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The Domains
Why Hasn’t Godaddy Filed UDRP On Phishing Domains?
Domaingang.com has been reporting on many domain names that have been involved in phishing attacks on Godaddy which have resulted in domain names being stolen out of Godaddy accounts. Unlike most phishing attacks where someone uses a domain controlle...
Discussion
Why Hasn’t Godaddy Filed UDRP On Phishing Domains?
Domaingang.com has been reporting on many domain names that have been involved in phishing attacks on Godaddy which have resulted in domain names being stolen out of Godaddy accounts. Unlike most phishing attacks where someone uses a domain controlle...
Discussion
December 28, 2014, 5:08 pm
Domain Name Wire
TrafficZ shuts down on Wednesday
End of an era: TrafficZ to shut its doors on Wednesday. Thought Convergence sold off its primary operating businesses this year: it sold Agreed to Escrow.com and Aftermarket.com to Igloo. That left domain name parking company TrafficZ. Today, the com...
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TrafficZ shuts down on Wednesday
End of an era: TrafficZ to shut its doors on Wednesday. Thought Convergence sold off its primary operating businesses this year: it sold Agreed to Escrow.com and Aftermarket.com to Igloo. That left domain name parking company TrafficZ. Today, the com...
Discussion
December 28, 2014, 3:14 pm
Domain Shane
DomainShane’s BIG LIST of Domain Name Auction Picks: Sunday 28th, 2014
I was looking through my Whois checks for the month to see which domains are getting the most checks and which aren’t getting any. Trunk. com, my recent purchase is getting almost 600 checks a month with DomainShane being second at less t...
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DomainShane’s BIG LIST of Domain Name Auction Picks: Sunday 28th, 2014
I was looking through my Whois checks for the month to see which domains are getting the most checks and which aren’t getting any. Trunk. com, my recent purchase is getting almost 600 checks a month with DomainShane being second at less t...
Discussion
December 28, 2014, 12:14 pm
Domain Shane
Domain Flips and Flops: Xiao.com, JobMove.com, SexAffairs.com
Below is another look at a few recent domain flips and flops, with recent data courtesy of DN Journal and historical data from NameBio. Flips Xiao.com – Sold recently for $97,857 via FindYourDomain, vs $67,566 in January of this year at NameJe...
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Domain Flips and Flops: Xiao.com, JobMove.com, SexAffairs.com
Below is another look at a few recent domain flips and flops, with recent data courtesy of DN Journal and historical data from NameBio. Flips Xiao.com – Sold recently for $97,857 via FindYourDomain, vs $67,566 in January of this year at NameJe...
Discussion
December 27, 2014, 7:54 pm
The Domains
Tip For The New Year: Don’t Buy Domains When You’re High: This Guy Did & Spent Over $5K
With marijuana becoming legal in more and more states to varying degrees, here is a cautionary tale for anyone who is thinking about smoking and domaining. Don’t do it. This story comes from a guy who told his tale on Reddit.com who spend over ...
Discussion
Tip For The New Year: Don’t Buy Domains When You’re High: This Guy Did & Spent Over $5K
With marijuana becoming legal in more and more states to varying degrees, here is a cautionary tale for anyone who is thinking about smoking and domaining. Don’t do it. This story comes from a guy who told his tale on Reddit.com who spend over ...
Discussion
December 27, 2014, 6:32 pm
Domain Shane
DomainShane’s BIG LIST of Domain Name Auction Picks: Saturday 27th, 2014
A little late out of the gate today. Bought a few good names the last few days. I’ll chime in later on Godaddy not showing domain sales results. I actually didn’t even know that had shut them off because I only had names...
Discussion
DomainShane’s BIG LIST of Domain Name Auction Picks: Saturday 27th, 2014
A little late out of the gate today. Bought a few good names the last few days. I’ll chime in later on Godaddy not showing domain sales results. I actually didn’t even know that had shut them off because I only had names...
Discussion
December 27, 2014, 3:21 pm
The Domains
Seized By Feds, Domain MaxHardcore.com May Be Auctioned Off & The Govt Won’t Make A Penny
Back in 2005 the Federal Government raided the offices of one of the most controversial, and well known porn stars/porn producers, known as Max Hardcore. In 2007 Max Hardcore whose real name is Paul F. Little, and his company, Max World Entertainment...
Discussion
Seized By Feds, Domain MaxHardcore.com May Be Auctioned Off & The Govt Won’t Make A Penny
Back in 2005 the Federal Government raided the offices of one of the most controversial, and well known porn stars/porn producers, known as Max Hardcore. In 2007 Max Hardcore whose real name is Paul F. Little, and his company, Max World Entertainment...
Discussion
December 27, 2014, 1:58 pm
Domain Shane
Update on Top 10 Sales from Five Years Ago: Conclude.com, ARR.com, Gartenmöbel.de, More
Going back five years in time this week……below is an update on those domain sales as ranked by DNJournal. 1 (tie). Gartenmöbel.de for $214,500 1 (tie). Gartenmoebel.de for $214,500 The IDN and non-IDN versions tied for first, and ...
Discussion
Update on Top 10 Sales from Five Years Ago: Conclude.com, ARR.com, Gartenmöbel.de, More
Going back five years in time this week……below is an update on those domain sales as ranked by DNJournal. 1 (tie). Gartenmöbel.de for $214,500 1 (tie). Gartenmoebel.de for $214,500 The IDN and non-IDN versions tied for first, and ...
Discussion
December 26, 2014, 9:12 pm
Domain Shane
DomainShane’s BIG LIST of Domain Name Auction Picks: Friday 26th, 2014
I had to sneak away from the family to write today’s list. Pardon my errors as there may be more than normal because I was flying through the names. Had a wonderful Christmas with the family with tons of food, drink, and friends. I hope y...
Discussion
DomainShane’s BIG LIST of Domain Name Auction Picks: Friday 26th, 2014
I had to sneak away from the family to write today’s list. Pardon my errors as there may be more than normal because I was flying through the names. Had a wonderful Christmas with the family with tons of food, drink, and friends. I hope y...
Discussion
December 26, 2014, 12:02 pm
The Domains
1st Day New gTLD Totals: .Dentist 907: .Rehab 293
Two new gTLD went into General Availability yesterday on Christmas eve day. Including all registrations by trademark holders in Sunrise and those who paid an additional fee to register domain names before GA in the Early Access Program (EAP) here are...
Discussion
1st Day New gTLD Totals: .Dentist 907: .Rehab 293
Two new gTLD went into General Availability yesterday on Christmas eve day. Including all registrations by trademark holders in Sunrise and those who paid an additional fee to register domain names before GA in the Early Access Program (EAP) here are...
Discussion
December 25, 2014, 3:35 pm
