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Domain Name Wire
VeriSign and Go Daddy Increase Government Lobbying
Two domain name industry heavyweights spend more on government lobbying in 2010. Both VeriSign and Go Daddy substantially increased their spending on U.S. government lobbying over the past year, data collected by Domain Name Wire show. The numbers ar...
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VeriSign and Go Daddy Increase Government Lobbying
Two domain name industry heavyweights spend more on government lobbying in 2010. Both VeriSign and Go Daddy substantially increased their spending on U.S. government lobbying over the past year, data collected by Domain Name Wire show. The numbers ar...
Discussion
May 25, 2011, 12:45 pm
Domain Shane
Great. Frank Schilling and the “Big Boys” Are Making More Money But Nothing’s Changed for the Rest of Us
It’s not jealousy, it’s just a fact. Congratulations to Frank Schilling, Rich Schwartz and Michael Berkens. Glad to hear they are getting the cut of the revenue they deserved all along. I just wonder what took them so long.&nb...
Discussion
Great. Frank Schilling and the “Big Boys” Are Making More Money But Nothing’s Changed for the Rest of Us
It’s not jealousy, it’s just a fact. Congratulations to Frank Schilling, Rich Schwartz and Michael Berkens. Glad to hear they are getting the cut of the revenue they deserved all along. I just wonder what took them so long.&nb...
Discussion
May 25, 2011, 12:44 pm
The Domains
Cupid.com Buys The Domain Name Cupidon.com For $280,000
According to an article in business7.co.uk, Cupid.com a company located in Scotland just acquired the domain name Cupidon.com for £175,000 which coverts into $280,000 Dollars. Cupidon is the French equivalent word for cupid. In Feburary of this...
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Cupid.com Buys The Domain Name Cupidon.com For $280,000
According to an article in business7.co.uk, Cupid.com a company located in Scotland just acquired the domain name Cupidon.com for £175,000 which coverts into $280,000 Dollars. Cupidon is the French equivalent word for cupid. In Feburary of this...
Discussion
May 25, 2011, 10:20 am
Domain Name Wire
The Most Expensive Second Level Domain Names in the World?
Which country charges the most for second level domain names? Which country code do you suppose charges the most money to register a second level domain name? Perhaps established countries like Germany’s .de? Another rich Western country? Nope....
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The Most Expensive Second Level Domain Names in the World?
Which country charges the most for second level domain names? Which country code do you suppose charges the most money to register a second level domain name? Perhaps established countries like Germany’s .de? Another rich Western country? Nope....
Discussion
May 25, 2011, 10:05 am
Elliot's Blog
TRAFFIC Adds Sign Up Bonus
As with all TRAFFIC conferences (and really every conference/tradeshow I’ve attended), the admission price increases as we get closer to the show. I booked my conference ticket a few months ago, but I usually wait until the last minute and end ...
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TRAFFIC Adds Sign Up Bonus
As with all TRAFFIC conferences (and really every conference/tradeshow I’ve attended), the admission price increases as we get closer to the show. I booked my conference ticket a few months ago, but I usually wait until the last minute and end ...
Discussion
May 25, 2011, 10:01 am
The Domains
PbNation.com Sold For “Up To $3.2 Million”
According to a press release today, a publicly traded company, CrowdGather.com, (OTCBB:CRWG) announced today that it has acquired the domain name, website, and assets related to PbNation.com one of the world’s largest online paintball communiti...
Discussion
PbNation.com Sold For “Up To $3.2 Million”
According to a press release today, a publicly traded company, CrowdGather.com, (OTCBB:CRWG) announced today that it has acquired the domain name, website, and assets related to PbNation.com one of the world’s largest online paintball communiti...
Discussion
May 25, 2011, 9:28 am
Elliot's Blog
Tip: Monitor Your Newly Registered Domain Names
The other day, I was at the dentist’s office, and we were talking about my business and websites. Since the dentist is a family friend (my college roommate’s uncle), I busted his chops a bit for not having a website. I explained how it co...
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Tip: Monitor Your Newly Registered Domain Names
The other day, I was at the dentist’s office, and we were talking about my business and websites. Since the dentist is a family friend (my college roommate’s uncle), I busted his chops a bit for not having a website. I explained how it co...
Discussion
May 25, 2011, 9:05 am
Domain Shane
Wednesday’s Daily Domain Drop and Auction Picks: Rookie Edition
Made a decision to actively move some names this month. You might say “why don’t you actively try and move names every month?” and I’ll merely say. It takes effort to try and sell names and I don’t make much ...
Discussion
Wednesday’s Daily Domain Drop and Auction Picks: Rookie Edition
Made a decision to actively move some names this month. You might say “why don’t you actively try and move names every month?” and I’ll merely say. It takes effort to try and sell names and I don’t make much ...
Discussion
May 25, 2011, 3:18 am
DomainSherpa
Start Your Own Groupon-Like Domain Name Niche – with Maz Ghani and Ron Santos
Wouldn't it be great to be the CEO of Groupon or LivingSocial right now? Two domain investors are trying to do just that - but by specializing in their own niche: pizzerias. Maz Ghani and Ron Santos bought Pizzerias.com in an expired domain nam...
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Start Your Own Groupon-Like Domain Name Niche – with Maz Ghani and Ron Santos
Wouldn't it be great to be the CEO of Groupon or LivingSocial right now? Two domain investors are trying to do just that - but by specializing in their own niche: pizzerias. Maz Ghani and Ron Santos bought Pizzerias.com in an expired domain nam...
Discussion
May 25, 2011, 12:00 am
The Domains
CafeMom Launches Mom.com As A Daily Deals Site
According to a press release, CafeMom has launched Mom.com, as a daily deals website. “The free shopping service, launched nationally and in an initial test market, offers families deals of 50% off or more on nearby restaurants, salons, stores,...
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CafeMom Launches Mom.com As A Daily Deals Site
According to a press release, CafeMom has launched Mom.com, as a daily deals website. “The free shopping service, launched nationally and in an initial test market, offers families deals of 50% off or more on nearby restaurants, salons, stores,...
Discussion
May 24, 2011, 10:05 pm
