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DomainSherpa
How to Grab an Expiring Domain Name
Any domain name that reaches expired status and is not renewed by the owner will be auctioned by an exclusive auction service. If you really want a domain name, find out which auction service the domain name will be auctioned at and get your bid rea...
Discussion
How to Grab an Expiring Domain Name
Any domain name that reaches expired status and is not renewed by the owner will be auctioned by an exclusive auction service. If you really want a domain name, find out which auction service the domain name will be auctioned at and get your bid rea...
Discussion
June 20, 2011, 12:00 am
The Domains
ICANN Approves New gTLD Program
The ICANN Board just voted to approve the new gTLD program. The vote took place as promised on the first day of the ICANN Singapore meeting. The vote now allows the process under which hundreds of new domain name extensions can be applied for. Applic...
Discussion
ICANN Approves New gTLD Program
The ICANN Board just voted to approve the new gTLD program. The vote took place as promised on the first day of the ICANN Singapore meeting. The vote now allows the process under which hundreds of new domain name extensions can be applied for. Applic...
Discussion
June 19, 2011, 11:40 pm
Domain Name Wire
If ICANN Approves New TLDs, Applications Will Begin in January
New TLD application window slated to begin in January 2012. ICANN’s Board of Directors is about to vote on approving the new top level domain name program. One thing that’s clear is that, even if the program is approved, there’s sti...
Discussion
If ICANN Approves New TLDs, Applications Will Begin in January
New TLD application window slated to begin in January 2012. ICANN’s Board of Directors is about to vote on approving the new top level domain name program. One thing that’s clear is that, even if the program is approved, there’s sti...
Discussion
June 19, 2011, 11:33 pm
The Domains
Live Blogging From The ICANN Board Meeting On The New gTLD Vote
We are now going to be blogging live as ICANN discusses and votes on the new gTLD program We will be updating frequently so keep hitting refresh. The meeting is starting in minutes. You can also follow us on Twitter.com/berkens Only one members...
Discussion
Live Blogging From The ICANN Board Meeting On The New gTLD Vote
We are now going to be blogging live as ICANN discusses and votes on the new gTLD program We will be updating frequently so keep hitting refresh. The meeting is starting in minutes. You can also follow us on Twitter.com/berkens Only one members...
Discussion
June 19, 2011, 11:06 pm
Elliot's Blog
I Don’t Like DomainFest NYC Format Change and Price
The other day, Andrew posted an article about a change in format for Oversee’s DomainFest event in New York City. Instead of full day of networking like last year’s event, there will be a 3 hour meet up with dinner and drinks at a rooftop...
Discussion
I Don’t Like DomainFest NYC Format Change and Price
The other day, Andrew posted an article about a change in format for Oversee’s DomainFest event in New York City. Instead of full day of networking like last year’s event, there will be a 3 hour meet up with dinner and drinks at a rooftop...
Discussion
June 19, 2011, 7:08 pm
Elliot's Blog
What gTLD Would You Want to Own?
Talks about the new gTLD domain extensions appear to be ongoing in Singapore, and I would expect that we’ll soon know whether they are going to be approved at this ICANN meeting. When the approval is eventually given, I believe there are going ...
Discussion
What gTLD Would You Want to Own?
Talks about the new gTLD domain extensions appear to be ongoing in Singapore, and I would expect that we’ll soon know whether they are going to be approved at this ICANN meeting. When the approval is eventually given, I believe there are going ...
Discussion
June 19, 2011, 12:17 pm
The Domains
HideMyMugShot.com For $1,750 Promises To Keep Your Pic Out of The Limelight, But For $30 They Could Have Protected Their Brand
A new site HideMyMugShot.com promises to keep your mug shot out of the public eye if you happen to get arrested. Apparently the site charges $1,750 to keep your mug shot off of Google and sites dedicated to publishing Mugshots I guess that’s a ...
Discussion
HideMyMugShot.com For $1,750 Promises To Keep Your Pic Out of The Limelight, But For $30 They Could Have Protected Their Brand
A new site HideMyMugShot.com promises to keep your mug shot out of the public eye if you happen to get arrested. Apparently the site charges $1,750 to keep your mug shot off of Google and sites dedicated to publishing Mugshots I guess that’s a ...
Discussion
June 19, 2011, 8:33 am
The Domains
ICANN/GAC Session Marred By Name Calling & Disagreement
Today’s much anticipated meeting between the ICANN Board and the Government Advisory Counsel was marred by name calling and disagreement. The meeting scheduled to run from 4pm-6pm didn’t start until 4:45 and ran until well after 7pm local...
Discussion
ICANN/GAC Session Marred By Name Calling & Disagreement
Today’s much anticipated meeting between the ICANN Board and the Government Advisory Counsel was marred by name calling and disagreement. The meeting scheduled to run from 4pm-6pm didn’t start until 4:45 and ran until well after 7pm local...
Discussion
June 19, 2011, 7:30 am
The Domains
Looks Like The New gTLD Process May Hinge On Today’s Meeting Between The GAC & The ICANN Board
As Kevin Murphy chatted about on Domainincite.com today, a letter sent by the chair of the Government Advisory Council (GAC) Heather Dryden who happens to be the representative from Canada, to the ICANN board makes it clear that the GAC still has maj...
Discussion
Looks Like The New gTLD Process May Hinge On Today’s Meeting Between The GAC & The ICANN Board
As Kevin Murphy chatted about on Domainincite.com today, a letter sent by the chair of the Government Advisory Council (GAC) Heather Dryden who happens to be the representative from Canada, to the ICANN board makes it clear that the GAC still has maj...
Discussion
June 18, 2011, 11:27 pm
