This is the fourth in a series covering the top stories on DNW in 2017, as ranked by pageviews. Coming in at #7 of topics in 2017 is emoji domain names. Specifically, an ICANN security group's warning against allowing emoji domain names was among the ... Continue Reading4 Comments
Here’s an example of why Emojis are bad for domain names
· UncategorizedDomain names need to render the same way everywhere to work. I send out a weekly newsletter matching podcasters with guests for their shows. (If you don't subscribe, you should.) The newsletter is powered by MailChimp, and the service has an easy ... Continue Reading4 Comments
I still think emoji domains are a bad investment
· UncategorizedMy opinion hasn't changed and here's why. I've had a few people email to ask what I think about emoji domain names as an investment, especially after domain investor Gregg Ostrick paid $11,201 for ☯.com (Punycode: xn--w4h.com). My answer hasn't ... Continue Reading16 Comments
What do I think of Emoji domains? Not much.
· UncategorizedI don't see much potential for emoji domains in .ws. Over the weekend I wrote about ICANN's Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) giving a 👎 to the use of emoticons in domain names. This inevitably led to some questions about what ... Continue Reading37 Comments