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Elliot's Blog
TLDH Files First 20 gTLD Applications
The window for submitting gTLD applications to ICANN opened last night, and there’s already considerable action taking place. I just received a press release from publicly traded Top Level Domain Holdings, and the company has announced its inte...
Discussion
TLDH Files First 20 gTLD Applications
The window for submitting gTLD applications to ICANN opened last night, and there’s already considerable action taking place. I just received a press release from publicly traded Top Level Domain Holdings, and the company has announced its inte...
Discussion
January 12, 2012, 10:26 am
The Domains
Minds + Machines To Submit Its “First Batch” Of Applications For 20 New gTLD Strings
According to a press release today Top Level Domain Holdings Limited (AIM:TLDH.L) “will shortly be purchasing its first batch of twenty application slots for new gTLDs on behalf of itself and clients of Minds + Machines.”...
Discussion
Minds + Machines To Submit Its “First Batch” Of Applications For 20 New gTLD Strings
According to a press release today Top Level Domain Holdings Limited (AIM:TLDH.L) “will shortly be purchasing its first batch of twenty application slots for new gTLDs on behalf of itself and clients of Minds + Machines.”...
Discussion
January 12, 2012, 10:15 am
Domain Name Wire
ICANN to critics: we’ve already done pilot TLD rounds
ICANN says it’s done three pilot rounds of top level domain expansion. A frequent complaint about ICANN’s new top level domain plans in recent months is the scale, with numerous groups asking ICANN to run a pilot program. But in response ...
Discussion
ICANN to critics: we’ve already done pilot TLD rounds
ICANN says it’s done three pilot rounds of top level domain expansion. A frequent complaint about ICANN’s new top level domain plans in recent months is the scale, with numerous groups asking ICANN to run a pilot program. But in response ...
Discussion
January 12, 2012, 10:11 am
Domain Shane
New Website CodeYear.com Like the Rosetta Stone of Coding Languages
Ever wanted to learn how to code but didn’t know where to start? A new site is making it easy for you. CodeYear.com is providing free, easy to understand, inter...
Discussion
New Website CodeYear.com Like the Rosetta Stone of Coding Languages
Ever wanted to learn how to code but didn’t know where to start? A new site is making it easy for you. CodeYear.com is providing free, easy to understand, inter...
Discussion
January 12, 2012, 9:57 am
Elliot's Blog
Take the 2012 DNW Survey
Every year for the last seven years, Andrew Allemann from Domain Name Wire has conducted a survey with questions pertaining to the domain industry. The topics range from domain parking, domain news, conferences, and everything else in between. I thin...
Discussion
Take the 2012 DNW Survey
Every year for the last seven years, Andrew Allemann from Domain Name Wire has conducted a survey with questions pertaining to the domain industry. The topics range from domain parking, domain news, conferences, and everything else in between. I thin...
Discussion
January 12, 2012, 9:38 am
Domain Shane
Thursday’s Big List of Domains At Auction and Dropping Around the Net 1-12-12
Had the inevitable happen to me yesterday. I got a speeding ticket. It’s one of those things that you do in life that you know eventually will come back to haunt you. I am not a speeder. I’m not one of those guys t...
Discussion
Thursday’s Big List of Domains At Auction and Dropping Around the Net 1-12-12
Had the inevitable happen to me yesterday. I got a speeding ticket. It’s one of those things that you do in life that you know eventually will come back to haunt you. I am not a speeder. I’m not one of those guys t...
Discussion
January 12, 2012, 3:45 am
Domain Name Wire
ICANN relaxes trademark rule in needy TLD applicant plan
NGOs and communities can apply for reduced fees for TLD even if the string represents a trademark. ICANN has relaxed a restriction on trademark top level domain names qualifying for its applicant support program for needy applicants. An updated guide...
Discussion
ICANN relaxes trademark rule in needy TLD applicant plan
NGOs and communities can apply for reduced fees for TLD even if the string represents a trademark. ICANN has relaxed a restriction on trademark top level domain names qualifying for its applicant support program for needy applicants. An updated guide...
Discussion
January 11, 2012, 9:44 pm
The Domains
ICANN New gTLD Registration Site Is Now Live
You want to register for a new gTLD? The TLD Application System (TAS), the online system for submission of new gTLD applications is now live. Check out it out here. Once you fill out that form, you just have … Continue Reading
Discussion
ICANN New gTLD Registration Site Is Now Live
You want to register for a new gTLD? The TLD Application System (TAS), the online system for submission of new gTLD applications is now live. Check out it out here. Once you fill out that form, you just have … Continue Reading
Discussion
January 11, 2012, 7:31 pm
The Domains
FoxBusiness: “Web Addresses to Get Major Update, Custom Names To Replace .com”
FoxBusiness.com published a story today entitled “Web Addresses To Get A Major Update As Custom Names To Replace .Com” The article of course is talking about the new gTLD’s and is just one of a hundred stories writt...
Discussion
FoxBusiness: “Web Addresses to Get Major Update, Custom Names To Replace .com”
FoxBusiness.com published a story today entitled “Web Addresses To Get A Major Update As Custom Names To Replace .Com” The article of course is talking about the new gTLD’s and is just one of a hundred stories writt...
Discussion
January 11, 2012, 7:08 pm
Domain Name News
Domain Sales Report For the Week to January 9th, 2012
The new year started off with a number of reportable sales – here are the top 10: dudu.com ($1,000,000 @Sedo) mcommerce.com ($50,000 @Afternic) juif.com ($35,000 @Sedo) uvideos.com ($22,000 @DomainMarket.com) action.fr ($20,000 @Sedo) bequ...
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Domain Sales Report For the Week to January 9th, 2012
The new year started off with a number of reportable sales – here are the top 10: dudu.com ($1,000,000 @Sedo) mcommerce.com ($50,000 @Afternic) juif.com ($35,000 @Sedo) uvideos.com ($22,000 @DomainMarket.com) action.fr ($20,000 @Sedo) bequ...
Discussion
January 11, 2012, 5:29 pm
