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Domain Name News
Marchex to Discontinue their Domain Parking Program
Marchex operated a domain parking program through their MDNH subsidary by the name of site Marchex Sitebox. The program started in 2006 and is now being shut down as of May 1st, 2012 according to an email sent out today by the company. The...
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Marchex to Discontinue their Domain Parking Program
Marchex operated a domain parking program through their MDNH subsidary by the name of site Marchex Sitebox. The program started in 2006 and is now being shut down as of May 1st, 2012 according to an email sent out today by the company. The...
Discussion
March 30, 2012, 4:37 pm
Domain Name Wire
I’d buy a lot of domains with my $640 million Mega Millions jackpot
You could buy a lot of great domains with $640 million. If you see me buying a lot of domains at the next domain conference auction, it’s probably because I won the Mega Millions jackpot. That’s what I’d do with a good portion of my...
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I’d buy a lot of domains with my $640 million Mega Millions jackpot
You could buy a lot of great domains with $640 million. If you see me buying a lot of domains at the next domain conference auction, it’s probably because I won the Mega Millions jackpot. That’s what I’d do with a good portion of my...
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March 30, 2012, 4:14 pm
Domain Name News
Netflix buys DVD.com for an undisclosed sum
Judging by the current redirect of DVD.com to a netflix subdomain (resulting in an error page though), Netflix bought DVD.com with the help of Mark Monitor. The domain is registered at Network Solutions with DNStinations information since yesteday, w...
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Netflix buys DVD.com for an undisclosed sum
Judging by the current redirect of DVD.com to a netflix subdomain (resulting in an error page though), Netflix bought DVD.com with the help of Mark Monitor. The domain is registered at Network Solutions with DNStinations information since yesteday, w...
Discussion
March 30, 2012, 3:27 pm
Domain Name Wire
Frank Schilling sold WheelsUp.com to Marquis Jet founder for $50k, later $500k offer
Marquis Jet founder bought domain for new investment firm, later shuns $500k offer. Owen Frager and Elliot Silver recently discovered that Marquis Jet was somehow related to the buyer of WheelsUp.com, a domain Frank Schilling sold last year. Now we k...
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Frank Schilling sold WheelsUp.com to Marquis Jet founder for $50k, later $500k offer
Marquis Jet founder bought domain for new investment firm, later shuns $500k offer. Owen Frager and Elliot Silver recently discovered that Marquis Jet was somehow related to the buyer of WheelsUp.com, a domain Frank Schilling sold last year. Now we k...
Discussion
March 30, 2012, 2:37 pm
The Domains
UPDATED: Quick Poll: How Many New gTLD Applications Will Be Submitted? 44,100 is Possible
Now that ICANN updated the number of paid users to the TAS system to 832, with several days remaining its probably fair to say there will be at least 900 users by the time final figures are remaining. We know that each user can submit 49 applications...
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UPDATED: Quick Poll: How Many New gTLD Applications Will Be Submitted? 44,100 is Possible
Now that ICANN updated the number of paid users to the TAS system to 832, with several days remaining its probably fair to say there will be at least 900 users by the time final figures are remaining. We know that each user can submit 49 applications...
Discussion
March 30, 2012, 2:26 pm
Elliot's Blog
Introducing Hailey Sloane Silver
I want to introduce you to the newest member of my family, Hailey Sloane Silver. Hailey was born on March 29th at 6:08 am, and she weighs in at 5 pounds and 6.5 ounces. She was about a week earlier than we expected, and we’re thrilled she came ...
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Introducing Hailey Sloane Silver
I want to introduce you to the newest member of my family, Hailey Sloane Silver. Hailey was born on March 29th at 6:08 am, and she weighs in at 5 pounds and 6.5 ounces. She was about a week earlier than we expected, and we’re thrilled she came ...
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March 30, 2012, 1:38 pm
Domain Name News
Early Bird Registration for San Diego Domain Boot Camp ends today
Early bird registration at a reduced rate of $997 for Domain Boot Camp which will be held in San Diego from May 4th to May 6th by Domainate co-founders Sharon Hayes and Steve Jones. As of tomorrow prices will go up by $300 to $1,297. From the e...
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Early Bird Registration for San Diego Domain Boot Camp ends today
Early bird registration at a reduced rate of $997 for Domain Boot Camp which will be held in San Diego from May 4th to May 6th by Domainate co-founders Sharon Hayes and Steve Jones. As of tomorrow prices will go up by $300 to $1,297. From the e...
Discussion
March 30, 2012, 1:17 pm
Domain Shane
Internet Traffic Delivers 10 Times the Offers I Received At Sedo
Earlier this month, Frank Schilling was nice enough to let me join his platform Domain Name Sales and Internet Traffic. While my portfolio is relatively small, it’s growing every day and I usually give pretty good feedback and I am thankful tha...
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Internet Traffic Delivers 10 Times the Offers I Received At Sedo
Earlier this month, Frank Schilling was nice enough to let me join his platform Domain Name Sales and Internet Traffic. While my portfolio is relatively small, it’s growing every day and I usually give pretty good feedback and I am thankful tha...
Discussion
March 30, 2012, 11:39 am
Domain Name Wire
Looks like Netflix may have bought DVD.com
DVD.com now forwarding to Netflix. The nameservers and registrant information for DVD.com just changed. The domain now forwards to DVD.netflix.com, signalling that Netflix may have purchased the domain. Sometime around March 25 the nameservers change...
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Looks like Netflix may have bought DVD.com
DVD.com now forwarding to Netflix. The nameservers and registrant information for DVD.com just changed. The domain now forwards to DVD.netflix.com, signalling that Netflix may have purchased the domain. Sometime around March 25 the nameservers change...
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March 30, 2012, 10:46 am
Domain Name Wire
Amazon domain registrations suggest B2B or manufacturing supply push
Domains related to lab supplies and “small parts” suggest manufacturing or B2B play. I buy just about all electronics for my business on Amazon: monitors, laptops, even occasional specialty equipment costing thousands of dollars. Seriousl...
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Amazon domain registrations suggest B2B or manufacturing supply push
Domains related to lab supplies and “small parts” suggest manufacturing or B2B play. I buy just about all electronics for my business on Amazon: monitors, laptops, even occasional specialty equipment costing thousands of dollars. Seriousl...
Discussion
March 30, 2012, 10:15 am
