Monthly Archives: June 2014

Fri 27th June 2014
Written by DomainHack.er in EN and tagged
Which New gTLD Will Reach Its Goal by the Next World Cup? - The soccer bug has bitten FairWinds Partners – how could it not? – and now we’re eagerly watching how the new top-level domain (TLD) applications for .SOCCER, .FOOTBALL, and .FUTBOL will pan out.Several applications each for .SOCCER and .FOOTBALL are currently in contention. .FUTBOL has already been delegated into the root zone and thus has a head start. We’ll have to wait and see which TLD of the three will be the most popular by the time the next World Cup rolls around in 2018. At that ... read more ...
 
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NetNames: A Fragmented Internet Will Be Better For Business? - By 2020, the Internet will fragment into ‘communities of interest’, but offer more tools for branding and marketing and speak many more languages thanks to the introduction of new generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs), suggests research by NetNames. The brand protection and domain management agency, which has a vested interest in promoting sales of gTLDs, also says gTLDs are great because people can type them in directly instead of using search engines. This somewhat-optimistic result is backed up ... read more ...
 
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Radix Launches Three New TLDs in Sunrise with Backing from 50+ Registrar … – Virtual - .website, .press and .host takeoff with strong support from leading global registrars. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 27, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Radix, the largest new TLD registry based in Asia, launched three of its uncontested extensions into Sunrise: .website, .press and .host. Radix enters its first Sunrise partnered with 50+ prominent domain registrars, establishing a strong foundation for success in the international domain market. Sunrise for .website, .press and .host is running ... read more ...
 
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Neue Domainendungen ermöglichen mehr Vielfalt im Netz - Radio hören Aktuelle Hörer: 8.310 Wähle deine Lieblingsmusik...Country - Country, Western, AmericanaPartyHits - Après-Ski, Mallorca Co.Main - Pop, Rock, Charts, 80s neue HitsClub - Techno, Dance, HandsupChartHits - House, RnB, Dance, ElectroRock - Rock, Alternative, PunkWacken Radio - Metal, Heavy Metal12punks - Punk Rock, Ska, HardcoreJaM - HipHop, RnB, Rap, Soul, UrbanDeutschrap - Deutscher HipHop RapHouse - House, Dance, ElectroTechHouse - Tech House, MinimalGoldies ... read more ...
 
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Hmm…UDRP row orders send of Galvanize.com - Panelist orders generic domain be transferred to local startup accelerator. A National Arbitration Forum has ordered the transfer of the domain name Galvanize.com in a highly questionable decision. At every turn in deciding the case, NAF panelist Dr. Reinhard Schanda gave the benefit of the doubt to complainant Galvanize LLC. That said, the respondent could have put up a better case. Respondent Brett Blair / ChristianGlobe Network bought the domain name in an expired ... read more ...
 
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A “High” week for lapsed domain name sales - “High” is perched high on the list of last week’s expired domain auctions — specifically, the French word, “Haut”, which sold at NameJet for nearly $5k.  Another French four-letter — this time a .NET — follows with “Vide”, meaning “empty”, “blank”, “void”. Continuing with the LLLLs, AskE.com went for $3.3k; and at least another 3 sold over $1k.   Of these, OKKK.com is an interesting specimen.  Personally, I wouldn’t be OK ... read more ...
Thu 26th June 2014
Written by The Domains in EN and tagged
As ICANN Meeting Ends “China Launches Campaign To Control The Internet” - Talk about a disturbing headline Chinatopix.com just published a post entitled “China Launches Campaign To Control The Internet” According to the story, China’s communist government intends to impose on the Internet the same “guiding principles” it currently uses to stifle online dissent within China.” The decision of the U.S.  to relinquish its oversight of ICANN, is seen by China as an opportunity to increase its influence over the Internet. Political analysts said China wants a “new ... read more ...
 
