrar to register related domain names. While some of those people are ...
Discussion
October 29, 2012, 11:38 am
Elliot's Blog
Guest Post: The Introduction of .uk Risks Damaging the UK Economy
This is a guest post from Edwin Hayward, who has been involved in the domain name industry since 1996. He set up the first dedicated domain name news and information website, Internet Goldrush (later sold to the current owner). Edwin continues to par...
Discussion
Guest Post: The Introduction of .uk Risks Damaging the UK Economy
This is a guest post from Edwin Hayward, who has been involved in the domain name industry since 1996. He set up the first dedicated domain name news and information website, Internet Goldrush (later sold to the current owner). Edwin continues to par...
Discussion
October 29, 2012, 11:31 am
Domain Name Wire
Backlash rising against second level .uk domains
Existing .uk domain owners upset about plans for second level domains. Earlier this month I reported about .uk registry Nominet and its plan to release second level .uk domains. As of right now you can only register third level .uk domains, such as d...
Discussion
Backlash rising against second level .uk domains
Existing .uk domain owners upset about plans for second level domains. Earlier this month I reported about .uk registry Nominet and its plan to release second level .uk domains. As of right now you can only register third level .uk domains, such as d...
Discussion
October 29, 2012, 10:12 am
Elliot's Blog
Some Hurricane Sandy Humor
I sure am glad I am not in New York City right now… With Hurricane Sandy about to strike, the city appears to be virtually shut down. There were lines out the door at grocery and wine stores yesterday, and people are making sure they are prepa...
Discussion
Some Hurricane Sandy Humor
I sure am glad I am not in New York City right now… With Hurricane Sandy about to strike, the city appears to be virtually shut down. There were lines out the door at grocery and wine stores yesterday, and people are making sure they are prepa...
Discussion
October 29, 2012, 9:28 am
DomainSherpa
ICANN 45 Highlights with GNSO Council Member, Jennifer Wolfe
Jennifer Wolfe – ICANN GNSO council member and a past Domain Sherpa – provides a post-event summary from the ICANN 45 conference that took place in Toronto, Canada, from October 14 to 18, 2012.Topics discussed:* General feeling and sentim...
Discussion
ICANN 45 Highlights with GNSO Council Member, Jennifer Wolfe
Jennifer Wolfe – ICANN GNSO council member and a past Domain Sherpa – provides a post-event summary from the ICANN 45 conference that took place in Toronto, Canada, from October 14 to 18, 2012.Topics discussed:* General feeling and sentim...
Discussion
October 29, 2012, 8:30 am
