Despite a turbulent year, SnapNames is still #1 for expired domains. 37% of respondents in Domain Name Wire's third annual domain survey use SnapNames more often than other expired domain catching services. This is the third year in a row that ... Continue Reading5 Comments
GoDaddy Allows Transfers After Whois Changes
· Domain Registrars, Policy & LawGoDaddy complies with ICANN advisory for transferring domain names. Last September I wrote that GoDaddy might have to end its controversial practice of denying transfers-out when a domain owner changes whois information in the preceding 60 days. A ... Continue Reading22 Comments
Domain Names: What’s Hot, What’s Not
· ServicesA look at current trends in domain names. What are the hottest trends in domain names right now? Where are things headed south? Here's a quick look. -----What's HOT----- Four character domains - I'm not sure why everyone is jumping on this ... Continue Reading22 Comments
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Network Solutions, ICANN
· Domain RegistrarsLawsuit stems from "customer protection measure". My prediction has come true: Kabateck Brown Kellner, LLP has filed a class action lawsuit against Network Solutions for its practice of preemptively registering domains names searched for on its site. ... Continue Reading17 Comments
How Did Pool Score Shoppers.com? A Glitch.
· Expired DomainsPool sold Shoppers.com for over $166,000 this week, but the name should have been exclusive to NameJet. [Updated 10:24 CST] Pool.com landed a whale this week, catching Shoppers.com and selling it for $166,000 through its auction. Although the value of ... Continue Reading8 Comments
Top Domain Name News Stories of 2007
· UncategorizedA look back at a watershed year for domains. It's time again for Domain Name Wire's annual roundup of the domain industry. In 2006, the top stories were surging domain values and major investors entering the market. This year includes some familiar ... Continue Reading2 Comments
