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The Domains
National A-1 Takes Down Escort.com & Escorts.com
We haven’t heard much since Federal and State law enforcement raided the offices of National A-1 in October 2010. At the time we noted that one of National A-1 sites, escorts.com might have been the subject of the probe and it now appears that ...
Discussion
National A-1 Takes Down Escort.com & Escorts.com
We haven’t heard much since Federal and State law enforcement raided the offices of National A-1 in October 2010. At the time we noted that one of National A-1 sites, escorts.com might have been the subject of the probe and it now appears that ...
Discussion
August 18, 2011, 8:29 pm
Elliot's Blog
Real Estate Domain Names for Sale
I’ve sold several city RealEstate.com domain names in the last 6 months. I’ve found them to be pretty hit or miss, with some real estate agents understanding the value and jumping on the chance to buy them and others not being receptive. ...
Discussion
Real Estate Domain Names for Sale
I’ve sold several city RealEstate.com domain names in the last 6 months. I’ve found them to be pretty hit or miss, with some real estate agents understanding the value and jumping on the chance to buy them and others not being receptive. ...
Discussion
August 18, 2011, 4:40 pm
Domain Name Wire
In-N-Out Sues Grab-N-Go
“They’re not from McDonalds, are they?” This trademark lawsuit doesn’t involve a domain name but is interesting nonetheless. Iconic hamburger chain In-N-Out Burgers has sued Maryland burger joint Grab-N-Go Burgers for trademar...
Discussion
In-N-Out Sues Grab-N-Go
“They’re not from McDonalds, are they?” This trademark lawsuit doesn’t involve a domain name but is interesting nonetheless. Iconic hamburger chain In-N-Out Burgers has sued Maryland burger joint Grab-N-Go Burgers for trademar...
Discussion
August 18, 2011, 2:59 pm
Elliot's Blog
Domain Sponsor: No More Redirects
Domain Sponsor sent an email this morning informing its customers that they can no longer re-direct their domain names that are parked with the company. This prohibition was made in response to a new policy instituted by its “largest upstr...
Discussion
Domain Sponsor: No More Redirects
Domain Sponsor sent an email this morning informing its customers that they can no longer re-direct their domain names that are parked with the company. This prohibition was made in response to a new policy instituted by its “largest upstr...
Discussion
August 18, 2011, 1:04 pm
Domain Name Wire
Jason Davis Continues to Hit Paydirt with Jobs Domains
Davis sells two great jobs related domain names. When it comes to job and career related domain names, Jason Davis has one of the finest track records. I first talked to Davis in 2009 when he sold the domain name CEO Jobs to recruiter Harry Joiner. S...
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Jason Davis Continues to Hit Paydirt with Jobs Domains
Davis sells two great jobs related domain names. When it comes to job and career related domain names, Jason Davis has one of the finest track records. I first talked to Davis in 2009 when he sold the domain name CEO Jobs to recruiter Harry Joiner. S...
Discussion
August 18, 2011, 12:32 pm
The Domains
Afternic DLS Services Adds Registrars Key-Systems and DomainMonster.com
According to a Press Release today: Afternic’s Domain Listing Service (DLS) signed up two new registrars: German-based Key-Systems and UK-based MeshDigital which owns DomainMonster.com Key-Systems is Europe’s second largest ICANN-ac...
Discussion
Afternic DLS Services Adds Registrars Key-Systems and DomainMonster.com
According to a Press Release today: Afternic’s Domain Listing Service (DLS) signed up two new registrars: German-based Key-Systems and UK-based MeshDigital which owns DomainMonster.com Key-Systems is Europe’s second largest ICANN-ac...
Discussion
August 18, 2011, 11:28 am
Domain Name Wire
Scammy Surveys Will Bring Renewed Attention to Cybersquatting
Expect a broad crack down thanks to cybersquatters pushing the edge. Domain parking of trademark domain names and typos pisses off trademark holders. Scammy, misleading surveys really piss them off. Google just filed a complaint with WIPO over the do...
Discussion
Scammy Surveys Will Bring Renewed Attention to Cybersquatting
Expect a broad crack down thanks to cybersquatters pushing the edge. Domain parking of trademark domain names and typos pisses off trademark holders. Scammy, misleading surveys really piss them off. Google just filed a complaint with WIPO over the do...
Discussion
August 18, 2011, 9:44 am
Domain Shane
Thursday Domain Drop and Auction Picks: CameraBag.com
A little better today. I’ve been concentrating on age lately using the old adage that if someone registered it 10 years ago it’s probably a decent name. Although I can disprove that 1000 times every day by looking at all the o...
Discussion
Thursday Domain Drop and Auction Picks: CameraBag.com
A little better today. I’ve been concentrating on age lately using the old adage that if someone registered it 10 years ago it’s probably a decent name. Although I can disprove that 1000 times every day by looking at all the o...
Discussion
August 18, 2011, 4:01 am
The Domains
What Is The Domain Market Worth? Ex-ICANN Chairman Peter Dengate Thrush Says Its “Worth $12 Billion”
Peter Dengate Thrush former Chairman of the Board of ICANN told reporters today that the “current domain name market is worth about $12 Billion Dollars”. “We think it will expand by some $3-4bn with the new gTLDs.” Mr. T...
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What Is The Domain Market Worth? Ex-ICANN Chairman Peter Dengate Thrush Says Its “Worth $12 Billion”
Peter Dengate Thrush former Chairman of the Board of ICANN told reporters today that the “current domain name market is worth about $12 Billion Dollars”. “We think it will expand by some $3-4bn with the new gTLDs.” Mr. T...
Discussion
August 17, 2011, 11:57 pm
Elliot's Blog
TrafficZ Clarifies Yahoo “Revenue Cap” Notice
In light of yesterday’s article regarding the monetization change at Yahoo impacting .CO, .TV, .US, .INFO, and .BIZ domain names (referred to as a “revenue cap”), I want to share an update on that I received from TrafficZ this eveni...
Discussion
TrafficZ Clarifies Yahoo “Revenue Cap” Notice
In light of yesterday’s article regarding the monetization change at Yahoo impacting .CO, .TV, .US, .INFO, and .BIZ domain names (referred to as a “revenue cap”), I want to share an update on that I received from TrafficZ this eveni...
Discussion
August 17, 2011, 10:48 pm
