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Domain Name Wire
NameSummit 2017 Recap
In case you missed it, the first NameSummit conference was held this week in New York City. Smack dab in the middle of Manhattan, actually, a few blocks from Central Park, Broadway, and across the street from the MOMA (Museum of Modern Art). All sort...
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NameSummit 2017 Recap
In case you missed it, the first NameSummit conference was held this week in New York City. Smack dab in the middle of Manhattan, actually, a few blocks from Central Park, Broadway, and across the street from the MOMA (Museum of Modern Art). All sort...
Discussion
August 10, 2017, 6:49 pm
Domain Name Wire
Interesting sales data: domains that have sold multiple times
Which domains have sold more than once, and what returns did the owners get? DnPric.es, a site that compiles domain name sales data, has a cool section that shows domain names that have sold more than once. It’s a great dataset to see how peopl...
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Interesting sales data: domains that have sold multiple times
Which domains have sold more than once, and what returns did the owners get? DnPric.es, a site that compiles domain name sales data, has a cool section that shows domain names that have sold more than once. It’s a great dataset to see how peopl...
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August 10, 2017, 4:57 pm
The Domains
James Altucher’s Crypto article is a must read
James Altucher wrote a very interesting piece, “THE ABCS of BITCOIN and EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT “FORKS” The article is an excellent read, no matter what your take on crypto is, it’s worthwhile. From the article: 99% ...
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James Altucher’s Crypto article is a must read
James Altucher wrote a very interesting piece, “THE ABCS of BITCOIN and EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT “FORKS” The article is an excellent read, no matter what your take on crypto is, it’s worthwhile. From the article: 99% ...
Discussion
August 10, 2017, 4:04 am
Domain Name Wire
Tucows shares up 12% today
Investors liked Tucows’ earnings report. Shares in Tucows (NASDAQ:TCX) shot up 12% today to close at $59.20 after the company reported earnings yesterday afternoon. The company’s record earnings per share and revenue were driven primarily...
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Tucows shares up 12% today
Investors liked Tucows’ earnings report. Shares in Tucows (NASDAQ:TCX) shot up 12% today to close at $59.20 after the company reported earnings yesterday afternoon. The company’s record earnings per share and revenue were driven primarily...
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August 9, 2017, 8:43 pm
Domain Name Wire
More end user domain sales up to $35,000
Company pays $35,000 to buy .com matching its .co domain. Sedo’s top reported sale last week was cryptonews.com, but the domain is still in escrow so I can’t chart it as an end user. It probably will qualify as I doubt the buyer picked it...
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More end user domain sales up to $35,000
Company pays $35,000 to buy .com matching its .co domain. Sedo’s top reported sale last week was cryptonews.com, but the domain is still in escrow so I can’t chart it as an end user. It probably will qualify as I doubt the buyer picked it...
Discussion
August 9, 2017, 5:08 pm
Domain Name Wire
Why cryptocurrency domain names were a good bet
Domains seem cheap to early investors in cryptocurrencies. Sedo’s top public domain name sale this week was CryptoNews.com at €43,000. This is the latest in a string of cryptocurrency related domain names that have sold. The most storied s...
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Why cryptocurrency domain names were a good bet
Domains seem cheap to early investors in cryptocurrencies. Sedo’s top public domain name sale this week was CryptoNews.com at €43,000. This is the latest in a string of cryptocurrency related domain names that have sold. The most storied s...
Discussion
August 9, 2017, 2:51 pm
Domain Name Wire
Donuts’ acquisition of Rightside makes it easier on brand owners
Combined top level domain name portfolio will require only one brand blocking purchase. Brand protection just got easier thanks to Donuts’ acquisition of Rightside. Both companies have offered their own versions of a Domains Protected Marks Lis...
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Donuts’ acquisition of Rightside makes it easier on brand owners
Combined top level domain name portfolio will require only one brand blocking purchase. Brand protection just got easier thanks to Donuts’ acquisition of Rightside. Both companies have offered their own versions of a Domains Protected Marks Lis...
Discussion
August 9, 2017, 2:26 pm
The Domains
GoDaddy reports a strong second quarter
GoDaddy (NYSE:GDDY) reported second quarter earnings up 22% year over year. The stock is up After Hours: 43.00 +0.55 (1.30%). Domain revenue up 14.6% year over year. Highlights: Total revenue of $557.8 million, up 22.3% year over year, or 23.5% ...
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GoDaddy reports a strong second quarter
GoDaddy (NYSE:GDDY) reported second quarter earnings up 22% year over year. The stock is up After Hours: 43.00 +0.55 (1.30%). Domain revenue up 14.6% year over year. Highlights: Total revenue of $557.8 million, up 22.3% year over year, or 23.5% ...
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August 8, 2017, 9:18 pm
Domain Name Wire
Tucows revenue jumps on Enom acquisition
Enom propels topline and earnings growth at Tucows. Domain name and network access services company Tucows (NASDAQ:TCX) reported a big jump in year-over-year revenue and earnings for Q2 thanks to the integration of domain registrar Enom, which it acq...
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Tucows revenue jumps on Enom acquisition
Enom propels topline and earnings growth at Tucows. Domain name and network access services company Tucows (NASDAQ:TCX) reported a big jump in year-over-year revenue and earnings for Q2 thanks to the integration of domain registrar Enom, which it acq...
Discussion
August 8, 2017, 8:51 pm
Domain Name Wire
GoDaddy (GDDY) reports earnings, domain revenue of $263.3 million
Company reports first earnings after acquiring Host Europe Group. Domain name registrar and hosting company GoDaddy (NYSE:GDDY) reported second quarter earnings after the bell today. The company reported $558 million topline revenue, up from $456 mil...
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GoDaddy (GDDY) reports earnings, domain revenue of $263.3 million
Company reports first earnings after acquiring Host Europe Group. Domain name registrar and hosting company GoDaddy (NYSE:GDDY) reported second quarter earnings after the bell today. The company reported $558 million topline revenue, up from $456 mil...
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August 8, 2017, 8:41 pm
