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Domain Name Wire
Some scenarios and strategies under GoDaddy’s new commission model
The new 15/25 commission structure changes the calculus. GoDaddy announced its new commission structure today, and it looks very different than what I expected. Ever since GoDaddy announced the acquisition of Dan, I assumed commissions at Dan would i...
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Some scenarios and strategies under GoDaddy’s new commission model
The new 15/25 commission structure changes the calculus. GoDaddy announced its new commission structure today, and it looks very different than what I expected. Ever since GoDaddy announced the acquisition of Dan, I assumed commissions at Dan would i...
Discussion
January 4, 2023, 6:32 pm
Domain Name Wire
GoDaddy to change aftermarket commissions on Feb 1
Some will win and some will lose under new commission structure. GoDaddy’s (NYSE: GDDY) long-awaited “commission alignment” will go into effect on February 1. The new structure offers an incentive for people to use landers in the Go...
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GoDaddy to change aftermarket commissions on Feb 1
Some will win and some will lose under new commission structure. GoDaddy’s (NYSE: GDDY) long-awaited “commission alignment” will go into effect on February 1. The new structure offers an incentive for people to use landers in the Go...
Discussion
January 4, 2023, 5:51 am
Domain Name Wire
What I’m focusing on in 2023
Here’s how I’m approaching my domain investing business in 2023. It’s a new year and a fresh start. Here’s what I’m planning to do this year. Buying more expired domains I took a break from buying domains in the latter h...
Discussion
What I’m focusing on in 2023
Here’s how I’m approaching my domain investing business in 2023. It’s a new year and a fresh start. Here’s what I’m planning to do this year. Buying more expired domains I took a break from buying domains in the latter h...
Discussion
January 3, 2023, 6:22 pm
The Domains
Nestlé drops the ball and allows FrozenYogurt.com to drop – Where does it close?
Nestlé is the world’s largest food & beverage company, the Swiss multinational let one slip through the cracks on the domain name side. Registered in 1995, FrozenYogurt.com was left to drop and was caught by DropCatch. DotDB.com show...
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Nestlé drops the ball and allows FrozenYogurt.com to drop – Where does it close?
Nestlé is the world’s largest food & beverage company, the Swiss multinational let one slip through the cracks on the domain name side. Registered in 1995, FrozenYogurt.com was left to drop and was caught by DropCatch. DotDB.com show...
Discussion
January 2, 2023, 11:04 pm
Domain Name Wire
2023 Predictions Episode – DNW Podcast #418
Here’s what people think will happen this year. On today’s show, we’ll hear from 18 people in the domain business about what surprised them the most in 2022 and what they think will happen in 2023. Some people are glass half full in...
Discussion
2023 Predictions Episode – DNW Podcast #418
Here’s what people think will happen this year. On today’s show, we’ll hear from 18 people in the domain business about what surprised them the most in 2022 and what they think will happen in 2023. Some people are glass half full in...
Discussion
January 2, 2023, 4:30 pm
The Domains
A look back at 2022 from Crypto to Web3 to .xyz and more
First and foremost a Happy and Healthy New Year to all our readers, advertisers and partners. Looking back at 2022 it was quite the interesting year. From NFTs, Crypto, .xyz and DAN being acquired, there was a lot going on. One theme that has been de...
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A look back at 2022 from Crypto to Web3 to .xyz and more
First and foremost a Happy and Healthy New Year to all our readers, advertisers and partners. Looking back at 2022 it was quite the interesting year. From NFTs, Crypto, .xyz and DAN being acquired, there was a lot going on. One theme that has been de...
Discussion
January 2, 2023, 6:16 am
Domain Name Wire
CentralNic plans first share buyback program
Company to buy back up to £4 million of shares. CentralNic (AIM: CNIC) announced its first ever share buyback program today. Under the terms of the program, CentralNic will buy back up £4 million of shares between now and June 30, 2023. C...
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CentralNic plans first share buyback program
Company to buy back up to £4 million of shares. CentralNic (AIM: CNIC) announced its first ever share buyback program today. Under the terms of the program, CentralNic will buy back up £4 million of shares between now and June 30, 2023. C...
Discussion
December 30, 2022, 10:52 pm
Domain Name Wire
Mark Cuban loses GoBlue.com domain name in cybersquatting dispute
Billionaire entrepreneur bought domain name to troll University of Michigan fans. Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban has lost the domain name GoBlue.com to The Regents of The University of Michigan in a cybersquatting dispute. Cuban registered the d...
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Mark Cuban loses GoBlue.com domain name in cybersquatting dispute
Billionaire entrepreneur bought domain name to troll University of Michigan fans. Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban has lost the domain name GoBlue.com to The Regents of The University of Michigan in a cybersquatting dispute. Cuban registered the d...
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December 30, 2022, 8:02 pm
Domain Name Wire
An Epik crash – 2022 top stories
The domain registrar experienced a run on the bank this year, and it continues to try to make customers whole. From the outside, everything seemed to be going well at Epik. Sure, the domain name registrar known for catering to controversial customers...
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An Epik crash – 2022 top stories
The domain registrar experienced a run on the bank this year, and it continues to try to make customers whole. From the outside, everything seemed to be going well at Epik. Sure, the domain name registrar known for catering to controversial customers...
Discussion
December 30, 2022, 2:57 pm
Sully's Blog
Accept it! Domaining is NOT going to change for you in 2023
The Domain Experts The predictions are rolling in regarding the environment and conditions for…
Discussion
Accept it! Domaining is NOT going to change for you in 2023
The Domain Experts The predictions are rolling in regarding the environment and conditions for…
Discussion
December 29, 2022, 8:20 pm
