Service prevents nameserver changes without multiple levels of confirmation. In light of the CheckFree.com nameserver "theft" last week, I opined that registrars must offer added security for important domain names. Specifically, important domain ... Continue Reading6 Comments
New Registrars Added to RegistrarJudge.com
· Domain Registrars7 more registrars added to domain name registrar review site. Six more registrars are available for reviewing at Registrar Judge, Domain Name Wire's sister site. Domainers can now review ResellerClub, Dynadot, Gandi.net, DomainDiscover, Joker.com, ... Continue Reading4 Comments
DBS: Domain Parking Continues Downward Spiral
· Domain ParkingDark Blue Sea reports another drop in domain parking revenue. Australian domain name company Dark Blue Sea, which runs Fabulous, reported another drop in domain parking revenue in its latest quarterly update. Just two months ago Domain Name Wire wrote ... Continue Reading8 Comments
DBS: Domain Parking Revenue Plummeting
· UncategorizedDomain company reports sharp drop in domain parking revenue. Domain name portfolio holder, registrar, and parking company Dark Blue Sea today reported a massive drop in parking revenue compared to last quarter. The company generated $1,370,000 from ... Continue Reading14 Comments
Survey: Sedo Top Domain Name Parking Service
· ServicesFor the second year in a row, Sedo tops the Domain Name Wire survey. Sedo is the top choice for parking domain names, according to a survey of 841 domain name industry participants. 48% of those surveyed picked Sedo as the best domain name parking ... Continue Reading13 Comments
Dark Blue Sea: Domain Portfolio Worth $600 Million Retail
· UncategorizedCompany values retail value of portfolio at approximately $1,000 USD per domain. A Dark Blue Sea investor presentation (pdf) suggests that the retail value of its 570,000 domain portfolio is about $600 million. The presentation also provides a wealth ... Continue Reading14 Comments
TRAFFIC Down Under Preview
· ServicesA preview of TRAFFIC's upcoming Australia show. The popular TRAFFIC domain name conference heads to Australia this year for the first TRAFFIC Down Under November 18-20. The event is being promoted by Fabulous.com and TRAFFIC founders Rick Schwatz and ... Continue Reading4 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