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Domain Name Wire
Buying on SnapNames is better, but still not great
I experience fewer headaches at SnapNames than I used to, but it’s still not as easy as winning expired domains at other services. I’ve bought a lot more domain names on SnapNames over the past six months after taking a long break. I took...
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Buying on SnapNames is better, but still not great
I experience fewer headaches at SnapNames than I used to, but it’s still not as easy as winning expired domains at other services. I’ve bought a lot more domain names on SnapNames over the past six months after taking a long break. I took...
Discussion
March 6, 2024, 4:07 pm
The Domains
Interview with Sophie Pieck – Director of Business Development at Sedo
Simone over at InterNetX conducted an interview with Sophie Pieck from Sedo. They discussed things like, an Inside look at the domain aftermarket, Forecasting future trends and Appraisals to name a few. From the Interview: What are the major trends a...
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Interview with Sophie Pieck – Director of Business Development at Sedo
Simone over at InterNetX conducted an interview with Sophie Pieck from Sedo. They discussed things like, an Inside look at the domain aftermarket, Forecasting future trends and Appraisals to name a few. From the Interview: What are the major trends a...
Discussion
March 6, 2024, 2:45 pm
The Domains
Sedo weekly domain name sales led by Pizzos.com
Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and Pizzos.com led the way at $50,000. MKSport.com was second at $30,000. NowOn.com was third at $19,000. Church.sucks was an interesting sale as someone dropped $13,000 on that one, should be an interesti...
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Sedo weekly domain name sales led by Pizzos.com
Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and Pizzos.com led the way at $50,000. MKSport.com was second at $30,000. NowOn.com was third at $19,000. Church.sucks was an interesting sale as someone dropped $13,000 on that one, should be an interesti...
Discussion
March 6, 2024, 1:17 pm
Domain Name Wire
Aston Martin wins .ai domain from misguided domain registrant
Forceful response falls flat as Aston Martin wins case for AstonMartin.ai. If there ever was a clearcut case of cybersquatting, registering AstonMartin.ai and listing it for sale would certainly qualify. But that didn’t stop the person who regi...
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Aston Martin wins .ai domain from misguided domain registrant
Forceful response falls flat as Aston Martin wins case for AstonMartin.ai. If there ever was a clearcut case of cybersquatting, registering AstonMartin.ai and listing it for sale would certainly qualify. But that didn’t stop the person who regi...
Discussion
March 5, 2024, 6:49 pm
Domain Name Wire
Fresh Brandz LLC tries reverse domain name hijacking
Company went after domain that was registered before it existed. A company that sells aluminum-free deodorant has tried to reverse hijack FreshKidz.com, a UDRP panel has determined. Fresh Brandz LLC sells a line of deodorant under the name Fresh Kidz...
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Fresh Brandz LLC tries reverse domain name hijacking
Company went after domain that was registered before it existed. A company that sells aluminum-free deodorant has tried to reverse hijack FreshKidz.com, a UDRP panel has determined. Fresh Brandz LLC sells a line of deodorant under the name Fresh Kidz...
Discussion
March 5, 2024, 4:14 pm
Domain Name Wire
Squarespace’s new regs drop 10% MoM, but might be stabilizing
Squarespace registered fewer .com domains again, but the month-over-month drop wasn’t as extreme. I’ve been tracking Squarespace’s new .com domain registrations since it took over Google Domains in early September. Here’s the ...
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Squarespace’s new regs drop 10% MoM, but might be stabilizing
Squarespace registered fewer .com domains again, but the month-over-month drop wasn’t as extreme. I’ve been tracking Squarespace’s new .com domain registrations since it took over Google Domains in early September. Here’s the ...
Discussion
March 5, 2024, 2:19 pm
Domain Name Wire
Jewelry company upgrades to GLD.com for $1 million
A jeweler with major licensing deals upgrades its brand with a great domain name. A successful jewelry upstart has secured a significant domain name upgrade. The GLD Shop has rebranded at GLD after acquiring the domain name gld.com from domain invest...
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Jewelry company upgrades to GLD.com for $1 million
A jeweler with major licensing deals upgrades its brand with a great domain name. A successful jewelry upstart has secured a significant domain name upgrade. The GLD Shop has rebranded at GLD after acquiring the domain name gld.com from domain invest...
Discussion
March 4, 2024, 6:04 pm
Domain Name Wire
Finding cofounders with cofounders .com – DNW Podcast #475
Why this entrepreneur paid $65,000 for cofounders.com. Chris Koerner reminds me of a lot of people in the domain business: he has his hands in multiple businesses ranging from tree trimming to cryptocurrency to reselling Buc-ee’s goods. He part...
Discussion
Finding cofounders with cofounders .com – DNW Podcast #475
Why this entrepreneur paid $65,000 for cofounders.com. Chris Koerner reminds me of a lot of people in the domain business: he has his hands in multiple businesses ranging from tree trimming to cryptocurrency to reselling Buc-ee’s goods. He part...
Discussion
March 4, 2024, 4:30 pm
Domain Name Wire
Tucows partners on web3 company Orange Domains
Orange Domains is trying to connect the DNS with Bitcoin Naming Service. Domain name registrar Tucows (NASDAQ: TCX) has thrown its hat in the web3 ring as a partner in a new company called Orange Domains. Orange Domains plans to expand the functional...
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Tucows partners on web3 company Orange Domains
Orange Domains is trying to connect the DNS with Bitcoin Naming Service. Domain name registrar Tucows (NASDAQ: TCX) has thrown its hat in the web3 ring as a partner in a new company called Orange Domains. Orange Domains plans to expand the functional...
Discussion
March 4, 2024, 4:00 pm
Domain Name Wire
Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute site saved in cybersquatting claim
Domain registrant said he bought the domain to create a tribute to the late singer. The estate of musician Stevie Ray Vaughn has lost a cybersquatting claim it filed against StevieRayVaughan.com. The domain owner said he acquired the domain in 2013 b...
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Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute site saved in cybersquatting claim
Domain registrant said he bought the domain to create a tribute to the late singer. The estate of musician Stevie Ray Vaughn has lost a cybersquatting claim it filed against StevieRayVaughan.com. The domain owner said he acquired the domain in 2013 b...
Discussion
March 1, 2024, 4:56 pm
