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Domain Shane
WebFest Auction Proves The Value of Internet Bids
Regardless of whether or not you thought the Webfest Live Domain Auction was successful, there is one thing I am 100% certain. Adding Internet bidding adds incredible value to the auction. Almost every domain in the auction received some kind o...
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WebFest Auction Proves The Value of Internet Bids
Regardless of whether or not you thought the Webfest Live Domain Auction was successful, there is one thing I am 100% certain. Adding Internet bidding adds incredible value to the auction. Almost every domain in the auction received some kind o...
Discussion
February 7, 2013, 6:11 pm
Domain Name Wire
Woman arrested after being accussed of taking former employer’s domain names
Woman accused of taking control of domain names she registered on behalf of former employer. A Steamboat Springs woman has been arrested for theft after allegedly taking control of her former employer’s domain names. The news was first reported...
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Woman arrested after being accussed of taking former employer’s domain names
Woman accused of taking control of domain names she registered on behalf of former employer. A Steamboat Springs woman has been arrested for theft after allegedly taking control of her former employer’s domain names. The news was first reported...
Discussion
February 7, 2013, 4:08 pm
Elliot's Blog
When I Offer a Lease Deal
Leasing seems to be the “new” hot topic in the domain industry these days. There are positive and negative aspects to domain name leases, and I want to give you a bit of insight into when I might offer a lease deal. There are really just ...
Discussion
When I Offer a Lease Deal
Leasing seems to be the “new” hot topic in the domain industry these days. There are positive and negative aspects to domain name leases, and I want to give you a bit of insight into when I might offer a lease deal. There are really just ...
Discussion
February 7, 2013, 1:46 pm
Domain Name Wire
Forget “The Kiss”: GoDaddy.co Super Bowl commercial was the real winner
YourBigIdea.co drove more business activity than Bar Rafaeli’s kiss. Go Daddy ran two commercials during the Super Bowl on Sunday. The one that’s getting the most media attention is Perfect Match — aka “The Kiss”, in whi...
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Forget “The Kiss”: GoDaddy.co Super Bowl commercial was the real winner
YourBigIdea.co drove more business activity than Bar Rafaeli’s kiss. Go Daddy ran two commercials during the Super Bowl on Sunday. The one that’s getting the most media attention is Perfect Match — aka “The Kiss”, in whi...
Discussion
February 7, 2013, 1:46 pm
Domain Name Wire
Moniker Snapnames Auction hauls in $564k
Two letter domains headline domain name auction in Los Angeles. The Moniker Snapnames auction during Webfest Global yesterday sold $564,365 worth of domains. The high sales total was aided by two two-letter domain names: JF.com at $240,000 and XU.com...
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Moniker Snapnames Auction hauls in $564k
Two letter domains headline domain name auction in Los Angeles. The Moniker Snapnames auction during Webfest Global yesterday sold $564,365 worth of domains. The high sales total was aided by two two-letter domain names: JF.com at $240,000 and XU.com...
Discussion
February 7, 2013, 12:27 pm
Elliot's Blog
Take the Domain Industry Survey
At the beginning of each year, Andrew Allemann publishes a comprehensive survey with questions about the domain industry. The survey covers everything from domain forums to parking companies to market conditions, and everything in between. Andrew has...
Discussion
Take the Domain Industry Survey
At the beginning of each year, Andrew Allemann publishes a comprehensive survey with questions about the domain industry. The survey covers everything from domain forums to parking companies to market conditions, and everything in between. Andrew has...
Discussion
February 7, 2013, 11:23 am
The Domains
Breaking: IFFOR’s Tax Return: Only $208K In Revenue From .XXX; Are 90% Of All .XXX Registration Defensive?
The 2011 Tax return for IFFOR has been filed and our friend George Kirikos of Leap.com found it. (iffor-form990-2011) So the tax return is important for two purpose, first to see how the non-profit which is suppose to receive $10 for each .XXX regist...
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Breaking: IFFOR’s Tax Return: Only $208K In Revenue From .XXX; Are 90% Of All .XXX Registration Defensive?
The 2011 Tax return for IFFOR has been filed and our friend George Kirikos of Leap.com found it. (iffor-form990-2011) So the tax return is important for two purpose, first to see how the non-profit which is suppose to receive $10 for each .XXX regist...
Discussion
February 7, 2013, 11:19 am
Domain Name Wire
Dick’s Sporting Goods buys three domain names for $395,000
Retailer purchases sports-related domain names. Sporting goods giant Dick’s Sporting Goods has purchased three sports related domain names for $395,000. Garry Chernoff sold Runners.com, SportGear.com, and SportsGear.com to the company in a pack...
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Dick’s Sporting Goods buys three domain names for $395,000
Retailer purchases sports-related domain names. Sporting goods giant Dick’s Sporting Goods has purchased three sports related domain names for $395,000. Garry Chernoff sold Runners.com, SportGear.com, and SportsGear.com to the company in a pack...
Discussion
February 7, 2013, 10:48 am
The Domains
Sedo 2012: Domain Market Study: 36K Transactions; Ave Sale $1,885
Sedo, the world’s largest domain marketplace and monetization provider, today announced the results of its Annual Domain Market Study with Q4 2012 review, revealing domain industry trends and changes based on transactions in its marketplace. In...
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Sedo 2012: Domain Market Study: 36K Transactions; Ave Sale $1,885
Sedo, the world’s largest domain marketplace and monetization provider, today announced the results of its Annual Domain Market Study with Q4 2012 review, revealing domain industry trends and changes based on transactions in its marketplace. In...
Discussion
February 7, 2013, 9:44 am
Domain Name News
WebFest Global Domain Auction Results
We are blogging the auction live today at Webfest Global 2013 in Santa Monica, CA. Related posts: Seven Hours to register for Webfest Global at the Early Bird rate DomainFest Global Low/Now Reserve Live Auction Results DOMAINfest Global 2011 Live Auc...
Discussion
WebFest Global Domain Auction Results
We are blogging the auction live today at Webfest Global 2013 in Santa Monica, CA. Related posts: Seven Hours to register for Webfest Global at the Early Bird rate DomainFest Global Low/Now Reserve Live Auction Results DOMAINfest Global 2011 Live Auc...
Discussion
February 6, 2013, 7:15 pm
