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The Domains
One Tiny Country Gets Some Exposure from One Large Movie Franchise
The Pitcairn Islands are a group of four volcanic islands in the southern Pacific Ocean. The population is 56, yes 56. It is safe to say that most have no idea that the Pitcairn Islands have their own country code, and even fewer would know what two ...
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One Tiny Country Gets Some Exposure from One Large Movie Franchise
The Pitcairn Islands are a group of four volcanic islands in the southern Pacific Ocean. The population is 56, yes 56. It is safe to say that most have no idea that the Pitcairn Islands have their own country code, and even fewer would know what two ...
Discussion
June 29, 2014, 10:04 am
The Domains
California Governor Signs Into Law The Use of Alternative Currencies Such as Bitcoin
We wrote a couple days ago about an alternative currency bill that was off to Governor Jerry Brown of California for his signature. Governor Brown has signed it into law. NewsBtc.com reported” We’ve been discussing a bill that’s bee...
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California Governor Signs Into Law The Use of Alternative Currencies Such as Bitcoin
We wrote a couple days ago about an alternative currency bill that was off to Governor Jerry Brown of California for his signature. Governor Brown has signed it into law. NewsBtc.com reported” We’ve been discussing a bill that’s bee...
Discussion
June 29, 2014, 9:36 am
The Domains
Domainers Choice Award Winners
The Domainers Choice Awards announced their winners on Saturday at DBR Fun Fest, Kevin McKim from NameInnovations live tweeted the winners. TheDomains.com was nominated for best publication, we congratulate Ron Jackson for winning that award, Ron has...
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Domainers Choice Award Winners
The Domainers Choice Awards announced their winners on Saturday at DBR Fun Fest, Kevin McKim from NameInnovations live tweeted the winners. TheDomains.com was nominated for best publication, we congratulate Ron Jackson for winning that award, Ron has...
Discussion
June 29, 2014, 7:01 am
Domain Shane
Domain Flips and Flops: Gero.com, PerfectBalance.com, SocialDock.com, AirConcepts.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 Gero.com – Sold recently for $10,001 at Sedo, vs $3,622 in 2012 at Sedo. An upgrade from GetGero.com....
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Domain Flips and Flops: Gero.com, PerfectBalance.com, SocialDock.com, AirConcepts.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 Gero.com – Sold recently for $10,001 at Sedo, vs $3,622 in 2012 at Sedo. An upgrade from GetGero.com....
Discussion
June 28, 2014, 10:39 pm
The Domains
Sands Files Lawsuit Against 35 Websites/Domains Including 368.COM, 8227.COM & 9770.COM,
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (Sands) filed a federal lawsuit on Friday in the United States District Court for the District Of Nevada against the owners of 35 websites/domain names including 368.COM, 8227.COM and 97...
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Sands Files Lawsuit Against 35 Websites/Domains Including 368.COM, 8227.COM & 9770.COM,
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (Sands) filed a federal lawsuit on Friday in the United States District Court for the District Of Nevada against the owners of 35 websites/domain names including 368.COM, 8227.COM and 97...
Discussion
June 28, 2014, 7:50 pm
The Domains
Since Mi.com sold for $3.6 million, Mark Monitor has been scooping up other Mi.cctld domains
Back in April, Chinese mobile device maker Xiaomi purchased Mi.com for $3.6 million, some reporters noted that the MI made perfect sense for the company as Mi can work as an acronym for Mobile Internet. Since that acquisition it seems that brand prot...
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Since Mi.com sold for $3.6 million, Mark Monitor has been scooping up other Mi.cctld domains
Back in April, Chinese mobile device maker Xiaomi purchased Mi.com for $3.6 million, some reporters noted that the MI made perfect sense for the company as Mi can work as an acronym for Mobile Internet. Since that acquisition it seems that brand prot...
Discussion
June 28, 2014, 12:19 pm
Domain Shane
THE BIG AFTERMARKET LIST: Saturday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on June 28th, 2014
I’ve stayed away from all of the new gTLDs except for a few numerics but the other day I decided to work with dot ninja to build out a name that I think I could do a good job with. Over the next month I am going to build a website ...
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THE BIG AFTERMARKET LIST: Saturday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on June 28th, 2014
I’ve stayed away from all of the new gTLDs except for a few numerics but the other day I decided to work with dot ninja to build out a name that I think I could do a good job with. Over the next month I am going to build a website ...
Discussion
June 28, 2014, 11:44 am
Domain Shane
Update on Top 10 Sales from A Year Ago This Week: 114.com, Orio.com, LiveSafe.com, XModels.com, More
Listed below are updates to the top 10 domain sales from a year ago this week, as ranked by DN Journal. 1. 114.com for $2,100,000 $2.1 million is good for #3 on the list of 2013′s reported sales, behind only KK.com at $2.4 million, and IG.com ...
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Update on Top 10 Sales from A Year Ago This Week: 114.com, Orio.com, LiveSafe.com, XModels.com, More
Listed below are updates to the top 10 domain sales from a year ago this week, as ranked by DN Journal. 1. 114.com for $2,100,000 $2.1 million is good for #3 on the list of 2013′s reported sales, behind only KK.com at $2.4 million, and IG.com ...
Discussion
June 28, 2014, 1:53 am
The Domains
Bitcoin as a Legal Currency in Currency Bill is Off to Governor Brown for Signing
The bill looking to make Bitcoin a legal currency in California is now going to the Governor Mike Shedlock and investment adviser with Sitka Pacific Capital Management, covered the bill on his blog. From the article: California Bill AB-129 Lawful Mon...
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Bitcoin as a Legal Currency in Currency Bill is Off to Governor Brown for Signing
The bill looking to make Bitcoin a legal currency in California is now going to the Governor Mike Shedlock and investment adviser with Sitka Pacific Capital Management, covered the bill on his blog. From the article: California Bill AB-129 Lawful Mon...
Discussion
June 27, 2014, 7:16 pm
Domain Name Wire
A “High” week for expired domain name sales
“High” is perched high on the list of last week’s expired domain auctions — specifically, the French word, “Haut”, which sold at NameJet for nearly $5k. Another French four-letter – this time a .NE...
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A “High” week for expired domain name sales
“High” is perched high on the list of last week’s expired domain auctions — specifically, the French word, “Haut”, which sold at NameJet for nearly $5k. Another French four-letter – this time a .NE...
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June 27, 2014, 6:00 pm
