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The Domains
Minds + Machines Game Changer For New gTLD Back End Providers: Unlimited Registrations For $100K
In what appears to be a bold move, Minds + Machines, (London AIM: TLDH), today announced a flat pricing model for back end registry services for top-level domains. According to a press release (translated from German) Minds + Machines will offe...
Discussion
Minds + Machines Game Changer For New gTLD Back End Providers: Unlimited Registrations For $100K
In what appears to be a bold move, Minds + Machines, (London AIM: TLDH), today announced a flat pricing model for back end registry services for top-level domains. According to a press release (translated from German) Minds + Machines will offe...
Discussion
June 24, 2011, 3:10 pm
Domain Name Wire
Domain Name Company Files UDRP for 3 Letter Domain, Loses
Domain registrar loses UDRP. A domain name registration and brand protection company has tried its hand at filing a UDRP for its own name — and lost. Dutch company Besloten Vennootschap IVX Networks Europe B.V, which owns IVX.eu, filed the case...
Discussion
Domain Name Company Files UDRP for 3 Letter Domain, Loses
Domain registrar loses UDRP. A domain name registration and brand protection company has tried its hand at filing a UDRP for its own name — and lost. Dutch company Besloten Vennootschap IVX Networks Europe B.V, which owns IVX.eu, filed the case...
Discussion
June 24, 2011, 1:43 pm
Elliot's Blog
If Go Daddy Is Bought…
There have been reports that a team of private equity companies (led by Henry Kravis’ KKR) are in talks to acquire the world’s largest domain registrar, Go Daddy. I’ve been a customer of Go Daddy for about 8 years, and there are som...
Discussion
If Go Daddy Is Bought…
There have been reports that a team of private equity companies (led by Henry Kravis’ KKR) are in talks to acquire the world’s largest domain registrar, Go Daddy. I’ve been a customer of Go Daddy for about 8 years, and there are som...
Discussion
June 24, 2011, 12:47 pm
DomainSherpa
Domain Name News: June 24 Week in Review
The Week of Domaining In Review: June 24, 2011. The latest domain name news, hand-picked for you. Go Daddy Said to Be In Talks for KKR, Silver Lake Purchase ... Scottish Domain Name Bid Launched …, KKR, Others Near Deal to …, The Firs...
Discussion
Domain Name News: June 24 Week in Review
The Week of Domaining In Review: June 24, 2011. The latest domain name news, hand-picked for you. Go Daddy Said to Be In Talks for KKR, Silver Lake Purchase ... Scottish Domain Name Bid Launched …, KKR, Others Near Deal to …, The Firs...
Discussion
June 24, 2011, 12:45 pm
The Domains
Bloomberg Godaddy.com In Talks To Be Bought Out For $2 Billion
According to Bloomberg/Business Week, Godaddy.com is in talks to be bought by a group led by KKR & Co. and Silver Lake Partners for more than $2 billion. “Silver Lake is a Menlo Park, California-based private equity firm that focuses on inv...
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Bloomberg Godaddy.com In Talks To Be Bought Out For $2 Billion
According to Bloomberg/Business Week, Godaddy.com is in talks to be bought by a group led by KKR & Co. and Silver Lake Partners for more than $2 billion. “Silver Lake is a Menlo Park, California-based private equity firm that focuses on inv...
Discussion
June 24, 2011, 10:27 am
Domain Name Wire
NYP: KKR Looking to Buy Go Daddy for $1 Billion Plus
New York Post says web hosting and domain giant may be sold for over $1 billion. The New York Post is reporting that Henry Kravis’ KKR is leading a group that is trying to buy Go Daddy for over $1 billion in a leveraged buy out. A Go Daddy spok...
Discussion
NYP: KKR Looking to Buy Go Daddy for $1 Billion Plus
New York Post says web hosting and domain giant may be sold for over $1 billion. The New York Post is reporting that Henry Kravis’ KKR is leading a group that is trying to buy Go Daddy for over $1 billion in a leveraged buy out. A Go Daddy spok...
Discussion
June 24, 2011, 10:13 am
Elliot's Blog
Cost for Back End gTLD Services
It’s a fact that applying for a gTLD is going to be expensive. We know that the cost for a gTLD application is a non-refundable $185,000 payment to ICANN, and the cost will be considerably more if there are other companies that wish to operate ...
Discussion
Cost for Back End gTLD Services
It’s a fact that applying for a gTLD is going to be expensive. We know that the cost for a gTLD application is a non-refundable $185,000 payment to ICANN, and the cost will be considerably more if there are other companies that wish to operate ...
Discussion
June 24, 2011, 9:02 am
The Domains
Some Stories On The New gTLD’s Are Just So WRONG, Here Is The Worst
There have been literially thousands of stories written on the new gTLD program but many contain inaccurate information or are just plain out wrong. Here’s the worst one we found: Domaininformer.com writes in a post entitled: “Top Level D...
Discussion
Some Stories On The New gTLD’s Are Just So WRONG, Here Is The Worst
There have been literially thousands of stories written on the new gTLD program but many contain inaccurate information or are just plain out wrong. Here’s the worst one we found: Domaininformer.com writes in a post entitled: “Top Level D...
Discussion
June 24, 2011, 8:33 am
Domain Shane
Friday’s Daily Domain Drop and Auction Picks
Today’s list isn’t as good as yesterday’s but there are some solid names for the price. You’ve probably realized I like names with memorable words. Colors, animals, shapes. Companies choose these types of nam...
Discussion
Friday’s Daily Domain Drop and Auction Picks
Today’s list isn’t as good as yesterday’s but there are some solid names for the price. You’ve probably realized I like names with memorable words. Colors, animals, shapes. Companies choose these types of nam...
Discussion
June 24, 2011, 3:03 am
The Domains
Steve Crocker Elected New Chairman Of ICANN Board
Steve Crocker has just been elected as Chairman of the ICANN Board of Directors. replacing Peter Dengate Thrush. Here is his bio from ICANN site. “”"Dr. Crocker is CEO and co-founder of Shinkuro, Inc., a start-up company focused on d...
Discussion
Steve Crocker Elected New Chairman Of ICANN Board
Steve Crocker has just been elected as Chairman of the ICANN Board of Directors. replacing Peter Dengate Thrush. Here is his bio from ICANN site. “”"Dr. Crocker is CEO and co-founder of Shinkuro, Inc., a start-up company focused on d...
Discussion
June 24, 2011, 1:07 am
