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Domain Name Wire
Two domain owners win UDRPs despite not responding
Panelists don’t blindly assume respondents are cybersquatting in two recent cases. Although it’s rare, domain name owners sometimes win UDRP filings despite not responding to the allegations. In these cases, the UDRP panelists actually us...
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Two domain owners win UDRPs despite not responding
Panelists don’t blindly assume respondents are cybersquatting in two recent cases. Although it’s rare, domain name owners sometimes win UDRP filings despite not responding to the allegations. In these cases, the UDRP panelists actually us...
Discussion
August 5, 2015, 3:35 pm
The Domains
Virtual Network SA Adds To $10M+ In Domain Investments With Purchase of Brain.com
Virtual Network SA of Switzerland has purchased the premium generic domain name Brain.com, adding to over $10+ Million in domain name investments over the years.
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Virtual Network SA Adds To $10M+ In Domain Investments With Purchase of Brain.com
Virtual Network SA of Switzerland has purchased the premium generic domain name Brain.com, adding to over $10+ Million in domain name investments over the years.
Discussion
August 5, 2015, 2:05 pm
Domain Shane
DomainShane’s BIG LIST of Domain Name Auction Picks: Wednesday, August 5th 2015
A lot of names with no bidders on today’s list. Either I am finding some good value or I’ve dropped my standards. I’m hoping its the first one. The finals prices will tell me the answer. Taped another show of Domai...
Discussion
DomainShane’s BIG LIST of Domain Name Auction Picks: Wednesday, August 5th 2015
A lot of names with no bidders on today’s list. Either I am finding some good value or I’ve dropped my standards. I’m hoping its the first one. The finals prices will tell me the answer. Taped another show of Domai...
Discussion
August 5, 2015, 10:41 am
The Domains
XR.com sits at $552,000 with 13 hours left – Will it hit reserve ?
With 13 hours left XR.com sits with a high bid of $552,000, this leaves the name just $3,050 shy of where SX.com sold on July 9. The names has not reached reserve yet. There have been 259 bidders who have made 704 bids. There have been 9 serious bidd...
Discussion
XR.com sits at $552,000 with 13 hours left – Will it hit reserve ?
With 13 hours left XR.com sits with a high bid of $552,000, this leaves the name just $3,050 shy of where SX.com sold on July 9. The names has not reached reserve yet. There have been 259 bidders who have made 704 bids. There have been 9 serious bidd...
Discussion
August 5, 2015, 6:31 am
Domain Shane
DSAD DAILY AUCTION RECAP
I have a pretty long 3 word domain that I am going to let expire. When I first started buying and selling domains it was one of the ones I picked up. I was hesitant to let it go because I spent $100 on it or something around there and I didn’t ...
Discussion
DSAD DAILY AUCTION RECAP
I have a pretty long 3 word domain that I am going to let expire. When I first started buying and selling domains it was one of the ones I picked up. I was hesitant to let it go because I spent $100 on it or something around there and I didn’t ...
Discussion
August 5, 2015, 6:21 am
The Domains
Sedo Weekly Transactions Total $1.6million led by Give.com at $500,000
Over the past week, 550 transactions took place on Sedo’s marketplace and via SedoMLS, totaling $1.6m. 56% of total sales were the result of Buy Now listings. Top sales: Top .com: give.com at 500,000 USD Top ccTLD: automile.de ...
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Sedo Weekly Transactions Total $1.6million led by Give.com at $500,000
Over the past week, 550 transactions took place on Sedo’s marketplace and via SedoMLS, totaling $1.6m. 56% of total sales were the result of Buy Now listings. Top sales: Top .com: give.com at 500,000 USD Top ccTLD: automile.de ...
Discussion
August 4, 2015, 10:47 pm
Domain Name Wire
Rightside has record revenue in Q2
Rightside continues upward trajectory. Domain name company Rightside posted record revenue of $52.2 million in Q2, the company announced today. That compares to $46.7 million in Q2 2014 and $50.5 million in the first quarter of this year. The company...
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Rightside has record revenue in Q2
Rightside continues upward trajectory. Domain name company Rightside posted record revenue of $52.2 million in Q2, the company announced today. That compares to $46.7 million in Q2 2014 and $50.5 million in the first quarter of this year. The company...
Discussion
August 4, 2015, 9:23 pm
Domain Name Wire
July’s Hottest Domain Name Stories
Sex.com, a $50,000 cybersquatting settlement and more. Legal stuff continued to make headlines in July in the domain biz. ParkingCrew also made things interesting with its acquisition of NameDrive. Here’s a look back at the top stories on Domai...
Discussion
July’s Hottest Domain Name Stories
Sex.com, a $50,000 cybersquatting settlement and more. Legal stuff continued to make headlines in July in the domain biz. ParkingCrew also made things interesting with its acquisition of NameDrive. Here’s a look back at the top stories on Domai...
Discussion
August 4, 2015, 6:42 pm
Domain Name Wire
Famous Four launches 5 domain names this week
Five domains on tap this week. Famous Four Media launches another five top level domain names on Wednesday of this week. Registrars will begin selling .racing, .accountant, .download, .win and .loan. 101Domain is offering all of the names for about $...
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Famous Four launches 5 domain names this week
Five domains on tap this week. Famous Four Media launches another five top level domain names on Wednesday of this week. Registrars will begin selling .racing, .accountant, .download, .win and .loan. 101Domain is offering all of the names for about $...
Discussion
August 4, 2015, 4:35 pm
Domain Name Wire
Rightside and NameCheap ink longer term deal
Deal adds some certainty to Rightside’s future revenue. After frequent short-term extensions, Rightside’s eNom and reseller NameCheap have signed a longer term reseller deal. Many people are surprised to learn that NameCheap, which manage...
Discussion
Rightside and NameCheap ink longer term deal
Deal adds some certainty to Rightside’s future revenue. After frequent short-term extensions, Rightside’s eNom and reseller NameCheap have signed a longer term reseller deal. Many people are surprised to learn that NameCheap, which manage...
Discussion
August 4, 2015, 4:13 pm
