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Domain Name Wire
Here’s what happened to ICANN on Capitol Hill yesterday
Hearing gets feisty: threats of jail time, questions about China and more. Ted Cruz is on a mission to halt the U.S. government from relinquishing contracts with ICANN related to IANA functions. That transition is due to take place at the end of this...
Discussion
Here’s what happened to ICANN on Capitol Hill yesterday
Hearing gets feisty: threats of jail time, questions about China and more. Ted Cruz is on a mission to halt the U.S. government from relinquishing contracts with ICANN related to IANA functions. That transition is due to take place at the end of this...
Discussion
September 15, 2016, 4:30 pm
The Domains
UPDATED: Minds + Machines Lost Registrations Result of Registry Deletions Not Non-Renewals
Yesterday we reported that Minds + Machines (LON:MMX) lost on average around 30% of its registrations due to non-renewal. Today we were informed by Minds + Machines that the deleted domain names were not the result of non-renewals; but was the result...
Discussion
UPDATED: Minds + Machines Lost Registrations Result of Registry Deletions Not Non-Renewals
Yesterday we reported that Minds + Machines (LON:MMX) lost on average around 30% of its registrations due to non-renewal. Today we were informed by Minds + Machines that the deleted domain names were not the result of non-renewals; but was the result...
Discussion
September 15, 2016, 2:05 pm
Domain Name Wire
With one day to go, there are some good deals in this .Club auction
Some of the best two-letter domain names currently have very reasonable prices. Smart bidders usually wait until the last minute to place bids in domain name auctions, so it’s probably not fair to say the .Club auction on Sedo right now has bar...
Discussion
With one day to go, there are some good deals in this .Club auction
Some of the best two-letter domain names currently have very reasonable prices. Smart bidders usually wait until the last minute to place bids in domain name auctions, so it’s probably not fair to say the .Club auction on Sedo right now has bar...
Discussion
September 15, 2016, 1:41 pm
Domain Shane
DSAD.com: Domain Shane’s Daily List of Domains at Auction for Thursday, September 15th
Over the last year Aaron has been writing weekly articles showcasing how new GTLDs are being used in the real world. He’s worked hard trying to find real life examples of how and why GTLDs are being used. Real use, not the aftermark...
Discussion
DSAD.com: Domain Shane’s Daily List of Domains at Auction for Thursday, September 15th
Over the last year Aaron has been writing weekly articles showcasing how new GTLDs are being used in the real world. He’s worked hard trying to find real life examples of how and why GTLDs are being used. Real use, not the aftermark...
Discussion
September 15, 2016, 10:15 am
The Domains
New gTLD conspiracies may have finally jumped the shark
There is a new thread on Namepros that may have taken the new gtld discussion to another level, a weird level. Although anything is possible it is the Internet. Namepros member GarpTrader posted: One-word and hyper short LL .Com domains are rare and ...
Discussion
New gTLD conspiracies may have finally jumped the shark
There is a new thread on Namepros that may have taken the new gtld discussion to another level, a weird level. Although anything is possible it is the Internet. Namepros member GarpTrader posted: One-word and hyper short LL .Com domains are rare and ...
Discussion
September 15, 2016, 2:48 am
Domain Shane
6 Examples of Developed First or Last Names on New gTLDs
This week we’re taking a look at another group of first or last names to the left of the dot which have been developed on the new gTLDs. The screenshots below are linked if you would like to check them out for yourself. Josette.Click – Jo...
Discussion
6 Examples of Developed First or Last Names on New gTLDs
This week we’re taking a look at another group of first or last names to the left of the dot which have been developed on the new gTLDs. The screenshots below are linked if you would like to check them out for yourself. Josette.Click – Jo...
Discussion
September 14, 2016, 10:50 pm
Domain Name Wire
ONU.com bought for $30k on NameJet, reportedly stolen & then sold on Sedo
Be careful when buying domain names that have been around the block. A German company that bought ONU.com for $30,100 on NameJet in 2013 has filed a lawsuit (pdf) after it says the domain name was stolen. SMP GmbH & Co KG is planning to build an ...
Discussion
ONU.com bought for $30k on NameJet, reportedly stolen & then sold on Sedo
Be careful when buying domain names that have been around the block. A German company that bought ONU.com for $30,100 on NameJet in 2013 has filed a lawsuit (pdf) after it says the domain name was stolen. SMP GmbH & Co KG is planning to build an ...
Discussion
September 14, 2016, 4:12 pm
The Domains
Minds + Machines Extension Having A Really Bad Day Losing 30% Of Registrations Over 13 Strings
Minds + Machines (LON:MMX) is having a bad day as many of its new gTLD’s have come up for renewal and many lost a substantial percentage of its registrations yesterday. According to RegistrarStats.com, 13 new gTLD strings owned and operated by ...
Discussion
Minds + Machines Extension Having A Really Bad Day Losing 30% Of Registrations Over 13 Strings
Minds + Machines (LON:MMX) is having a bad day as many of its new gTLD’s have come up for renewal and many lost a substantial percentage of its registrations yesterday. According to RegistrarStats.com, 13 new gTLD strings owned and operated by ...
Discussion
September 14, 2016, 4:10 pm
Domain Name Wire
ICANN advertising to promote IANA transition
Google ads triggered based on ICANN and IANA keywords. ICANN, or someone acting in its interest, is paying for Google ads to promote the IANA transition. If you search for ICANN or IANA you will see ads linking to both ICANN’s website and Inter...
Discussion
ICANN advertising to promote IANA transition
Google ads triggered based on ICANN and IANA keywords. ICANN, or someone acting in its interest, is paying for Google ads to promote the IANA transition. If you search for ICANN or IANA you will see ads linking to both ICANN’s website and Inter...
Discussion
September 14, 2016, 2:30 pm
Domain Name Wire
17 more end user domain names sales
A bank, sporting social network and internet of things company bought domain names last month. Sedo had some strong end user domain name sales over the past week, including SelfEmployed.com at $18,000. This is a great domain, but I suspect its value ...
Discussion
17 more end user domain names sales
A bank, sporting social network and internet of things company bought domain names last month. Sedo had some strong end user domain name sales over the past week, including SelfEmployed.com at $18,000. This is a great domain, but I suspect its value ...
Discussion
September 14, 2016, 2:16 pm
