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The Domains
Private New gTLD Auctions Are Underway
According to ApplicantAuction.com the first private auction for new gTLD strings are underway. Although other than .Club which publicly announced it would be participating in the auction which started today, there hasn’t been any public announc...
Discussion
Private New gTLD Auctions Are Underway
According to ApplicantAuction.com the first private auction for new gTLD strings are underway. Although other than .Club which publicly announced it would be participating in the auction which started today, there hasn’t been any public announc...
Discussion
June 3, 2013, 10:54 am
The Domains
German Court Limits Use Of Berlin.com & Requires Disclaimers On Site
A German Appellate court has ruled that World Media Group LLC (World.com) which owns the domain name Berlin.com has to cease using the domain name in connection with a website providing information on Berlin because such use constitutes an infringeme...
Discussion
German Court Limits Use Of Berlin.com & Requires Disclaimers On Site
A German Appellate court has ruled that World Media Group LLC (World.com) which owns the domain name Berlin.com has to cease using the domain name in connection with a website providing information on Berlin because such use constitutes an infringeme...
Discussion
June 3, 2013, 10:36 am
The Domains
TLDH Raises Another $10 Million For New gTLD Auctions
Top Level Domain Holdings just annoucned they have raised an additional $10 million (approximately £6.6 million) conditionally raised from institutional and other investors and directors for new gTLD auctions and to be used for launch and marke...
Discussion
TLDH Raises Another $10 Million For New gTLD Auctions
Top Level Domain Holdings just annoucned they have raised an additional $10 million (approximately £6.6 million) conditionally raised from institutional and other investors and directors for new gTLD auctions and to be used for launch and marke...
Discussion
June 3, 2013, 10:30 am
DomainSherpa
7 Inspiring Interviews to Listen to on Your Summer Vacation
My family is going to be doing a little traveling this summer, so I've decided to take the month of June off from recording new interviews. It's a first for me to take that much time off, and I may decide later that I'm stir crazy &nda...
Discussion
7 Inspiring Interviews to Listen to on Your Summer Vacation
My family is going to be doing a little traveling this summer, so I've decided to take the month of June off from recording new interviews. It's a first for me to take that much time off, and I may decide later that I'm stir crazy &nda...
Discussion
June 3, 2013, 10:30 am
Domain Name Wire
TLDH raises $10 million for new TLDs
New TLD applicant issues new shares to raise money, also confirms possibility of participating in private new TLD auctions. Top Level Domain Holdings Limited, parent company of Minds + Machines, has conditionally raised $10 million. The company today...
Discussion
TLDH raises $10 million for new TLDs
New TLD applicant issues new shares to raise money, also confirms possibility of participating in private new TLD auctions. Top Level Domain Holdings Limited, parent company of Minds + Machines, has conditionally raised $10 million. The company today...
Discussion
June 3, 2013, 10:23 am
Domain Name Wire
Interesting: Nokta Domains’ 18 leased domains from May
Nokta’s typical lease is about $100 a month. When you think of domain leasing, you probably think of big ticket domains that companies couldn’t buy outright so they opted for a lease instead. But it’s not just expensive domains that...
Discussion
Interesting: Nokta Domains’ 18 leased domains from May
Nokta’s typical lease is about $100 a month. When you think of domain leasing, you probably think of big ticket domains that companies couldn’t buy outright so they opted for a lease instead. But it’s not just expensive domains that...
Discussion
June 3, 2013, 9:37 am
Elliot's Blog
Nokta Shares Its May Lease Deals
Leasing domain name is not really a new revenue model, but it’s become more popular over the last couple of years. Many companies seem to be offering lease opportunities to interested suiters, and Nokta Domains is a large portfolio holder that ...
Discussion
Nokta Shares Its May Lease Deals
Leasing domain name is not really a new revenue model, but it’s become more popular over the last couple of years. Many companies seem to be offering lease opportunities to interested suiters, and Nokta Domains is a large portfolio holder that ...
Discussion
June 3, 2013, 9:37 am
Domain Shane
SHANE’S BIG LIST: Monday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on the 3rd
Back in the routine. I admit I haven’t run in 5 days but my body sent me a thank you note and is healing up. The only problem with running and exercising every day is that you are always a little sore and tired. But when you r...
Discussion
SHANE’S BIG LIST: Monday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on the 3rd
Back in the routine. I admit I haven’t run in 5 days but my body sent me a thank you note and is healing up. The only problem with running and exercising every day is that you are always a little sore and tired. But when you r...
Discussion
June 3, 2013, 6:52 am
Domain Shane
10 Great Words of Wisdom From the Owner of Coffee.org, Bill McClure
I met a new friend this week, Bill McClure. Bill and I have a lot in common. Two guys from a family business that are trying to take the family business and move it in on to the web. The difference between Bill and I is the fact he has al...
Discussion
10 Great Words of Wisdom From the Owner of Coffee.org, Bill McClure
I met a new friend this week, Bill McClure. Bill and I have a lot in common. Two guys from a family business that are trying to take the family business and move it in on to the web. The difference between Bill and I is the fact he has al...
Discussion
June 2, 2013, 4:50 pm
The Domains
.XXX Gets Over 25,000 Domain Years Registered In May Promotion
ICM registry informed us that the final numbers are in for the May discounted .XXX promotion and saw over 25,000 domain years added to the registry. 13,400 new .XXX domain names were registered and the average registration was just under 2 years maki...
Discussion
.XXX Gets Over 25,000 Domain Years Registered In May Promotion
ICM registry informed us that the final numbers are in for the May discounted .XXX promotion and saw over 25,000 domain years added to the registry. 13,400 new .XXX domain names were registered and the average registration was just under 2 years maki...
Discussion
June 2, 2013, 2:32 pm
