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The Domains
World Wrestling Entertainment Wins Control Of WWE.org
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. just gained control of wwe.org. The domain name was parked and the domain owner just months after registering the domain name offered to sell the trademark holder the domain for $50,000 Here are the highlights from...
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World Wrestling Entertainment Wins Control Of WWE.org
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. just gained control of wwe.org. The domain name was parked and the domain owner just months after registering the domain name offered to sell the trademark holder the domain for $50,000 Here are the highlights from...
Discussion
October 15, 2014, 1:14 am
The Domains
Google Discloses A Vulnerability in SSL 3.0
Google reported via their online security blog, that there is a vulnerability in the design of SSL Version 3.0. Apparently usage is ubiquitous as most browsers support SSL 3.0. They have recommended a work around to the problem. From the article: Tod...
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Google Discloses A Vulnerability in SSL 3.0
Google reported via their online security blog, that there is a vulnerability in the design of SSL Version 3.0. Apparently usage is ubiquitous as most browsers support SSL 3.0. They have recommended a work around to the problem. From the article: Tod...
Discussion
October 14, 2014, 11:10 pm
Domain Shane
Flippa Recap: MortgageRate.net, Markets.info, 1LQ.com sell. BabyStore.com, Detect.com, Organ.com do not.
Some domains that sold MortgageRate.net – $3,053 – The seller said that MortgageRates.net previously sold for $36k. A 20x differential in search volume (300,000 per month for the plural vs 15,000 for the singular), and a 12x differential...
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Flippa Recap: MortgageRate.net, Markets.info, 1LQ.com sell. BabyStore.com, Detect.com, Organ.com do not.
Some domains that sold MortgageRate.net – $3,053 – The seller said that MortgageRates.net previously sold for $36k. A 20x differential in search volume (300,000 per month for the plural vs 15,000 for the singular), and a 12x differential...
Discussion
October 14, 2014, 10:58 pm
The Domains
.XYZ Crosses 600,000 Domain Registrations and .Club is gaining ground for the number two spot
.XYZ crosses 600,000 Registrations According to Ntldstats.com .XYZ has crossed the 600,000 mark as far as domain registrations. .XYZ started October with 550,596 registrations. .Berlin remains in second place with .Club hot on its heels, .Club regist...
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.XYZ Crosses 600,000 Domain Registrations and .Club is gaining ground for the number two spot
.XYZ crosses 600,000 Registrations According to Ntldstats.com .XYZ has crossed the 600,000 mark as far as domain registrations. .XYZ started October with 550,596 registrations. .Berlin remains in second place with .Club hot on its heels, .Club regist...
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October 14, 2014, 8:28 pm
Domain Shane
Sedo’s Weekly Sales Total $1 Million: Stream.org for $20K
Here are this week’s Sedo sales. Congrats to those who sold and good luck to those that bought. For everyone else, enjoy the comps Domain name Price Currency .COMs goldpay.com 50000 EUR fixed.com 40000 USD veryexclusive.com 30000 USD l2o...
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Sedo’s Weekly Sales Total $1 Million: Stream.org for $20K
Here are this week’s Sedo sales. Congrats to those who sold and good luck to those that bought. For everyone else, enjoy the comps Domain name Price Currency .COMs goldpay.com 50000 EUR fixed.com 40000 USD veryexclusive.com 30000 USD l2o...
Discussion
October 14, 2014, 8:08 pm
Domain Name Wire
How is this not reverse domain name hijacking?
Domain was allegedly registered well before company started using name. National Arbitration Forum panelist Dennis A. Foster has turned in a UDRP decision in favor of the respondent for the domain name IAFT.com. The case was filed by International Ac...
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How is this not reverse domain name hijacking?
Domain was allegedly registered well before company started using name. National Arbitration Forum panelist Dennis A. Foster has turned in a UDRP decision in favor of the respondent for the domain name IAFT.com. The case was filed by International Ac...
Discussion
October 14, 2014, 4:45 pm
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...
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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...
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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
