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Domain Name Wire
Introducing the 2013 Domain Name Wire Survey
The Domain Name Wire Survey returns for its 8th year. It’s that time of year again. Time for the annual Domain Name Wire Survey. This is the eighth year Domain Name Wire has run this survey, which gives a good databank of data to compare trends...
Discussion
Introducing the 2013 Domain Name Wire Survey
The Domain Name Wire Survey returns for its 8th year. It’s that time of year again. Time for the annual Domain Name Wire Survey. This is the eighth year Domain Name Wire has run this survey, which gives a good databank of data to compare trends...
Discussion
January 7, 2013, 12:47 pm
The Domains
Name.com Screws Up On Promo Code & Gives “Thousands” Of Free .Com/Net’s
Prior to the announced sale of Name.com to Demand Media, Inc, it appears Name.com had an issue with a promo code which allowed “thousands” of .com and .net registrations and renewals to go through at zero cost earlier this month In a vide...
Discussion
Name.com Screws Up On Promo Code & Gives “Thousands” Of Free .Com/Net’s
Prior to the announced sale of Name.com to Demand Media, Inc, it appears Name.com had an issue with a promo code which allowed “thousands” of .com and .net registrations and renewals to go through at zero cost earlier this month In a vide...
Discussion
January 7, 2013, 11:52 am
Elliot's Blog
Name.com Video Discusses Leveraging Synergy With Acquirer
The big news around the domain industry this morning is Demand Media’s acquisition of Denver-based domain registrar Name.com. In response to the acquisition, the folks at Name.com posted the humorous video above. I want to wish the team at Name...
Discussion
Name.com Video Discusses Leveraging Synergy With Acquirer
The big news around the domain industry this morning is Demand Media’s acquisition of Denver-based domain registrar Name.com. In response to the acquisition, the folks at Name.com posted the humorous video above. I want to wish the team at Name...
Discussion
January 7, 2013, 11:24 am
The Domains
Despite Attempted Sale For $57K, General Motors Loses UDRP Bid To Get MyCadillac.com
General Motors just lost a UDRP on the domain name mycadillac.com desipte the domain holder offering to sell the domain to GM for as much as almost $57,000 Here is what the domain holder contended: -The Disputed Domain Name is not confusingly similar...
Discussion
Despite Attempted Sale For $57K, General Motors Loses UDRP Bid To Get MyCadillac.com
General Motors just lost a UDRP on the domain name mycadillac.com desipte the domain holder offering to sell the domain to GM for as much as almost $57,000 Here is what the domain holder contended: -The Disputed Domain Name is not confusingly similar...
Discussion
January 7, 2013, 11:09 am
The Domains
Purchased for Less Than $5K In May, SnapChat.com Is The “2013′s Billion Dollar Startup”
BusinessInsider.comjust covered SnapChat.com which it just called “2013′s Billion Dollar Startup” What the article didn’t tell you is that the domain name SnapChat.com was just purchased in May of 2012 for less than $5,0...
Discussion
Purchased for Less Than $5K In May, SnapChat.com Is The “2013′s Billion Dollar Startup”
BusinessInsider.comjust covered SnapChat.com which it just called “2013′s Billion Dollar Startup” What the article didn’t tell you is that the domain name SnapChat.com was just purchased in May of 2012 for less than $5,0...
Discussion
January 7, 2013, 10:56 am
Elliot's Blog
Go Daddy Offering Ten $10,000 College Scholarships
Go Daddy is offering ten college scholarships valued at $10,000 each as part of its Go Daddy .ME Scholarship program. I am not sure if the Dot ME Registry is participating this year, but it would seem so based on the name. Here’s how eligible p...
Discussion
Go Daddy Offering Ten $10,000 College Scholarships
Go Daddy is offering ten college scholarships valued at $10,000 each as part of its Go Daddy .ME Scholarship program. I am not sure if the Dot ME Registry is participating this year, but it would seem so based on the name. Here’s how eligible p...
Discussion
January 7, 2013, 10:29 am
Domain Name Wire
Texas to auction more personalized license plates
Record price paid for Texas vanity plate is $15,000, a far cry from the UAE. I know several domainers were interested in license plate auctions in the United Arab Emirates. Who wouldn’t be shocked to see license plates sell for millions of doll...
Discussion
Texas to auction more personalized license plates
Record price paid for Texas vanity plate is $15,000, a far cry from the UAE. I know several domainers were interested in license plate auctions in the United Arab Emirates. Who wouldn’t be shocked to see license plates sell for millions of doll...
Discussion
January 7, 2013, 10:00 am
Domain Name Wire
Demand Media acquires Name.com as registrar consolidation continues
Name.com the latest domain name registrar to be snapped up. Domain name registrar consolidations continues as Demand Media, parent company of eNom, has acquired Name.com. The Denver based domain name registrar is known for its good social media prese...
Discussion
Demand Media acquires Name.com as registrar consolidation continues
Name.com the latest domain name registrar to be snapped up. Domain name registrar consolidations continues as Demand Media, parent company of eNom, has acquired Name.com. The Denver based domain name registrar is known for its good social media prese...
Discussion
January 7, 2013, 9:27 am
The Domains
IAC Acquires Tutor.com
IAC (NASDAQ: IACI) today announced the company has completed the acquisition of Tutor.com, an online tutoring solution. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Founded in 1998, Tutor.com connects students anytime, anywhere with more than 2,500...
Discussion
IAC Acquires Tutor.com
IAC (NASDAQ: IACI) today announced the company has completed the acquisition of Tutor.com, an online tutoring solution. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Founded in 1998, Tutor.com connects students anytime, anywhere with more than 2,500...
Discussion
January 7, 2013, 9:18 am
Domain Name News
Demand Media to buy Name.com
Demand Media just announced this morning that the are acquiring the retail registrar name.com. name.com was founded by Bill Mushkin in 2003. Demand Media also owns eNom and BulkRegistrar.com and is an active player in the new gTLD space. The acquisit...
Discussion
Demand Media to buy Name.com
Demand Media just announced this morning that the are acquiring the retail registrar name.com. name.com was founded by Bill Mushkin in 2003. Demand Media also owns eNom and BulkRegistrar.com and is an active player in the new gTLD space. The acquisit...
Discussion
January 7, 2013, 9:03 am
