Dikian's first name and last initial will be revealed shortly, and his full last name might be revealed later. A judge has ruled (pdf) that the true identity of pseudonymous domain investor "George Dikian" can be revealed, albeit just his first ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Judge rules identity of domain investor “George Dikian” can be (partially) revealed
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CBS dumps new top level domain names
· UncategorizedCompany nixes its .cbs and .showtime domains. Broadcaster CBS is terminating its .cbs and .showtime top level domain names. In a letter informing ICANN of its decision to terminate its registry agreements, the company stated, "Despite efforts ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Allegedly stolen domain PV.com returned via UDRP
· Policy & LawCompany uses UDRP to regain control of domains it says were stolen. A World Intellectual Property Organization panelist has ordered (pdf) the domains PV.com and PacketVideo.com to be returned to PacketVideo Corporation in California. The company ... Continue Reading2 Comments
11 latest end user domain name sales:
· Domain SalesA pool heat pump manufacturer, a local German government, and a sports betting site bought domain names. Swiper — no swiping! Swiper.com was Sedo's top public sale this past week, ringing the register for $150,000. It's unclear who bought it yet, ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
A Google change could make domain research harder
· ServicesGoogle made a small change that could make domain investing more difficult. Last week, I was renewing a lot of domain names ahead of this week's price increase and ran into a problem. I look at a lot of factors when I renew domains. When I'm on ... Continue Reading7 Comments
A brief history of 100 year internet service plans
· Domain RegistrarsWordPress announced a 100-year plan. Two previous long-term online services plans didn't last. Last week, WordPress (Automattic) announced a new 100-year product. It includes a domain name, hosting, and support for 100 years, all for a one-time fee ... Continue Reading2 Comments
.Realty and .Locker top level domains change hands
· UncategorizedTwo new top level domains have new homes. Two top level domain names have changed ownership. A recent update to ICANN's Registry Agreement Assignment page shows that the registry contracts for .realty and .locker have been assigned. Perhaps ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Namecheap offers unprecedented view into rival auction bidders
· Expired DomainsSee how many auctions your competitors have won. Namecheap has introduced a new feature to help domain auction bidders know who they are against. The company has rolled out User Badges that will appear next to bidder names in its marketplace. ... Continue Reading6 Comments
Identity Digital & TLD marketing – DNW Podcast #450
· PodcastsIdentity Digital's CMO and CRO talk top level domain names. Identity Digital operates more top level domains than any other company, with over 270 new top level domains, including .info, .pro, .live and more. On this episode, the company's Chief ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
“AI” and “bet” still hot in aftermarket domain names
· UncategorizedAfternic reveals top keywords in aftermarket sales in June. Afternic has revealed the top 20 keywords in domain names sold in June through its platform. The list, which filters out many filler words, shows that domains with AI in them remain ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
