Oversee.net president discusses state of the domain name industry; seeks transparency and cooperation. Oversee.net president Jeff Kupietzky kicked off the first full day of DOMAINfest Global this morning with a parody of a Barack Obama speech (see ... Continue Reading4 Comments
Moniker To Make Listing Domains on SnapNames a Snap
· Domain SalesMoniker customers will be able to list domains for sale on SnapNames from within their accounts. Domain Name Wire has learned that Moniker and SnapNames will introduce a new feature next week that makes listing domains on SnapNames easier. The feature ... Continue Reading9 Comments
[UPDATED] Oversee.net Lays Off 18% of Staff
· ServicesCompany lays off 18% of staff in preparation for "very difficult economic environment in 2009". Domain Name Wire has confirmed that Los Angeles-based domain juggernaut Oversee.net is laying off employees today. From what we've been told it's in the ... Continue Reading24 Comments
SnapNames Awarded Domain Backordering Patent
· Expired DomainsCompany awarded divisional patent covering business of expired domains and domain monitoring. Expired domain name service SnapNames, a subsidiary of Oversee.net, has been awarded U.S. Patent number 7,472,160, covering a broad array of expired domain ... Continue Reading15 Comments
One More Reason to Attend DOMAINfest Global 2008
· ServicesLatest announcement from DomainSponsor puts this conference over the top. When a conference organizer says the conference will include a "Dinner Party at Unbeatable LA Hotspot", it's natural to be skeptical. But DomainSponsor has come through for next ... Continue Reading5 Comments
Marchex Lays Off 10%
· UncategorizedMarchex latest domain company to announce layoffs. Domain name and local advertising company Marchex (NASDAQ: MCHX) has laid off 10% of its workforce, reports The Pugent Sound Business Journal. About 35 people are losing their jobs, although some of ... Continue Reading3 Comments
Oversee.net Readies for Domaining 2.0
· ServicesDomain conglomerate files trademark for "Domaining 2.0". Domain conglomerate Oversee.net, which owns DomainSponsor, Moniker, and SnapNames, appears to be readying a new marketing campaign around the term "Domaining 2.0". The company filed for a United ... Continue Reading1 Comment
DOMAINfest Global to Party at Universal Studios
· ServicesOpening night party to include exclusive access to two rides. DOMAINfest Global '09, a domain conference organized by domain parking company DomainSponsor, has announced that its opening night party will take place at Universal Studios. Even better, ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Ng Steps Down, Kupietzky Promoted to President of Oversee.net
· ServicesKupietzky promoted, Ng to leave CEO position and become Chairman of Board. Jeff KupietzkyDomain Name Wire has learned that later today Oversee.net will announce that Jeff Kupietzky has been named President of the company. Oversee.net is parent company ... Continue Reading26 Comments
NameDrive Offers 20% Domain Parking Bonus in November
· Domain ParkingDomain parking company offers bonuses in November. Domain name parking company NameDrive has announced bonus payouts for November parking revenue. Various bonuses apply to both existing and new customers: - Clients earning more than $20 with ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment