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The Domains
The DotCom Act and Why Democrats Think It is Unnecessary
The DotCom Act is starting to get a little more steam behind it, over the past week Grover G. Norquist, President, Americans for Tax Reform, sent a letter urging support and in that letter picked out .SUCKS. The ability to establish domain name...
Discussion
The DotCom Act and Why Democrats Think It is Unnecessary
The DotCom Act is starting to get a little more steam behind it, over the past week Grover G. Norquist, President, Americans for Tax Reform, sent a letter urging support and in that letter picked out .SUCKS. The ability to establish domain name...
Discussion
May 11, 2014, 8:33 am
Domain Shane
Domain Flips (3ET.com, LightGallery.com, BlackOrange.com) and Flops (QuietCare.com)
Below is another look at a few recent domain flips and flops, with recent data courtesy of DN Journal and historical data from NameBio. Flips CapitalMind.com – Sold recently for $3,500 at Domain Name Sales, vs $217 last year at GoDaddy. A scree...
Discussion
Domain Flips (3ET.com, LightGallery.com, BlackOrange.com) and Flops (QuietCare.com)
Below is another look at a few recent domain flips and flops, with recent data courtesy of DN Journal and historical data from NameBio. Flips CapitalMind.com – Sold recently for $3,500 at Domain Name Sales, vs $217 last year at GoDaddy. A scree...
Discussion
May 10, 2014, 9:50 pm
The Domains
China Censoring The Conversation Around Global Bitcoin Summit
Back in December the central bank of China put a stop to all Bitcoin transactions. This caused certain exchanges to shut down and created a stir among many crypto currency enthusiasts in the country. The IB Times is now reporting that China has told ...
Discussion
China Censoring The Conversation Around Global Bitcoin Summit
Back in December the central bank of China put a stop to all Bitcoin transactions. This caused certain exchanges to shut down and created a stir among many crypto currency enthusiasts in the country. The IB Times is now reporting that China has told ...
Discussion
May 10, 2014, 7:38 pm
The Domains
Sónar Purchases SonarFestival.com
We always cover stories when a trademark holder over reaches and tries to stake claim to a domain through UDRP instead of entering into a transaction with the registrant. In this post we are taking a look at a company that went out and purchased the ...
Discussion
Sónar Purchases SonarFestival.com
We always cover stories when a trademark holder over reaches and tries to stake claim to a domain through UDRP instead of entering into a transaction with the registrant. In this post we are taking a look at a company that went out and purchased the ...
Discussion
May 10, 2014, 5:35 pm
The Domains
Trademark Hysteria On New gTLD’s Unfounded? 725K Domains/ 53 URS/17 UDRP
Since the new gTLD’s launched there are approximately 725,000 new gTLD registrations. By my count, URS have been filed against 53 domain names and UDRP’s have been filed against 17 domain names (counts by domain names not cases) So basica...
Discussion
Trademark Hysteria On New gTLD’s Unfounded? 725K Domains/ 53 URS/17 UDRP
Since the new gTLD’s launched there are approximately 725,000 new gTLD registrations. By my count, URS have been filed against 53 domain names and UDRP’s have been filed against 17 domain names (counts by domain names not cases) So basica...
Discussion
May 10, 2014, 4:51 pm
Domain Shane
THE BIG AFTERMARKET LIST: Saturday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on May 10th, 2014
Mark had a great writeup about his history with domain investing. It’s always interesting to see how people got in this industry and what they’re doing in today’s markets. He’s done and is doing a great...
Discussion
THE BIG AFTERMARKET LIST: Saturday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on May 10th, 2014
Mark had a great writeup about his history with domain investing. It’s always interesting to see how people got in this industry and what they’re doing in today’s markets. He’s done and is doing a great...
Discussion
May 10, 2014, 11:50 am
Domain Shane
Update On Top 10 Sales From A Year Ago This Week: ChicagoBlues.com, 3DCity.com, Creditos.com.mx, More
Listed below are updates to the top 10 domain sales from a year ago this week, as ranked by DN Journal. 1. GlobalOffice.com for $32,500 Domain is parked. Per Whois, it’s owned by the same individual who owns 114.com, which sold last year for $2...
Discussion
Update On Top 10 Sales From A Year Ago This Week: ChicagoBlues.com, 3DCity.com, Creditos.com.mx, More
Listed below are updates to the top 10 domain sales from a year ago this week, as ranked by DN Journal. 1. GlobalOffice.com for $32,500 Domain is parked. Per Whois, it’s owned by the same individual who owns 114.com, which sold last year for $2...
Discussion
May 10, 2014, 1:45 am
The Domains
How Low Will It Go? Demand Media, Inc. Closes At All Time Low Of $3.70 A Share
Shares of Demand Media, Inc. took a beating today closing at what we believe is an all time low of $3.70 a share. The company which reported earnings last night after the closed finished down almost 10% on the day. Shares hit an intra-day low i...
Discussion
How Low Will It Go? Demand Media, Inc. Closes At All Time Low Of $3.70 A Share
Shares of Demand Media, Inc. took a beating today closing at what we believe is an all time low of $3.70 a share. The company which reported earnings last night after the closed finished down almost 10% on the day. Shares hit an intra-day low i...
Discussion
May 9, 2014, 8:13 pm
The Domains
Google Possibly Preparing for Major Algorithm Update
Barry Schwartz wrote on Search Engine Roundtable that Google may be prepping for a large update to their search algorithm. From the article: I mentioned there was some chatter about a Google update on May 2nd but now we are seeing even more chatter a...
Discussion
Google Possibly Preparing for Major Algorithm Update
Barry Schwartz wrote on Search Engine Roundtable that Google may be prepping for a large update to their search algorithm. From the article: I mentioned there was some chatter about a Google update on May 2nd but now we are seeing even more chatter a...
Discussion
May 9, 2014, 6:30 pm
The Domains
Sunrise .Expert Registrations Include Mac.Expert & .Bowling.Expert
I just went through the .Expert Zone file which contains Sunrise registrations which are available to those having valid trademark which filed with the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH). I picked out some of the more interesting Sunrise registration and...
Discussion
Sunrise .Expert Registrations Include Mac.Expert & .Bowling.Expert
I just went through the .Expert Zone file which contains Sunrise registrations which are available to those having valid trademark which filed with the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH). I picked out some of the more interesting Sunrise registration and...
Discussion
May 9, 2014, 6:27 pm
