Idea to get data on new TLDs will probably take longer than expected. If the current draft plan (pdf) for accepting "Expressions of Interest" for new top level domain names is adopted in similar form, ICANN won't start accepting applications until June ... Continue Reading10 Comments
Archives for December 2009
Is eHelper.com a Typo of EdHelper.com?
· Policy & LawWhen is a typo not a typo? Is eHelper.com a typo of EdHelper.com? Yes, according to National Arbitration Forum panelist Sandra J. Franklin. In a decision handed down yesterday, Franklin awarded the domain name eHelper.com to the owner of ... Continue Reading20 Comments
VeriSign Isn’t Stupid. That’s Why It’s Raising .Com Prices
· ServicesVeriSign price increase makes sense for the company. There has been a collective whine from the domainer community over the past 12 hours after news broke that VeriSign is increasing .com prices again. I'm whining, too. But this is an expected ... Continue Reading14 Comments
Survey: Which Domain Software and Services Do You Use?
· ServicesHelp shape the 5th Annual Domain Name Wire Survey. It's almost time for the 5th Annual Domain Name Wire Survey, where you get to pick the best domain name registrars, parking companies, and services in the industry. Last year the survey included a ... Continue Reading8 Comments
Domain Tasting Down 99.7% – But It’s Coming Back
· Policy & LawDomain tasting is down, but the registration game is merely changing. ICANN is reporting that domain name tasting is down 99.7% since it implemented new policies to thwart it. Tasting is registering a domain name to test for traffic, and returning it ... Continue Reading5 Comments
Goodwill Non-Profit Sues to Get Goodwill.com Domain Name
· Policy & LawCharity sues company that bought domain name for $55,000 in NameJet domain name auction. Non-profit Goodwill Industries International has sued the owner of Goodwill.com for alleged trademark infringement. The lawsuit (pdf) names Cyber2Media, Inc., the ... Continue Reading45 Comments
Bido Changes Up Its Game (Again)
· Domain SalesBido added a number of new features today. Credit domain name auction site Bido with constantly tweaking (or overhauling) its site in response to feedback. Today the company announced a number of new changes: 1. Name your starting price. No ... Continue Reading14 Comments
Why I’m Not Going to Follow You on Twitter
· UncategorizedA few quick ways to make sure I don't follow you on Twitter. I use twitter daily. Not only do I post my recent blog posts, interesting articles, retweets of other's tweets, and my thoughts, but I use it to get story ideas. But I have a few pet ... Continue Reading14 Comments
ICANN to Hold Live Consultation on New gTLD Registry Agreement
· Policy & LawLive consultation to settle differences on domain name registry agreement. ICANN has scheduled a live consultation regarding the new top level domain name registry agreement for Thursday, 7 January 2010. The goal of the consultation is to discuss open ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Experience a New Auction Platform and Help Charity
· Domain SalesCharity domain name auction underway. The WhyPark charity auction is now live, and I can think of a couple good reasons to participate. First is that all auction proceeds go to charity. For me, December is a month of giving. Although I donate to ... Continue Reading1 Comment