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The Domains
The Sale of .Co To Neustar Closed Today; Offices To Stay In Miami
Although it was announced a few weeks ago, the sale of the .CO Internet S.A.S to Neustar for $109 million dollars actually just closed today. According to the MiamiHerald.com, the “Champagne popped and bonuses flowed after .CO Internet cl...
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The Sale of .Co To Neustar Closed Today; Offices To Stay In Miami
Although it was announced a few weeks ago, the sale of the .CO Internet S.A.S to Neustar for $109 million dollars actually just closed today. According to the MiamiHerald.com, the “Champagne popped and bonuses flowed after .CO Internet cl...
Discussion
April 15, 2014, 4:32 am
The Domains
The ICA Comments on ICANN Preliminary Issue Report on IGOs and INGOs
Phil Corwin of the ICA has sent a comment to ICANN regarding the Preliminary Issue Report on Access by IGOs and INGOs to the Curative Rights Protections of the UDRP and URS. In that report, the staff recommended the GNSO Council initiate a PDP (Polic...
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The ICA Comments on ICANN Preliminary Issue Report on IGOs and INGOs
Phil Corwin of the ICA has sent a comment to ICANN regarding the Preliminary Issue Report on Access by IGOs and INGOs to the Curative Rights Protections of the UDRP and URS. In that report, the staff recommended the GNSO Council initiate a PDP (Polic...
Discussion
April 15, 2014, 2:27 am
Domain Shane
DomainShane/Accidental Domainer Looking for “Who Bought What” Writer
Do you like to research who bought the names that recently sold? Do you follow and research who bought certain names at NameJet, SnapNames, and (perhaps) even GoDaddy auctions? Do you also enjoy writing? DSAC formerly known as DomainShane is seeking ...
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DomainShane/Accidental Domainer Looking for “Who Bought What” Writer
Do you like to research who bought the names that recently sold? Do you follow and research who bought certain names at NameJet, SnapNames, and (perhaps) even GoDaddy auctions? Do you also enjoy writing? DSAC formerly known as DomainShane is seeking ...
Discussion
April 14, 2014, 10:25 pm
Domain Name Wire
Expired domain guru wanted to write for DNW
Are you an expired domain junkie? Do you follow and actively participate in expired domain auctions at NameJet, SnapNames, and (perhaps) even GoDaddy auctions? Do you also enjoy writing? Domain Name Wire is seeking someone to write a weekly expired d...
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Expired domain guru wanted to write for DNW
Are you an expired domain junkie? Do you follow and actively participate in expired domain auctions at NameJet, SnapNames, and (perhaps) even GoDaddy auctions? Do you also enjoy writing? Domain Name Wire is seeking someone to write a weekly expired d...
Discussion
April 14, 2014, 9:21 pm
The Domains
Google Acquires Drone Maker That Facebook Was Eyeing
Todd Wasserman is reporting for Mashable that Google has purchased Titan Aerospace, a 20 person drone maker that Facebook was also interested in purchasing. There were no financial terms on the deal released on the acquisition. Apparently Faceb...
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Google Acquires Drone Maker That Facebook Was Eyeing
Todd Wasserman is reporting for Mashable that Google has purchased Titan Aerospace, a 20 person drone maker that Facebook was also interested in purchasing. There were no financial terms on the deal released on the acquisition. Apparently Faceb...
Discussion
April 14, 2014, 7:35 pm
Domain Name Wire
WTF: No reverse domain hijacking if you try to buy domain first
Panelist says no reverse domain name hijacking because domain owner didn’t respond to purchase inquiries. Today’s “WTF, why isn’t this reverse domain name hijacking” case comes courtesy of panelist Alistair Payne and Cze...
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WTF: No reverse domain hijacking if you try to buy domain first
Panelist says no reverse domain name hijacking because domain owner didn’t respond to purchase inquiries. Today’s “WTF, why isn’t this reverse domain name hijacking” case comes courtesy of panelist Alistair Payne and Cze...
Discussion
April 14, 2014, 7:09 pm
The Domains
From $355 Purchase in 2005 to $200,000 Sale in 2014
Mike Berkens and his MostWantedDomains.com sold the domain youpay.com for $200,000. The domain was purchased in 2005 for $355. The new owner is Inter-Mark Corporation out of Las Vegas, Nevada. Congrats to Michael and good luck with the name to the ne...
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From $355 Purchase in 2005 to $200,000 Sale in 2014
Mike Berkens and his MostWantedDomains.com sold the domain youpay.com for $200,000. The domain was purchased in 2005 for $355. The new owner is Inter-Mark Corporation out of Las Vegas, Nevada. Congrats to Michael and good luck with the name to the ne...
Discussion
April 14, 2014, 5:43 pm
The Domains
Neustar – 80 % of Local Searches on Mobile Phones Convert
Neustar put out a study and an infographic on the high conversion rates experienced in local search by those using mobile phones. Jessica Lee covered this on Search Engine Watch From the article: How Local Searches Convert Four out of five sear...
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Neustar – 80 % of Local Searches on Mobile Phones Convert
Neustar put out a study and an infographic on the high conversion rates experienced in local search by those using mobile phones. Jessica Lee covered this on Search Engine Watch From the article: How Local Searches Convert Four out of five sear...
Discussion
April 14, 2014, 5:17 pm
The Domains
Big Week For New gTLD’s Including .Buzz, .Link, .Pics & 1st Singular/Plural Battle
Its a big week in new gTLD world as 8 new domain name extensions go live, as they become available to be registered on a first come, first served basis. Here are some of the extensions going live starting tomorrow: .buzz .pics .guitars .gift .link .h...
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Big Week For New gTLD’s Including .Buzz, .Link, .Pics & 1st Singular/Plural Battle
Its a big week in new gTLD world as 8 new domain name extensions go live, as they become available to be registered on a first come, first served basis. Here are some of the extensions going live starting tomorrow: .buzz .pics .guitars .gift .link .h...
Discussion
April 14, 2014, 3:30 pm
Domain Name Wire
CTIA kills Amazon.com’s bid for .mobile domain name
International Chamber of Commerce decision eliminates Amazon.com’s plans to run the .mobile top level domain name. CTIA, a trade group representing mobile phone carriers, has successfully objected to Amazon.com’s application to run the .m...
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CTIA kills Amazon.com’s bid for .mobile domain name
International Chamber of Commerce decision eliminates Amazon.com’s plans to run the .mobile top level domain name. CTIA, a trade group representing mobile phone carriers, has successfully objected to Amazon.com’s application to run the .m...
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April 14, 2014, 2:36 pm
