Here are a few things I've been thinking about in the domain industry lately. Could Amazon sell its new TLDs? When will Epik pay its customers? And the importance of in-person meetings. Will Amazon sell its new TLDs? When Amazon reported its ... Continue Reading2 Comments
Amazon goes on two-factor domain binge after security announcement
· UncategorizedCompany registers 88 security-themed domains in useless exercise. Amazon.com announced two new cybersecurity initiatives this week. First, it is publicly releasing training materials that it uses with its own employees to prevent them from ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Amazon plans AI integration for one of its top level domains
· ServicesCompany eyes artificial intelligence engineers for one of its 52 domains. Amazon is trying to hire software engineers to work on one of its new top level domains, with a focus on artificial intelligence and chatbots. The job listing states: We ... Continue Reading3 Comments
Amazon slashes affiliate payouts up to 80%
· UncategorizedWebsite owners to receive up to 80% less for each sale on Amazon. Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) is reducing the commissions it pays to affiliates by up to 80%. The company sent an email to members of the Amazon Associates program today with the ... Continue Reading44 Comments
Amazon sues “get rich quick” Fulfilled by Amazon course seller
· UncategorizedAmazon says consumers think there's a connection between FBA course seller and Amazon. Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) businesses are big business for many product sellers. Just about anyone can list products for sale on Amazon and take advantage of its ... Continue Reading19 Comments
Amazon might give new TLDs a boost
· Policy & LawThe company could drive awareness by using .Amazon. ICANN moved a big step closer to awarding the .Amazon top level domain name to Amazon.com Friday. The non-profit domain overseer approved a resolution that moves the top level domain forward ... Continue Reading11 Comments
Amazon buys FBA.com domain name for Fulfillment by Amazon
· Domain SalesEuropean company with FBA acronym sells FBA.com domain name to Amazon.com. Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) has acquired the three-letter domain name FBA.com, most likely because of its popular Fulfillment By Amazon program. Fulfillment By Amazon, commonly ... Continue Reading8 Comments
.Amazon top level domain taken off “Will not Proceed” status
· Policy & LawSo you're saying there's a chance... There's another ray of light for those hoping that ICANN will eventually delegate the .Amazon top level domain name to Amazon.com. Earlier today, ICANN's Board of Directors instructed the non-profit domain ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Will .Amazon ever see the light of day? There’s some movement.
· Policy & LawAmazon region countries reject $5 million gift card but ICANN pushes forward to help Amazon.com get .Amazon top level domain name. Amazon.com's (NASDAQ: AMZN) long battle to get rights to run the .Amazon top level domain name might still pay off, but ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Amazon buys AWS.com domain name
· Domain SalesCompany gets coveted domain name for its cloud business. Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) has acquired the domain name AWS.com, Whois records indicate. Historical Whois records at DomainTools show that the domain was transferred to Amazon.com this week, ... Continue Reading9 Comments