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The Domains
Vodka Maker, Which Costs Up To $24,500 A Bottle, Buys KorsVodka.com For $750,000
According to a press release out today KV Spirits LLC has purchased the domain name KorsVodka.com, for $750,000 “Made from the same old recipe that was enjoyed by the Royals over a century ago, Kors is known as being the most exclusive, handmad...
Discussion
Vodka Maker, Which Costs Up To $24,500 A Bottle, Buys KorsVodka.com For $750,000
According to a press release out today KV Spirits LLC has purchased the domain name KorsVodka.com, for $750,000 “Made from the same old recipe that was enjoyed by the Royals over a century ago, Kors is known as being the most exclusive, handmad...
Discussion
October 14, 2014, 4:32 pm
Domain Name Wire
31 notable domain sales from NameJet
Joseph Peterson reviews notable domain name sales at NameJet last month. During September, NameJet closed 80 domain sales at or above $2,000 – down slightly from August’s spike of 95 but consistent with May (76), June (69), and July...
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31 notable domain sales from NameJet
Joseph Peterson reviews notable domain name sales at NameJet last month. During September, NameJet closed 80 domain sales at or above $2,000 – down slightly from August’s spike of 95 but consistent with May (76), June (69), and July...
Discussion
October 14, 2014, 4:19 pm
Domain Name News
What domains can teach about brand engagement in foreign markets
Since the early 2000s, domain names can be registered and written in any language – for example Chinese characters are allowed in the .com namespace, 例子.com is a valid domain name. This wonderful innovation makes internet users less reliant...
Discussion
What domains can teach about brand engagement in foreign markets
Since the early 2000s, domain names can be registered and written in any language – for example Chinese characters are allowed in the .com namespace, 例子.com is a valid domain name. This wonderful innovation makes internet users less reliant...
Discussion
October 14, 2014, 3:00 pm
Domain Shane
DomainShane’s BIG LIST of Domain Name Auction Picks: Tuesday 10/14
Despite the fact that domain names have been around for almost 30 years there is still no end to the stupidity and lack of common sense that exists on how to use them. I stumbled on this thread over at Reddit on someone that bought .NYC domains...
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DomainShane’s BIG LIST of Domain Name Auction Picks: Tuesday 10/14
Despite the fact that domain names have been around for almost 30 years there is still no end to the stupidity and lack of common sense that exists on how to use them. I stumbled on this thread over at Reddit on someone that bought .NYC domains...
Discussion
October 14, 2014, 11:45 am
Sully's Blog
Organic Domains – Do you qualify?
Roland LaPlante, Chief Marketing Officer of Afilias, spoke to me in the past about .INFO being the forth most popular domain gTLD in the world. Today, he shares the current outlook on .ORGANIC and what qualifications are needed to own...
Discussion
Organic Domains – Do you qualify?
Roland LaPlante, Chief Marketing Officer of Afilias, spoke to me in the past about .INFO being the forth most popular domain gTLD in the world. Today, he shares the current outlook on .ORGANIC and what qualifications are needed to own...
Discussion
October 14, 2014, 10:11 am
The Domains
Sweden to auction off 349 previously blocked .SE Domain Names
Sweden to hold an auction of 349 previously blocked .se names. The auction started Monday and will run for the next 12 days. Some of the names include: USA.se, HR.se, cd.se, Jamaica.se and bahamas.se. Swedish Wire reported on the auction: Through a u...
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Sweden to auction off 349 previously blocked .SE Domain Names
Sweden to hold an auction of 349 previously blocked .se names. The auction started Monday and will run for the next 12 days. Some of the names include: USA.se, HR.se, cd.se, Jamaica.se and bahamas.se. Swedish Wire reported on the auction: Through a u...
Discussion
October 14, 2014, 9:50 am
The Domains
Mobile Corporation Acquires Mobile.Ph
Back on August 8, 2014 we spoke with Jeffrey Peterson of Mobile Corporation Mobile Corporation just completed the purchase of Mobile.co for $239,000. Our readers may recall that there was an interesting story behind this transaction. The start up bas...
Discussion
Mobile Corporation Acquires Mobile.Ph
Back on August 8, 2014 we spoke with Jeffrey Peterson of Mobile Corporation Mobile Corporation just completed the purchase of Mobile.co for $239,000. Our readers may recall that there was an interesting story behind this transaction. The start up bas...
Discussion
October 13, 2014, 8:00 pm
Domain Name Wire
Domain Name Wire Podcast #2: Tips to fight domain theft and Howard Neu talks TRAFFIC
Listen to Domain Name Wire Podcast #2. It’s Monday, and that means it’s Podcast Day! This week’s Domain Name Wire Podcast includes the latest domain name industry news, plus 5 tips to make sure you don’t become a domain name t...
Discussion
Domain Name Wire Podcast #2: Tips to fight domain theft and Howard Neu talks TRAFFIC
Listen to Domain Name Wire Podcast #2. It’s Monday, and that means it’s Podcast Day! This week’s Domain Name Wire Podcast includes the latest domain name industry news, plus 5 tips to make sure you don’t become a domain name t...
Discussion
October 13, 2014, 5:48 pm
Domain Name Wire
Which ICANN sessions domainers should attend
A quick look at relevant sessions at this week’s ICANN conference. ICANN 51 formally kicks off today in Los Angeles. There are a lot of domain name investors in attendance, so I created a quick guide to sessions that might be interesting to the...
Discussion
Which ICANN sessions domainers should attend
A quick look at relevant sessions at this week’s ICANN conference. ICANN 51 formally kicks off today in Los Angeles. There are a lot of domain name investors in attendance, so I created a quick guide to sessions that might be interesting to the...
Discussion
October 13, 2014, 5:10 pm
Domain Name Wire
TopCoin launches as cryptocurrency for new TLDs
TopCoin enables registries to pass rebate credits directly to registrants. I caught up with Michael Blend last night here in Los Angeles. Blend sold his company to Demand Media and was then an executive with the company for many years. He’s cur...
Discussion
TopCoin launches as cryptocurrency for new TLDs
TopCoin enables registries to pass rebate credits directly to registrants. I caught up with Michael Blend last night here in Los Angeles. Blend sold his company to Demand Media and was then an executive with the company for many years. He’s cur...
Discussion
October 13, 2014, 3:22 pm
