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Domain Name Wire
Should GoDaddy acquire .Org?
Other companies should now circle .org, and GoDaddy is one of them. There’s a lot of consternation about Ethos Capital’s proposed takeover of the .org registry. It will move from a non-profit entity that’s out to help organizations ...
Discussion
Should GoDaddy acquire .Org?
Other companies should now circle .org, and GoDaddy is one of them. There’s a lot of consternation about Ethos Capital’s proposed takeover of the .org registry. It will move from a non-profit entity that’s out to help organizations ...
Discussion
December 10, 2019, 5:09 pm
Domain Name Wire
ICANN delays .Org sale approval, calls for more transparency
Sale to Ethos delayed as ICANN requests more information. ICANN has delayed its approval of the sale of .Org to private equity company Ethos Capital by requesting more information. According to its contract with Public Interest Registry (PIR) to run ...
Discussion
ICANN delays .Org sale approval, calls for more transparency
Sale to Ethos delayed as ICANN requests more information. ICANN has delayed its approval of the sale of .Org to private equity company Ethos Capital by requesting more information. According to its contract with Public Interest Registry (PIR) to run ...
Discussion
December 10, 2019, 4:15 pm
Domain Name Wire
Video: watch the Q&A with Ethos, Internet Society and PIR
Ethos tries to assuage concerns, but non-profits have more questions. Last week NTEN, a group that helps non-profits use technology, held a Q&A with the three parties involved with the sale of .org: Private equity firm Ethos, Internet Society (IS...
Discussion
Video: watch the Q&A with Ethos, Internet Society and PIR
Ethos tries to assuage concerns, but non-profits have more questions. Last week NTEN, a group that helps non-profits use technology, held a Q&A with the three parties involved with the sale of .org: Private equity firm Ethos, Internet Society (IS...
Discussion
December 10, 2019, 1:11 pm
The Domains
ICYMI: November 2019 – Top stories
The top posts of November 2019 on TheDomains November had a lot of action whether it was .org or the Namepros/Buckley matter. GetSupply.com rebranding to Supply.co brought about a lot of discussion. Looking back at November our top story traffic wise...
Discussion
ICYMI: November 2019 – Top stories
The top posts of November 2019 on TheDomains November had a lot of action whether it was .org or the Namepros/Buckley matter. GetSupply.com rebranding to Supply.co brought about a lot of discussion. Looking back at November our top story traffic wise...
Discussion
December 10, 2019, 5:12 am
DomainSherpa
Domain Economic Forum: A Reflection of an Evolving Market – with Soeren von Varchmin
Why it's time to level up NOW: there is a distinct sense of urgency as the domain market is at a tipping point for expansion. Soeren and Andrew Roesner discuss insights, thoughts on the future, and how that will be incorporated into the newly la...
Discussion
Domain Economic Forum: A Reflection of an Evolving Market – with Soeren von Varchmin
Why it's time to level up NOW: there is a distinct sense of urgency as the domain market is at a tipping point for expansion. Soeren and Andrew Roesner discuss insights, thoughts on the future, and how that will be incorporated into the newly la...
Discussion
December 9, 2019, 8:45 pm
Domain Name Wire
A four character domain for $16,500? Here’s why
Kassey Lee explains why this seemingly random combination is valuable in China. It’s no fun watching the 4 character (4C) domain space everyday to see prices of many of these domains selling for only $10 to $20. However, once in a while, when a...
Discussion
A four character domain for $16,500? Here’s why
Kassey Lee explains why this seemingly random combination is valuable in China. It’s no fun watching the 4 character (4C) domain space everyday to see prices of many of these domains selling for only $10 to $20. However, once in a while, when a...
Discussion
December 9, 2019, 7:36 pm
Domain Name Wire
Hi Wanda, here’s what sold at Web.com last month
Wanda.com led the charts at NameJet last month. Web.com’s domain auction platforms had a good month in November. NameJet and SnapNames combined to sell a total of 92 domains for $2,000 or more, totaling just over $500,000. $84,000 of that was f...
Discussion
Hi Wanda, here’s what sold at Web.com last month
Wanda.com led the charts at NameJet last month. Web.com’s domain auction platforms had a good month in November. NameJet and SnapNames combined to sell a total of 92 domains for $2,000 or more, totaling just over $500,000. $84,000 of that was f...
Discussion
December 9, 2019, 6:30 pm
Domain Name Wire
Who has a crystal ball – DNW Podcast #264
Let’s check in on predictions made a year ago. 2019 is coming to a close. A year ago, 18 people made predictions about what would happen in the domain industry this year. Who was right and who was wrong? You’ll find out this week when you...
Discussion
Who has a crystal ball – DNW Podcast #264
Let’s check in on predictions made a year ago. 2019 is coming to a close. A year ago, 18 people made predictions about what would happen in the domain industry this year. Who was right and who was wrong? You’ll find out this week when you...
Discussion
December 9, 2019, 4:49 pm
The Domains
4 years ago today Mr. Berkens rang the register, a look back
On this day back in 2015 Michael Berkens announced that he sold the majority of his portfolio to GoDaddy. (171 comments). At the time Michael could not give numbers but after things settled the numbers came out, DomainInvesting.com covered the purcha...
Discussion
4 years ago today Mr. Berkens rang the register, a look back
On this day back in 2015 Michael Berkens announced that he sold the majority of his portfolio to GoDaddy. (171 comments). At the time Michael could not give numbers but after things settled the numbers came out, DomainInvesting.com covered the purcha...
Discussion
December 7, 2019, 11:56 am
The Domains
TheDomains.com turns 12
TheDomains.com turned 12 on Wednesday and 10,725 posts and 112,592 approved comments later, Mike, Judi and I would like to thank everyone for their support the past 12 years. Thank you to Escrow.com, Radix, 101Domains, DAN.com and all the other compa...
Discussion
TheDomains.com turns 12
TheDomains.com turned 12 on Wednesday and 10,725 posts and 112,592 approved comments later, Mike, Judi and I would like to thank everyone for their support the past 12 years. Thank you to Escrow.com, Radix, 101Domains, DAN.com and all the other compa...
Discussion
December 6, 2019, 11:15 pm
