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Domain Name Wire
11 latest end user domain name sales:
A pool heat pump manufacturer, a local German government, and a sports betting site bought domain names. Swiper — no swiping! Swiper.com was Sedo’s top public sale this past week, ringing the register for $150,000. It’s unclear who ...
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11 latest end user domain name sales:
A pool heat pump manufacturer, a local German government, and a sports betting site bought domain names. Swiper — no swiping! Swiper.com was Sedo’s top public sale this past week, ringing the register for $150,000. It’s unclear who ...
Discussion
August 30, 2023, 2:56 pm
Domain Name Wire
A Google change could make domain research harder
Google made a small change that could make domain investing more difficult. Last week, I was renewing a lot of domain names ahead of this week’s price increase and ran into a problem. I look at a lot of factors when I renew domains. When I&rsqu...
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A Google change could make domain research harder
Google made a small change that could make domain investing more difficult. Last week, I was renewing a lot of domain names ahead of this week’s price increase and ran into a problem. I look at a lot of factors when I renew domains. When I&rsqu...
Discussion
August 29, 2023, 3:25 pm
The Domains
Sedo weekly domain name sales led by Swiper.com
Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and Swiper.com led the way at $150,000. BNFT.com was second at $48,000 and 1score.com third at $20,000. 32 .com sales 19 cctld sales 7 other tld sales Highlights of public SedoMLS sales are: &n...
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Sedo weekly domain name sales led by Swiper.com
Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and Swiper.com led the way at $150,000. BNFT.com was second at $48,000 and 1score.com third at $20,000. 32 .com sales 19 cctld sales 7 other tld sales Highlights of public SedoMLS sales are: &n...
Discussion
August 29, 2023, 2:03 pm
Domain Name Wire
A brief history of 100 year internet service plans
WordPress announced a 100-year plan. Two previous long-term online services plans didn’t last. Last week, WordPress (Automattic) announced a new 100-year product. It includes a domain name, hosting, and support for 100 years, all for a one-time...
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A brief history of 100 year internet service plans
WordPress announced a 100-year plan. Two previous long-term online services plans didn’t last. Last week, WordPress (Automattic) announced a new 100-year product. It includes a domain name, hosting, and support for 100 years, all for a one-time...
Discussion
August 29, 2023, 1:44 pm
Domain Name Wire
.Realty and .Locker top level domains change hands
Two new top level domains have new homes. Two top level domain names have changed ownership. A recent update to ICANN’s Registry Agreement Assignment page shows that the registry contracts for .realty and .locker have been assigned. Perhaps mos...
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.Realty and .Locker top level domains change hands
Two new top level domains have new homes. Two top level domain names have changed ownership. A recent update to ICANN’s Registry Agreement Assignment page shows that the registry contracts for .realty and .locker have been assigned. Perhaps mos...
Discussion
August 28, 2023, 5:06 pm
Domain Name Wire
Namecheap offers unprecedented view into rival auction bidders
See how many auctions your competitors have won. Namecheap has introduced a new feature to help domain auction bidders know who they are against. The company has rolled out User Badges that will appear next to bidder names in its marketplace. The bro...
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Namecheap offers unprecedented view into rival auction bidders
See how many auctions your competitors have won. Namecheap has introduced a new feature to help domain auction bidders know who they are against. The company has rolled out User Badges that will appear next to bidder names in its marketplace. The bro...
Discussion
August 28, 2023, 4:01 pm
Domain Name Wire
Identity Digital & TLD marketing – DNW Podcast #450
Identity Digital’s CMO and CRO talk top level domain names. Identity Digital operates more top level domains than any other company, with over 270 new top level domains, including .info, .pro, .live and more. On this episode, the company’...
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Identity Digital & TLD marketing – DNW Podcast #450
Identity Digital’s CMO and CRO talk top level domain names. Identity Digital operates more top level domains than any other company, with over 270 new top level domains, including .info, .pro, .live and more. On this episode, the company’...
Discussion
August 28, 2023, 3:30 pm
The Domains
Afternic Top 20 Keywords sold for June 2023
Afternic tweeted out their June 2023 top keywords list. My actually took the top spot followed by AI and Group. Looking at Sedo’s trending list for June 2023 My and Group do not make the list, while AI and Bet are also in the top 10 as well. ðŸ...
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Afternic Top 20 Keywords sold for June 2023
Afternic tweeted out their June 2023 top keywords list. My actually took the top spot followed by AI and Group. Looking at Sedo’s trending list for June 2023 My and Group do not make the list, while AI and Bet are also in the top 10 as well. ðŸ...
Discussion
August 28, 2023, 3:25 pm
Domain Name Wire
“AI” and “bet” still hot in aftermarket domain names
Afternic reveals top keywords in aftermarket sales in June. Afternic has revealed the top 20 keywords in domain names sold in June through its platform. The list, which filters out many filler words, shows that domains with AI in them remain hot. &ld...
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“AI” and “bet” still hot in aftermarket domain names
Afternic reveals top keywords in aftermarket sales in June. Afternic has revealed the top 20 keywords in domain names sold in June through its platform. The list, which filters out many filler words, shows that domains with AI in them remain hot. &ld...
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August 28, 2023, 1:25 pm
Domain Name Wire
Identity Digital retains control of .au contract
Identity Digital will run .au for another four years. Identity Digital has won a tender allowing it to continue serving as the registry operating for Australia’s .au domain names. Afilias won the previous tender in 2017, stealing the business f...
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Identity Digital retains control of .au contract
Identity Digital will run .au for another four years. Identity Digital has won a tender allowing it to continue serving as the registry operating for Australia’s .au domain names. Afilias won the previous tender in 2017, stealing the business f...
Discussion
August 27, 2023, 2:32 am
