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The Domains
Flippa now integrated with Escrow.com
In a blog post on Flippa.com it looks like they have improved integration with Escrow.com. The big difference now is that, instead of making payment via Flippa’s platform, both parties are directed to complete the transaction safely and securel...
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Flippa now integrated with Escrow.com
In a blog post on Flippa.com it looks like they have improved integration with Escrow.com. The big difference now is that, instead of making payment via Flippa’s platform, both parties are directed to complete the transaction safely and securel...
Discussion
February 17, 2020, 9:46 pm
Domain Name Wire
Domain Capital gets reverse domain name hijacking win
University in Spain filed dispute after it inquired about buying the domain name. Domain Capital has successfully defended its domain name UAX.com in a UDRP, and the Complainant was found guilty of reverse domain name hijacking. Universidad Privada D...
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Domain Capital gets reverse domain name hijacking win
University in Spain filed dispute after it inquired about buying the domain name. Domain Capital has successfully defended its domain name UAX.com in a UDRP, and the Complainant was found guilty of reverse domain name hijacking. Universidad Privada D...
Discussion
February 17, 2020, 6:02 pm
Domain Name Wire
Your choice of top level domain can impact site performance
Some have faster response times than others. A Domain Name Wire reader recently notified me about a speed study that BunnyCDN performed. The content delivery network that helps speed up load times tested 42 top level domain names for their DNS resolu...
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Your choice of top level domain can impact site performance
Some have faster response times than others. A Domain Name Wire reader recently notified me about a speed study that BunnyCDN performed. The content delivery network that helps speed up load times tested 42 top level domain names for their DNS resolu...
Discussion
February 17, 2020, 5:47 pm
Domain Name Wire
How a lawyer turned his business around with new domains – DNW Podcast #273
After other marketing methods failed, Clay Burgess built sites using new top level domains. Clay Burgess is a lawyer and owns a law firm in Louisiana. Until a couple of years ago, his business was struggling. The SEO and marketing consultants he hire...
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How a lawyer turned his business around with new domains – DNW Podcast #273
After other marketing methods failed, Clay Burgess built sites using new top level domains. Clay Burgess is a lawyer and owns a law firm in Louisiana. Until a couple of years ago, his business was struggling. The SEO and marketing consultants he hire...
Discussion
February 17, 2020, 4:30 pm
Domain Name Wire
ICANN Board quizzes Internet Society over .Org sale
Board questions how the deal is in the spirit of the original decision to assign .org contract to Internet Society. ICANN’s Board of Directors is asking Internet Society (ISOC) pointed questions about the proposed sale of Public Interest Regist...
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ICANN Board quizzes Internet Society over .Org sale
Board questions how the deal is in the spirit of the original decision to assign .org contract to Internet Society. ICANN’s Board of Directors is asking Internet Society (ISOC) pointed questions about the proposed sale of Public Interest Regist...
Discussion
February 16, 2020, 5:09 pm
The Domains
Facebook launches Hobbi and at least a couple domain owners hope it’s a success
Facebook through their NPE Team has launched what many are calling a Pinterest like app. Facebook has been launching new consumer-focused apps under the developer name “NPE Team, from Facebook.” Whale was one such app that was created to ...
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Facebook launches Hobbi and at least a couple domain owners hope it’s a success
Facebook through their NPE Team has launched what many are calling a Pinterest like app. Facebook has been launching new consumer-focused apps under the developer name “NPE Team, from Facebook.” Whale was one such app that was created to ...
Discussion
February 16, 2020, 4:41 am
Domain Name Wire
Uniregistry adds GoDaddy branding to landers
Landing pages now show GoDaddy logo and say that Uni Market is being acquired by GoDaddy. GoDaddy’s acquisition of Uniregistry hasn’t closed yet, but Uniregistry has already added GoDaddy branding to its parked pages and for-sale landers ...
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Uniregistry adds GoDaddy branding to landers
Landing pages now show GoDaddy logo and say that Uni Market is being acquired by GoDaddy. GoDaddy’s acquisition of Uniregistry hasn’t closed yet, but Uniregistry has already added GoDaddy branding to its parked pages and for-sale landers ...
Discussion
February 15, 2020, 10:19 pm
Domain Name Wire
13 end user domain name sales
A matchmaking service, a Minnesota church and a ladder manufacturer bought domain names. Here’s a look at some of the domains end users bought at Sedo this past week. You can review previous end user sales lists here. ManDap.com $20,010 –...
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13 end user domain name sales
A matchmaking service, a Minnesota church and a ladder manufacturer bought domain names. Here’s a look at some of the domains end users bought at Sedo this past week. You can review previous end user sales lists here. ManDap.com $20,010 –...
Discussion
February 14, 2020, 4:27 pm
Domain Name Wire
Say 51 if you want something in China
Why China loves the number 51. Just enter 51 in Baidu search and you’ll see many domains starting with the number 51. What is significant about this number in China? Well, when you say 51 in Chinese, it sounds like many Pinyin phrases. One of t...
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Say 51 if you want something in China
Why China loves the number 51. Just enter 51 in Baidu search and you’ll see many domains starting with the number 51. What is significant about this number in China? Well, when you say 51 in Chinese, it sounds like many Pinyin phrases. One of t...
Discussion
February 14, 2020, 2:27 pm
The Domains
GoDaddy reports Q4 and full year 2019 results
GoDaddy (NYSE:GDDY) reported earnings after the close today. After hours stock moving up 74.15 +3.28 (4.63%) The company made news on Tuesday with the announcement of their acquisition of Name Administration Inc. and Uniregistry. That deal will ...
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GoDaddy reports Q4 and full year 2019 results
GoDaddy (NYSE:GDDY) reported earnings after the close today. After hours stock moving up 74.15 +3.28 (4.63%) The company made news on Tuesday with the announcement of their acquisition of Name Administration Inc. and Uniregistry. That deal will ...
Discussion
February 14, 2020, 3:43 am
