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The Domains
Google Domains Now Open to All in The U.S. – Over 60 new gtlds now available for registration
Google Domains is now opened to anyone in the U.S. they are also offering over 60 new gtlds for registration. TechCrunch is reporting that Google Domains is now available to anyone who wants an account From the article: Google said at the time its se...
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Google Domains Now Open to All in The U.S. – Over 60 new gtlds now available for registration
Google Domains is now opened to anyone in the U.S. they are also offering over 60 new gtlds for registration. TechCrunch is reporting that Google Domains is now available to anyone who wants an account From the article: Google said at the time its se...
Discussion
January 13, 2015, 5:19 pm

The Domains
The New gTLDs and SEO
Roland LaPlante wrote a piece on Circle ID about new gtlds and SEO. Roland works at Afilias and it is safe to say he is an advocate of the new gtlds with Afilias having a vested interest. There are readers who are trying their hand at developing a ne...
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The New gTLDs and SEO
Roland LaPlante wrote a piece on Circle ID about new gtlds and SEO. Roland works at Afilias and it is safe to say he is an advocate of the new gtlds with Afilias having a vested interest. There are readers who are trying their hand at developing a ne...
Discussion
January 13, 2015, 4:43 pm

The Domains
Worst URS Decision of 2015: Telethon.Club Ordered Suspended On Complaint Of French TM Holder
The Association Francaise Contre Les Myopathies of Evry, France has won a Uniform Rapid Suspension on the seemingly very generic domain name Telethon.Club The Examiner Ahmet Akguloglu, who received the Complaint on January 6th issued the decision tod...
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Worst URS Decision of 2015: Telethon.Club Ordered Suspended On Complaint Of French TM Holder
The Association Francaise Contre Les Myopathies of Evry, France has won a Uniform Rapid Suspension on the seemingly very generic domain name Telethon.Club The Examiner Ahmet Akguloglu, who received the Complaint on January 6th issued the decision tod...
Discussion
January 12, 2015, 10:54 pm

Domain Name Wire
This week in new TLDs: We are the .World
.World among this week’s new top level domain launches. A few new top level domain names hit general availability this Wednesday, and an intriguing domain name enters the early access program. On Wednesday, Donuts’ .world exits the early ...
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This week in new TLDs: We are the .World
.World among this week’s new top level domain launches. A few new top level domain names hit general availability this Wednesday, and an intriguing domain name enters the early access program. On Wednesday, Donuts’ .world exits the early ...
Discussion
January 12, 2015, 10:31 pm

The Domains
B2B Digital Marketing Trends for 2015
In a post on BDB.co.uk the author Rachael took a look at digital marketing trends for the upcoming year, the changing or possible extinction of the homepage was number two on that list. The premise behind the end of the homepage stems from our mulit ...
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B2B Digital Marketing Trends for 2015
In a post on BDB.co.uk the author Rachael took a look at digital marketing trends for the upcoming year, the changing or possible extinction of the homepage was number two on that list. The premise behind the end of the homepage stems from our mulit ...
Discussion
January 12, 2015, 7:12 pm

Domain Name Wire
2015 Domain Name Predictions – DNW Podcast #015
Domain name industry experts predict what will happen in 2015. In this special episode of the Domain Name Wire Podcast, 9 domain name industry experts look into the crystal ball and make predictions for what will happen in the industry in 2015. You&r...
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2015 Domain Name Predictions – DNW Podcast #015
Domain name industry experts predict what will happen in 2015. In this special episode of the Domain Name Wire Podcast, 9 domain name industry experts look into the crystal ball and make predictions for what will happen in the industry in 2015. You&r...
Discussion
January 12, 2015, 5:01 pm

Domain Name Wire
Heritage Auctions finalizes list for exclusive February Auction
Auction will have just 30 lots. Heritage Auctions has finalized the list of 30 lots it will auction off in next month’s domain name auction. This is probably the smallest number of domain names to be auctioned in a live auction event, and it wi...
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Heritage Auctions finalizes list for exclusive February Auction
Auction will have just 30 lots. Heritage Auctions has finalized the list of 30 lots it will auction off in next month’s domain name auction. This is probably the smallest number of domain names to be auctioned in a live auction event, and it wi...
Discussion
January 12, 2015, 3:53 pm

Domain Name Wire
eBay takes down over 1,000 domain names with a single UDRP
eBay wins a massive UDRP case. eBay has successfully taken down over 1,000 domain names containing its trademark, many of which were set up as commerce sites. The online auction company filed a UDRP against the owner of 1,153 .com and .net domain nam...
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eBay takes down over 1,000 domain names with a single UDRP
eBay wins a massive UDRP case. eBay has successfully taken down over 1,000 domain names containing its trademark, many of which were set up as commerce sites. The online auction company filed a UDRP against the owner of 1,153 .com and .net domain nam...
Discussion
January 12, 2015, 3:42 pm

Domain Shane
DomainShane’s BIG LIST of Domain Name Auction Picks: Monday, January 12th, 2015
It was so nice having dinner with Francois last night. He doesn’t make many conferences but I’m glad I got a chance to catch up. And that was a lie. BUT I did have a great time yesterday and last night was one of the main reas...
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DomainShane’s BIG LIST of Domain Name Auction Picks: Monday, January 12th, 2015
It was so nice having dinner with Francois last night. He doesn’t make many conferences but I’m glad I got a chance to catch up. And that was a lie. BUT I did have a great time yesterday and last night was one of the main reas...
Discussion
January 12, 2015, 2:44 pm

The Domains
.World Gets 285 Registrations On Day 5 OF Early Access Making Donuts $45K In Just EAP Fees
At least 285 domain names were registered on day 5 of the Early Access Program for the new gTLD .World. At Godaddy.com a day 5 EAP registration for a .World domain has a rack rate of $179.99 That’s around $45,000 just in Early Access Fees...
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.World Gets 285 Registrations On Day 5 OF Early Access Making Donuts $45K In Just EAP Fees
At least 285 domain names were registered on day 5 of the Early Access Program for the new gTLD .World. At Godaddy.com a day 5 EAP registration for a .World domain has a rack rate of $179.99 That’s around $45,000 just in Early Access Fees...
Discussion
January 12, 2015, 9:47 am