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The Domains
38 More New gTLD Pass IE: .Hiv. .Eco, .Green. .Wiki, .Coupon
38 more new gTLD applications passed Intial Evaluation today in results released by ICANN. Those passing today includes an .Eco application by Donuts, .Green, .Hiv, CBS application for .Showtime, one of the .Cam new gTLD applications (although there ...
Discussion
38 More New gTLD Pass IE: .Hiv. .Eco, .Green. .Wiki, .Coupon
38 more new gTLD applications passed Intial Evaluation today in results released by ICANN. Those passing today includes an .Eco application by Donuts, .Green, .Hiv, CBS application for .Showtime, one of the .Cam new gTLD applications (although there ...
Discussion
April 19, 2013, 3:57 pm
The Domains
Chicago.com Announces Strategic Marketing Partnership with Chicago Tribune Media Group
We have been covering the story of Chicago.com sale of subdomains and email addresses for over a year. Chicagobusiness.com, did a very nice story yesterday on Josh Metnick and what he has and plans to do with Chicago.com We have noted that Chic...
Discussion
Chicago.com Announces Strategic Marketing Partnership with Chicago Tribune Media Group
We have been covering the story of Chicago.com sale of subdomains and email addresses for over a year. Chicagobusiness.com, did a very nice story yesterday on Josh Metnick and what he has and plans to do with Chicago.com We have noted that Chic...
Discussion
April 19, 2013, 12:06 pm
Domain Name Wire
Organizing for Action wasn’t “organized” for its online strategy
Non-profit failed to secure domain names prior to announcing plans. Barrack Obama’s campaigns have been praised for their use of the internet to rally the troops. Which is why a domain name screwup by the non-profit successor to his re-election...
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Organizing for Action wasn’t “organized” for its online strategy
Non-profit failed to secure domain names prior to announcing plans. Barrack Obama’s campaigns have been praised for their use of the internet to rally the troops. Which is why a domain name screwup by the non-profit successor to his re-election...
Discussion
April 19, 2013, 10:28 am
Elliot's Blog
Escrow.com Now Accepting Euros
At the end of February, Escrow.com announced that the company would begin accepting Euros for transactions, and the target date was sometime in April. This came as good news for domain investors in Europe, who most likely had to deal with currency co...
Discussion
Escrow.com Now Accepting Euros
At the end of February, Escrow.com announced that the company would begin accepting Euros for transactions, and the target date was sometime in April. This came as good news for domain investors in Europe, who most likely had to deal with currency co...
Discussion
April 19, 2013, 10:22 am
The Domains
After Being Named Suspect In Boston Bombing Dzhokhartsarnaev.com Domain & Site Goes Live
Within minutes of authorities releasing the name of the remaining suspect in the Boston bombings Dzhokhar Tsarnaev the domain name DzhokharTsarnaev.com was registered and the Domain goes to a site containing pictures of the suspect as well as some ne...
Discussion
After Being Named Suspect In Boston Bombing Dzhokhartsarnaev.com Domain & Site Goes Live
Within minutes of authorities releasing the name of the remaining suspect in the Boston bombings Dzhokhar Tsarnaev the domain name DzhokharTsarnaev.com was registered and the Domain goes to a site containing pictures of the suspect as well as some ne...
Discussion
April 19, 2013, 10:05 am
Domain Shane
SHANE’S BIG LIST: Friday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on the 19th
A much improved list today. Been a pretty rough week this week as far as names go (actually as far as everything goes). The weather has been awful in Illinois with 9 inches of rain in the last 7 days. Not good if you own a nursery. ...
Discussion
SHANE’S BIG LIST: Friday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on the 19th
A much improved list today. Been a pretty rough week this week as far as names go (actually as far as everything goes). The weather has been awful in Illinois with 9 inches of rain in the last 7 days. Not good if you own a nursery. ...
Discussion
April 19, 2013, 7:01 am
DomainSherpa
Domain Name News: April 19 Week in Review
The Week of Domaining In Review: April 19, 2013.The latest domain name news, hand-picked for you.Google Reports: Revenue Up 31%;..., Texas Fertilizer Plant Explodes;..., Lawyer Asks: How The Hell..., Paul.com Fights Pauldotcom.com Over Trademark...,...
Discussion
Domain Name News: April 19 Week in Review
The Week of Domaining In Review: April 19, 2013.The latest domain name news, hand-picked for you.Google Reports: Revenue Up 31%;..., Texas Fertilizer Plant Explodes;..., Lawyer Asks: How The Hell..., Paul.com Fights Pauldotcom.com Over Trademark...,...
Discussion
April 19, 2013, 5:05 am
Domain Name Wire
After announcing new name, 21st Century Fox files UDRP
Company goes after 6 domains related to new brand. Last week I scooped that 20th Century Fox would be changing its name to 21st Century Fox thanks to some domain name registrations. One of the big questions remaining questions is how the company will...
Discussion
After announcing new name, 21st Century Fox files UDRP
Company goes after 6 domains related to new brand. Last week I scooped that 20th Century Fox would be changing its name to 21st Century Fox thanks to some domain name registrations. One of the big questions remaining questions is how the company will...
Discussion
April 18, 2013, 10:07 pm
Elliot's Blog
Sean Stafford: Help for a Fellow Domainer
First, I would like to thank Elliot for giving me this platform to discuss an issue that has recently hit very close to home in the Domainer world. My dear friend, Matthew Berrier, used to work for me at DNS.com (located in Louisville, KY) ...
Discussion
Sean Stafford: Help for a Fellow Domainer
First, I would like to thank Elliot for giving me this platform to discuss an issue that has recently hit very close to home in the Domainer world. My dear friend, Matthew Berrier, used to work for me at DNS.com (located in Louisville, KY) ...
Discussion
April 18, 2013, 6:30 pm
Elliot's Blog
Bill Sweetman to Leave Tucows and Start Domain Consulting Firm
Bill Sweetman is probably one of the most recognizable people at a domain conference, and he is someone whose opinion is always valued when it comes to the domain industry. Since 2007, Bill has worked at Tucows, and his current role is Vice President...
Discussion
Bill Sweetman to Leave Tucows and Start Domain Consulting Firm
Bill Sweetman is probably one of the most recognizable people at a domain conference, and he is someone whose opinion is always valued when it comes to the domain industry. Since 2007, Bill has worked at Tucows, and his current role is Vice President...
Discussion
April 18, 2013, 4:51 pm
