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The Domains
Our Interview With The CEO Of Maccabim.com On The Serial Cybersquatter Detector
Last week we wrote about a new product called the Serial Cybersquatter Detector (SCD) Network powered by DomainTools® and being run and marketed by Maccabim.com. As we expressed in the original post we had some issues a company using an automated...
Discussion
Our Interview With The CEO Of Maccabim.com On The Serial Cybersquatter Detector
Last week we wrote about a new product called the Serial Cybersquatter Detector (SCD) Network powered by DomainTools® and being run and marketed by Maccabim.com. As we expressed in the original post we had some issues a company using an automated...
Discussion
May 15, 2014, 10:54 pm

The Domains
FCC proposes new ‘net neutrality’ rules
FCC in 3 to 2 vote agrees to advance proposal for new Net Neutrality. (Reuters) – U.S. telecommunications regulators on Thursday formally proposed new “net neutrality” rules that may let Internet service providers charge content com...
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FCC proposes new ‘net neutrality’ rules
FCC in 3 to 2 vote agrees to advance proposal for new Net Neutrality. (Reuters) – U.S. telecommunications regulators on Thursday formally proposed new “net neutrality” rules that may let Internet service providers charge content com...
Discussion
May 15, 2014, 6:41 pm

Domain Name Wire
See Tucows’ new sales-focused parked page landers
Tucows pushes the envelope on sales-focused domain name landing pages. Yesterday domain name registrar and portfolio holder Tucows told analysts it was trying something new to generate more aftermarket domain name sales. CEO Elliot Noss said the comp...
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See Tucows’ new sales-focused parked page landers
Tucows pushes the envelope on sales-focused domain name landing pages. Yesterday domain name registrar and portfolio holder Tucows told analysts it was trying something new to generate more aftermarket domain name sales. CEO Elliot Noss said the comp...
Discussion
May 15, 2014, 6:07 pm

Domain Name Wire
Booking.com launches Villas.com to compete in vacation rental market
Site launches after company goes on domain name buying spree. Travel booking company Booking.com has launched Villas.com to offer vacation rental properties. This answers the question I’ve been asking for almost a year: who has been registering...
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Booking.com launches Villas.com to compete in vacation rental market
Site launches after company goes on domain name buying spree. Travel booking company Booking.com has launched Villas.com to offer vacation rental properties. This answers the question I’ve been asking for almost a year: who has been registering...
Discussion
May 15, 2014, 5:22 pm

DomainSherpa
Have a Business Built for You at T.R.A.F.F.I.C.
Adam Dicker and Michael Cyger will pick one domain name and walk the whole T.R.A.F.F.I.C audience through everything -- from "A to Z" in building that domain name into a real business.The session will include evaluating the size of the mark...
Discussion
Have a Business Built for You at T.R.A.F.F.I.C.
Adam Dicker and Michael Cyger will pick one domain name and walk the whole T.R.A.F.F.I.C audience through everything -- from "A to Z" in building that domain name into a real business.The session will include evaluating the size of the mark...
Discussion
May 15, 2014, 4:40 pm

The Domains
Sedo Auction Of Two Number/ Two Letter .Asia Domains Is Underway & 13 Have Bids
Sedo is having holding an auction of two letter and two numbered .Asia domain names. In all 47 domain names are in the auction and as of publication 13 have bids. The auction closes on May 2oth at Noon EST. Here are all the domains in the auction: Do...
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Sedo Auction Of Two Number/ Two Letter .Asia Domains Is Underway & 13 Have Bids
Sedo is having holding an auction of two letter and two numbered .Asia domain names. In all 47 domain names are in the auction and as of publication 13 have bids. The auction closes on May 2oth at Noon EST. Here are all the domains in the auction: Do...
Discussion
May 15, 2014, 3:59 pm

The Domains
Univision Launches Mobile Service & Got The Perfect Domain For It Through A UDRP
Engadget.com reported today that “Univision just partnered with T-Mobile to create a new Spanish-language cellphone service called Univision Mobile. “Underpinned by T-Mo’s network, the new partnership will target the 56 million stro...
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Univision Launches Mobile Service & Got The Perfect Domain For It Through A UDRP
Engadget.com reported today that “Univision just partnered with T-Mobile to create a new Spanish-language cellphone service called Univision Mobile. “Underpinned by T-Mo’s network, the new partnership will target the 56 million stro...
Discussion
May 15, 2014, 3:03 pm

Domain Name Wire
Chicago Cubs among those buying domain names last week
MLB buys domain name for Cubs and other end user domain name purchases. The Chicago Cubs (technically MLB Advanced Media, L.P.) were among those companies buying domain names last week. The team and Major League Baseball paid $1,700 for MyCubs.com. T...
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Chicago Cubs among those buying domain names last week
MLB buys domain name for Cubs and other end user domain name purchases. The Chicago Cubs (technically MLB Advanced Media, L.P.) were among those companies buying domain names last week. The team and Major League Baseball paid $1,700 for MyCubs.com. T...
Discussion
May 15, 2014, 2:45 pm

The Domains
Guest Post By Michael Castello On Google: “Block The Bullies”
This is a guest post by Michael Castello who is the CEO and President of Castello Cities Internet Network, Inc. who is solely responsibly for its contents CCIN owns, manages and develops some of the most recognized Geo and Generic domain name brands ...
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Guest Post By Michael Castello On Google: “Block The Bullies”
This is a guest post by Michael Castello who is the CEO and President of Castello Cities Internet Network, Inc. who is solely responsibly for its contents CCIN owns, manages and develops some of the most recognized Geo and Generic domain name brands ...
Discussion
May 15, 2014, 2:17 pm

Domain Name Wire
4 interesting things Tucows said on its conference call yesterday
Selling domains, letting some expire, and the impact of new top level domain names. Domain name registrar Tucows released its first quarter 2014 earnings yesterday. The investor conference call included four interesting comments/facts about the domai...
Discussion
4 interesting things Tucows said on its conference call yesterday
Selling domains, letting some expire, and the impact of new top level domain names. Domain name registrar Tucows released its first quarter 2014 earnings yesterday. The investor conference call included four interesting comments/facts about the domai...
Discussion
May 15, 2014, 2:17 pm