A look at both side of the equation. No one listening to this podcast wants people to use domain names and websites for scams, spam, and spreading malware. But who should be responsible for policing this? How much effort should domain registrars ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Domains in court – DNW Podcast #378
· PodcastsA look at recent domain-related court cases and legal aspects of NFTs and fractional domain investing. Attorney John Berryhill joins us today to talk about recent court cases involving domains, such as pocketbook.com and circus.com. We also discuss ... Continue Reading14 Comments
Expired Domains (part two) – DNW Podcast #365
· PodcastsExpired domain tips and tricks, part 2. This is the second podcast in a series about expired domains. Last week, Bill Sweetman of Name Ninja explained how to monitor domains and place backorders. This week, we dig into auction bidding strategy and ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Startups and domains with Ben Katz – DNW Podcast #362
· PodcastsThis entrepreneur understands the value of great domain names. My guest today is serial entrepreneur Ben Katz, currently CEO of Happy Head. Previously, he was with Card.com when it acquired its great domain, and Ben discusses the negotiations and ... Continue Reading2 Comments
The power of great domains – DNW Podcast #357
· PodcastsHow John Rampton has grown businesses by upgrading their domains. This week’s guest understands the value of a good domain name. John Rampton is the co-founder of Calendar.com and Due.com. Both of these companies started with different domain ... Continue Reading1 Comment
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
.US and domain sales review – DNW Podcast #347
· PodcastsRon Jackson reviews the market for .us domains and we discuss the top 10 domain sales so far this year. This week I catch up with Ron Jackson of DNJournal. Ron launched a new site dedicated to spreading the word about .us domain names. We talk ... Continue Reading5 Comments
Reopening’s impact on domains – DNW Podcast #344
· PodcastsThe world is starting to reopen. What does this mean for domain names? This week on the podcast I check in with domain investor Shane Cultra. Shane owns a nursery and he’s seen firsthand how business is changing with the U.S. reopening now that ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Google Chrome brings back the full URL
· UncategorizedSome users saw only the domain name during a test. The full URL has won, at least for now. Android Police reports that Google has nixed an experiment that showed some Chrome users only part of the URL rather than the full string. The thinking ... Continue Reading4 Comments
How cryptocurrency drives the domain aftermarket – DNW Podcast #339
· PodcastsWill a drop in cryptocurrency prices impact the domain aftermarket? Crypto markets had a wild ride last week. My guest this week, Amanda Waltz of Saw.com, discusses the impact that cryptocurrency prices have on domain name sales. Even if you don’t ... Continue Reading1 Comment