Registrars are asking for over $1 million to register a single .ing domain. Google is launching the .ing top level domain name later this month with a unique early access pricing schedule. .Ing is designed as a domain hack. Think hik.ing, ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Be the first to get Google’s .ing domain hack…for only $1 million
· UncategorizedMy domain sales in August and September
· Domain SalesI had a couple of light months. At the end of July, I published a solo podcast about my domain sales so far this year. I was gleeful, having sold 30 domains in the first seven months of the year. But I said something on that podcast that I've ... Continue Reading3 Comments
Dynadot acquires Park.io, expands reach of expired domain auctions
· Expired DomainsPark.io is known for country code expired domain auctions. Dynadot recently began running .ai expired domain name auctions in conjunction with the registry. Some people asked, "Didn't Park.io have a deal with the .ai registry?" The answer is ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat. – DNW Podcast #455
· PodcastsColin Campbell talks about his new book about entrepreneurship. Colin C. Campbell has built and sold many companies, including several in the domain and web spaces. On today’s show, Campbell talks about some of the things he’s learned (both himself ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
IBM narrowly avoids reverse domain name hijacking ruling
· Policy & LawIBM's case was "ill conceived and poorly executed," but panelist stopped short of finding reverse domain name hijacking. IBM has lost a cybersquatting claim it made against IBMS.com, and the panelist found that IBM's "prosecution of the Complaint ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Cloudfest opens registration for 2024 show
· ServicesClose to 10,000 people are expected for annual show in Germany. Cloudfest, a conference managed by the same group that organizes NamesCon, has opened registration for its 2024 show. The annual event takes place at Europa-Park in Germany and ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Cadillac dealer tries reverse domain name hijacking
· Policy & LawA Cadillac dealer filed a cybersquatting dispute against adillac.com. A Cadillac dealer has been found to have engaged in reverse domain name hijacking in a strange cybersquatting dispute. Jeff Wyler Automotive Family, Inc. owns 23 car ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
.AI registry fining domain registrars over abuse complaints
· Policy & LawccTLD manager says it will fine registrars for not suspending domains and if customers contact the registry directly. .AI, the country code for Anguilla, has become very popular thanks to its use by artificial intelligence companies. But a recent ... Continue Reading3 Comments
End user domain sales including a $50,000 .org
· Domain SalesA background check provider, a mining company, and a French restaurant bought domain names. This week's top public sale at Sedo is an interesting one: 1337.org for $50,000. Here's a list of end user domain name sales that just completed at Sedo. ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Catching up with ICA – DNW Podcast #454
· PodcastsWe discuss the Las Vegas meeting, Lonnie Borck award, .net prices and more. My guests this week are Kamila Sekiewicz and Zak Muscovitch of the Internet Commerce Association (ICA). We kick things off by talking about the upcoming ICA meeting in Las ... Continue Reading2 Comments