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Domain Name Wire
#9 in 2016: A domain company gets rebranded
Mark Monitor is now part of Clarivate Analytics, so it makes sense that the company went long on defensive domain registrations. Back in September I asked, “Who is Clarivate?“. This would end up being the ninth most viewed story on Domain...
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#9 in 2016: A domain company gets rebranded
Mark Monitor is now part of Clarivate Analytics, so it makes sense that the company went long on defensive domain registrations. Back in September I asked, “Who is Clarivate?“. This would end up being the ninth most viewed story on Domain...
Discussion
December 20, 2016, 3:45 pm
Domain Shane
DSAD.COM: IKE’S LIST OF DOMAINS AT AUCTION FOR Tuesday, December 20th
Just a quick note today, make sure you have working smoke detectors. I’m at work right now and we’ve been busy, the cold weather has brought fires every shift. Do yourself and your family a favor, don’t die the week of Christmas. &...
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DSAD.COM: IKE’S LIST OF DOMAINS AT AUCTION FOR Tuesday, December 20th
Just a quick note today, make sure you have working smoke detectors. I’m at work right now and we’ve been busy, the cold weather has brought fires every shift. Do yourself and your family a favor, don’t die the week of Christmas. &...
Discussion
December 20, 2016, 12:03 pm
Domain Name Wire
Petition on .tech domain name gains steam
NeverAgain.tech petition is making the rounds amongst techies. The .tech top level domain name is getting exposure with its target market thanks to a petition that’s making the rounds. NeverAgain.tech asks tech workers to sign a petition promis...
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Petition on .tech domain name gains steam
NeverAgain.tech petition is making the rounds amongst techies. The .tech top level domain name is getting exposure with its target market thanks to a petition that’s making the rounds. NeverAgain.tech asks tech workers to sign a petition promis...
Discussion
December 20, 2016, 2:24 am
Domain Shane
Flippa – A Look Forward: Carlsbad.com, WoodlandHills.com, eStocks.com, More
Reserve Met and Will Sell Termz.com – The “z” isn’t my thing, but they still seem to sell well. BankGames.com – Doesn’t sound too exciting, but I know they have bank-related games online. JQII.com – The doubl...
Discussion
Flippa – A Look Forward: Carlsbad.com, WoodlandHills.com, eStocks.com, More
Reserve Met and Will Sell Termz.com – The “z” isn’t my thing, but they still seem to sell well. BankGames.com – Doesn’t sound too exciting, but I know they have bank-related games online. JQII.com – The doubl...
Discussion
December 19, 2016, 7:04 pm
Domain Name Wire
#10 in 2016: Dirty UDRP tactics
The 10th most viewed article on Domain Name Wire this year was… This is the first of 10 posts on Domain Name Wire that will reflect on the top stories on Domain Name Wire during 2016. This is based purely on the total number of views, and you&...
Discussion
#10 in 2016: Dirty UDRP tactics
The 10th most viewed article on Domain Name Wire this year was… This is the first of 10 posts on Domain Name Wire that will reflect on the top stories on Domain Name Wire during 2016. This is based purely on the total number of views, and you&...
Discussion
December 19, 2016, 5:32 pm
Domain Shane
AUCTION RECAP OF DECEMBER 18, 2016
A comprehensive look at the final auction prices, closeouts and more from the auction list posted on December 18, 2016. If there is an asterisk (*) next to a price, it means that the name was at auction from a private seller (rather than a...
Discussion
AUCTION RECAP OF DECEMBER 18, 2016
A comprehensive look at the final auction prices, closeouts and more from the auction list posted on December 18, 2016. If there is an asterisk (*) next to a price, it means that the name was at auction from a private seller (rather than a...
Discussion
December 19, 2016, 5:08 pm
The Domains
.US Wants to Sell 1 & 2 Character Domains & Allow Privacy on All .US Registrations
On Thursday, December 15th The .US Registry opened two issues up for requests for public comment. All comment should be emailed to stakeholdercouncil@neustar.us The first issue relates to the potential release of 1 and 2 character .US domains. ...
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.US Wants to Sell 1 & 2 Character Domains & Allow Privacy on All .US Registrations
On Thursday, December 15th The .US Registry opened two issues up for requests for public comment. All comment should be emailed to stakeholdercouncil@neustar.us The first issue relates to the potential release of 1 and 2 character .US domains. ...
Discussion
December 19, 2016, 4:48 pm
Domain Name Wire
Chris Sheridan – DNW Podcast #115
A discussion about domain names and website builders. Chris Sheridan has been in the domain name business since the late 90s and is now head of channel sales for Weebly. On today’s show, he gives his opinion on what’s going on in the doma...
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Chris Sheridan – DNW Podcast #115
A discussion about domain names and website builders. Chris Sheridan has been in the domain name business since the late 90s and is now head of channel sales for Weebly. On today’s show, he gives his opinion on what’s going on in the doma...
Discussion
December 19, 2016, 4:30 pm
Domain Name Wire
Google’s Waymo domain strategy and what it says about domain choices
Joseph Peterson takes a look at what domains Waymo registered…and didn’t. Google’s not God. MarkMonitor’s no Moses. Thou shalt not treat Alphabet’s domain registration patterns as the 10 Commandments. Yet it’s int...
Discussion
Google’s Waymo domain strategy and what it says about domain choices
Joseph Peterson takes a look at what domains Waymo registered…and didn’t. Google’s not God. MarkMonitor’s no Moses. Thou shalt not treat Alphabet’s domain registration patterns as the 10 Commandments. Yet it’s int...
Discussion
December 19, 2016, 2:51 pm
Domain Shane
DSAD.com: Domain Shane’s Daily List of Domains at Auction for Monday, December 19th
I made a rookie mistake on Today’s Domain Sherpa . And it’s more than ironic. The name was ImDumb.com and I talked about buying it for $12 at auction. I bought it at a Godaddy auction and got the email sayin...
Discussion
DSAD.com: Domain Shane’s Daily List of Domains at Auction for Monday, December 19th
I made a rookie mistake on Today’s Domain Sherpa . And it’s more than ironic. The name was ImDumb.com and I talked about buying it for $12 at auction. I bought it at a Godaddy auction and got the email sayin...
Discussion
December 19, 2016, 10:21 am
