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The Domains
Blacknight Launches Jelastic Powered Next Generation Cloud Platform: Offers a True “zero code change” PaaS Solution
We received a press release from Irish domain name registrar and hosting company, Blacknight which announced today they have launched their Jelastic powered next generation cloud platform, designed for developers and offers a true “zero code ch...
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Blacknight Launches Jelastic Powered Next Generation Cloud Platform: Offers a True “zero code change” PaaS Solution
We received a press release from Irish domain name registrar and hosting company, Blacknight which announced today they have launched their Jelastic powered next generation cloud platform, designed for developers and offers a true “zero code ch...
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May 18, 2015, 1:00 pm
Domain Shane
DomainShane’s BIG LIST of Domain Name Auction Picks: Monday, May 18th, 2015
I’d like to officially welcome Aaron 2 (yes we have another Aaron on the team because I only work with Aarons) of Top Choice Domains to the DSAD team. Aaron will be covering the completed auction sales on a daily basis. ...
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DomainShane’s BIG LIST of Domain Name Auction Picks: Monday, May 18th, 2015
I’d like to officially welcome Aaron 2 (yes we have another Aaron on the team because I only work with Aarons) of Top Choice Domains to the DSAD team. Aaron will be covering the completed auction sales on a daily basis. ...
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May 18, 2015, 11:30 am
The Domains
Google to add Buy Buttons to Mobile Search
Google is planning on launching buy buttons in mobile search only, there will not be buttons when someone searches on desktop. One has to wonder how all the advertisers who spend big money on Adwords will feel about this. Engadget stated there are se...
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Google to add Buy Buttons to Mobile Search
Google is planning on launching buy buttons in mobile search only, there will not be buttons when someone searches on desktop. One has to wonder how all the advertisers who spend big money on Adwords will feel about this. Engadget stated there are se...
Discussion
May 18, 2015, 7:45 am
DomainSherpa
DomainSherpa Review – May 18: Essential.com, 50X.com, Pinup.com, Groomers.com…
What do successful domain name investors think when they value domain names?In this show:• We learn what the Sherpas bought or sold recently: Essential.com, FlexibleAluminumBatteries.com, 50X.com• An investor's portfolio is appraised: ...
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DomainSherpa Review – May 18: Essential.com, 50X.com, Pinup.com, Groomers.com…
What do successful domain name investors think when they value domain names?In this show:• We learn what the Sherpas bought or sold recently: Essential.com, FlexibleAluminumBatteries.com, 50X.com• An investor's portfolio is appraised: ...
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May 18, 2015, 7:02 am
The Domains
Looks Likes Coupons.com Got $4.8 Million For Withdrawing Its .Coupons New gTLD App
According to Tweets from George Kirikos and Daniel Negari it appears that Coupons.com made a cool $4.8 Million dollars for withdrawing its application for the new gTLD .Coupons George found an SEC filing that showed Coupons.com received $4....
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Looks Likes Coupons.com Got $4.8 Million For Withdrawing Its .Coupons New gTLD App
According to Tweets from George Kirikos and Daniel Negari it appears that Coupons.com made a cool $4.8 Million dollars for withdrawing its application for the new gTLD .Coupons George found an SEC filing that showed Coupons.com received $4....
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May 18, 2015, 12:08 am
The Domains
ICANN Could Be Privatized by the end of the year
PCTechMag.com wrote an article that discussed ICANN being on its own by the end of the year. Fadi Chehade gave comments on Thursday that all the parts were in place for this to happen. From the article: The head of the nonprofit group that oversees t...
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ICANN Could Be Privatized by the end of the year
PCTechMag.com wrote an article that discussed ICANN being on its own by the end of the year. Fadi Chehade gave comments on Thursday that all the parts were in place for this to happen. From the article: The head of the nonprofit group that oversees t...
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May 17, 2015, 11:16 pm
Domain Shane
Some Q1 2015 Domain Sales
Last week I talked about a few recent acquisitions, and this post discusses some Q1 2015 domain sales. It was my best quarter ever, by a long shot, and I’d be really happy if I had the same level of sales for the next three quarters combined. ...
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Some Q1 2015 Domain Sales
Last week I talked about a few recent acquisitions, and this post discusses some Q1 2015 domain sales. It was my best quarter ever, by a long shot, and I’d be really happy if I had the same level of sales for the next three quarters combined. ...
Discussion
May 17, 2015, 5:53 pm
Domain Shane
DomainShane’s BIG LIST of Domain Name Auction Picks: Sunday, May 17th, 2015
The list today is full of the normal LLLL.coms. There is tremendous opportunity IMO to make money in the LLLL.com market. Most people have no idea of the value of the domains and which ones are a good buy with room for a flip or not. &nb...
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DomainShane’s BIG LIST of Domain Name Auction Picks: Sunday, May 17th, 2015
The list today is full of the normal LLLL.coms. There is tremendous opportunity IMO to make money in the LLLL.com market. Most people have no idea of the value of the domains and which ones are a good buy with room for a flip or not. &nb...
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May 17, 2015, 11:30 am
Domain Shane
Update on Top 10 Sales from a Year Ago: Sex.xxx, LK.com, DataCenter.com, Bouqs.com, More
Listed below are updates on the top 10 domain sales from a year ago, as ranked by DN Journal. 1. Sex.xxx for $3,000,000 Picked up by Barron Innovations in a portfolio of .xxx domain names for a total purchase price of $5 million, with Sex.xxx pegged...
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Update on Top 10 Sales from a Year Ago: Sex.xxx, LK.com, DataCenter.com, Bouqs.com, More
Listed below are updates on the top 10 domain sales from a year ago, as ranked by DN Journal. 1. Sex.xxx for $3,000,000 Picked up by Barron Innovations in a portfolio of .xxx domain names for a total purchase price of $5 million, with Sex.xxx pegged...
Discussion
May 16, 2015, 7:55 pm
The Domains
CEO of .Design on ReDesigning The Success Of A New gTLD Launch
This is a guest post by Ray King the CEO of Top Level Design, a new domain registry behind the new gTLD’s .Design, .Wiki and .ink. Mr. King has also founded Semaphore, Inc, SnapNames, Inc, AboutUs, Inc. and ICANNWiki (501c3). The post app...
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CEO of .Design on ReDesigning The Success Of A New gTLD Launch
This is a guest post by Ray King the CEO of Top Level Design, a new domain registry behind the new gTLD’s .Design, .Wiki and .ink. Mr. King has also founded Semaphore, Inc, SnapNames, Inc, AboutUs, Inc. and ICANNWiki (501c3). The post app...
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May 16, 2015, 3:57 pm