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IPOFinancial: “No Way Godaddy’s IPO Can Move Forward As Is With Google Entering The Market” - I chatted with David Menlow, who is the founder IPOfinancial.com yesterday about Godaddy’s planned IPO and Google’s announcement this week  that they were entering the domain name registrar business “I don’t see how  GoDaddy’s IPO could “move forward.” “If  it does, the valuations of this deal has to be radically” “Whatever valuation models were being thrown around had to be completely redone” IPOfinancial.com  “has been serving the investment community with information ... read more ...
 
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MyRedbook.com Seized By Feds & Owners Arrested - According to Sfgate.com,  two San Fransisco based websites MyRedbook.com and sfredbook.com were seized by the federal government yesterday. The alleged operators of the sites, Eric Omuro, and Annmarie Lanoce, were arrested Wednesday. “Omuro was charged with 24 counts of money laundering in connection with alleged transfers of the website’s revenue into bank accounts. “Federal authorities are seeking to seize $5.4 million in cash and property from Omuro and Lanoce, the alleged windfall from ... read more ...
 
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Radix Launches First Three TLDs with 50+ Registrars Onboard - June 26th, 2014 By: THN News <!-- GA_googleFillSlot("THN-140x60-1-Rotating");--> <!--GA_googleFillSlot("THN-140x60-2");--> <!--GA_googleFillSlot("THN-140x60-3");--> (The Hosting News) –  Radix, the largest new TLD registry based in Asia, launched three of its uncontested extensions into Sunrise: .website, .press and .host. Radix enters its first Sunrise partnered with 50+ prominent domain registrars, establishing a strong foundation ... read more ...
 
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.Com Breaks Through The 113.5 Million Domain Mark; Adding 500K Domains In 3 Months - According to zone file for the .com registry the number of .Com domain name registrations has passed 113.5 Million domains for the first time. Of course everyday tens of thousands of .com domains are deleted for non-renewal and tens of thousands are more are registered. Most days result in a net positive gain for the .com registry while its also not unusually to see a net loss for certain days were more domains are deleted than registered. It was on March 22nd 2014 that we reported that the .Com ... read more ...
 
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1st Day New gTLD Totals .Tools 1759.Supplies 1143; .Parts 1010; .Supply 864 … - Several new gTLD’s went into its first day of general availability yesterday. For the second week in a row, no new gTLD that launched  had any particularly great results. Matter of fact the total amount of all the new gTLD’s that went into GA yesterday was just over 5,500 domains Here are the total number of registrations after the 1st day of general availability including all Sunrise registrations and domain names taken in the Early Access Program (EAP). .Tools 1,759 .Supplies 1,143 .Parts ... read more ...
 
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Here Is The GAC Communique From The ICANN London That Was Just Released - The Government Advisory Counsel (GAC) has just issued its Communique from the ICANN London meeting. It has been the practice of the GAC to issue such a Communique at the end of each ICANN meeting outlining its decisions its advice to the ICANN Board and any developments or other thoughts arising out of the meeting. Here it is: 1. Transition of US Stewardship of IANA and Strengthening ICANN Accountability The GAC is committed to engaging with the current processes dealing with transition of US Government ... read more ...
 
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1st Day New gTLD Totals .Tools 1,759.Supplies 1,143; .Parts 1,010; .Supply 864; .Industries 566 - Several new gTLD’s went into its first day of general availability yesterday. For the second week in a row, no new gTLD that launched  had any particularly great results. Matter of fact the total amount of all the new gTLD’s that went into GA yesterday was just over 5,500 domains Here are the total number of registrations after the 1st day of general availability including all Sunrise registrations and domain names taken in the Early Access Program (EAP). .Tools 1,759 .Supplies 1,143 .Parts ... read more ...
 
