CentralNic bulks up its monetization business. Domain name rollup CentralNic (London AIM: CNIC) announced that it is acquiring Codewise, which is a collection of advertising and domain monetization companies, for $36 million. The acquisition ... Continue Reading3 Comments
Domain name industry consolidation needs to have its limits
· ServicesDomain name industry consolidation is necessary, but competition is crucial. As I walked around NamesCon yesterday, I saw the signs of consolidation in the domain name industry. There's Hexonet, now part of CentralNic, which has gobbled up many ... Continue Reading11 Comments
Circuit City, Linens ‘n Things, and the Domain Name Industry
· ServicesWill we see domain name companies go bust in 2009? It's capitalism at its best. Circuit City is being liquidated after failing to find a buyer. Linens 'n Things is finishing up the liquidation process (I wonder when they'll sell the LNT.com ... Continue Reading13 Comments