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Some Groups Simply Shouldn’t Apply for New TLDs
New TLDs aren’t for everyone. Get over it. I hear a lot of gripes about new top level domain names and the cost of applying for and running them. Frankly, $185,000 in application fees may seem ridiculous. Especially when a third of that is goin...
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Some Groups Simply Shouldn’t Apply for New TLDs
New TLDs aren’t for everyone. Get over it. I hear a lot of gripes about new top level domain names and the cost of applying for and running them. Frankly, $185,000 in application fees may seem ridiculous. Especially when a third of that is goin...
Discussion
October 27, 2011, 10:09 am
Domain Name Wire
Google Goes After More Survey Sites
Google continues assault on domain names monetized through survey sites. Google has filed a UDRP case against the owner of three Gmail typos that forward to “survey” sites. The three domains — gmaill.com, gmal.com, and gmiail.com &m...
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Google Goes After More Survey Sites
Google continues assault on domain names monetized through survey sites. Google has filed a UDRP case against the owner of three Gmail typos that forward to “survey” sites. The three domains — gmaill.com, gmal.com, and gmiail.com &m...
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October 27, 2011, 9:19 am
Domain Name Wire
AfternicDLS and SedoMLS Automate Removal of Sold Domains
Distributed listing systems avoid duplicate sales. One of the fears people have of listing domains at buy now prices is that they’ll accidentally sell it after they no longer own it. I don’t know about you, but when I sell a domain on one...
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AfternicDLS and SedoMLS Automate Removal of Sold Domains
Distributed listing systems avoid duplicate sales. One of the fears people have of listing domains at buy now prices is that they’ll accidentally sell it after they no longer own it. I don’t know about you, but when I sell a domain on one...
Discussion
October 26, 2011, 11:16 am
Domain Name Wire
Universal Studios Buys Movie Domain, McDonald’s and Louisville Slugger Also Make Domain Buys
Movie studio buys probable film name and other big names make domain name purchases. It was a great week for end user domain sales at Afternic. Starting things off, Universal Studios bought PrepareforBattle.com for $1,688. I can’t find informat...
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Universal Studios Buys Movie Domain, McDonald’s and Louisville Slugger Also Make Domain Buys
Movie studio buys probable film name and other big names make domain name purchases. It was a great week for end user domain sales at Afternic. Starting things off, Universal Studios bought PrepareforBattle.com for $1,688. I can’t find informat...
Discussion
October 26, 2011, 10:19 am
Domain Name Wire
Registrars Work to Amend ICANN Agreement to Address Security Concerns
Accredited domain name registrars and ICANN work to amend RAA. During the ICANN meeting in Dakar, ICANN and registrars will announce that they’re working to amend the current Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA) to address security concerns ...
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Registrars Work to Amend ICANN Agreement to Address Security Concerns
Accredited domain name registrars and ICANN work to amend RAA. During the ICANN meeting in Dakar, ICANN and registrars will announce that they’re working to amend the current Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA) to address security concerns ...
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October 26, 2011, 9:55 am
Domain Name Wire
Did You Know? No Policy Against Registry-Registrar Cross-Ownership
ICANN has never had a formal policy against registry-registrar cross-ownership. ICANN CEO Rod Beckstrom has responded to European Commission Commissioner Neelie Kroes on the issue of cross ownership between domain name registrars and registries, also...
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Did You Know? No Policy Against Registry-Registrar Cross-Ownership
ICANN has never had a formal policy against registry-registrar cross-ownership. ICANN CEO Rod Beckstrom has responded to European Commission Commissioner Neelie Kroes on the issue of cross ownership between domain name registrars and registries, also...
Discussion
October 26, 2011, 8:58 am
Domain Name Wire
How to Add Your Domains to SedoMLS
A simple guide to take advantage of Sedo’s new integration with Moniker. Thousands of domainers can now add their domains to SedoMLS Premium thanks to the company’s new agreement with Moniker. With SedoMLS Premium you can list your domain...
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How to Add Your Domains to SedoMLS
A simple guide to take advantage of Sedo’s new integration with Moniker. Thousands of domainers can now add their domains to SedoMLS Premium thanks to the company’s new agreement with Moniker. With SedoMLS Premium you can list your domain...
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October 25, 2011, 2:38 pm
Domain Name Wire
ProTrada is the Domain Buyer’s Dashboard
Tool helps domain investors win domain auctions at lower prices. Last week at TRAFFIC I had a chance to sit down with the team behind ProTrada, a (beta) system for buying domain names across multiple platforms. The idea is simple: find the best domai...
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ProTrada is the Domain Buyer’s Dashboard
Tool helps domain investors win domain auctions at lower prices. Last week at TRAFFIC I had a chance to sit down with the team behind ProTrada, a (beta) system for buying domain names across multiple platforms. The idea is simple: find the best domai...
Discussion
October 25, 2011, 10:36 am
Domain Name Wire
Software Company Sues Research in Motion Over Blackberry BBX Name
New Mexico company claims trademark infringement over BBX name. Software company BASIS International Ltd has filed a lawsuit against Blackberry maker Research in Motion over the company’s choice of name for its new Blackberry operating system. ...
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Software Company Sues Research in Motion Over Blackberry BBX Name
New Mexico company claims trademark infringement over BBX name. Software company BASIS International Ltd has filed a lawsuit against Blackberry maker Research in Motion over the company’s choice of name for its new Blackberry operating system. ...
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October 25, 2011, 8:59 am
Domain Name Wire
.XXX Has Grossed $10 Million Already [Updated]
ICM Registry has already pocketed 8 figures from .xxx. .XXX Registry ICM Registry has already taken in $10 million for the .xxx launch…and general availability hasn’t even started. ICM Registry has received 42,000 applications for .xxx d...
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.XXX Has Grossed $10 Million Already [Updated]
ICM Registry has already pocketed 8 figures from .xxx. .XXX Registry ICM Registry has already taken in $10 million for the .xxx launch…and general availability hasn’t even started. ICM Registry has received 42,000 applications for .xxx d...
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October 24, 2011, 6:04 pm
