Dotster just launched a new coupon code for FREE WhoIs privacy. The coupon is only valid from 12:01AM PST Sept 1 to 11:59PM PST Sept 4. Enter coupon code STOPSPAM at checkout for free WhoIs privacy on up to 100 domains per order. Click here to go ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
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Domain name returns
· ServicesCommunicate.com (OTCBB: CMNN.ob) just released some comparable stock returns for its business versus other profitable internet companies. Communicate.com invests in valuable domains and turns them into functional sites, such as importers.com. Marchex ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
.Net pricing may be fixed
· Domain Registrars, Policy & LawThe new agreement between ICANN and Verisign to manage the .net registry holds a big surprise: although the initial wholesale price of domains is lowered from $6.00 to $4.25, the price cap is completely removed in January 2007 (see .net pricing ... Continue Reading2 Comments
Afternic vs. Sedo for adding domains in bulk
· Domain Sales, ServicesI recently decided to add a list of about 300 domains to both Afternic and Sedo, the two leading domain sales sites. I've sold domains through both of the systems, and find that just listing domains there can spur interest. The usual process for ... Continue Reading3 Comments
eq.com sells for $100,000
· Domain SalesAccording to the "Recent Sales" section of Afternic.com, EQ.com has sold to $100,000 to user name mgleiss. This wasn't the first offer for the domain, but previous offers didn't amount to more than $21,000. Hopefully the escrow will go through. ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Dotster is expanding–literally!
· Domain RegistrarsDotster, one of the registrars that sparked early price wars for domain names, is moving into new offices because of its growth. According to a press release, Dotster now manages about 3 million domain names. That's about a third as much as leader ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Falwell critic wins back domain name rights
· Policy & LawBack in May I wrote about a court decision involving the domain Fallwell.com (see Falwell domain fight could have implications for free speech on internet). In May a court decided that Rev. Falwell should get the rights to the domain that the current ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Denial-of-Service Attacks hit PPC Services
· Services, UncategorizedHave you noticed that your PPC parked domains haven't been performing as well as usual? Several services have recently been hit by denial-of-service (DOS) attacks. Such attacks occur when many computers are enlisted to send an overwhelming amount of ... Continue Reading4 Comments
.info domains continue to sell for over $1,000
· Domain SalesNew TLDs continue to sell well on the aftermarket, and this week three .info domains sold for at least $1,000, according to DNJournal. Sedo sold Prospectus.info for €1,500 and Beagle.info for $1,550. Mercury.info sold for $1,000 in a private ... Continue Reading3 Comments
Yes, I’m still here…
· UncategorizedWhere are all of the posts? I've been really sick for the past 5 days, and even had to cancel a trip to New York. Bummer. But I'm getting better, and the domain name news will start flowing again... ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
