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The Domains
The good, the bad and the ugly – Sedo 2019 Edition
Back in 2016 we started a series here that looked at the best and worst about companies in the domain industry. Over the last 30 months a lot has changed at many companies so we are revisiting the good, the bad and the ugly. Each post will deal with ...
Discussion
The good, the bad and the ugly – Sedo 2019 Edition
Back in 2016 we started a series here that looked at the best and worst about companies in the domain industry. Over the last 30 months a lot has changed at many companies so we are revisiting the good, the bad and the ugly. Each post will deal with ...
Discussion
July 9, 2019, 4:37 pm
The Domains
Verisign’s Top trending keywords in June – Libra, Casino
Verisign released their top 10 trending keywords for June and no surprise, the top spot was Libra. I wrote a couple articles last month on people registering Libra domains. .COM .NET Libra Libra Snafu Casino Psychedelic Bet Currency Long Ceramic Aser...
Discussion
Verisign’s Top trending keywords in June – Libra, Casino
Verisign released their top 10 trending keywords for June and no surprise, the top spot was Libra. I wrote a couple articles last month on people registering Libra domains. .COM .NET Libra Libra Snafu Casino Psychedelic Bet Currency Long Ceramic Aser...
Discussion
July 9, 2019, 3:35 pm
DomainSherpa
Escrow Insights: Building the Future – with Matt Barrie
Tech entrepreneur and top global influencer Matt Barrie specifically discusses his acquisition of Escrow.com and his strategy in business acquisitions in general. Plus, we learn so much about what he sees in the domain industry behind the scenes at E...
Discussion
Escrow Insights: Building the Future – with Matt Barrie
Tech entrepreneur and top global influencer Matt Barrie specifically discusses his acquisition of Escrow.com and his strategy in business acquisitions in general. Plus, we learn so much about what he sees in the domain industry behind the scenes at E...
Discussion
July 8, 2019, 4:57 pm
The Domains
Sell your best 4L.com priced at $5,000 or less
This post is about 4L.coms and 4L.coms only. 4L.coms are one of the two most frequently requested categories in domain wanted threads, the preference is on pronounceable 4L.coms. Post the best 4L.com you are willing to sell right now with a $5,000 ma...
Discussion
Sell your best 4L.com priced at $5,000 or less
This post is about 4L.coms and 4L.coms only. 4L.coms are one of the two most frequently requested categories in domain wanted threads, the preference is on pronounceable 4L.coms. Post the best 4L.com you are willing to sell right now with a $5,000 ma...
Discussion
July 5, 2019, 9:14 pm
The Domains
NameJet/Snapnames June sales led by 8t.com
The June sales report for NameJet/Snapnames is out and the top two sales came from NamesCon Europe. 8t.com was the top sale at $76,000, now I don’t see 4M.com which also sold during the live auction, so maybe that has not been paid yet. Only 4 ...
Discussion
NameJet/Snapnames June sales led by 8t.com
The June sales report for NameJet/Snapnames is out and the top two sales came from NamesCon Europe. 8t.com was the top sale at $76,000, now I don’t see 4M.com which also sold during the live auction, so maybe that has not been paid yet. Only 4 ...
Discussion
July 5, 2019, 7:30 pm
The Domains
ReviewMe.com closes at $61,500
So a couple of days ago it was FlyMe.com closing at $14,283 on DropCatch, and Wednesday we had ReviewMe.com close at $61,500 on GoDaddy. This name was purchased in 2006 for $10,000. It became a live website that paid bloggers to review websites. Lynn...
Discussion
ReviewMe.com closes at $61,500
So a couple of days ago it was FlyMe.com closing at $14,283 on DropCatch, and Wednesday we had ReviewMe.com close at $61,500 on GoDaddy. This name was purchased in 2006 for $10,000. It became a live website that paid bloggers to review websites. Lynn...
Discussion
July 4, 2019, 9:12 am
The Domains
Sedo weekly sales led by IT.de
Sedo reported their weekly sales and IT.de led the way at 49,000 Euros, ($55,333). Longdai.cn was in second place at $19,385 and DigitalPrinting.ie was third at 16,000 Euros, ($18,067). Omnibiotic.com was the highest selling .com at $16,500. 42 .com ...
Discussion
Sedo weekly sales led by IT.de
Sedo reported their weekly sales and IT.de led the way at 49,000 Euros, ($55,333). Longdai.cn was in second place at $19,385 and DigitalPrinting.ie was third at 16,000 Euros, ($18,067). Omnibiotic.com was the highest selling .com at $16,500. 42 .com ...
Discussion
July 2, 2019, 7:18 pm
The Domains
Will you be investing in .uk domains?
I have been getting emails every couple days about the release of 1.8 million .uk names. The website TheUKdomain.UK has laid out the plan for acquiring these names. Starting from 1 July 2019, any previously reserved .uk domains that have not been reg...
Discussion
Will you be investing in .uk domains?
I have been getting emails every couple days about the release of 1.8 million .uk names. The website TheUKdomain.UK has laid out the plan for acquiring these names. Starting from 1 July 2019, any previously reserved .uk domains that have not been reg...
Discussion
July 1, 2019, 9:40 pm
DomainSherpa
Utilizing a Premium Domain for a Rebranding Statement: Halp.com
Startup founder Fletcher Richman walks through how BubbleIQ decided to expand their product offering and make a statement via a premium domain rebrand to Halp.com.If you're involved with a startup that is expanding its product offering or custom...
Discussion
Utilizing a Premium Domain for a Rebranding Statement: Halp.com
Startup founder Fletcher Richman walks through how BubbleIQ decided to expand their product offering and make a statement via a premium domain rebrand to Halp.com.If you're involved with a startup that is expanding its product offering or custom...
Discussion
July 1, 2019, 5:26 pm
The Domains
“Scammers flock to buy Libra domains”
Right after the Facebook announcement of Libra, I wrote an article about 1,000 Libra related names being registered almost immediately. The threat intelligence outfit Digital Shadows reported on all the registrations and that the company has already ...
Discussion
“Scammers flock to buy Libra domains”
Right after the Facebook announcement of Libra, I wrote an article about 1,000 Libra related names being registered almost immediately. The threat intelligence outfit Digital Shadows reported on all the registrations and that the company has already ...
Discussion
June 29, 2019, 10:39 pm
