Squarespace registered fewer .com domains again, but the month-over-month drop wasn't as extreme. I've been tracking Squarespace's new .com domain registrations since it took over Google Domains in early September. Here's the data : August ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Squarespace’s new regs drop 10% MoM, but might be stabilizing
· Domain RegistrarsJewelry company upgrades to GLD.com for $1 million
· Domain SalesA jeweler with major licensing deals upgrades its brand with a great domain name. A successful jewelry upstart has secured a significant domain name upgrade. The GLD Shop has rebranded at GLD after acquiring the domain name gld.com from domain ... Continue Reading5 Comments
Finding cofounders with cofounders .com – DNW Podcast #475
· PodcastsWhy this entrepreneur paid $65,000 for cofounders.com. Chris Koerner reminds me of a lot of people in the domain business: he has his hands in multiple businesses ranging from tree trimming to cryptocurrency to reselling Buc-ee’s goods. He ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Tucows partners on web3 company Orange Domains
· ServicesOrange Domains is trying to connect the DNS with Bitcoin Naming Service. Domain name registrar Tucows (NASDAQ: TCX) has thrown its hat in the web3 ring as a partner in a new company called Orange Domains. Orange Domains plans to expand the ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute site saved in cybersquatting claim
· Policy & LawDomain registrant said he bought the domain to create a tribute to the late singer. The estate of musician Stevie Ray Vaughn has lost a cybersquatting claim it filed against StevieRayVaughan.com. The domain owner said he acquired the domain in ... Continue Reading2 Comments
5 new top level domains enter early access today
· ServicesInternet Naming Co. introduces five new domains today. Five new top level domain names are available for registration starting today: .diy, .food, .living, lifestyle, and .vana. Internet Naming Co. acquired the unlaunched top level domain names ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Passes.com: from $70k domain to $40 million venture round
· Domain SalesRichard Lau sold domain name to company that just raised $40 million. A creator monetization platform has raised a $40 million series A round using a great domain: passes.com. Domain name investor Richard Lau told Domain Name Wire that he sold ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
ICANN considers way to restrict use of accountability mechanisms
· Policy & LawWorking group asked ICANN for a way to restrict access under specific circumstances. ICANN has opened a comment period over a proposed bylaw update that would limit access to accountability mechanisms. The organization has a couple of ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Squarespace revenue tops $1 billion in 2023
· Domain RegistrarsCompany reports robust growth in 2023 and says its Google Domains acquisition is performing well. Squarespace (NYSE: SQSP) reported Q4 and full-year 2023 earnings today. For Q4, the company grossed $270.7 million, up 18% from $228.8 million in ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
European ccTLDs see reduced growth
· UncategorizedGrowth is slower, but it's still growth. Not all TLDs can claim that. CENTR, an organization representing country code top level domain operators primarily in Europe, has released its latest Global TLD report. The report indicates that European ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment