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Colorado explains its expensive move to a .gov domain
The state needs another $2 million to fully transition to a .gov domain name. The Colorado Sun posted an interesting look at Colorado’s government switching from a .us domain to colorado.gov. Many states are making this switch, and the article ...
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Colorado explains its expensive move to a .gov domain
The state needs another $2 million to fully transition to a .gov domain name. The Colorado Sun posted an interesting look at Colorado’s government switching from a .us domain to colorado.gov. Many states are making this switch, and the article ...
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December 19, 2022, 6:55 pm
Domain Name Wire
CentralNic goes vertical with another acquisition of traffic sources
Company acquires more of its traffic sources. CentralNic (AIM: CNIC), a rollup of domain name and online advertising businesses, announced a small acquisition today. The company is paying $5.2 million for a collection of “revenue generating nic...
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CentralNic goes vertical with another acquisition of traffic sources
Company acquires more of its traffic sources. CentralNic (AIM: CNIC), a rollup of domain name and online advertising businesses, announced a small acquisition today. The company is paying $5.2 million for a collection of “revenue generating nic...
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December 19, 2022, 4:47 pm
Domain Name Wire
An entrepreneur’s domain choices – DNW Podcast #417
Inside the head of an entrepreneur choosing domain names. I love talking to entrepreneurs about the domains they choose. This week’s guest is both an entrepreneur and someone savvy about domains. In fact, he used a domain he bought on NameJet f...
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An entrepreneur’s domain choices – DNW Podcast #417
Inside the head of an entrepreneur choosing domain names. I love talking to entrepreneurs about the domains they choose. This week’s guest is both an entrepreneur and someone savvy about domains. In fact, he used a domain he bought on NameJet f...
Discussion
December 19, 2022, 4:30 pm
Domain Name Wire
Elon Musk reminds everyone why they need their own domain name
Social media services are gatekeepers. That’s why you need to control your online presence. Elon Musk’s tenure as the head of Twitter has been full of surprises. Today, he dropped a bombshell: you can no longer promote your presence on ot...
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Elon Musk reminds everyone why they need their own domain name
Social media services are gatekeepers. That’s why you need to control your online presence. Elon Musk’s tenure as the head of Twitter has been full of surprises. Today, he dropped a bombshell: you can no longer promote your presence on ot...
Discussion
December 18, 2022, 11:56 pm
Domain Name Wire
Poe.com sells for $260,000 and there’s an interesting backstory
A lawsuit, an opportunity to buy the domain back, and now a six figure sale. Domain investor Greg Ricks just sold poe.com for $260,000, and there’s an interesting backstory to this sale. Ricks bought the domain name in August 2002 for $3,200. I...
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Poe.com sells for $260,000 and there’s an interesting backstory
A lawsuit, an opportunity to buy the domain back, and now a six figure sale. Domain investor Greg Ricks just sold poe.com for $260,000, and there’s an interesting backstory to this sale. Ricks bought the domain name in August 2002 for $3,200. I...
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December 16, 2022, 6:53 pm
Domain Name Wire
NameJet/SnapNames report November results including six figure sale
These domains were auctioned for $2,000 or more last month. Newfold Digital’s domain aftermarkets, NameJet and SnapNames, combined to sell 106 domains for $2,000 or more last month. The domains totaled $652,000. Putlocker.com led the list at $1...
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NameJet/SnapNames report November results including six figure sale
These domains were auctioned for $2,000 or more last month. Newfold Digital’s domain aftermarkets, NameJet and SnapNames, combined to sell 106 domains for $2,000 or more last month. The domains totaled $652,000. Putlocker.com led the list at $1...
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December 16, 2022, 4:04 pm
Domain Name Wire
Can AI write good domain name descriptions?
Yes, for the most part. There’s been a lot of talk about AI-generated content lately, thanks in part to ChatGPT. Domain name marketplace Squadhelp has also improved its AI content. The company is emailing domain owners to let them know about ne...
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Can AI write good domain name descriptions?
Yes, for the most part. There’s been a lot of talk about AI-generated content lately, thanks in part to ChatGPT. Domain name marketplace Squadhelp has also improved its AI content. The company is emailing domain owners to let them know about ne...
Discussion
December 15, 2022, 4:49 pm
Domain Name Wire
.Linde (and maybe .Sky) dot-brands head to the scrapyard
More top level domains are canceled. At least one more dot-brand domain name is being scrapped. Today, ICANN published a notice of termination from Linde for .linde. Linde is a global industrial gases and engineering company. The company activated se...
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.Linde (and maybe .Sky) dot-brands head to the scrapyard
More top level domains are canceled. At least one more dot-brand domain name is being scrapped. Today, ICANN published a notice of termination from Linde for .linde. Linde is a global industrial gases and engineering company. The company activated se...
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December 14, 2022, 9:56 pm
Domain Name Wire
13 end user domain sales up to €120,000
A mobile phone company, a sauna seller, and a non-profit in Boston bought domain names. Sedo had a six figure country code domain sale this past week, and it was the largest reported sale from the venue during that time. Here’s a list of end us...
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13 end user domain sales up to €120,000
A mobile phone company, a sauna seller, and a non-profit in Boston bought domain names. Sedo had a six figure country code domain sale this past week, and it was the largest reported sale from the venue during that time. Here’s a list of end us...
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December 14, 2022, 2:11 pm
Domain Name Wire
GoDaddy and Dynadot respond to eth.link lawsuit
GoDaddy files motion to dismiss, Dynadot claims lack of jurisdiction. GoDaddy and Dynadot have responded to a lawsuit over the eth.link domain name. Virgil Griffith was the registrant of the domain name, which was used as a type of resolver to enable...
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GoDaddy and Dynadot respond to eth.link lawsuit
GoDaddy files motion to dismiss, Dynadot claims lack of jurisdiction. GoDaddy and Dynadot have responded to a lawsuit over the eth.link domain name. Virgil Griffith was the registrant of the domain name, which was used as a type of resolver to enable...
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December 13, 2022, 3:33 pm
