Company went after domain that was registered before it existed. A company that sells aluminum-free deodorant has tried to reverse hijack FreshKidz.com, a UDRP panel has determined. Fresh Brandz LLC sells a line of deodorant under the name Fresh ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Fresh Brandz LLC tries reverse domain name hijacking
· Policy & LawSquarespace’s new regs drop 10% MoM, but might be stabilizing
· Domain RegistrarsSquarespace 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
Jewelry 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