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Elliot's Blog
Report: iPhone Almost Called “Mobi”
I read a New York Post report today that I found interesting and wanted to share with you. Apparently, the iPhone was almost called the “Mobi” which may have had an impact on the .mobi extension. According to the report: “As the law...
Discussion
Report: iPhone Almost Called “Mobi”
I read a New York Post report today that I found interesting and wanted to share with you. Apparently, the iPhone was almost called the “Mobi” which may have had an impact on the .mobi extension. According to the report: “As the law...
Discussion
March 5, 2013, 2:49 pm
The Domains
Two More New gTLD Applications Withdrawn: .HEINZ & .KETCHUP
ICANN just posted on its site the withdrawal of two more new gTLD applications. ProMark Brands Inc. has withdrawn its two application for .HEINZ & .KETCHUP .KETCHUP had a Prioritization number of 737, and HEINZ had a Prioritization of 1345. Here ...
Discussion
Two More New gTLD Applications Withdrawn: .HEINZ & .KETCHUP
ICANN just posted on its site the withdrawal of two more new gTLD applications. ProMark Brands Inc. has withdrawn its two application for .HEINZ & .KETCHUP .KETCHUP had a Prioritization number of 737, and HEINZ had a Prioritization of 1345. Here ...
Discussion
March 5, 2013, 2:24 pm
Elliot's Blog
Keep Your Whois Contact Information Accurate
I want to share a tip for those of you who don’t use an email service like Gmail, Yahoo, or AOL in favor of hosting your own email on one of your domain names. If you ever sell that domain name, make sure you update your Whois contact informati...
Discussion
Keep Your Whois Contact Information Accurate
I want to share a tip for those of you who don’t use an email service like Gmail, Yahoo, or AOL in favor of hosting your own email on one of your domain names. If you ever sell that domain name, make sure you update your Whois contact informati...
Discussion
March 5, 2013, 2:05 pm
The Domains
phaseeight.com Saved in UDRP But No RDNH Because Domain Was Parked
Phase Eight (Fashion & Designs) Limited of London, just lost its bid to get the domain name phaseeight.com through a UDRP. Unlike the case we discussed yesterday, this panel was most concerned that nine years had passed from the date of registrat...
Discussion
phaseeight.com Saved in UDRP But No RDNH Because Domain Was Parked
Phase Eight (Fashion & Designs) Limited of London, just lost its bid to get the domain name phaseeight.com through a UDRP. Unlike the case we discussed yesterday, this panel was most concerned that nine years had passed from the date of registrat...
Discussion
March 5, 2013, 12:59 pm
Domain Name Wire
Interesting analysis on selling premium domain names
It can be difficult when you show alternatives available for $10. Matt Mazur of Lean Domain Search has posted an analysis of his results showing premium domain names for sale next to available-to-register domain name results. It’s an interestin...
Discussion
Interesting analysis on selling premium domain names
It can be difficult when you show alternatives available for $10. Matt Mazur of Lean Domain Search has posted an analysis of his results showing premium domain names for sale next to available-to-register domain name results. It’s an interestin...
Discussion
March 5, 2013, 10:55 am
Elliot's Blog
Media Options Brokering Pelicans.com
According to the Media Options newsletter I received this morning, the Pelicans.com domain name is now for sale with a price of $125,000. I think this is interesting because it has been reported that the NBA basketball team in New Orleans will be ren...
Discussion
Media Options Brokering Pelicans.com
According to the Media Options newsletter I received this morning, the Pelicans.com domain name is now for sale with a price of $125,000. I think this is interesting because it has been reported that the NBA basketball team in New Orleans will be ren...
Discussion
March 5, 2013, 10:26 am
Domain Name Wire
eHow-less on domain names
Check out eHow for some hilariously bad articles about domain names. Last month I wrote about eHow’s bizarre how-to article about “How to Become a Domain Broker“. It turns out eHow has a “wealth” of information on domain...
Discussion
eHow-less on domain names
Check out eHow for some hilariously bad articles about domain names. Last month I wrote about eHow’s bizarre how-to article about “How to Become a Domain Broker“. It turns out eHow has a “wealth” of information on domain...
Discussion
March 5, 2013, 10:11 am
The Domains
How Valuable Would .Mobi Domains Have Been If Apple Named The iPhone The Mobi?
A story in Mashable today tells the tale that Apple was considering many other domain names for the iPhone, including calling it the Mobi. The article former Apple head of advertising Ken Segall, Apple considered the names TriPod, Mobi and Tele...
Discussion
How Valuable Would .Mobi Domains Have Been If Apple Named The iPhone The Mobi?
A story in Mashable today tells the tale that Apple was considering many other domain names for the iPhone, including calling it the Mobi. The article former Apple head of advertising Ken Segall, Apple considered the names TriPod, Mobi and Tele...
Discussion
March 5, 2013, 9:35 am
The Domains
Sears Files URDP For 96 Typo’s Domain Names
Sears filed a UDRP yesterday for 96 domain names which are all variations and typos. Included are typo’s for Sears, Sears credit cards, Sears Outlet, Sears Parts, Sears Optical and variations on its slogan “Shop Your Way” Here are t...
Discussion
Sears Files URDP For 96 Typo’s Domain Names
Sears filed a UDRP yesterday for 96 domain names which are all variations and typos. Included are typo’s for Sears, Sears credit cards, Sears Outlet, Sears Parts, Sears Optical and variations on its slogan “Shop Your Way” Here are t...
Discussion
March 5, 2013, 8:59 am
Domain Shane
SHANE’S BIG LIST: Tuesday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on the 5th
I really don’t have anything domain related to talk about so I thought I would link you to a good Mila Kunis interview. Not only is Mila hot but she’s got a great sense of humor. This young British guy leads her and she goes r...
Discussion
SHANE’S BIG LIST: Tuesday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on the 5th
I really don’t have anything domain related to talk about so I thought I would link you to a good Mila Kunis interview. Not only is Mila hot but she’s got a great sense of humor. This young British guy leads her and she goes r...
Discussion
March 5, 2013, 5:56 am
