Standard Tactics and 60-day lock discussed on Radio Go Daddy. I just concluded my interview with Go Daddy CEO Bob Parsons on his internet radio show. It is available for on demand listening RadioGoDaddy.com. Perhaps the biggest news that came out ... Continue Reading43 Comments
GoDaddy Changes Expired Domain Pricing
· Expired DomainsIn response to Standard Tactics coverage, GoDaddy has changed starting bids on TDNAM auctions. Last week I mentioned that GoDaddy was making a change to its TDNAM auctions based on some of my commentary on Standard Tactics. In my commentary I had ... Continue Reading14 Comments
Domain Name Wire on Go Daddy Radio Show
· Domain RegistrarsI'll have an open talk with Go Daddy CEO Bob Parsons next week. I've written a lot of good things about domain registrar GoDaddy over the past few years. But I've also called the company out numerous times when it did no-so-good things: such as ... Continue Reading25 Comments
Commentary: Why Standard Tactics is a Problem
· Domain RegistrarsAnalysis of Go Daddy's Standard Tactics subsidiary. UPDATE 12/17/08: GoDaddy is shutting down Standard Tactics. It's been five days since Domain Name Wire published its expose on The Go Daddy Group's subsidiary Standard Tactics LLC. Judging from ... Continue Reading10 Comments
GoDaddy Files Patent for “Domain Name Hijack Protection”
· Domain RegistrarsPatent covers system to automatically reject domain name transfers. GoDaddy has filed a patent for a system to protect against domain name theft. The patent lists GoDaddy CEO Bob Parsons as the sole inventor and was filed last year, but was not ... Continue Reading9 Comments
Why GoDaddy Spent Lobbying Money on Pharmacy Issues
· Domain RegistrarsGoDaddy's pharmacy lobbying is related to online pharmacy bill. In February I wrote about GoDaddy and its 2007 $580,000 lobby bill on capitol hill. One thing struck me as odd: one of the issues GoDaddy spent money on was pharmacy. Here's what I ... Continue Reading5 Comments
What’s Happening to the GoDaddy Brand?
· Domain RegistrarsWill the GoDaddy brand wither as it is institutionalized? GoDaddy CEO Bob Parsons is one outspoken guy, and he has built a brand around this "edginess". He recently took a stab at video blogging on his blog BobParsons.com. He discussed the idea ... Continue Reading14 Comments
Survey Focus: Most Influential Person in Domains
· ServicesHere's a focus on a new question on the 3rd Annual Domain Name Wire survey. Over 300 people have already completed the 3rd annual Domain Name Wire survey. If you haven't done so yet, please take 3 minutes to complete the survey. You will be eligible ... Continue Reading5 Comments