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Domain Name Wire
What are fair commissions for domain transactions?
I think it’s 10%-20% depending on the type of sale. You’re excited to get an email saying you sold a domain. Then your next thought is about how you’ll only get 80% of the selling price. There’s been a lot of talk about domain...
Discussion
What are fair commissions for domain transactions?
I think it’s 10%-20% depending on the type of sale. You’re excited to get an email saying you sold a domain. Then your next thought is about how you’ll only get 80% of the selling price. There’s been a lot of talk about domain...
Discussion
July 14, 2022, 1:15 pm
The Domains
Domains and hosting-focused email startup Titan becomes the highest-rated email software on G2
Titan email a company founded by Radix founder Bhavin Turakhia became the highest rated email software on G2. G2 operates a software marketplace for business organizations to research, buy, and manage their software and services. Titan, the business ...
Discussion
Domains and hosting-focused email startup Titan becomes the highest-rated email software on G2
Titan email a company founded by Radix founder Bhavin Turakhia became the highest rated email software on G2. G2 operates a software marketplace for business organizations to research, buy, and manage their software and services. Titan, the business ...
Discussion
July 13, 2022, 11:35 pm
Domain Name Wire
GoDaddy improves expired domain pullbacks, expands API access
Auction winners should experience fewer pullbacks and can now snap domains in closeouts via the API. GoDaddy (NASDAQ: GDDy) has made two changes to its expired domains auction platform that domain investors have requested for a long time. First, it i...
Discussion
GoDaddy improves expired domain pullbacks, expands API access
Auction winners should experience fewer pullbacks and can now snap domains in closeouts via the API. GoDaddy (NASDAQ: GDDy) has made two changes to its expired domains auction platform that domain investors have requested for a long time. First, it i...
Discussion
July 13, 2022, 7:54 pm
Domain Name Wire
Finding excuses to not find RDNH
This panelist declined RDNH in two recent cases, and I question his rationale. Last week I wrote about UDRP panelist Warwick Rothnie judging the asking price of a domain name in two cases. His name also came up two recent decisions because he decided...
Discussion
Finding excuses to not find RDNH
This panelist declined RDNH in two recent cases, and I question his rationale. Last week I wrote about UDRP panelist Warwick Rothnie judging the asking price of a domain name in two cases. His name also came up two recent decisions because he decided...
Discussion
July 13, 2022, 5:25 pm
Domain Name Wire
June’s top stories on Domain Name Wire
Dan.com, Mike Mann and more newsmakers. These were the top five stories on Domain Name Wire last month, as ranked by views: 1. GoDaddy is acquiring Dan.com – GoDaddy announced it is acquiring domain sales platform Dan.com. This combo could have...
Discussion
June’s top stories on Domain Name Wire
Dan.com, Mike Mann and more newsmakers. These were the top five stories on Domain Name Wire last month, as ranked by views: 1. GoDaddy is acquiring Dan.com – GoDaddy announced it is acquiring domain sales platform Dan.com. This combo could have...
Discussion
July 13, 2022, 4:14 pm
Domain Name Wire
EU weighs new rules for geographic terms registered in country code domains
Proposal would establish a system to alert geographic mark owners and help them recover the domains. The European Union is considering creating a new cybersquatting system for country code domains managed in the Union. The proposed regulation (pdf) p...
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EU weighs new rules for geographic terms registered in country code domains
Proposal would establish a system to alert geographic mark owners and help them recover the domains. The European Union is considering creating a new cybersquatting system for country code domains managed in the Union. The proposed regulation (pdf) p...
Discussion
July 13, 2022, 3:23 pm
The Domains
Sedo weekly domain name sales led by Facil.com
Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and Facil.com led the way at $43,125. vBand.com was second at $19,995 and Ravell.com third at $15,000 along with Design.ae going for $15,000 as well. 43 .com sales 24 cctld sales 4 other tld sales Highligh...
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Sedo weekly domain name sales led by Facil.com
Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and Facil.com led the way at $43,125. vBand.com was second at $19,995 and Ravell.com third at $15,000 along with Design.ae going for $15,000 as well. 43 .com sales 24 cctld sales 4 other tld sales Highligh...
Discussion
July 12, 2022, 3:33 pm
The Domains
NameJet/SnapNames June 2022 sales
Overall sales increased 2.5% MoM with SnapNames leading the way with a 14.6% increase in sales. Overall revenue was up 11% MoM with SnapNames gaining the most at 12.6% increase in revenue. NameJet had 8 domains sell over $10K with ArlingtonCemetary.n...
Discussion
NameJet/SnapNames June 2022 sales
Overall sales increased 2.5% MoM with SnapNames leading the way with a 14.6% increase in sales. Overall revenue was up 11% MoM with SnapNames gaining the most at 12.6% increase in revenue. NameJet had 8 domains sell over $10K with ArlingtonCemetary.n...
Discussion
July 12, 2022, 3:13 pm
Domain Name Wire
Newfold reports $600,000 in aftermarket domain sales
Here’s what sold last month. Newfold Digital’s domain aftermarket platforms combined for 121 sales of $2,000 or more last month. The sales on NameJet and SnapNames totaled about $600,000. Here are some notable sales from the list: arlingt...
Discussion
Newfold reports $600,000 in aftermarket domain sales
Here’s what sold last month. Newfold Digital’s domain aftermarket platforms combined for 121 sales of $2,000 or more last month. The sales on NameJet and SnapNames totaled about $600,000. Here are some notable sales from the list: arlingt...
Discussion
July 12, 2022, 2:58 pm
Domain Name Wire
Auto company has metaverse plans for expensive EV.com domain
TEDA acquired EV.com and plans to develop a metaverse for electronic vehicles. A company with offices in Canada and China has big plans after spending a lot of money to acquire the valuable domain name EV.com. TEDA International Auto Group wouldn&rsq...
Discussion
Auto company has metaverse plans for expensive EV.com domain
TEDA acquired EV.com and plans to develop a metaverse for electronic vehicles. A company with offices in Canada and China has big plans after spending a lot of money to acquire the valuable domain name EV.com. TEDA International Auto Group wouldn&rsq...
Discussion
July 12, 2022, 2:02 pm
