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The Domains
TrumpPatriot.com deemed offensive at Sedo
Markfromslo posted on Namepros that he was trying to list the domain name TrumpPatriot.com at Sedo and Afternic. Afternic rejected for TM but Sedo rejected for offensive which has some a bit miffed. Initial post: I have a domain name, TrumpPatriot.co...
Discussion
TrumpPatriot.com deemed offensive at Sedo
Markfromslo posted on Namepros that he was trying to list the domain name TrumpPatriot.com at Sedo and Afternic. Afternic rejected for TM but Sedo rejected for offensive which has some a bit miffed. Initial post: I have a domain name, TrumpPatriot.co...
Discussion
September 26, 2024, 11:26 pm
DomainSherpa
DomainSherpa – Sherpa Shorts – September 26, 2024: Whose Broker Is It Anyway?
As we say on DomainSherpa - all roads lead to domains! And today we have a Sherpa Shorts segment, co-hosted by JT, Drew, & Chris Zuiker of MediaOptions - where they pick a few domain name related topics or articles to dig into. In this episode...
Discussion
DomainSherpa – Sherpa Shorts – September 26, 2024: Whose Broker Is It Anyway?
As we say on DomainSherpa - all roads lead to domains! And today we have a Sherpa Shorts segment, co-hosted by JT, Drew, & Chris Zuiker of MediaOptions - where they pick a few domain name related topics or articles to dig into. In this episode...
Discussion
September 26, 2024, 11:25 pm
Domain Name Wire
A missing P makes a big difference in reverse domain name hijacking case
Yes, two companies can operate with names that differ by one letter. A chemicals company has been found to have engaged in reverse domain name hijacking over the domain name sichem.com. Sipchem Europe S.A. is part of the Saudi International Petrochem...
Discussion
A missing P makes a big difference in reverse domain name hijacking case
Yes, two companies can operate with names that differ by one letter. A chemicals company has been found to have engaged in reverse domain name hijacking over the domain name sichem.com. Sipchem Europe S.A. is part of the Saudi International Petrochem...
Discussion
September 26, 2024, 3:54 pm
Domain Name Wire
Another company sues GoDaddy over auction clawback
Another expired domain buyer was a victim of the same clawback. A second plaintiff has joined a lawsuit against GoDaddy over expired domain clawbacks. In August, Crisby Studio AB sued GoDaddy after the registrar clawed back the domain calor.com, whic...
Discussion
Another company sues GoDaddy over auction clawback
Another expired domain buyer was a victim of the same clawback. A second plaintiff has joined a lawsuit against GoDaddy over expired domain clawbacks. In August, Crisby Studio AB sued GoDaddy after the registrar clawed back the domain calor.com, whic...
Discussion
September 26, 2024, 12:10 pm
Sully's Blog
Every Domain For Sale Needs a Strong First Impression
There is no such thing as a free lunch. That's a fact. But there is such a thing as a free landing page template. When potential buyers stumble upon your domain, the first thing they see is often a simple parked page or a generic “For Sale...
Discussion
Every Domain For Sale Needs a Strong First Impression
There is no such thing as a free lunch. That's a fact. But there is such a thing as a free landing page template. When potential buyers stumble upon your domain, the first thing they see is often a simple parked page or a generic “For Sale...
Discussion
September 25, 2024, 9:18 pm
Domain Name Wire
ICANN says new top level domain applications will be $227,000
Applicants learn how much they’ll have to pay for new TLDs. Today, ICANN announced the fee it expects to charge applicants in the next round of new top level domain names: $227,000. This is more than the last round in 2012, when applications co...
Discussion
ICANN says new top level domain applications will be $227,000
Applicants learn how much they’ll have to pay for new TLDs. Today, ICANN announced the fee it expects to charge applicants in the next round of new top level domain names: $227,000. This is more than the last round in 2012, when applications co...
Discussion
September 25, 2024, 6:18 pm
Domain Name Wire
The Dan.com to Afternic migration is a bit of a mess
Despite the description, you don’t have control over how your listings migrate. I previously wrote about how I was opting out of the Dan.com-to-Afternic migration. I stopped using Dan.com a while ago and list everything at Afternic, so I didn&r...
Discussion
The Dan.com to Afternic migration is a bit of a mess
Despite the description, you don’t have control over how your listings migrate. I previously wrote about how I was opting out of the Dan.com-to-Afternic migration. I stopped using Dan.com a while ago and list everything at Afternic, so I didn&r...
Discussion
September 24, 2024, 5:24 pm
Domain Name Wire
13 end user domain name sales from this week:
A running organization, a music festival, and a customized gift wrap seller bought domain names. Sedo had some interesting end user sales this week, although there were no notable big-ticket sales (at least that were publicly disclosed). Here’s...
Discussion
13 end user domain name sales from this week:
A running organization, a music festival, and a customized gift wrap seller bought domain names. Sedo had some interesting end user sales this week, although there were no notable big-ticket sales (at least that were publicly disclosed). Here’s...
Discussion
September 24, 2024, 4:50 pm
The Domains
Sedo weekly domain name sales led by Aerotermia.es
Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and Aerotermia.es led the way at 14,000 Euro, ($15,613). Vepo.com was the top .com sale at 13,900 Euro, ($15,499). 30 .com sales 13 cctld sales 6 other tld sales Domain name Date Price Currency &nbs...
Discussion
Sedo weekly domain name sales led by Aerotermia.es
Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and Aerotermia.es led the way at 14,000 Euro, ($15,613). Vepo.com was the top .com sale at 13,900 Euro, ($15,499). 30 .com sales 13 cctld sales 6 other tld sales Domain name Date Price Currency &nbs...
Discussion
September 24, 2024, 3:22 pm
Domain Name Wire
Armored car company tires reverse domain name hijacking
Attempted domain name hijacking thwarted. How’s this for irony: a company that builds armored vehicles to help people protect themselves from attacks has tried hijacking three domain names. 1141931 Ontario Inc., dba INKAS Group of Companies, fi...
Discussion
Armored car company tires reverse domain name hijacking
Attempted domain name hijacking thwarted. How’s this for irony: a company that builds armored vehicles to help people protect themselves from attacks has tried hijacking three domain names. 1141931 Ontario Inc., dba INKAS Group of Companies, fi...
Discussion
September 24, 2024, 11:11 am
