Registrars can integrate technology to find relevant domain names. New top level domain name company Donuts announced the release of a free domain search tool called Relevant Name Search (RNS) today. Many domain name registrars aren't very good at ... Continue Reading6 Comments
Department of Justice closes investigation on Verisign running .web
· Policy & LawVerisign believes ICANN will now sign the .web contract with Nu Dot Co, and then transfer the domain to Verisign. Verisign has announced that the antitrust investigation into the company's plans to run the .web domain name has been closed, apparently ... Continue Reading3 Comments
#9 of 2017: GoDaddy gobbles up more domain name portfolios
· Domain RegistrarsThis is the second in a series covering the top stories on DNW in 2017, as ranked by pageviews. In April 2015 GoDaddy made waves when it acquired Marchex's domain name portfolio for $28 million. The registrar, which helps domain investors buy and sell ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Donuts (finally) wins .Charity dispute, clearing path to .charity domain names
· UncategorizedPanel denies community objection against Donuts' .charity top level domain name application. New top level domain name company Donuts is officially back in the running for the right to run the .charity top level domain name, clearing the way to ... Continue Reading5 Comments
ICANN files response in Donuts lawsuit
· UncategorizedICANN reiterates that Donuts agreed not to sue. ICANN has filed its response in Donuts' appeal of a lawsuit to the U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th District. The lawsuit stems from the $135 million auction for .web. Donuts was one of seven applicants for ... Continue Reading9 Comments
Donuts’ numbers show promise for new TLD business model
· UncategorizedCompany reports solid growth and metrics. Keep an eye on it as discounted domains come up for renewal. Donuts has summarized data about its progress in 2017 and there are some interesting tidbits: Year-over-year growth in new registration volume ... Continue Reading3 Comments
Donuts files opening brief in .Web appeal
· Policy & LawCompany believes covenant not to sue is invalid. New top level domain name company Donuts, through its company Ruby Glen, LLC, filed its opening brief (pdf) last week in an appeal over the .web domain name. Donuts was one of the applicants for the ... Continue Reading12 Comments
Donuts’ acquisition of Rightside makes it easier on brand owners
· ServicesCombined top level domain name portfolio will require only one brand blocking purchase. Brand protection just got easier thanks to Donuts' acquisition of Rightside. Both companies have offered their own versions of a Domains Protected Marks List ... Continue Reading2 Comments
Takeaways from Donuts’ new website
· ServicesMatt Overman and Matt Delgado join Donuts. Donuts has updated its website after acquiring Rightside (it looks like they mostly ported Rightside's site), and there are a couple interesting things to note. First of all, Matt Overman and Matt Delgado ... Continue Reading4 Comments
Donuts acquisition of Rightside to happen overnight
· Domain RegistrarsRightside should no longer exist as a public company tomorrow morning. The sun has gone into hiding and a mist is falling in Seattle this morning, but executives at Rightside and Donuts won't be getting much time outside anyway. They'll be working ... Continue Reading3 Comments