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The Domains
Will you pay to attend a virtual NamesCon?
On April 9’th we asked is the future of NamesCon is virtual? Well for the immediate future that question was answered. Yes! NamesCon 360° Online Conference starting September 9 Content and Sessions Live expert sessions and panels On-demand ...
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Will you pay to attend a virtual NamesCon?
On April 9’th we asked is the future of NamesCon is virtual? Well for the immediate future that question was answered. Yes! NamesCon 360° Online Conference starting September 9 Content and Sessions Live expert sessions and panels On-demand ...
Discussion
June 19, 2020, 8:02 pm
Domain Name Wire
.Org generated $95 million revenue last year
Public Interest Registry reveals financials in its annual report. The .org top level domain generated close to $95 million in revenue last year, Public Interest Registry (PIR) disclosed. Public Interest Registry released its 2019 annual report (pdf) ...
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.Org generated $95 million revenue last year
Public Interest Registry reveals financials in its annual report. The .org top level domain generated close to $95 million in revenue last year, Public Interest Registry (PIR) disclosed. Public Interest Registry released its 2019 annual report (pdf) ...
Discussion
June 19, 2020, 5:27 pm
Domain Name Wire
4 reasons virtual events can be better than in-person events
There are benefits to virtual events vs. in-person events. NamesCon has announced a virtual conference taking place September 9-11, 2021. Organizers promise educational sessions, regional tracks, networking, and virtual vendor booths. You might think...
Discussion
4 reasons virtual events can be better than in-person events
There are benefits to virtual events vs. in-person events. NamesCon has announced a virtual conference taking place September 9-11, 2021. Organizers promise educational sessions, regional tracks, networking, and virtual vendor booths. You might think...
Discussion
June 19, 2020, 3:50 pm
Domain Name Wire
Report on CentralNic sheds like on domain parking business
Report reveals performance of domain monetization during pandemic downturn. Did you know that public companies can pay research firms to cover them? Well, at least if the company is traded on the London AIM. Domain name company CentralNic (Lond...
Discussion
Report on CentralNic sheds like on domain parking business
Report reveals performance of domain monetization during pandemic downturn. Did you know that public companies can pay research firms to cover them? Well, at least if the company is traded on the London AIM. Domain name company CentralNic (Lond...
Discussion
June 18, 2020, 9:47 pm
Domain Name Wire
Two facts to know before investing in long numeric domains
You should know these facts before investing in long numeric domain names. Just the other day, an investor posted a list of long numeric domains on Namepros and asked me to comment. Since I get this kind of question all the time, I’ll give you ...
Discussion
Two facts to know before investing in long numeric domains
You should know these facts before investing in long numeric domain names. Just the other day, an investor posted a list of long numeric domains on Namepros and asked me to comment. Since I get this kind of question all the time, I’ll give you ...
Discussion
June 18, 2020, 1:33 pm
Domain Name Wire
What sold (and why) on NameJet and Snapnames last month
Joseph Peterson takes an in-depth look at Web.com’s aftermarket sales in May. Once upon a time, people learning how to build websites and perform SEO went to a Lycos-owned tutorial site called WebMonkey.com. It had its ups and downs, shut...
Discussion
What sold (and why) on NameJet and Snapnames last month
Joseph Peterson takes an in-depth look at Web.com’s aftermarket sales in May. Once upon a time, people learning how to build websites and perform SEO went to a Lycos-owned tutorial site called WebMonkey.com. It had its ups and downs, shut...
Discussion
June 17, 2020, 7:22 pm
Domain Name Wire
13 end user domain sales up to $45,000
A low carbon commodity firm, chat app, and accounting firm bought domain names at Sedo. The process of discovering end user sales has changed in recent years as domain registrars began redacting Whois information in response to GDPR. GoDaddy recently...
Discussion
13 end user domain sales up to $45,000
A low carbon commodity firm, chat app, and accounting firm bought domain names at Sedo. The process of discovering end user sales has changed in recent years as domain registrars began redacting Whois information in response to GDPR. GoDaddy recently...
Discussion
June 17, 2020, 4:11 pm
The Domains
Post your best .coms for sale – blowout style
READ EVERYTHING FIRST so you are not surprised if your comment is not published or removed. Let’s try to do a closeout/blowouts theme this week. No .com listed over $200. Dump some junk find some hidden gems. I have been watching some decent na...
Discussion
Post your best .coms for sale – blowout style
READ EVERYTHING FIRST so you are not surprised if your comment is not published or removed. Let’s try to do a closeout/blowouts theme this week. No .com listed over $200. Dump some junk find some hidden gems. I have been watching some decent na...
Discussion
June 17, 2020, 3:34 pm
The Domains
DAN will now allow you to publish sales data or keep private
DAN (an advertising partner) announced they updated their privacy policy regarding the posting of domain sales data. You can go into your settings and choose your preference. Great move on their part, let the customer decide and those who want more d...
Discussion
DAN will now allow you to publish sales data or keep private
DAN (an advertising partner) announced they updated their privacy policy regarding the posting of domain sales data. You can go into your settings and choose your preference. Great move on their part, let the customer decide and those who want more d...
Discussion
June 17, 2020, 2:41 pm
The Domains
Sedo weekly sales led by Me.Nu
Sedo released their weekly sales and Me.Nu led the way at $45,000. ClimatePositive.com was second at 25,000 Euro, ($28,158). Connectz.com was third at $18,000. 50 .com sales 16 cctld sales 2 other tld sales Top 3 highlights of public SedoMLS sales ar...
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Sedo weekly sales led by Me.Nu
Sedo released their weekly sales and Me.Nu led the way at $45,000. ClimatePositive.com was second at 25,000 Euro, ($28,158). Connectz.com was third at $18,000. 50 .com sales 16 cctld sales 2 other tld sales Top 3 highlights of public SedoMLS sales ar...
Discussion
June 16, 2020, 8:20 pm
