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The Domains
Sedo Transaction For The Week Total On $1M With Only 5 Domain Selling For 5 Figures
Over the past week, 667 transactions took place on Sedo’s marketplace and via SedoMLS, totaling $1 million 48% of total sales were the result of Buy Now listings. Highlights of public sales are: · ...
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Sedo Transaction For The Week Total On $1M With Only 5 Domain Selling For 5 Figures
Over the past week, 667 transactions took place on Sedo’s marketplace and via SedoMLS, totaling $1 million 48% of total sales were the result of Buy Now listings. Highlights of public sales are: · ...
Discussion
February 26, 2014, 2:07 pm
The Domains
.Ar Domains (Argentina) Go From Being Free To Around $25 A Year On March 5th
According to the Buenosairesherald.com, .Ar domain names, which is the Country Code (ccTLD) for Argentina will go from being free to costing “less than” 200 Argentina Pesos ($25.42 based on today’s official exchange rate) a ye...
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.Ar Domains (Argentina) Go From Being Free To Around $25 A Year On March 5th
According to the Buenosairesherald.com, .Ar domain names, which is the Country Code (ccTLD) for Argentina will go from being free to costing “less than” 200 Argentina Pesos ($25.42 based on today’s official exchange rate) a ye...
Discussion
February 26, 2014, 1:44 pm
The Domains
Demand Media’s Parking Revenue/Domain Sales Down 33% In 2013 & They Are Confused On gTLD Numbers
In the earnings call yesterday Demand Media, Inc. (DMD) had some interesting details about the financials they released for the 4th quarter of 2013 and for the full year 2013 and some interesting statements which demonstrate they are somewhat confuse...
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Demand Media’s Parking Revenue/Domain Sales Down 33% In 2013 & They Are Confused On gTLD Numbers
In the earnings call yesterday Demand Media, Inc. (DMD) had some interesting details about the financials they released for the 4th quarter of 2013 and for the full year 2013 and some interesting statements which demonstrate they are somewhat confuse...
Discussion
February 26, 2014, 1:20 pm
Domain Shane
SHANE’S BIG LIST: Wednesday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on February 26th, 2014
Godaddy had a pretty decent list but Godaddy was running a bit light today. Some great pickups for a lot of people yesterday. I picked up 48e.com which may not that great of a name for many of you but it gets solid traffic and it’s ...
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SHANE’S BIG LIST: Wednesday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on February 26th, 2014
Godaddy had a pretty decent list but Godaddy was running a bit light today. Some great pickups for a lot of people yesterday. I picked up 48e.com which may not that great of a name for many of you but it gets solid traffic and it’s ...
Discussion
February 26, 2014, 11:13 am
The Domains
From The You Can’t Make This Stuff Up Category, Flippa.us sells on Flippa.com
Sometimes you just really have to say Wait ! What ? Flippa.us sold yesterday on Flippa.com for $39. There was one bid and the description seems to be a bit cuckoo. The name speaks for itself – Flippa.US – All other domains have been boug...
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From The You Can’t Make This Stuff Up Category, Flippa.us sells on Flippa.com
Sometimes you just really have to say Wait ! What ? Flippa.us sold yesterday on Flippa.com for $39. There was one bid and the description seems to be a bit cuckoo. The name speaks for itself – Flippa.US – All other domains have been boug...
Discussion
February 26, 2014, 7:39 am
The Domains
Here Are The .Sexy Brands: Google, Chrysler; BWM; Godaddy; Rolex; Microsoft; Durex; Viagra
I just looked over the zone file for .Sexy to discover the brand holders that registered .Sexy domains. For one observation there are plenty of URS to come in .Sexy domains registered today. Godaddy which doesn’t carry .sexy domain names,...
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Here Are The .Sexy Brands: Google, Chrysler; BWM; Godaddy; Rolex; Microsoft; Durex; Viagra
I just looked over the zone file for .Sexy to discover the brand holders that registered .Sexy domains. For one observation there are plenty of URS to come in .Sexy domains registered today. Godaddy which doesn’t carry .sexy domain names,...
Discussion
February 26, 2014, 4:58 am
The Domains
Demand Reports: Registrar Revenue Increases 12% in 4Q and 10% Year-over-Year
Demand Media, Inc. (DMD) reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. Q4 2013 Financial Summary: Total revenue ex-TAC declined 3% year-over-year, with 12% year-over-year growth in Registrar reve...
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Demand Reports: Registrar Revenue Increases 12% in 4Q and 10% Year-over-Year
Demand Media, Inc. (DMD) reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. Q4 2013 Financial Summary: Total revenue ex-TAC declined 3% year-over-year, with 12% year-over-year growth in Registrar reve...
Discussion
February 25, 2014, 9:18 pm
Domain Name Wire
ParkRoyal.com: UDRP and panelist selection
Complainant argues that two panelists are biased and should not hear the case. The panel disagrees. Last week a World Intellectual Property Organization panel handed down a decision in a UDRP brought against ParkRoyal.com. The panel found in favor of...
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ParkRoyal.com: UDRP and panelist selection
Complainant argues that two panelists are biased and should not hear the case. The panel disagrees. Last week a World Intellectual Property Organization panel handed down a decision in a UDRP brought against ParkRoyal.com. The panel found in favor of...
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February 25, 2014, 7:50 pm
The Domains
Network Solutions and .50 .TV Domains
Network Solutions needs to pay better attention to their Adwords campaigns or they are trying a bait and switch. When someone did a search for renew dot tv on Google, the search returned the following info. When you click through no option to...
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Network Solutions and .50 .TV Domains
Network Solutions needs to pay better attention to their Adwords campaigns or they are trying a bait and switch. When someone did a search for renew dot tv on Google, the search returned the following info. When you click through no option to...
Discussion
February 25, 2014, 7:06 pm
The Domains
Afternic/GoDaddy Sell $1.85 Million In Domain Names
Afternic/GoDaddy released its sales report for the week of 2/17/14 – 2/23/14 All sales for the week totalled $1,848,381. The top .com sale was lead by ProjectBook.com for $20,000, with the top non-com sale lead by ILN.org for $9,800. Below is t...
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Afternic/GoDaddy Sell $1.85 Million In Domain Names
Afternic/GoDaddy released its sales report for the week of 2/17/14 – 2/23/14 All sales for the week totalled $1,848,381. The top .com sale was lead by ProjectBook.com for $20,000, with the top non-com sale lead by ILN.org for $9,800. Below is t...
Discussion
February 25, 2014, 6:48 pm
