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Elliot's Blog
My Ideal Domain Transfer
Just about all of us transfer domain names at least every once in while. Whether we are transferring a domain name because of a sale, to consolidate a portfolio, or to take advantage of a better price, domain transfers are an integral part of being a...
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My Ideal Domain Transfer
Just about all of us transfer domain names at least every once in while. Whether we are transferring a domain name because of a sale, to consolidate a portfolio, or to take advantage of a better price, domain transfers are an integral part of being a...
Discussion
November 15, 2012, 11:35 am

Domain Name Wire
Ad network says scammers are impersonating it using cybersquatted domain names
Q Interactive says scammers are duping publishers into signing ad agreements. Chicago based online advertising company Q Interactive has filed a lawsuit alleging that someone is impersonating it to dupe web site publishers out of advertising revenue....
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Ad network says scammers are impersonating it using cybersquatted domain names
Q Interactive says scammers are duping publishers into signing ad agreements. Chicago based online advertising company Q Interactive has filed a lawsuit alleging that someone is impersonating it to dupe web site publishers out of advertising revenue....
Discussion
November 15, 2012, 11:04 am

Domain Name News
SnapNames Year End Auction Ends today
The SnapNames Year End auction ends today at 12:15 PM PST (3:15 PM EST) – in about five hours. Here are the listed domains with their current bids: Related posts: SnapNames Year End Auction Ends Today Snapnames/Moniker International Premiu...
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SnapNames Year End Auction Ends today
The SnapNames Year End auction ends today at 12:15 PM PST (3:15 PM EST) – in about five hours. Here are the listed domains with their current bids: Related posts: SnapNames Year End Auction Ends Today Snapnames/Moniker International Premiu...
Discussion
November 15, 2012, 10:13 am

The Domains
Namejet.com Super Premium Auction Including Programs.com; Lea.com; Yin.com; 2013.com, Starts November 25th
NameJet.com “will be auctioning an exclusive list of more than 200 premium domain names, including 2013.com, Ambitious.com, and PriceMatch.com. These domain auctions begin on November 25, 2012 and run through January 29, 2013. “Rarely do ...
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Namejet.com Super Premium Auction Including Programs.com; Lea.com; Yin.com; 2013.com, Starts November 25th
NameJet.com “will be auctioning an exclusive list of more than 200 premium domain names, including 2013.com, Ambitious.com, and PriceMatch.com. These domain auctions begin on November 25, 2012 and run through January 29, 2013. “Rarely do ...
Discussion
November 15, 2012, 9:45 am

Domain Name Wire
Google and Yahoo among brands using protection with .sx domain names
Some — but not all — major sites protect their brands in .sx. The general availability phase for .sx, a country code domain name for Sint Maarten, begins today. Already a number of large web sites have protected themselves by defensively ...
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Google and Yahoo among brands using protection with .sx domain names
Some — but not all — major sites protect their brands in .sx. The general availability phase for .sx, a country code domain name for Sint Maarten, begins today. Already a number of large web sites have protected themselves by defensively ...
Discussion
November 15, 2012, 9:31 am

The Domains
SnapNames.com End of Year Auction Ends Today & Has $55,000 In Bids
Snapnames.com End of Year Auction ends today at 3:15pm EST As of time of publication six hours before the end of the auction, 30 od the 185 domain names in auction have bids totaling over $55,000 with 16 of those domain having hit reserve. The domain...
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SnapNames.com End of Year Auction Ends Today & Has $55,000 In Bids
Snapnames.com End of Year Auction ends today at 3:15pm EST As of time of publication six hours before the end of the auction, 30 od the 185 domain names in auction have bids totaling over $55,000 with 16 of those domain having hit reserve. The domain...
Discussion
November 15, 2012, 9:18 am

Domain Shane
SHANE’S BIG LIST: Thursday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on the 15th
There is an auction ending today over at Snap that has some solid names but per usual, most are priced at end user pricing yet marketed to domain investors. Same formula, same results. I’ve seen gyrate.com all over DnForum and now it&rsqu...
Discussion
SHANE’S BIG LIST: Thursday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on the 15th
There is an auction ending today over at Snap that has some solid names but per usual, most are priced at end user pricing yet marketed to domain investors. Same formula, same results. I’ve seen gyrate.com all over DnForum and now it&rsqu...
Discussion
November 15, 2012, 6:34 am

The Domains
Marchex Loses UDRP On PriceShoes.com & Panel Places Additional Burden On “Professional Registrants”
A three member UDRP panel ruled against Marchex who was represented by John Berryhill, on the domain name priceshoes.com, with one panelist filing a dissenting opinion. The complainant is Administradora de Marcas y Franquicias, S.A. de C.V. whi...
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Marchex Loses UDRP On PriceShoes.com & Panel Places Additional Burden On “Professional Registrants”
A three member UDRP panel ruled against Marchex who was represented by John Berryhill, on the domain name priceshoes.com, with one panelist filing a dissenting opinion. The complainant is Administradora de Marcas y Franquicias, S.A. de C.V. whi...
Discussion
November 14, 2012, 9:14 pm

Domain Name News
ICANN new gTLD Draw to Take Place on Dec 17th
A Christmas gift from ICANN to new gTLD applicants? Information from today’s ICANN teleconference for new gTLD applicants. the new gTLD draw will take place on December 17th, 2012 (afternoon) tickets for the draw have to be purchased before tha...
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ICANN new gTLD Draw to Take Place on Dec 17th
A Christmas gift from ICANN to new gTLD applicants? Information from today’s ICANN teleconference for new gTLD applicants. the new gTLD draw will take place on December 17th, 2012 (afternoon) tickets for the draw have to be purchased before tha...
Discussion
November 14, 2012, 3:23 pm

Elliot's Blog
Why I Share My Recent Acquisitions
There are a number of reasons why I share my recent domain name acquisitions with you. I thought I would give you some insight into why I do this. The first and most important reason is because I think it’s helpful for people who read my blog t...
Discussion
Why I Share My Recent Acquisitions
There are a number of reasons why I share my recent domain name acquisitions with you. I thought I would give you some insight into why I do this. The first and most important reason is because I think it’s helpful for people who read my blog t...
Discussion
November 14, 2012, 2:32 pm