Top stories from the domain name business in June 2020. Here's a look back at what happened in the domain name business last month. These were five of the top stories on Domain Name Wire: 1. Intel and Metlife terminate their top level domains - ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Donuts’ TrueName service offers brand protection to registrants
· ServicesDonuts has announced TrueName, a registrant service that automatically blocks registrations of homographs of registered domains. When a customer registers a Donuts TLD such as .guru, .money or .live, Donuts will block registrations of lookalike domain ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
More and more companies are using new TLDs
· UncategorizedRegistration numbers games are masking actual use. Big companies might prefer .com. Most people might choose .com. But there's another trend I've seen over the past year that shouldn't be overlooked: more and more companies using new top level ... Continue Reading33 Comments
Intercap navigates launching a domain during Covid-19 pandemic
· ServicesRegistry's delayed .dealer launch moves forward in uncertain environment. Launching any product is hard. Launching one in the middle of a pandemic takes it to another level. For Intercap Registry, its two-year journey to launch .dealer has been ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
SC Johnson cans .RightAtHome top level domain name
· UncategorizedCompany drops one of its dot-brand domains but still owns six. SC Johnson has informed ICANN that it no longer wants to operate the .rightathome top level domain name. The consumer products company never developed websites on the top level ... Continue Reading5 Comments
Should you get your own TLD? – DNW Podcast #274
· PodcastsIs getting your own TLD a good investment? There’s been a lot of debate about new top level domain names. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, there’s a legitimate business opportunity to get your own top level domain name. On today’s show, you’ll hear a presentation ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Donuts reveals seven new TLD sales up to $125,000
· Domain SalesWireless.energy, Race.news among domains that sold. Last week at NamesCon, new top level domain name company Donuts revealed 7 premium new TLD sales that were previously undisclosed. Here's what the company sold and, based on my research, who ... Continue Reading9 Comments
How are new gTLDs doing in China?
· UncategorizedKassey Lee examines the market for new domains in China. More than 1,000 new gTLDs (generic top-level domains) were released five years ago. How are they doing in China? Let's look at the best-selling ones as they relate to China. A bit of ... Continue Reading12 Comments
MMX results show healthier revenue
· UncategorizedICM acquisition and focus on renewal revenue help improve the picture at MMX. There are a couple of warning signs that a top level domain name company is on shaky ground. One is if it's dependent on one-time premium sales. The other is if it's ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Free.games domain sold at a big profit
· Domain SalesWebQuest bought the domain name as part of a $100,000 package; sold free.games for $335,000. Last week DNJournal reported that free.games sold for $335,000. I believe this is the highest new top level domain sale between a domain investor and a ... Continue Reading10 Comments