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Domain Shane
6 Examples of Developed First or Last Names on New gTLDs
This week we’re taking a look at another group of first or last names to the left of the dot which have been developed on the new gTLDs. The screenshots below are linked if you would like to check them out for yourself. Josette.Click – Jo...
Discussion
6 Examples of Developed First or Last Names on New gTLDs
This week we’re taking a look at another group of first or last names to the left of the dot which have been developed on the new gTLDs. The screenshots below are linked if you would like to check them out for yourself. Josette.Click – Jo...
Discussion
September 14, 2016, 10:50 pm
Domain Name Wire
ONU.com bought for $30k on NameJet, reportedly stolen & then sold on Sedo
Be careful when buying domain names that have been around the block. A German company that bought ONU.com for $30,100 on NameJet in 2013 has filed a lawsuit (pdf) after it says the domain name was stolen. SMP GmbH & Co KG is planning to build an ...
Discussion
ONU.com bought for $30k on NameJet, reportedly stolen & then sold on Sedo
Be careful when buying domain names that have been around the block. A German company that bought ONU.com for $30,100 on NameJet in 2013 has filed a lawsuit (pdf) after it says the domain name was stolen. SMP GmbH & Co KG is planning to build an ...
Discussion
September 14, 2016, 4:12 pm
The Domains
Minds + Machines Extension Having A Really Bad Day Losing 30% Of Registrations Over 13 Strings
Minds + Machines (LON:MMX) is having a bad day as many of its new gTLD’s have come up for renewal and many lost a substantial percentage of its registrations yesterday. According to RegistrarStats.com, 13 new gTLD strings owned and operated by ...
Discussion
Minds + Machines Extension Having A Really Bad Day Losing 30% Of Registrations Over 13 Strings
Minds + Machines (LON:MMX) is having a bad day as many of its new gTLD’s have come up for renewal and many lost a substantial percentage of its registrations yesterday. According to RegistrarStats.com, 13 new gTLD strings owned and operated by ...
Discussion
September 14, 2016, 4:10 pm
Domain Name Wire
ICANN advertising to promote IANA transition
Google ads triggered based on ICANN and IANA keywords. ICANN, or someone acting in its interest, is paying for Google ads to promote the IANA transition. If you search for ICANN or IANA you will see ads linking to both ICANN’s website and Inter...
Discussion
ICANN advertising to promote IANA transition
Google ads triggered based on ICANN and IANA keywords. ICANN, or someone acting in its interest, is paying for Google ads to promote the IANA transition. If you search for ICANN or IANA you will see ads linking to both ICANN’s website and Inter...
Discussion
September 14, 2016, 2:30 pm
Domain Name Wire
17 more end user domain names sales
A bank, sporting social network and internet of things company bought domain names last month. Sedo had some strong end user domain name sales over the past week, including SelfEmployed.com at $18,000. This is a great domain, but I suspect its value ...
Discussion
17 more end user domain names sales
A bank, sporting social network and internet of things company bought domain names last month. Sedo had some strong end user domain name sales over the past week, including SelfEmployed.com at $18,000. This is a great domain, but I suspect its value ...
Discussion
September 14, 2016, 2:16 pm
The Domains
Google May Have To Pay European Publishers For Showing News Clips
The E.U. just wants to keep pushing Google’s buttons Bloomberg is out this morning with a news item that the E.U. is drafting new copyright rules. Publishers would have the right to demand payment for their content being published on site...
Discussion
Google May Have To Pay European Publishers For Showing News Clips
The E.U. just wants to keep pushing Google’s buttons Bloomberg is out this morning with a news item that the E.U. is drafting new copyright rules. Publishers would have the right to demand payment for their content being published on site...
Discussion
September 14, 2016, 12:38 pm
Domain Shane
DSAD.com: Domain Shane’s Daily List of Domains at Auction for Wednesday, September 14th
I wanted to thank Ameer for taking the time to come all the way from New Jersey to have lunch with me here in Urbana (he has family near by). I picked the place but not sure I picked the right place as I picked a Bar BQ place not thinking that...
Discussion
DSAD.com: Domain Shane’s Daily List of Domains at Auction for Wednesday, September 14th
I wanted to thank Ameer for taking the time to come all the way from New Jersey to have lunch with me here in Urbana (he has family near by). I picked the place but not sure I picked the right place as I picked a Bar BQ place not thinking that...
Discussion
September 14, 2016, 10:04 am
The Domains
Sedo Weekly Sales Led by WLF.com
Sedo reported their weekly sales and WLF.com was the top sale at $35,000. SelfEmployed.com looks to be a solid buy at $18,000 in my opinion. With more and more people working for themselves the name has a lot of possibilities. There was a .forex sale...
Discussion
Sedo Weekly Sales Led by WLF.com
Sedo reported their weekly sales and WLF.com was the top sale at $35,000. SelfEmployed.com looks to be a solid buy at $18,000 in my opinion. With more and more people working for themselves the name has a lot of possibilities. There was a .forex sale...
Discussion
September 13, 2016, 9:08 pm
Domain Shane
AUCTION RECAP OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
A comprehensive look at the final auction prices, closeouts and more from the auction list posted on September 12, 2016. If there is an asterisk (*) next to a price, it means that the name was at auction from a private seller (rather than ...
Discussion
AUCTION RECAP OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
A comprehensive look at the final auction prices, closeouts and more from the auction list posted on September 12, 2016. If there is an asterisk (*) next to a price, it means that the name was at auction from a private seller (rather than ...
Discussion
September 13, 2016, 7:04 pm
Domain Name Wire
Reverse domain name hijacking alleged in HeidiPowell.com lawsuit
Reality TV star could be on the hook for $100k depending on outcome of lawsuit. In July I wrote about reality TV star Heidi Powell filing a cybersquatting lawsuit against a woman named Heidi Powell over the domain name HeidiPowell.com. The case looke...
Discussion
Reverse domain name hijacking alleged in HeidiPowell.com lawsuit
Reality TV star could be on the hook for $100k depending on outcome of lawsuit. In July I wrote about reality TV star Heidi Powell filing a cybersquatting lawsuit against a woman named Heidi Powell over the domain name HeidiPowell.com. The case looke...
Discussion
September 13, 2016, 6:54 pm
