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The Domains
Sedo.com Sells Channel.com For $125,000
Just crossing the Sedo.com sales wire is the domain name Channel.com which just sold for $125,000 The domain was owned by the Web Technology Group of London and the domain is pending transfer at Sedo. As to whom the new owner maybe, it could be any n...
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Sedo.com Sells Channel.com For $125,000
Just crossing the Sedo.com sales wire is the domain name Channel.com which just sold for $125,000 The domain was owned by the Web Technology Group of London and the domain is pending transfer at Sedo. As to whom the new owner maybe, it could be any n...
Discussion
March 16, 2012, 2:24 am
The Domains
Corwin Calls Out ICANN Board For Not Selecting URS Provider & The Board Seems Confused
Philip Corwin of the Internet Commerce Association just addressed the ICANN board in the open session and asked about ICANN selecting a provider for the Trademark Clearing House and the URS (Uniform Rapid Suspension). As you will see below from the t...
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Corwin Calls Out ICANN Board For Not Selecting URS Provider & The Board Seems Confused
Philip Corwin of the Internet Commerce Association just addressed the ICANN board in the open session and asked about ICANN selecting a provider for the Trademark Clearing House and the URS (Uniform Rapid Suspension). As you will see below from the t...
Discussion
March 15, 2012, 7:57 pm
The Domains
Nominet: Co.UK Hits 10 Million Domain Names
According to the BBC, Co.UK just hit the 10 million domain mark. The 10th million domain name is swarvemagazine.co.uk which was registered by Steven Northam for a photography-based publication. Nominet who operates the Co.Uk registry, “de...
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Nominet: Co.UK Hits 10 Million Domain Names
According to the BBC, Co.UK just hit the 10 million domain mark. The 10th million domain name is swarvemagazine.co.uk which was registered by Steven Northam for a photography-based publication. Nominet who operates the Co.Uk registry, “de...
Discussion
March 15, 2012, 7:24 pm
Domain Name Wire
DNW’s take on SEO and new top level domains
Top level domains and search engine rankings. How compatible will new top level domains be with search engine optimization? The issue was thrust into the limelight following ARI Service CEO Adrian Kinderis’ article on marketingmag.com.au yester...
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DNW’s take on SEO and new top level domains
Top level domains and search engine rankings. How compatible will new top level domains be with search engine optimization? The issue was thrust into the limelight following ARI Service CEO Adrian Kinderis’ article on marketingmag.com.au yester...
Discussion
March 15, 2012, 4:04 pm
Elliot's Blog
Contest: Guess the Sale Price of Social.org
I told you about the upcoming auction of Social.org on NameJet. Backorders for the auction need to be placed by March 19th, and the no reserve auction will run from March 20-23. There are already over 300 bidders and the current bid is close to $4,00...
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Contest: Guess the Sale Price of Social.org
I told you about the upcoming auction of Social.org on NameJet. Backorders for the auction need to be placed by March 19th, and the no reserve auction will run from March 20-23. There are already over 300 bidders and the current bid is close to $4,00...
Discussion
March 15, 2012, 3:08 pm
Domain Name Wire
Network Solutions pitches AfternicDLS domains to registrants of similar domains
Email promotion puts your AfternicDLS domains in the spotlight. If you have domains on AfternicDLS at the Premium level, your domains might be getting a bit more attention in a promotion right now. Just minutes ago I received an email pitch from Netw...
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Network Solutions pitches AfternicDLS domains to registrants of similar domains
Email promotion puts your AfternicDLS domains in the spotlight. If you have domains on AfternicDLS at the Premium level, your domains might be getting a bit more attention in a promotion right now. Just minutes ago I received an email pitch from Netw...
Discussion
March 15, 2012, 1:51 pm
Elliot's Blog
Why CDN.net Sold for 6 Figures
I was somewhat surprised that the CDN.net domain name sold for $185,000, as reported by DN Journal. The seller was Frank Schilling’s Name Administration, and the buyer appears to be Ditlev Bredahl of a company called OnApp, according to th...
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Why CDN.net Sold for 6 Figures
I was somewhat surprised that the CDN.net domain name sold for $185,000, as reported by DN Journal. The seller was Frank Schilling’s Name Administration, and the buyer appears to be Ditlev Bredahl of a company called OnApp, according to th...
Discussion
March 15, 2012, 1:48 pm
The Domains
New Study: Almost Half of Major Consumer Brands Set to Apply for a Dot Brand Top-Level Domain (gTLD)
According to a study commission by Afilias, almost Half of Major Consumer Brands Set to Apply for a dot Brand Top-Level Domains. The USA / UK survey, was conducted by Vanson Bourne, and found that 82% of major brands are aware of the opportunity to a...
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New Study: Almost Half of Major Consumer Brands Set to Apply for a Dot Brand Top-Level Domain (gTLD)
According to a study commission by Afilias, almost Half of Major Consumer Brands Set to Apply for a dot Brand Top-Level Domains. The USA / UK survey, was conducted by Vanson Bourne, and found that 82% of major brands are aware of the opportunity to a...
Discussion
March 15, 2012, 12:24 pm
Elliot's Blog
Thanks to Afternic for Helping with an Acquisition
I want to give a big thank you to Afternic for helping me complete a private acquisition this past week. With the help of Neil Kavanaugh, Aaron Visaggio and Becca Clifford, I was able to purchase CallCenters.com (for an undisclosed sum). When I worke...
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Thanks to Afternic for Helping with an Acquisition
I want to give a big thank you to Afternic for helping me complete a private acquisition this past week. With the help of Neil Kavanaugh, Aaron Visaggio and Becca Clifford, I was able to purchase CallCenters.com (for an undisclosed sum). When I worke...
Discussion
March 15, 2012, 11:02 am
The Domains
SalesForce Acquires Another Great Domain and Launches Site.com Today
According to several stories out today SalesForce.com has just its l;aunched another site on a great domain. The domain name is Site.com, is described as a product that which offers marketers and businesses a simple, cloud-based content managem...
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SalesForce Acquires Another Great Domain and Launches Site.com Today
According to several stories out today SalesForce.com has just its l;aunched another site on a great domain. The domain name is Site.com, is described as a product that which offers marketers and businesses a simple, cloud-based content managem...
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March 15, 2012, 10:31 am
