One character .biz domain name auction off to strong start. An auction for one letter and one number .biz domain names at Sedo is off to a strong start. After just a day of bidding, e.biz leads the pack at $6,201 with 17 bids. X.com biz is close ... Continue Reading5 Comments
Overstock.com to Launch O.Biz
· UncategorizedOverstock wins RFP for single letter .biz domain name. In the first material sign that the release of one and two character .biz domain names could be a boon for the .biz top level domain, Overstock.com has won the RFP for the O.biz domain name. The ... Continue Reading9 Comments
One and Two Character .Biz Domain Names Approved
· Domain SalesICANN approves release of one and two character .biz domain names. After a delay a month ago, ICANN has finally granted .biz registry NeuStar (NYSE: NSR) the right to release one and two character .biz domain names. The domain names will be released ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
1 and 2 Character .Biz Domain Names Face Delays
· UncategorizedNeuStar asks for prompt approval of plan to release one and two character .biz domain names. .Biz registry NeuStar has sent a letter to ICANN expressing its disappointment that the ICANN board delayed approving the release of one and two character .biz ... Continue Reading11 Comments
Single Letter .Biz Domains Closer to Reality
· Policy & LawPublic comment period open for 1 and 2 character .biz domain names. Last Friday Internet Corporation For Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) opened up a public comment period on .biz registry NeuStar's proposal to offer one and two character .biz domain ... Continue Reading8 Comments
1&1 Giving Away 25 Free .Biz Domain Names
· Domain RegistrarsCompany offers first year free on up to 25 .biz domain names. Web hosting company and domain registrar 1&1 is giving away free .biz domain name registrations for the first year. The promotion allows you to register up to 25 domains for free. Standard ... Continue Reading3 Comments
Registries Must Lobby GoDaddy for Success
· Domain RegistrarsGoDaddy's power in domain registration cannot be ignored. Here's a tip to any registries for new domains coming online in the next couple years: before you create your marketing strategy and invest in infrastructure, go cozy up with your new pal Bob ... Continue Reading3 Comments
GoDaddy Playing Hardball with NeuStar?
· Domain RegistrarsPricing at GoDaddy for NeuStar's .us and .biz domains is oddly high. In February I wrote about GoDaddy's price increase for .biz domain names. The registrar was charging $14.99 for .biz domain names, even though its wholesale cost at the registry is ... Continue Reading8 Comments
Mailbag: What’s Up With GoDaddy’s .Biz Pricing?
· Domain RegistrarsA reader inquires about GoDaddy's .biz price jump. Dear Domain Name Wire: Godaddy recently raised its prices on .biz to a published $14.99. Even going through an account manager the price is still over $10. GD has definitely been getting less ... Continue Reading4 Comments