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Domain Name Wire
Mailchimp launches website builder
Company that started as an email marketing platform is entering a crowded field. Mailchimp is the latest company to get into the website builder game, taking on companies such as GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY), Wix (NASDAQ: WIX), Squarespace and Weebly. The co...
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Mailchimp launches website builder
Company that started as an email marketing platform is entering a crowded field. Mailchimp is the latest company to get into the website builder game, taking on companies such as GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY), Wix (NASDAQ: WIX), Squarespace and Weebly. The co...
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November 15, 2019, 5:02 pm
Domain Name Wire
18 end user domain name sales up to $35,000
A real estate technology company, shuttle transportation provider and hotelier bought domains. Sedo had a lot of solid end user sales this past week, led by a three character domain name with a mysterious ‘coming soon’ page. Here’s ...
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18 end user domain name sales up to $35,000
A real estate technology company, shuttle transportation provider and hotelier bought domains. Sedo had a lot of solid end user sales this past week, led by a three character domain name with a mysterious ‘coming soon’ page. Here’s ...
Discussion
November 15, 2019, 3:02 pm
Domain Name Wire
Qatar tourism council wins VisitQatar.com in cybersquatting dispute
It was a very complicated case. Qatar National Tourism Council has won a UDRP it filed against the domain name VisitQatar.com. It’s a mind-numbing case. The discussion of the first prong of UDRP, whether or not the domain is identical or confus...
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Qatar tourism council wins VisitQatar.com in cybersquatting dispute
It was a very complicated case. Qatar National Tourism Council has won a UDRP it filed against the domain name VisitQatar.com. It’s a mind-numbing case. The discussion of the first prong of UDRP, whether or not the domain is identical or confus...
Discussion
November 14, 2019, 6:54 pm
Domain Name Wire
CentralNic in talks to acquire Team Internet
CentralNic is in advanced discussions to acquire advertising company Team Internet. Domain name company CentralNic (London AIM: CNIC) is in talks to acquire Team Internet AG, the company confirmed today. Team Internet operates two online advertising ...
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CentralNic in talks to acquire Team Internet
CentralNic is in advanced discussions to acquire advertising company Team Internet. Domain name company CentralNic (London AIM: CNIC) is in talks to acquire Team Internet AG, the company confirmed today. Team Internet operates two online advertising ...
Discussion
November 14, 2019, 6:00 pm
The Domains
Is now the time for Punchh to go after Punch.com?
So today it was reported that Punchh a company that did loyalty cards that has now expanded to analytics raised $40 million. Punch.com is owned by Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. They also own and have the trademark for Hawaiian Punch. Punch.com which surp...
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Is now the time for Punchh to go after Punch.com?
So today it was reported that Punchh a company that did loyalty cards that has now expanded to analytics raised $40 million. Punch.com is owned by Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. They also own and have the trademark for Hawaiian Punch. Punch.com which surp...
Discussion
November 14, 2019, 5:17 pm
The Domains
Canadian Organization takes on Global Domain Name Disputes
A new player is entering the domain dispute arena. The Canadian International Internet Dispute Resolution Centre or (CIIDRC) put out a press release announcing their entry into the world of UDRP. Press release: MONTREAL, Nov. 13, 2019 /CNW/ –&n...
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Canadian Organization takes on Global Domain Name Disputes
A new player is entering the domain dispute arena. The Canadian International Internet Dispute Resolution Centre or (CIIDRC) put out a press release announcing their entry into the world of UDRP. Press release: MONTREAL, Nov. 13, 2019 /CNW/ –&n...
Discussion
November 14, 2019, 3:48 pm
Domain Name Wire
The economics of .org domain names
Ethos Capital just bought a license to print money. Yesterday, Internet Society announced it was selling the .Org registry to a private equity company. The price has not yet been disclosed, but it was surely a very high figure, as I will explain. .Or...
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The economics of .org domain names
Ethos Capital just bought a license to print money. Yesterday, Internet Society announced it was selling the .Org registry to a private equity company. The price has not yet been disclosed, but it was surely a very high figure, as I will explain. .Or...
Discussion
November 14, 2019, 2:37 pm
The Domains
4600.com closes at $68,000 and another interesting 4N.com story
4600.com expired at GoDaddy auctions and just closed at $68,000. This sale should go through at some price at least it can’t be renewed. Back in September 4065.com closed at $14,294 but apparently some people didn’t pay and the name was e...
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4600.com closes at $68,000 and another interesting 4N.com story
4600.com expired at GoDaddy auctions and just closed at $68,000. This sale should go through at some price at least it can’t be renewed. Back in September 4065.com closed at $14,294 but apparently some people didn’t pay and the name was e...
Discussion
November 13, 2019, 9:27 pm
Domain Name Wire
The interesting connection between the .Org deal and ICANN
Former ICANN CEO Fadi Chehadé appears to have a connection to the latest big deal in the domain name industry. This morning, Internet Society announced it is selling Public Interest Registry, the non-profit that runs the .org domain name, to E...
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The interesting connection between the .Org deal and ICANN
Former ICANN CEO Fadi Chehadé appears to have a connection to the latest big deal in the domain name industry. This morning, Internet Society announced it is selling Public Interest Registry, the non-profit that runs the .org domain name, to E...
Discussion
November 13, 2019, 7:51 pm
Domain Name Wire
Breaking: Private Equity company acquires .Org registry
I thought this might happen. And now it has. Fresh off ICANN’s blunder letting Public Interest Registry set whatever price it wants for .org domain names, Internet Society has sold the .org registry to private equity company Ethos Capital. Game...
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Breaking: Private Equity company acquires .Org registry
I thought this might happen. And now it has. Fresh off ICANN’s blunder letting Public Interest Registry set whatever price it wants for .org domain names, Internet Society has sold the .org registry to private equity company Ethos Capital. Game...
Discussion
November 13, 2019, 5:20 pm
