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Elliot's Blog
NameMedia Job Opening: Premium Domain Name Analyst
I saw a NameMedia job opening on LinkedIn, and I want to share it in case you might have an interest. NameMedia, based in Waltham, Massachusetts, is looking to hire a “Premium Domain Name Analyst.” Usually, I hear about job openings at do...
Discussion
NameMedia Job Opening: Premium Domain Name Analyst
I saw a NameMedia job opening on LinkedIn, and I want to share it in case you might have an interest. NameMedia, based in Waltham, Massachusetts, is looking to hire a “Premium Domain Name Analyst.” Usually, I hear about job openings at do...
Discussion
May 16, 2013, 4:01 pm
Domain Name Wire
What they’re saying about the GAC’s safeguard advice
Is the GAC right? It depends on who you ask. The ICANN New gTLD Board Committee request for comment on the GAC’s safeguard advice has closed, and the reply period will open soon. Here are some select comments, along with links to the full comme...
Discussion
What they’re saying about the GAC’s safeguard advice
Is the GAC right? It depends on who you ask. The ICANN New gTLD Board Committee request for comment on the GAC’s safeguard advice has closed, and the reply period will open soon. Here are some select comments, along with links to the full comme...
Discussion
May 16, 2013, 2:16 pm
Elliot's Blog
Why You Should Give Feedback
A couple of weeks ago, someone emailed me about an embarrassing error on one of my websites. It wasn’t a big deal and was an easy fix, but I was embarrassed that it was there for 2+ years without anyone telling me. On a site that sees...
Discussion
Why You Should Give Feedback
A couple of weeks ago, someone emailed me about an embarrassing error on one of my websites. It wasn’t a big deal and was an easy fix, but I was embarrassed that it was there for 2+ years without anyone telling me. On a site that sees...
Discussion
May 16, 2013, 12:26 pm
The Domains
Straat Withdraws Application For .Book In Favor Of Deal With Another Applicant
NU DOTCO LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of STRAAT Investments, has withdrawn its application for the .Book gTLD with had a prioritization number of 357. The withdrawal is not yet reflected on ICANN’s site. .Book is one of 13 new gTLD applicatio...
Discussion
Straat Withdraws Application For .Book In Favor Of Deal With Another Applicant
NU DOTCO LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of STRAAT Investments, has withdrawn its application for the .Book gTLD with had a prioritization number of 357. The withdrawal is not yet reflected on ICANN’s site. .Book is one of 13 new gTLD applicatio...
Discussion
May 16, 2013, 11:39 am
Domain Name Wire
Are you dialing back domain investments as you wait for new TLDs?
Are new TLDs changing the way you approach domain investing? Tucows filed its 10-Q yesterday. In the report, Tucows suggested that domain name investors may be proceeding cautiously with aftermarket domain purchases this year as they wait for new top...
Discussion
Are you dialing back domain investments as you wait for new TLDs?
Are new TLDs changing the way you approach domain investing? Tucows filed its 10-Q yesterday. In the report, Tucows suggested that domain name investors may be proceeding cautiously with aftermarket domain purchases this year as they wait for new top...
Discussion
May 16, 2013, 11:20 am
Domain Name Wire
GoDaddy.com Bowl drops .com for 2014 game
In another sign of rebranding, The GoDaddy.com Bowl is now the GoDaddy Bowl. GoDaddy is in the process of rebranding from GoDaddy.com to simply GoDaddy. With the change, the football game formerly known as the GoDaddy.com Bowl will be called merely t...
Discussion
GoDaddy.com Bowl drops .com for 2014 game
In another sign of rebranding, The GoDaddy.com Bowl is now the GoDaddy Bowl. GoDaddy is in the process of rebranding from GoDaddy.com to simply GoDaddy. With the change, the football game formerly known as the GoDaddy.com Bowl will be called merely t...
Discussion
May 16, 2013, 11:00 am
Domain Name Wire
Mexican contact lenses UDRPs don’t add up
Complainant had a weak case but panelist determines it’s not reverse domain name hijacking. WIPO just handed down decisions for two cases involving domains used for selling contact lenses in Mexico. David Guerra Flores filed the cases against C...
Discussion
Mexican contact lenses UDRPs don’t add up
Complainant had a weak case but panelist determines it’s not reverse domain name hijacking. WIPO just handed down decisions for two cases involving domains used for selling contact lenses in Mexico. David Guerra Flores filed the cases against C...
Discussion
May 16, 2013, 10:35 am
Domain Name Wire
How much is a .cm domain worth in 2013?
We’ll find out in an auction that ends today. .Cm, the country code for Cameroon, has been on an interesting ride. It previously struck a deal with Kevin Ham to wildcard the DNS and monetize the traffic. Then it sold .cm domains to all comers, ...
Discussion
How much is a .cm domain worth in 2013?
We’ll find out in an auction that ends today. .Cm, the country code for Cameroon, has been on an interesting ride. It previously struck a deal with Kevin Ham to wildcard the DNS and monetize the traffic. Then it sold .cm domains to all comers, ...
Discussion
May 16, 2013, 10:02 am
Domain Shane
SHANE’S BIG LIST: Thursday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on the 16th
One of the better days for names in the last 3 weeks. Couldn’t fit them all in and saved one for myself. What is it? That’s not important. You have to let me have at least one name every once in a while. Enjoy the...
Discussion
SHANE’S BIG LIST: Thursday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on the 16th
One of the better days for names in the last 3 weeks. Couldn’t fit them all in and saved one for myself. What is it? That’s not important. You have to let me have at least one name every once in a while. Enjoy the...
Discussion
May 16, 2013, 6:22 am
Elliot's Blog
Domain Brokerage Listings – 5/15
Listed below are the weekly domain brokerage listings from various brokers and brokerages. If you have an interest in one of the names below, contact the broker directly. You are welcome to share one name for sale if you’d like in the comment s...
Discussion
Domain Brokerage Listings – 5/15
Listed below are the weekly domain brokerage listings from various brokers and brokerages. If you have an interest in one of the names below, contact the broker directly. You are welcome to share one name for sale if you’d like in the comment s...
Discussion
May 15, 2013, 7:28 pm
