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Google introduces Search Console Insights
New data view makes it easy to see how recent content is performing. Website owners might want to take a look at a new feature from Google called Search Console Insights. The dashboard combines data from Google Analytics and Google Search Console to ...
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Google introduces Search Console Insights
New data view makes it easy to see how recent content is performing. Website owners might want to take a look at a new feature from Google called Search Console Insights. The dashboard combines data from Google Analytics and Google Search Console to ...
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June 15, 2021, 2:02 pm
Domain Name Wire
Survey says: ICANN community wants to meet in person in October
Most people who responded to a recent survey would like this year’s Annual General Meeting to be held in person. A majority of the 665 people who responded to a recent survey said they want ICANN to hold this year’s Annual General Meeting...
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Survey says: ICANN community wants to meet in person in October
Most people who responded to a recent survey would like this year’s Annual General Meeting to be held in person. A majority of the 665 people who responded to a recent survey said they want ICANN to hold this year’s Annual General Meeting...
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June 15, 2021, 1:36 pm
Domain Name Wire
Afternic launches new upgrades in beta
Some users get access to improved seller management tools today. GoDaddy’s domain name aftermarket Afternic has launched upgrades to its seller systems in beta. This afternoon, the company rolled out the beta to a randomly selected group of 10%...
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Afternic launches new upgrades in beta
Some users get access to improved seller management tools today. GoDaddy’s domain name aftermarket Afternic has launched upgrades to its seller systems in beta. This afternoon, the company rolled out the beta to a randomly selected group of 10%...
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June 14, 2021, 6:00 pm
Domain Name Wire
It’s coming: prepare for higher .com prices in September
Domain owners can renew early to avoid the pending price increase. The wholesale price of .com domain name registrations, transfers and, renewals is increasing later this year for the first time since 2012. Domain investors and consumers with large d...
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It’s coming: prepare for higher .com prices in September
Domain owners can renew early to avoid the pending price increase. The wholesale price of .com domain name registrations, transfers and, renewals is increasing later this year for the first time since 2012. Domain investors and consumers with large d...
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June 14, 2021, 4:20 pm
Domain Name Wire
Top domain name sales & crypto impact – DNW Podcast #342
Let’s review top sales so far and talk a bit more about crypto values. This week’s episode is shorter than usual. I recorded this ahead of traveling, so there’s no news segment. Instead, I’m going to talk about two overarching...
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Top domain name sales & crypto impact – DNW Podcast #342
Let’s review top sales so far and talk a bit more about crypto values. This week’s episode is shorter than usual. I recorded this ahead of traveling, so there’s no news segment. Instead, I’m going to talk about two overarching...
Discussion
June 14, 2021, 3:30 pm
Domain Name Wire
BNPL company Affirm attempts reverse domain hijacking
Affirm filed a cybersquatting dispute against affirm.com.au after failing to negotiate a purchase. Publicly traded company Affirm, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM) tried to reverse domain name hijacking affirm.com.au, a World Intellectual Property Organization pa...
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BNPL company Affirm attempts reverse domain hijacking
Affirm filed a cybersquatting dispute against affirm.com.au after failing to negotiate a purchase. Publicly traded company Affirm, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM) tried to reverse domain name hijacking affirm.com.au, a World Intellectual Property Organization pa...
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June 11, 2021, 8:53 pm
Domain Name Wire
High Times lawyers head for exit in 420.com domain dispute
Lawyers cite “irreconcilable differences” after a court order demands another deposition. Lawyers for High Times are trying to drop from a case involving the domain name 420.com. In a lawsuit filed in January 2020, domain investor Merlin ...
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High Times lawyers head for exit in 420.com domain dispute
Lawyers cite “irreconcilable differences” after a court order demands another deposition. Lawyers for High Times are trying to drop from a case involving the domain name 420.com. In a lawsuit filed in January 2020, domain investor Merlin ...
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June 11, 2021, 8:29 pm
Domain Name Wire
Google Chrome brings back the full URL
Some users saw only the domain name during a test. The full URL has won, at least for now. Android Police reports that Google has nixed an experiment that showed some Chrome users only part of the URL rather than the full string. The thinking behind ...
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Google Chrome brings back the full URL
Some users saw only the domain name during a test. The full URL has won, at least for now. Android Police reports that Google has nixed an experiment that showed some Chrome users only part of the URL rather than the full string. The thinking behind ...
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June 11, 2021, 1:16 pm
Domain Name Wire
More than 60 parties inquire about The Income Store assets
Domain name and website auction delayed to give bidders more time to evaluate assets. More than 60 parties have expressed interest in acquiring the assets of the defunct business The Income Store, a court filing (pdf) reveals. The SEC alleges that Th...
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More than 60 parties inquire about The Income Store assets
Domain name and website auction delayed to give bidders more time to evaluate assets. More than 60 parties have expressed interest in acquiring the assets of the defunct business The Income Store, a court filing (pdf) reveals. The SEC alleges that Th...
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June 10, 2021, 9:09 pm
Domain Name Wire
Semiconductor company acquired GF.com domain from retail fixtures company
Goebel Fixture Company sells GF.com to GlobalFoundries. Semiconductor company GlobalFoundries appears to have acquired the two letter domain name GF.com earlier this year. Historical Whois records show the domain transferred in late March or early Ap...
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Semiconductor company acquired GF.com domain from retail fixtures company
Goebel Fixture Company sells GF.com to GlobalFoundries. Semiconductor company GlobalFoundries appears to have acquired the two letter domain name GF.com earlier this year. Historical Whois records show the domain transferred in late March or early Ap...
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June 10, 2021, 7:35 pm
