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Elliot's Blog
3 Tips to Find and Flip Niche Domain Names
I want to share something I’ve done in the last several months that has helped me close a couple of very profitable deals. These deals weren’t high value (around $1,000/each), but the profit margin was great. First, a bit of background in...
Discussion
3 Tips to Find and Flip Niche Domain Names
I want to share something I’ve done in the last several months that has helped me close a couple of very profitable deals. These deals weren’t high value (around $1,000/each), but the profit margin was great. First, a bit of background in...
Discussion
February 6, 2013, 11:04 am
The Domains
ICANN Opens Comment Period On Closed Generic new gTLD’s
Well ICANN is addressing what has become the hottest topic of the new gTLD program by just opened the comment period on the subject of “closed generic” gTLD applications and whether specific requirements should be adopted corresponding to...
Discussion
ICANN Opens Comment Period On Closed Generic new gTLD’s
Well ICANN is addressing what has become the hottest topic of the new gTLD program by just opened the comment period on the subject of “closed generic” gTLD applications and whether specific requirements should be adopted corresponding to...
Discussion
February 6, 2013, 11:04 am
The Domains
Microsoft Is Latest to Come Out Against Closed Generic New gTLD’s In Letter To ICANN
ICANN just published a letter it received from Microsoft.com which is objecting to closed generic strings. Here is the letter sent from the Assistant General Counsel , Trademarks Microsoft Corporation, Russell Pangborn: “”Re: Closed...
Discussion
Microsoft Is Latest to Come Out Against Closed Generic New gTLD’s In Letter To ICANN
ICANN just published a letter it received from Microsoft.com which is objecting to closed generic strings. Here is the letter sent from the Assistant General Counsel , Trademarks Microsoft Corporation, Russell Pangborn: “”Re: Closed...
Discussion
February 6, 2013, 9:34 am
Domain Shane
SHANE’S BIG LIST: Wednesday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on the 6th
Anyone who thinks they have nothing to gain from conferences is missing out. I’ve been here two days and I’ve already learned enough/made enough connections to pay for my ticket 10 fold. It’s absolutely amazing the different ...
Discussion
SHANE’S BIG LIST: Wednesday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on the 6th
Anyone who thinks they have nothing to gain from conferences is missing out. I’ve been here two days and I’ve already learned enough/made enough connections to pay for my ticket 10 fold. It’s absolutely amazing the different ...
Discussion
February 6, 2013, 5:40 am
The Domains
ICANN Opens Up The Comment Period on The New gTLD Registry Agreement
ICANN has just opened up the comment period on The New gTLD Registry Agreement. “The New gTLD Registry Agreement is the contractual document between successful New gTLD Applicants and ICANN, and will govern the rights and obligations of new gTL...
Discussion
ICANN Opens Up The Comment Period on The New gTLD Registry Agreement
ICANN has just opened up the comment period on The New gTLD Registry Agreement. “The New gTLD Registry Agreement is the contractual document between successful New gTLD Applicants and ICANN, and will govern the rights and obligations of new gTL...
Discussion
February 6, 2013, 12:50 am
Elliot's Blog
Namecheap Infographic Illustrates Impact of “Move Your Domain” Day
In January, Namecheap held its second (and now annual) “Move Your Domain” Day, and the company offered special prices and a donation pledge to the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) in an effort to induce inbound domain transfers. By th...
Discussion
Namecheap Infographic Illustrates Impact of “Move Your Domain” Day
In January, Namecheap held its second (and now annual) “Move Your Domain” Day, and the company offered special prices and a donation pledge to the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) in an effort to induce inbound domain transfers. By th...
Discussion
February 5, 2013, 6:12 pm
The Domains
Afternic.com Sells $1.6M In Domains Led By uLive.com For $75K & Pastor.com For $45K
Afternic’s just issued its reportable weekly domain sales for the week of 1/28/12 – 2/3/13. Total domain sales for the week, including confidential sales and sales under $1000, summed to $ 1,585,647. All sales were Led by uLive.com which ...
Discussion
Afternic.com Sells $1.6M In Domains Led By uLive.com For $75K & Pastor.com For $45K
Afternic’s just issued its reportable weekly domain sales for the week of 1/28/12 – 2/3/13. Total domain sales for the week, including confidential sales and sales under $1000, summed to $ 1,585,647. All sales were Led by uLive.com which ...
Discussion
February 5, 2013, 5:21 pm
The Domains
Neustar Reports: Revenue Up 23% 4th Q 34% in 2012
Neustar (NSR) reported its earnings for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2012 and provided guidance for 2013 after the market closed today. Neustar is the backend provider for many ccTLD’s including .Co and .Us, the TLD ...
Discussion
Neustar Reports: Revenue Up 23% 4th Q 34% in 2012
Neustar (NSR) reported its earnings for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2012 and provided guidance for 2013 after the market closed today. Neustar is the backend provider for many ccTLD’s including .Co and .Us, the TLD ...
Discussion
February 5, 2013, 4:43 pm
The Domains
Sedo.com Transactions Total $1.6 Million Led By Pay.Co $46K
Sedo just reported that 831 transactions took place on Sedo’s marketplace and via SedoMLS, totaling over $1.63 Million. Over 44% of total sales were the result of Buy Now listings. Highlights of public sales include: · &...
Discussion
Sedo.com Transactions Total $1.6 Million Led By Pay.Co $46K
Sedo just reported that 831 transactions took place on Sedo’s marketplace and via SedoMLS, totaling over $1.63 Million. Over 44% of total sales were the result of Buy Now listings. Highlights of public sales include: · &...
Discussion
February 5, 2013, 4:07 pm
The Domains
NewgTLDSite.com Starts Petition Asking ICANN To Stop Closed Generic New gTLD’s From Being Awarded
Tom Gilles of NewgTLDSite.com just started an online petition to be sent to ICANN to stop closed generic strings from being awarded and is hoping to get 100,000 signatures. The petition is on change.org. Here is how the letter that Mr. Gilles wants t...
Discussion
NewgTLDSite.com Starts Petition Asking ICANN To Stop Closed Generic New gTLD’s From Being Awarded
Tom Gilles of NewgTLDSite.com just started an online petition to be sent to ICANN to stop closed generic strings from being awarded and is hoping to get 100,000 signatures. The petition is on change.org. Here is how the letter that Mr. Gilles wants t...
Discussion
February 5, 2013, 3:40 pm
