Company's aftermarket revenue up just slightly, blames lack of big transactions it had a year ago. GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY) released Q1 earnings Thursday afternoon. Total revenue was $1.3 billion, up 6% year over year. Bookings were $1.5 billion, up ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
GoDaddy reports earnings, slower big aftermarket transactions
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Domain stuffing: when free domain promos cross the line
· Domain RegistrarsCustomers should have to opt in to free domains, not have them automatically added to their orders. For years, domain name registrars have offered free or heavily discounted domain bundles. These started fairly benignly. For example, even 20 years ago, ... Continue Reading3 Comments
New end user domain sales: mergers create domain acquisitions
· Domain SalesA soccer club, a prediction market maker, and a window coverings company bought domain names. Mergers often lead to brand changes, which necessitate a new domain name. Sedo's top public sale this week was because of a merger. It was a bit odd, ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Can five cents find your next domain buyer? A look at NameMaxi
· ServicesLow-cost searches and pay-per-email pricing make outbound prospecting accessible. Many domain name investors use outbound marketing to sell domain names. It's not something I've personally done much of, but I have tinkered with tools that help find ... Continue Reading5 Comments
Customer sues GoDaddy, alleging domains improperly transferred from account
· Domain RegistrarsOne of the domains was sold through Afternic's Fast Transfer. A pro se litigant has sued (pdf) GoDaddy, alleging that it improperly transferred domain names from his account. Jason Nash alleges that two of his domains were improperly ... Continue Reading2 Comments
D3 to fractionalize domain portfolios
· ServicesCompany expands beyond individual domain trading. D3 will begin offering fractionalized ownership of domain name portfolios, the company announced today. The company already sells fractional interests in individual domains through the Doma ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
ICANN to study registries connecting with Web3
· Policy & LawThe group will examine the risks of creating matching domains within web3 namespaces. ICANN is forming a technical study group to look into integrations between "real" DNS top level domains and the same names in alternative naming systems ... Continue Reading2 Comments
Nova Registry “unites” domain industry at Manchester United game
· UncategorizedTop level domain company hosts event with wide range of domain industry participants at Manchester United game. I've attended plenty of fun events hosted by domain name companies, but the one on Monday will be unforgettable: Nova Registry hosted ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Intuit tries to reverse hijack QB.com after failing to buy domain for $2.5 million
· Policy & LawCompany turns to cybersquatting claim after failed purchase attempt. QuickBooks maker Intuit attempted to reverse hijack the domain name QB.com, a UDRP panel has ruled. A Chinese individual bought the domain name in 2017 for the equivalent of ... Continue Reading3 Comments
Round Two: new TLDs return – DNW Podcast #584
· PodcastsThings for new TLD hopefuls to consider as the application window opens this week. ICANN is opening applications for new top level domain names this week, 14 years after the last round of TLD expansion. The rules have changed: Fees are higher ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
