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The Domains
4 more New gTLD Apps Withdrawn Including Dish Networks Application For .Movie
Four more New gTLD applications have been withdrawn today on ICANN website. All four were either brand or closed generic applications. Dish Network dropped its closed application for the new gTLD .Movie Dish was to operate .movie “gTLD as...
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4 more New gTLD Apps Withdrawn Including Dish Networks Application For .Movie
Four more New gTLD applications have been withdrawn today on ICANN website. All four were either brand or closed generic applications. Dish Network dropped its closed application for the new gTLD .Movie Dish was to operate .movie “gTLD as...
Discussion
July 1, 2013, 8:12 pm

The Domains
Decision Is Published: Microsoft Loses UDRP on 10 Year Old Wiiu.com
The decision on the Wiiu.com UDRP has been published by WIPO Steven L. Rinehart, represented the domain holder. It appears the three member panel was very close to find Reverse Domain Name Hijacking (RDNH) had the domain not been owned un...
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Decision Is Published: Microsoft Loses UDRP on 10 Year Old Wiiu.com
The decision on the Wiiu.com UDRP has been published by WIPO Steven L. Rinehart, represented the domain holder. It appears the three member panel was very close to find Reverse Domain Name Hijacking (RDNH) had the domain not been owned un...
Discussion
July 1, 2013, 12:28 pm

The Domains
1 & 1 Jumps Into The New gTLD “Pre-Order” Game
1&1 Internet Ltd, become the latest registrar to start accepting “pre-orders” or expressions of interest in new gTLDs. In a press release 1 & 1 says: “The new wave of domains will see scores of attractive new endings to be l...
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1 & 1 Jumps Into The New gTLD “Pre-Order” Game
1&1 Internet Ltd, become the latest registrar to start accepting “pre-orders” or expressions of interest in new gTLDs. In a press release 1 & 1 says: “The new wave of domains will see scores of attractive new endings to be l...
Discussion
July 1, 2013, 11:34 am

The Domains
After Filing UDRP, Microsoft Gets Control of XboxUno.com
Microsoft gained control of the domain name XboxUno.com the Spanish version of its new Xbox One gaming system. The UDRP was withdrawn over the weekend and Microsoft is now the owner of the domain. Microsoft previously gained control of seven domain n...
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After Filing UDRP, Microsoft Gets Control of XboxUno.com
Microsoft gained control of the domain name XboxUno.com the Spanish version of its new Xbox One gaming system. The UDRP was withdrawn over the weekend and Microsoft is now the owner of the domain. Microsoft previously gained control of seven domain n...
Discussion
July 1, 2013, 11:30 am

The Domains
Godaddy Sells 38,155 Domains In June Led By Fortnite.com For $71,500 & Two .Org’s
Godaddy just released its June auction report selling 38,155 domain in June All sales were led by Fortnite.com which sold for a whopping $71,500 and CashForCars.Org which sold for $55,000 op Domain Sales Includes all auction listing typ...
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Godaddy Sells 38,155 Domains In June Led By Fortnite.com For $71,500 & Two .Org’s
Godaddy just released its June auction report selling 38,155 domain in June All sales were led by Fortnite.com which sold for a whopping $71,500 and CashForCars.Org which sold for $55,000 op Domain Sales Includes all auction listing typ...
Discussion
July 1, 2013, 10:50 am

The Domains
Another Day, Another Branding Fail, This Time On Sex Toy Site
I just saw a press release announcing a new web site for the sale of sex toys and its another example of a failed branding attempt. Keep in mind that is costs several hundred of dollars to send out a press release and in this case they are adve...
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Another Day, Another Branding Fail, This Time On Sex Toy Site
I just saw a press release announcing a new web site for the sale of sex toys and its another example of a failed branding attempt. Keep in mind that is costs several hundred of dollars to send out a press release and in this case they are adve...
Discussion
July 1, 2013, 10:08 am

The Domains
OnlinePayDayLoan.com Sells For $16,900 on NameJet.com
The domain name OnlinePayDayLoan.com sold for $16,900 yesterday on NameJet.com 2 bidders fought it out from $5k all the way up to the selling price. Payday Loans is a highly lucrative term and this domain has an estibot.com value of $27,000. In a cou...
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OnlinePayDayLoan.com Sells For $16,900 on NameJet.com
The domain name OnlinePayDayLoan.com sold for $16,900 yesterday on NameJet.com 2 bidders fought it out from $5k all the way up to the selling price. Payday Loans is a highly lucrative term and this domain has an estibot.com value of $27,000. In a cou...
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July 1, 2013, 9:11 am

The Domains
DomainsBot Announce Release of TLD Relevancy Suggestion Engine
DomainsBot, announced today that has launched the TLD Recommendation Engine, which bills itself as the” first Top Level Domain recommendation service”. DomainsBot, has created a program that replaces the current static domain search...
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DomainsBot Announce Release of TLD Relevancy Suggestion Engine
DomainsBot, announced today that has launched the TLD Recommendation Engine, which bills itself as the” first Top Level Domain recommendation service”. DomainsBot, has created a program that replaces the current static domain search...
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July 1, 2013, 8:58 am

The Domains
DONUTS EXPANDS SALES AND MARKETING TEAM, OPENS NEW OFFICE AHEAD OF NEW gTLD LAUNCH
Donuts Inc., a registry for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs), has completed a round of hiring that further strengthens its sector-leading team of domain and Internet industry experts. Donuts also announced the opening of its new office in Ca...
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DONUTS EXPANDS SALES AND MARKETING TEAM, OPENS NEW OFFICE AHEAD OF NEW gTLD LAUNCH
Donuts Inc., a registry for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs), has completed a round of hiring that further strengthens its sector-leading team of domain and Internet industry experts. Donuts also announced the opening of its new office in Ca...
Discussion
July 1, 2013, 8:50 am

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After 9 NameJet Auctions We Know The Value Of A Prime Generic .PW Is About $200
This week namejet.com auctioned off several prime generic .PW domain names thereby setting the value of these types of .PW domains. Some of the domains that sold this week had some of the best prime generic terms like search.pw, internet.pw, blogs.pw...
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After 9 NameJet Auctions We Know The Value Of A Prime Generic .PW Is About $200
This week namejet.com auctioned off several prime generic .PW domain names thereby setting the value of these types of .PW domains. Some of the domains that sold this week had some of the best prime generic terms like search.pw, internet.pw, blogs.pw...
Discussion
June 30, 2013, 3:58 pm