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The Domains
June .ai auctions led by Steve.ai
This month’s .Ai closed on Whois.ai and Steve.ai was the top close at $4,009. There were 3 two letter .ai names in the top 5 along with Chatbot.ai at $2,999. Last week Sit.ai sold for $12,000 after being acquired for $582 in 2019. steve.ai $4,0...
Discussion
June .ai auctions led by Steve.ai
This month’s .Ai closed on Whois.ai and Steve.ai was the top close at $4,009. There were 3 two letter .ai names in the top 5 along with Chatbot.ai at $2,999. Last week Sit.ai sold for $12,000 after being acquired for $582 in 2019. steve.ai $4,0...
Discussion
June 1, 2020, 10:50 pm
Domain Name Wire
A seemingly random 5-letter domain may be valuable
I wouldn’t have paid anything for this domain until I realized this. With 4-letter domains still in slump, a 5L domain consisting of seemingly random letters may not excite most domain investors. An example is the domain CNLZD .com. Without any...
Discussion
A seemingly random 5-letter domain may be valuable
I wouldn’t have paid anything for this domain until I realized this. With 4-letter domains still in slump, a 5L domain consisting of seemingly random letters may not excite most domain investors. An example is the domain CNLZD .com. Without any...
Discussion
June 1, 2020, 7:53 pm
Domain Name Wire
Is the NTIA doing anything with domains?
It has been mostly silent since its Assistant Secretary stepped down last year. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is the U.S. government agency that cares about domain names. It manages the contract for .us d...
Discussion
Is the NTIA doing anything with domains?
It has been mostly silent since its Assistant Secretary stepped down last year. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is the U.S. government agency that cares about domain names. It manages the contract for .us d...
Discussion
June 1, 2020, 4:09 pm
Domain Name Wire
The Handshake alternative – DNW Podcast #288
Could Handshake challenge ICANN? There’s no doubt that the ICANN-regulated DNS has some drawbacks. On this week’s show, Mike Carson (who also runs Park.io) discusses a blockchain-based alternative called Handshake. Mike has developed a re...
Discussion
The Handshake alternative – DNW Podcast #288
Could Handshake challenge ICANN? There’s no doubt that the ICANN-regulated DNS has some drawbacks. On this week’s show, Mike Carson (who also runs Park.io) discusses a blockchain-based alternative called Handshake. Mike has developed a re...
Discussion
June 1, 2020, 3:30 pm
DomainSherpa
DomainSherpa Review – Jun 1: SupDoc.com, Slim.ai, Mangrove.com
What do successful domain name investors think when they value domain names?In this show:• We learn what the Sherpas bought or sold recently: SupDoc.com, Slim.ai, Mangrove.com• Get your bids in soon for IKnowAGuy.com, InDesign.com, Online.u...
Discussion
DomainSherpa Review – Jun 1: SupDoc.com, Slim.ai, Mangrove.com
What do successful domain name investors think when they value domain names?In this show:• We learn what the Sherpas bought or sold recently: SupDoc.com, Slim.ai, Mangrove.com• Get your bids in soon for IKnowAGuy.com, InDesign.com, Online.u...
Discussion
June 1, 2020, 1:29 pm
The Domains
A look at the biggest domain sales containing a hyphen
Taking a look at the hyphen. Many hate them, some like them. The debate wages back and forth. Namebio has recorded 21,938 sales. $24.2m Dollar Volume. $1,101 Average Price 5 of the top 10 hyphenated sales are gaming related. hotel-reservation.com 209...
Discussion
A look at the biggest domain sales containing a hyphen
Taking a look at the hyphen. Many hate them, some like them. The debate wages back and forth. Namebio has recorded 21,938 sales. $24.2m Dollar Volume. $1,101 Average Price 5 of the top 10 hyphenated sales are gaming related. hotel-reservation.com 209...
Discussion
May 30, 2020, 10:22 pm
The Domains
PCWeek.com old school tech publication at auction
A piece of old time publishing memorabilia is at auction on GoDaddy and closed 6/1. PCWeek.com. Starting on Feb. 28, 1984, PC WEEK followed the introduction of the early PCs produced by IBM, Compaq, Apple and a host of other manufacturers. The public...
Discussion
PCWeek.com old school tech publication at auction
A piece of old time publishing memorabilia is at auction on GoDaddy and closed 6/1. PCWeek.com. Starting on Feb. 28, 1984, PC WEEK followed the introduction of the early PCs produced by IBM, Compaq, Apple and a host of other manufacturers. The public...
Discussion
May 30, 2020, 4:13 pm
The Domains
What they do right – what do they do wrong – Namesilo
Over the last few years we have published a series The good, the bad and the ugly. Readers have been able to leave their feedback and some companies have reached out over the years and let me know they took the posts to heart. This year I want to try...
Discussion
What they do right – what do they do wrong – Namesilo
Over the last few years we have published a series The good, the bad and the ugly. Readers have been able to leave their feedback and some companies have reached out over the years and let me know they took the posts to heart. This year I want to try...
Discussion
May 29, 2020, 7:58 pm
Domain Name Wire
Is domain investing worth your time?
Some time spent is wasted, but trying new approaches is essential. There was an interesting discussion on twitter this week about domain names and the time you spend investing. It kicked off with George Kirikos sharing details of his experiment listi...
Discussion
Is domain investing worth your time?
Some time spent is wasted, but trying new approaches is essential. There was an interesting discussion on twitter this week about domain names and the time you spend investing. It kicked off with George Kirikos sharing details of his experiment listi...
Discussion
May 29, 2020, 2:08 pm
Domain Name Wire
Mark Cuban collaborates on PPP.bank for Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness
.Bank domain used for loan forgiveness application wizard. Mark Cuban has worked with Jill Castilla at Citizens Bank of Edmond to launch PPP.bank, reports American Banker. The site enables small businesses to generate their Paycheck Protection Progra...
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Mark Cuban collaborates on PPP.bank for Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness
.Bank domain used for loan forgiveness application wizard. Mark Cuban has worked with Jill Castilla at Citizens Bank of Edmond to launch PPP.bank, reports American Banker. The site enables small businesses to generate their Paycheck Protection Progra...
Discussion
May 29, 2020, 12:05 am
