The world's largest domain registrar is now offering gift cards that can be exchanged for domain names and other products. Earlier this year I was on a mission to find a domain registrar that offered gift certificates. I was starting a promotion for ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Microsoft becomes domain registrar
· Domain RegistrarsMicrosoft has become an ICANN-accredited domain registrar. Microsoft is now an accredited domain name registrar. There are a several reasons Microsoft likely took this step. First, Microsoft gives away a free domain with its Office Live service. ... Continue Reading1 Comment
GoDaddy logon error message and user interface
· Domain RegistrarsGoDaddy's poor user interface and error messages are frustrating. Managing GoDaddy's web site must be a major undertaking. With dozens of products and new ones added seemingly every week, fitting everything onto a web page and making it easy to ... Continue Reading9 Comments
Moniker auction contract generates outcry (UPDATED)
· Domain Registrars, Domain SalesA few stipulations in Moniker's broker agreement for next week's TRAFFIC auction have raised questions in the domain name community. [Updated 10/19 4:15PM CT: I had a chance to talk to Moniker CEO Monte Cahn and get clarification on a number of items ... Continue Reading3 Comments
eNom adds security codes to .net and .com transfers
· Domain RegistrarseNom, the world's second biggest registrar, is adding security codes for transfers of .net and .com domains. If you have ever transferred a .biz, .info, or .org domain you are familiar with security codes (alternatively called domain secrets, ... Continue Reading1 Comment
GoDaddy account management gets an upgrade
· Domain RegistrarsGoDaddy has upgraded it's account management system. (Update 10/15 - see comment from GoDaddy; this feature is being rolled out in phases but all customers can access the new account manager). One of my biggest complaints about GoDaddy has been its ... Continue Reading1 Comment
GoDaddy goes to Washington
· Domain Registrars, Policy & LawDomain registrar GoDaddy now has a full-time presence in Washington, D.C. GoDaddy showed up in the news last week when it testified in congress about ICANN in general and the VeriSign agreement. GoDaddy also recently testified to The Subcommittee on ... Continue Reading2 Comments
Domain names are today’s topic on Capitol Hill
· Domain Registrars, Policy & LawThe US Senate is discussing domain names today. The US Senate discussed domain names today, including arguments against VeriSign's ability to hike prices 7% per annum. A CNET article highlights the discussions: Sen. Gordon Smith, an Oregon ... Continue Reading2 Comments
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
· Domain RegistrarsIs the GoDaddy Girl selling domains? Dotster just announced the "Dot Girls". Apparently selling domain names is a lot like selling beer. GoDaddy started the trend with the "GoDaddy Girl", Candice Michelle, which the company prominently featured in ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
New Dotster coupon code
· Domain RegistrarsDotster has a new coupon code for 25% off. The code is only valid from September 1- September 4 (a U.S. holiday weekend). Just enter weekend25 in the coupon code box when you checkout to save 25%. Unfortunately it's not valid on renewals. Save ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment