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The Domains
American Airlines Files UDRP Over F Bomb Domain Name
American Airline filed a UDRP on the domain name f*ckamericanairlines.com. While we are use to seeing companies going after “sucks” domains its pretty rare to see a company going after a domain containing the F bomb. This appears to be on...
Discussion
American Airlines Files UDRP Over F Bomb Domain Name
American Airline filed a UDRP on the domain name f*ckamericanairlines.com. While we are use to seeing companies going after “sucks” domains its pretty rare to see a company going after a domain containing the F bomb. This appears to be on...
Discussion
September 5, 2013, 11:54 pm
Elliot's Blog
Go Daddy Introduces “Baker” Commercial Starring Jean Claude Van Damme
Go Daddy is in the midst of a change in how it markets its brand. It’s been happening for several months, and it seems like more is on the way. Embedded above is a new commercial called “Baker” which stars Jean Claude Van Damme. And...
Discussion
Go Daddy Introduces “Baker” Commercial Starring Jean Claude Van Damme
Go Daddy is in the midst of a change in how it markets its brand. It’s been happening for several months, and it seems like more is on the way. Embedded above is a new commercial called “Baker” which stars Jean Claude Van Damme. And...
Discussion
September 5, 2013, 2:59 pm
Elliot's Blog
Favorite Reply to a Domain Appraisal
On occasion when dealing with buying a domain name from someone who doesn’t have much domain name experience, I will receive a counter offer that mentions a domain name appraisal. Typically, the person wants to justify a higher asking price wit...
Discussion
Favorite Reply to a Domain Appraisal
On occasion when dealing with buying a domain name from someone who doesn’t have much domain name experience, I will receive a counter offer that mentions a domain name appraisal. Typically, the person wants to justify a higher asking price wit...
Discussion
September 5, 2013, 12:07 pm
Domain Name Wire
How to write a letter to ICANN for maximum impact
Get noticed! Get your opinion heard! Here’s a guide to sending a letter to ICANN. ICANN is somewhat unique in that it publishes much of the correspondence it receives. This means a lot of interest groups and stakeholders in the ICANN process ta...
Discussion
How to write a letter to ICANN for maximum impact
Get noticed! Get your opinion heard! Here’s a guide to sending a letter to ICANN. ICANN is somewhat unique in that it publishes much of the correspondence it receives. This means a lot of interest groups and stakeholders in the ICANN process ta...
Discussion
September 5, 2013, 11:58 am
Domain Name Wire
2 subtle changes to GoDaddy.com that are a big deal to the domain industry
GoDaddy drops the .com and the ubiquitous drop down box for domain name search. GoDaddy rolled out a new marketing message and site enhancements overnight. There are two subtle changes to GoDaddy.com that are actually a big deal to the new top level ...
Discussion
2 subtle changes to GoDaddy.com that are a big deal to the domain industry
GoDaddy drops the .com and the ubiquitous drop down box for domain name search. GoDaddy rolled out a new marketing message and site enhancements overnight. There are two subtle changes to GoDaddy.com that are actually a big deal to the new top level ...
Discussion
September 5, 2013, 11:05 am
The Domains
Guest Post: No Summer Slowdown in .TV! Legacy Fund closes NF.tv for $20,000!
This is a guest post by Ammar Rangwala who has been invested in .TV since December 2005. Ammar owns 250+ top .TV generic properties between both of his companies. He believes the .TV space provides the best rate of return from an investme...
Discussion
Guest Post: No Summer Slowdown in .TV! Legacy Fund closes NF.tv for $20,000!
This is a guest post by Ammar Rangwala who has been invested in .TV since December 2005. Ammar owns 250+ top .TV generic properties between both of his companies. He believes the .TV space provides the best rate of return from an investme...
Discussion
September 5, 2013, 8:34 am
The Domains
Islamic Republic of Iran Wants .Islam and .Halal Managed and Operated by the Muslim Community
The Islamic Republic of Iran in a letter to ICANN said that the new gTLD applications of .ISLAM and .HALAL “should be managed and operated by the Muslim community through a neutral body that represents the different sections and segments of the...
Discussion
Islamic Republic of Iran Wants .Islam and .Halal Managed and Operated by the Muslim Community
The Islamic Republic of Iran in a letter to ICANN said that the new gTLD applications of .ISLAM and .HALAL “should be managed and operated by the Muslim community through a neutral body that represents the different sections and segments of the...
Discussion
September 5, 2013, 8:06 am
Domain Name Wire
GoDaddy says It’s Go Time: new marketing, improved site
Company debuts new image and simplified user experience. GoDaddy rolled out a new marketing program and site enhancements today that are a big step forward from its old marketing approach. A couple years ago the company decided it needed to show that...
Discussion
GoDaddy says It’s Go Time: new marketing, improved site
Company debuts new image and simplified user experience. GoDaddy rolled out a new marketing program and site enhancements today that are a big step forward from its old marketing approach. A couple years ago the company decided it needed to show that...
Discussion
September 5, 2013, 7:00 am
Domain Shane
SHANE’S BIG LIST: Thursday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on Sept 5th, 2013
The talk of DomainFest back at the beginning of the year was how Frank Schilling was going to monetize the sales of the domains on Domain Name Sales. As we all saw yesterday he added a BIN ability with a commission of 10%. That should do ...
Discussion
SHANE’S BIG LIST: Thursday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on Sept 5th, 2013
The talk of DomainFest back at the beginning of the year was how Frank Schilling was going to monetize the sales of the domains on Domain Name Sales. As we all saw yesterday he added a BIN ability with a commission of 10%. That should do ...
Discussion
September 5, 2013, 6:47 am
DomainSherpa
DomainSherpa Portfolio Review – Sept 5, 2013
This is the show where we get into the minds of successful domain name investors - people we call Sherpas - and talk about the value of specific domain names. By listening to the Sherpas, we expand our thought process so we can become more successful...
Discussion
DomainSherpa Portfolio Review – Sept 5, 2013
This is the show where we get into the minds of successful domain name investors - people we call Sherpas - and talk about the value of specific domain names. By listening to the Sherpas, we expand our thought process so we can become more successful...
Discussion
September 5, 2013, 4:00 am
