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Domain Name Wire
You really don’t want to be ‘that guy’ taking advantage of COVID-19
Seriously. You don’t. “There’s no such thing as bad press.” That’s mostly true but there are exceptions. Like this guy. He traveled around Tennessee and Kentucky, clearing shelves of critical supplies to combat the sprea...
Discussion
You really don’t want to be ‘that guy’ taking advantage of COVID-19
Seriously. You don’t. “There’s no such thing as bad press.” That’s mostly true but there are exceptions. Like this guy. He traveled around Tennessee and Kentucky, clearing shelves of critical supplies to combat the sprea...
Discussion
March 16, 2020, 5:18 pm
Domain Name Wire
Is Verisign “immune from coronavirus”?
Immune might be too strong of a word, but it’s a safer bet than many other businesses. This weekend I calculated how much domain name stocks have fallen in the stock market rout. Verisign (NASDAQ: VRSN) fell less than other domain stocks, and I...
Discussion
Is Verisign “immune from coronavirus”?
Immune might be too strong of a word, but it’s a safer bet than many other businesses. This weekend I calculated how much domain name stocks have fallen in the stock market rout. Verisign (NASDAQ: VRSN) fell less than other domain stocks, and I...
Discussion
March 16, 2020, 4:06 pm
Domain Name Wire
Coronavirus impact on domain business – DNW Podcast #277
Shane Cultra breaks down what he saw last week. Last week was unlike any I can recall in my lifetime. People are understandably scared and anxious. This was obvious to Shane Cultra, who saw an immediate drop in aftermarket domain sales through his da...
Discussion
Coronavirus impact on domain business – DNW Podcast #277
Shane Cultra breaks down what he saw last week. Last week was unlike any I can recall in my lifetime. People are understandably scared and anxious. This was obvious to Shane Cultra, who saw an immediate drop in aftermarket domain sales through his da...
Discussion
March 16, 2020, 3:30 pm
The Domains
How many registrars do you use?
When it comes to domain name registrars, many have loyalty to one or just want the organization and ease of management to just one provider. Some use registrars for different extensions, your favorite might have the best .com, net, org pricing and pr...
Discussion
How many registrars do you use?
When it comes to domain name registrars, many have loyalty to one or just want the organization and ease of management to just one provider. Some use registrars for different extensions, your favorite might have the best .com, net, org pricing and pr...
Discussion
March 16, 2020, 3:26 pm
Domain Name Wire
These recent four-letter domain sales are interesting from a Chinese perspective
Kassey Lee explains why these recent domain purchases would be interesting to Chinese companies. Among the 4L .com sold in February as reported by Namebio, I’ve found the following domains interesting from a Chinese perspective. ZZGC.com sold f...
Discussion
These recent four-letter domain sales are interesting from a Chinese perspective
Kassey Lee explains why these recent domain purchases would be interesting to Chinese companies. Among the 4L .com sold in February as reported by Namebio, I’ve found the following domains interesting from a Chinese perspective. ZZGC.com sold f...
Discussion
March 16, 2020, 1:14 pm
Domain Name Wire
NameSilo sold $840k of bitcoin before the crash
Registrar cashed out before market turmoil hit. Like many assets, the value of bitcoin fell precipitously in recent weeks. The value of a bitcoin has fallen in about half. One domain name company had the good fortune of selling a cache of bitco...
Discussion
NameSilo sold $840k of bitcoin before the crash
Registrar cashed out before market turmoil hit. Like many assets, the value of bitcoin fell precipitously in recent weeks. The value of a bitcoin has fallen in about half. One domain name company had the good fortune of selling a cache of bitco...
Discussion
March 15, 2020, 11:03 pm
The Domains
Fred Mercaldo sells Kenosha.com for $75,000
Fred Mercaldo sold Kenosha.com for $75,000 according to KenoshaNews.com Mercaldo is a legendary geo-centric domain investor. He was looking to sell Kenosha.com to a local entrepreneur. From VisitKenosha.com About Kenosha, Wisconsin Our Lake Michigan ...
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Fred Mercaldo sells Kenosha.com for $75,000
Fred Mercaldo sold Kenosha.com for $75,000 according to KenoshaNews.com Mercaldo is a legendary geo-centric domain investor. He was looking to sell Kenosha.com to a local entrepreneur. From VisitKenosha.com About Kenosha, Wisconsin Our Lake Michigan ...
Discussion
March 15, 2020, 4:55 am
The Domains
2020 Social Media Industry Benchmark Report
RivalIQ.com published a very comprehensive report that takes a look at the social media industry at large. One of the deeper dives into the entire industry that you can access for free. From the article: Social Media Benchmark Key Takeaways Engagemen...
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2020 Social Media Industry Benchmark Report
RivalIQ.com published a very comprehensive report that takes a look at the social media industry at large. One of the deeper dives into the entire industry that you can access for free. From the article: Social Media Benchmark Key Takeaways Engagemen...
Discussion
March 15, 2020, 3:54 am
Domain Name Wire
How domain name stocks fared in stock market rout
Not well. Stock markets were up nearly 10% on Friday, and it was a sigh of relief in a tumultuous period. Stocks have been pummelled as the world goes into hiding over fears of the COVID-19 outbreak. The Dow 30 is down 22% since its peak on February ...
Discussion
How domain name stocks fared in stock market rout
Not well. Stock markets were up nearly 10% on Friday, and it was a sigh of relief in a tumultuous period. Stocks have been pummelled as the world goes into hiding over fears of the COVID-19 outbreak. The Dow 30 is down 22% since its peak on February ...
Discussion
March 14, 2020, 6:38 pm
Domain Name Wire
How two-number domains are used in China
Kassey Lee studies how two-digit domains are being used. Recently, I was curious about how numeric domains are used in corporate China. So, I checked those .com from 1 to 100 and found the following domains already developed by end users in China. Do...
Discussion
How two-number domains are used in China
Kassey Lee studies how two-digit domains are being used. Recently, I was curious about how numeric domains are used in corporate China. So, I checked those .com from 1 to 100 and found the following domains already developed by end users in China. Do...
Discussion
March 13, 2020, 1:09 pm
