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Tackling DNS Abuse – DNW Podcast #334

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New group wants to get a handle on DNS abuse such as phishing and malware distribution.

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My guest this week is Graeme Bunton, Director of the new DNS Abuse Institute. We discuss types of DNS abuse and how the institute plans to help the domain name ecosystem combat abuse.

Tip of the week: Bulk auth codes at NameBright

Also: Blockbuster Angel.com sale, Facebook lawsuit, Queen of .XYZ

Sponsor: Sav.com

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More domain investing competition with Braden Pollock – DNW Podcast #333

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How increasing competition is changing domain investing dynamics.

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Domain auction prices are going through the roof. What does this mean for domain investors? Is there a fallout coming? On today’s show, I discuss this with long-time domain investor Braden Pollock. Braden makes some good observations about today’s market that are worth considering as you invest in domain names.

Tool of the week: OneWord.Domains

Also: GoDaddy’s buying spree, UDRP cases, and more

Sponsor: DAN.com

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The “new” NamesCon and Cloudfest – DNW Podcast #332

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A look at the future of these two conferences under new ownership.

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NamesCon and Cloudfest are under new ownership. On this week’s show, I talk with Christian Jaeger, CEO of the new owner WHD Event GmbH, and Soeren von Varchmin, Chairman of the Supervisory Board. We discuss the history of the events, who now owns the company, and what’s next now that the conferences have been spun out of a large corporation’s control. It has me excited to attend my next in-person event!

Tool of the week: InstantDomainSearch.com.

Also: Big court ruling, three RDNHs, top domain sales and more.

Sponsor: Sav.com

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Closing domain deals with a contract – DNW Podcast #331

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Why you might need a contract and what’s important about them.

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Many businesses (especially big ones) require a contract before completing a domain name purchase. Joe Uddeme of Name Experts has brokered many domain transactions with contracts. On today’s show, he talks about when contracts are usually required and specific points to negotiate over, such as liability and trademarks. It’s an informative interview.

Tool of the week: NameBio categories

Also: France.com, Nominet, BrandBucket and more.

Sponsor: DAN.com

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A different domain model with Arno Vis – DNW Podcast #330

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Openprovider founder Arno Vis discusses his domain registrar’s membership model.

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Most domain name registrars charge their customers a markup over whatever the registry charges them. Openprovider has a different business model, which founder Arno Vis compares to Costco. Customers pay a membership fee and then get domains at cost. On today’s show, Vis explains the model and how his company uses automation to keep costs low.

Tool of the week: DomainLeads.com and Estibot’s domain lead generator

Also: Nominet’s fate, Radix’s record results, GoDaddy’s policy change, and more

Sponsor: Sav.com

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