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I just spent $8,692.71 on domain renewals. Here’s how I decided what to keep
Here’s my (imperfect) process. One day last week, I sat down with a mission: look through my domains expiring in the next 6-8 months and decide which ones to renew. I ended up spending $8,692.71 renewing 937 domains. I also decided to drop abou...
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I just spent $8,692.71 on domain renewals. Here’s how I decided what to keep
Here’s my (imperfect) process. One day last week, I sat down with a mission: look through my domains expiring in the next 6-8 months and decide which ones to renew. I ended up spending $8,692.71 renewing 937 domains. I also decided to drop abou...
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July 28, 2022, 5:28 pm
Domain Name Wire
Unstoppable Domains raises $65 million, valuing it as a Unicorn
Company raises funds that could be used to fight legal battles and bid on the next round of new top level domains at ICANN. Unstoppable Domains has raised a $65 million series A funding at a $1 billion valuation, the company announced today. The comp...
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Unstoppable Domains raises $65 million, valuing it as a Unicorn
Company raises funds that could be used to fight legal battles and bid on the next round of new top level domains at ICANN. Unstoppable Domains has raised a $65 million series A funding at a $1 billion valuation, the company announced today. The comp...
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July 27, 2022, 4:57 pm
Domain Name Wire
.Com prices increase at the end of next mnth
The wholesale cost will increase 7% on September 1. Now would be a good time to renew .com domains in your portfolio that you want to keep. Verisign (NASDAQ: VRSN) will increase the wholesale price for .com domain names from $8.39 to $8.97 on Septemb...
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.Com prices increase at the end of next mnth
The wholesale cost will increase 7% on September 1. Now would be a good time to renew .com domains in your portfolio that you want to keep. Verisign (NASDAQ: VRSN) will increase the wholesale price for .com domain names from $8.39 to $8.97 on Septemb...
Discussion
July 27, 2022, 3:41 pm
Domain Name Wire
Can registries change the pricing tiers of your premium domains?
Probably not, but it’s not as straightforward as other pricing rules. Last month, I answered the question, “Can registries reclassify your domain as premium before renewal?” For new top level domain names, registrars cannot change y...
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Can registries change the pricing tiers of your premium domains?
Probably not, but it’s not as straightforward as other pricing rules. Last month, I answered the question, “Can registries reclassify your domain as premium before renewal?” For new top level domain names, registrars cannot change y...
Discussion
July 26, 2022, 8:48 pm
Domain Name Wire
Latest end user domain sales including bizarre new TLD sales
I’m scratching my head about a couple of these domains. Sedo had several big new top level domain sales this past week, including wallet.one for $49,000. I can’t figure out who bought that domain, but you can bet it’s a blockchain c...
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Latest end user domain sales including bizarre new TLD sales
I’m scratching my head about a couple of these domains. Sedo had several big new top level domain sales this past week, including wallet.one for $49,000. I can’t figure out who bought that domain, but you can bet it’s a blockchain c...
Discussion
July 26, 2022, 4:59 pm
Domain Name Wire
Verisign’s domain base fell last quarter. Is it peak .com?
The pandemic played a role, but the future is uncertain. Verisign (NASDAQ: VRSN) reports earnings this Thursday, and there will be something unusual for the company to report: a drop in the base of registered .com and .net domain names. For years, th...
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Verisign’s domain base fell last quarter. Is it peak .com?
The pandemic played a role, but the future is uncertain. Verisign (NASDAQ: VRSN) reports earnings this Thursday, and there will be something unusual for the company to report: a drop in the base of registered .com and .net domain names. For years, th...
Discussion
July 25, 2022, 8:10 pm
Domain Name Wire
Trademarks on blockchain domains – DNW Podcast #398
A look at brand protection on alt root blockchain domains. Tom Barrett, the president of Encirca, has been keeping on top of blockchain domains, especially concerning trademarks. His company recently launched AltRoots.com to help brands monitor and m...
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Trademarks on blockchain domains – DNW Podcast #398
A look at brand protection on alt root blockchain domains. Tom Barrett, the president of Encirca, has been keeping on top of blockchain domains, especially concerning trademarks. His company recently launched AltRoots.com to help brands monitor and m...
Discussion
July 25, 2022, 3:30 pm
Domain Name Wire
Squarespace has strong quarter, but exchange rates zap annual guidance
Quarterly revenue tops guidance, but annual guidance is reduced in the face of currency headwinds. Website, scheduling and online marketing company Squarespace (NYSE: SQSP) reported second quarter earnings this morning. The company reported $212.7 mi...
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Squarespace has strong quarter, but exchange rates zap annual guidance
Quarterly revenue tops guidance, but annual guidance is reduced in the face of currency headwinds. Website, scheduling and online marketing company Squarespace (NYSE: SQSP) reported second quarter earnings this morning. The company reported $212.7 mi...
Discussion
July 25, 2022, 2:36 pm
Domain Name Wire
Reminder: you can’t trademark a top level domain in the U.S.
It’s time for another reminder about a failed trademark strategy. With news of Unstoppable Domains’ lawsuit filed week, and another couple of other entities applying to trademark blockchain top level domains, it’s time for another r...
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Reminder: you can’t trademark a top level domain in the U.S.
It’s time for another reminder about a failed trademark strategy. With news of Unstoppable Domains’ lawsuit filed week, and another couple of other entities applying to trademark blockchain top level domains, it’s time for another r...
Discussion
July 22, 2022, 6:37 pm
Domain Name Wire
.Me breaks down its premium sales so far this year
.Me registry reports premium domain sales data. People and companies registered 41 premium .me domain names through registrars in the first half of this year, the .me registry reported today. The domains grossed €313,000 wholesale (excluding the...
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.Me breaks down its premium sales so far this year
.Me registry reports premium domain sales data. People and companies registered 41 premium .me domain names through registrars in the first half of this year, the .me registry reported today. The domains grossed €313,000 wholesale (excluding the...
Discussion
July 21, 2022, 4:48 pm
