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AfterNIC Sales Report
Once again Afternic was kind enough to share a selection of their top domain sales through their network during the previous week. The domain names sold originate from the company’s Buydomains portfolio and clients. 115 domain name sales that s...
Discussion
AfterNIC Sales Report
Once again Afternic was kind enough to share a selection of their top domain sales through their network during the previous week. The domain names sold originate from the company’s Buydomains portfolio and clients. 115 domain name sales that s...
Discussion
February 15, 2011, 3:34 pm
Elliot's Blog
Afternic Records Nearly $460k in Sales
Afternic just released its public sales report from the past week, which includes .com sales over $2,000 and other domain extensions that sold for $1,000 and higher. Leading the way this week was the 4 letter domain name, FUNO.com, which sold for $20...
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Afternic Records Nearly $460k in Sales
Afternic just released its public sales report from the past week, which includes .com sales over $2,000 and other domain extensions that sold for $1,000 and higher. Leading the way this week was the 4 letter domain name, FUNO.com, which sold for $20...
Discussion
February 15, 2011, 3:20 pm
The Domains
Afternic.com Post $450K In Sales Lead By Funo.com at $20K
Another LLLL.com domain name lead the sales chart at Afternic for the week ending February 13th. Funo.com lead the pack at $20K, floridaautoinsurance.com seemed like a bargain at $15K, FUNO.com $20,000 passings.com $15,000 floridaautoinsurance.com $1...
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Afternic.com Post $450K In Sales Lead By Funo.com at $20K
Another LLLL.com domain name lead the sales chart at Afternic for the week ending February 13th. Funo.com lead the pack at $20K, floridaautoinsurance.com seemed like a bargain at $15K, FUNO.com $20,000 passings.com $15,000 floridaautoinsurance.com $1...
Discussion
February 15, 2011, 3:16 pm
The Domains
Historia.com Sells On NameJet.com Again, This Time For Only $24K
The domain name Historia.com sold again yesterday for $23,903. We have been following this domain which sold a year ago on NameJet.com for $40,300 but the winning bidders refused to pay based on a claim of suspected fraudulent bidding. The winning bi...
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Historia.com Sells On NameJet.com Again, This Time For Only $24K
The domain name Historia.com sold again yesterday for $23,903. We have been following this domain which sold a year ago on NameJet.com for $40,300 but the winning bidders refused to pay based on a claim of suspected fraudulent bidding. The winning bi...
Discussion
February 15, 2011, 2:24 pm
Elliot's Blog
Set Achievable Goals for Yourself
If you are a part-time domain investor, earning $50,000 a year from domain names may seem like a very lofty goal. $50,000 is a lot of money, and it can help with many expenses. $50,000 is a brand new car. $50,000 is a downpayment on a home in many pl...
Discussion
Set Achievable Goals for Yourself
If you are a part-time domain investor, earning $50,000 a year from domain names may seem like a very lofty goal. $50,000 is a lot of money, and it can help with many expenses. $50,000 is a brand new car. $50,000 is a downpayment on a home in many pl...
Discussion
February 15, 2011, 1:27 pm
Domain Name Wire
Go Daddy Devises “Pay for Placement” Idea for New gTLD Operators
Patent describes system where new top level domain operators can bid for preferred placement registrar sites. Want to get your new top level domain name positioned well on GoDaddy? Prepare to pay. That’s the idea behind a pay-for-placement appr...
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Go Daddy Devises “Pay for Placement” Idea for New gTLD Operators
Patent describes system where new top level domain operators can bid for preferred placement registrar sites. Want to get your new top level domain name positioned well on GoDaddy? Prepare to pay. That’s the idea behind a pay-for-placement appr...
Discussion
February 15, 2011, 11:49 am
Domain Name Wire
Uh-Oh. ICANN Traveling to Another Trouble Spot for June Meeting in Jordan.
Safety and security will be concerns once again for upcoming ICANN meeting. I’ve got to hand it to ICANN’s meeting planners. They have a penchant for choosing locales that give less-traveled attendees heartburn. This hit a pinnacle for la...
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Uh-Oh. ICANN Traveling to Another Trouble Spot for June Meeting in Jordan.
Safety and security will be concerns once again for upcoming ICANN meeting. I’ve got to hand it to ICANN’s meeting planners. They have a penchant for choosing locales that give less-traveled attendees heartburn. This hit a pinnacle for la...
Discussion
February 15, 2011, 11:02 am
Domain Name Wire
Texas Considering the Dreaded “Affiliate Sales Tax”
Legislation would require etailers to collect sales tax if it has any affiliates in Texas. Add my home state of Texas to the list of states that are considering taxing etailers who have affiliates in the state. At least if one state representative ge...
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Texas Considering the Dreaded “Affiliate Sales Tax”
Legislation would require etailers to collect sales tax if it has any affiliates in Texas. Add my home state of Texas to the list of states that are considering taxing etailers who have affiliates in the state. At least if one state representative ge...
Discussion
February 15, 2011, 10:50 am
Domain Name Wire
Google Adsense for Domains Testing New Design Templates
Two new templates being tested, including one with a graphic. Google’s self-service domain name parking program appears to be testing new design templates. An alert reader sent me an example of a domain name using Adsense for Domains “Onl...
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Google Adsense for Domains Testing New Design Templates
Two new templates being tested, including one with a graphic. Google’s self-service domain name parking program appears to be testing new design templates. An alert reader sent me an example of a domain name using Adsense for Domains “Onl...
Discussion
February 15, 2011, 10:38 am
Domain Shane
We’ve Jumped the Shark. DomainFest Made Jay Leno’s Monologue
Take a look. Skip to 3:55 It’s brief but there
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We’ve Jumped the Shark. DomainFest Made Jay Leno’s Monologue
Take a look. Skip to 3:55 It’s brief but there
Discussion
February 15, 2011, 9:24 am
