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Domain Name Wire
Retail property developer hit with another RDNH
Are more to come? Majid Al Futtaim Properties LLC, a Dubai retail property developer, has been found guilty of reverse domain name hijacking (pdf) for a second time. The company filed a case against Matajer.net. It has a shopping mall called Matajer ...
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Retail property developer hit with another RDNH
Are more to come? Majid Al Futtaim Properties LLC, a Dubai retail property developer, has been found guilty of reverse domain name hijacking (pdf) for a second time. The company filed a case against Matajer.net. It has a shopping mall called Matajer ...
Discussion
December 20, 2022, 4:55 pm
The Domains
Who is the G.A.T.T.
Over the years both here and other place have debated the Greatest domain investor of all time. Some people keep a low profile and are hardly known to even those in the industry for years. The debate also delves into areas like Do you mean greatest i...
Discussion
Who is the G.A.T.T.
Over the years both here and other place have debated the Greatest domain investor of all time. Some people keep a low profile and are hardly known to even those in the industry for years. The debate also delves into areas like Do you mean greatest i...
Discussion
December 20, 2022, 4:48 pm
The Domains
Sedo weekly domain name sales led by Evy.com
Sedo released their weekly domain name sales for the last time in 2022. The top sale was Evy.com at 46,000 GBP, ($55,822). Polling.com was second at $45,000. FTP.org and FDV.com came tied at $35,000. 36 .com sales 28 cctld sales 8 other tld sales Hig...
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Sedo weekly domain name sales led by Evy.com
Sedo released their weekly domain name sales for the last time in 2022. The top sale was Evy.com at 46,000 GBP, ($55,822). Polling.com was second at $45,000. FTP.org and FDV.com came tied at $35,000. 36 .com sales 28 cctld sales 8 other tld sales Hig...
Discussion
December 20, 2022, 2:53 pm
The Domains
Make a little holiday cash list up to 5 .coms for sale $1,000 or less
It’s the holiday season and most everyone can use a little extra cash at this time of the year. This post should be used to sell a name where you are making some money with no commission, and leave a little for the next buyer. You are allowed t...
Discussion
Make a little holiday cash list up to 5 .coms for sale $1,000 or less
It’s the holiday season and most everyone can use a little extra cash at this time of the year. This post should be used to sell a name where you are making some money with no commission, and leave a little for the next buyer. You are allowed t...
Discussion
December 19, 2022, 7:07 pm
Domain Name Wire
Colorado explains its expensive move to a .gov domain
The state needs another $2 million to fully transition to a .gov domain name. The Colorado Sun posted an interesting look at Colorado’s government switching from a .us domain to colorado.gov. Many states are making this switch, and the article ...
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Colorado explains its expensive move to a .gov domain
The state needs another $2 million to fully transition to a .gov domain name. The Colorado Sun posted an interesting look at Colorado’s government switching from a .us domain to colorado.gov. Many states are making this switch, and the article ...
Discussion
December 19, 2022, 6:55 pm
Domain Name Wire
CentralNic goes vertical with another acquisition of traffic sources
Company acquires more of its traffic sources. CentralNic (AIM: CNIC), a rollup of domain name and online advertising businesses, announced a small acquisition today. The company is paying $5.2 million for a collection of “revenue generating nic...
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CentralNic goes vertical with another acquisition of traffic sources
Company acquires more of its traffic sources. CentralNic (AIM: CNIC), a rollup of domain name and online advertising businesses, announced a small acquisition today. The company is paying $5.2 million for a collection of “revenue generating nic...
Discussion
December 19, 2022, 4:47 pm
Domain Name Wire
An entrepreneur’s domain choices – DNW Podcast #417
Inside the head of an entrepreneur choosing domain names. I love talking to entrepreneurs about the domains they choose. This week’s guest is both an entrepreneur and someone savvy about domains. In fact, he used a domain he bought on NameJet f...
Discussion
An entrepreneur’s domain choices – DNW Podcast #417
Inside the head of an entrepreneur choosing domain names. I love talking to entrepreneurs about the domains they choose. This week’s guest is both an entrepreneur and someone savvy about domains. In fact, he used a domain he bought on NameJet f...
Discussion
December 19, 2022, 4:30 pm
Domain Name Wire
Elon Musk reminds everyone why they need their own domain name
Social media services are gatekeepers. That’s why you need to control your online presence. Elon Musk’s tenure as the head of Twitter has been full of surprises. Today, he dropped a bombshell: you can no longer promote your presence on ot...
Discussion
Elon Musk reminds everyone why they need their own domain name
Social media services are gatekeepers. That’s why you need to control your online presence. Elon Musk’s tenure as the head of Twitter has been full of surprises. Today, he dropped a bombshell: you can no longer promote your presence on ot...
Discussion
December 18, 2022, 11:56 pm
Domain Name Wire
Poe.com sells for $260,000 and there’s an interesting backstory
A lawsuit, an opportunity to buy the domain back, and now a six figure sale. Domain investor Greg Ricks just sold poe.com for $260,000, and there’s an interesting backstory to this sale. Ricks bought the domain name in August 2002 for $3,200. I...
Discussion
Poe.com sells for $260,000 and there’s an interesting backstory
A lawsuit, an opportunity to buy the domain back, and now a six figure sale. Domain investor Greg Ricks just sold poe.com for $260,000, and there’s an interesting backstory to this sale. Ricks bought the domain name in August 2002 for $3,200. I...
Discussion
December 16, 2022, 6:53 pm
Domain Name Wire
NameJet/SnapNames report November results including six figure sale
These domains were auctioned for $2,000 or more last month. Newfold Digital’s domain aftermarkets, NameJet and SnapNames, combined to sell 106 domains for $2,000 or more last month. The domains totaled $652,000. Putlocker.com led the list at $1...
Discussion
NameJet/SnapNames report November results including six figure sale
These domains were auctioned for $2,000 or more last month. Newfold Digital’s domain aftermarkets, NameJet and SnapNames, combined to sell 106 domains for $2,000 or more last month. The domains totaled $652,000. Putlocker.com led the list at $1...
Discussion
December 16, 2022, 4:04 pm
