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The Domains
Reddit post claims Plant.com for sale – It’s not!
Richard Dynas came across a for sale post on Reddit for the domain name Plant.com. The domain name is owned by Reflex Publishing and is not for sale. When Richard pointed this out the thread starter posted that they were brokering the name for an eld...
Discussion
Reddit post claims Plant.com for sale – It’s not!
Richard Dynas came across a for sale post on Reddit for the domain name Plant.com. The domain name is owned by Reflex Publishing and is not for sale. When Richard pointed this out the thread starter posted that they were brokering the name for an eld...
Discussion
May 7, 2018, 10:06 pm

DomainSherpa
DomainSherpa Review – May 7: Fertilization.com, Karpool.com & Bitcoin.LIVE
What do successful domain name investors think when they value domain names?In this show:• We learn what the Sherpas bought or sold recently: Fertilization.com, Karpool.com & Bitcoin.LIVE• An investor's portfolio is appraised: Toke...
Discussion
DomainSherpa Review – May 7: Fertilization.com, Karpool.com & Bitcoin.LIVE
What do successful domain name investors think when they value domain names?In this show:• We learn what the Sherpas bought or sold recently: Fertilization.com, Karpool.com & Bitcoin.LIVE• An investor's portfolio is appraised: Toke...
Discussion
May 7, 2018, 6:29 am

The Domains
Google Did .APP Differently; Gets just Over 500 Registration On Day 5 Of EAP: Here’s Our Take
Google launched the new gTLD .App into the Early Access Program (EAP) this week and the results I believe are unlike any previous major new gTLD launch. .App went into day 1 of the Early Access Program (EAP) on Tuesday allowing early registrati...
Discussion
Google Did .APP Differently; Gets just Over 500 Registration On Day 5 Of EAP: Here’s Our Take
Google launched the new gTLD .App into the Early Access Program (EAP) this week and the results I believe are unlike any previous major new gTLD launch. .App went into day 1 of the Early Access Program (EAP) on Tuesday allowing early registrati...
Discussion
May 6, 2018, 6:54 pm

The Domains
Google’s New Domain Extension .APP Gets Over 1,300 Registrations On Day 4; Now Almost $3.5 M In EAP Fees
Google’s new .App domain extension is off to a huge start. After posting over 3,000 registrations in the Sunrise Period which was open to just to trademark holders; .APP generated over $1.7 Million in Early Access (EAP) Fees in its first 2 days...
Discussion
Google’s New Domain Extension .APP Gets Over 1,300 Registrations On Day 4; Now Almost $3.5 M In EAP Fees
Google’s new .App domain extension is off to a huge start. After posting over 3,000 registrations in the Sunrise Period which was open to just to trademark holders; .APP generated over $1.7 Million in Early Access (EAP) Fees in its first 2 days...
Discussion
May 6, 2018, 3:53 pm

The Domains
VSB.com expires, where will it close?
The domain name VSB.com hit GoDaddy auctions on Friday and the expired three letter .com is already up to $13,750. Leave a comment on where you think this name will close, the winner will receive $25 via Paypal. Comments will close 5/7/18 at 8 pm Eas...
Discussion
VSB.com expires, where will it close?
The domain name VSB.com hit GoDaddy auctions on Friday and the expired three letter .com is already up to $13,750. Leave a comment on where you think this name will close, the winner will receive $25 via Paypal. Comments will close 5/7/18 at 8 pm Eas...
Discussion
May 6, 2018, 2:25 pm

The Domains
Google’s New Domain .APP Gets Over 700 More Registrations In Day 3; Now Over $2.5 Million In Just Early Access Fees
Google’s new .App domain extension looks like a big winner. After posting over 3,000 registrations in the Sunrise Period which was open to just to trademark holders; .APP generated over $1.7 Million in Early Access (EAP) Fees in its first...
Discussion
Google’s New Domain .APP Gets Over 700 More Registrations In Day 3; Now Over $2.5 Million In Just Early Access Fees
Google’s new .App domain extension looks like a big winner. After posting over 3,000 registrations in the Sunrise Period which was open to just to trademark holders; .APP generated over $1.7 Million in Early Access (EAP) Fees in its first...
Discussion
May 4, 2018, 6:40 pm

The Domains
GoDaddy Adds “Comparable Domains Sold Data” to Closeout Auctions
With recent user experience updates, GoDaddy appears to have brought more changes to auction landing pages — specifically closeout auctions. Much like comps are used in physical real estate to seek the value of a property juxtapose with similar...
Discussion
GoDaddy Adds “Comparable Domains Sold Data” to Closeout Auctions
With recent user experience updates, GoDaddy appears to have brought more changes to auction landing pages — specifically closeout auctions. Much like comps are used in physical real estate to seek the value of a property juxtapose with similar...
Discussion
May 4, 2018, 5:14 pm

The Domains
Google Makes Over $1.7 Million In On The New Domain Extension .App in Just Early Access Fees Through Day 2
.App is a new gTLD domain extension which Google (GOOG) paid $25 Million for in a ICANN auction. .APP closed the Sunrise period that was open to trademark holders with over 3,000 registration. .App went into day 1 of the Early Access Program (EAP) on...
Discussion
Google Makes Over $1.7 Million In On The New Domain Extension .App in Just Early Access Fees Through Day 2
.App is a new gTLD domain extension which Google (GOOG) paid $25 Million for in a ICANN auction. .APP closed the Sunrise period that was open to trademark holders with over 3,000 registration. .App went into day 1 of the Early Access Program (EAP) on...
Discussion
May 3, 2018, 7:06 pm

The Domains
Mike Mann rings the register for $40,000 with HumanAbility.com
Mike Mann just tweeted out that he sold HumanAbility.com for $40,000. He held the domain for 7 years. I have this unique human ability. Sold https://t.co/MIMX3mhxSu $40,000. Purch 6/5/11 $375 — Mike Mann (@mikemanndotcom) May 3, 2018 The post M...
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Mike Mann rings the register for $40,000 with HumanAbility.com
Mike Mann just tweeted out that he sold HumanAbility.com for $40,000. He held the domain for 7 years. I have this unique human ability. Sold https://t.co/MIMX3mhxSu $40,000. Purch 6/5/11 $375 — Mike Mann (@mikemanndotcom) May 3, 2018 The post M...
Discussion
May 3, 2018, 2:17 am

The Domains
NameJet April sales led by Shenhua.com
NameJet reported their sales for April and Shenhua.com was the top sale at $48,110. The buyer looks to be an engineer at Qualcomm. Center.org was the number two sale at $45,000. There was only one 3L.com in April, Syv.com. Usually a staple of the Nam...
Discussion
NameJet April sales led by Shenhua.com
NameJet reported their sales for April and Shenhua.com was the top sale at $48,110. The buyer looks to be an engineer at Qualcomm. Center.org was the number two sale at $45,000. There was only one 3L.com in April, Syv.com. Usually a staple of the Nam...
Discussion
May 2, 2018, 8:26 pm