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New Insurance Sales CRM Makes Small-Mid Size Brokers and Offices … - More Related Stories email article print page <![CDATA[ ]]>   June 25, 2014 -- Coral Springs FL (PRWEB) June 25, 2014 A new CRM system has just been released specifically for small and mid size insurance sales agencies giving them all the tools and automation of large and highly automated insurance companies. The Lead Depot CRM, TLD CRM, is a turn key system offering a full CRM system with an integrated VOIP (Voice Over IP) ... read more ...
 
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Afnic: “Launch of the new TLDs: validity of the 50/50 law” - French Study Has Some Interesting Assumptions Afnic the organization that governs the .fr extension put out a report where they took a look at the 50/50 law and how it correlates to new gtlds. It seems the study refers to a law they say is well known among domain professionals. I am not sure this is well known, if it is true then some new gtlds are in for a tough time. One of the points of the study concerned .club, “The .club TLD will probably join the top three TLDs once the first month of its ... read more ...
 
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Afnic: “Launch of a new TLDs: effect of a 50/50 law” - French Study Has Some Interesting Assumptions Afnic the organization that governs the .fr extension put out a report where they took a look at the 50/50 law and how it correlates to new gtlds. It seems the study refers to a law they say is well known among domain professionals. I am not sure this is well known, if it is true then some new gtlds are in for a tough time. One of the points of the study concerned .club, “The .club TLD will probably join the top three TLDs once the first month of its ... read more ...
 
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iPad Air 2 : une vidéo pour une tablette toujours plus fine - La chaine Youtube TLD dévoile une vidéo de comparaison entre l'iPad Air et une maquette de l'iPad Air 2. Au programme une tablette encore plus fine avec la présence du Touch ID. Ce n'est pas une surprise, Apple devrait présenter comme chaque année à la rentrée ses nouveaux produits en termes de smartphones et de tablettes. Aujourd'hui, nous n'allons pas parler de l'iPhone 6, mais du successeur de l'iPad Air qui devrait très certainement s'appeler l'iPad Air 2. La chaine Youtube TLD ... read more ...
 
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Victim Families Demand ICANN Turn Over Iranian Internet Licenses And IPs - By Eurasia Review A group of American victims of terror and family members of those who have been injured or killed in attacks sponsored by the Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran) have moved to attach and seize the internet licenses, contractual rights and domain names being provided by the United States to the regime in Tehran. The families, who hold unsatisfied American federal court judgments amounting to more than a billion dollars against the Iranian government seek to own all the “top-level ... read more ...
 
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.XXX interview: Lessons on reward domains, selling and more - Stuart Lawley of .XXX domain registry ICM Registry answers questions relevant to new TLD registries. With dozens of new TLDs coming out every month, I thought it would be interesting to get thoughts from a registry that launched its domain a few years ago: ICM Registry and .XXX. I reached out to Stuart Lawley of ICM Registry to get his thoughts on what is transpiring. Lawley provides some great insight into premium domain names, marketing, and realistic expectations. ... read more ...
 
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You can’t simply review Rightside and GoDaddy - Two soon-to-be public companies aren’t necessarily good comps for each other. Demand Media is getting ready to spin off its domain name business, Rightside. Competitor GoDaddy recently filed its S-1 for an initial public offering. It might be tempting to compare the two companies. After all, both of them are prominent in the domain name space. But when it comes to comps, Rightside and GoDaddy don’t match up. Here are some key distinctions between the two companies. GoDaddy ... read more ...
Wed 25th June 2014
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NABP Executes Registry Agreement with ICANN for .Pharmacy Domain … - MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill., June 25, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the registry operator of the new .pharmacy domain, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®), under a contract with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), will soon provide a means for identifying safe online pharmacies and resources. Under ... read more ...
 
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Our 7000th Post on TheDomains - 204 days after hitting post #6000 TheDomains.com has reached post #7000.  This post is actually 7,001 number 7000 is here Thank you to all our readers and advertisers who come each day and read and comment. Yesterday was actually the third highest traffic day in the history of the site, a testament to the hard work Michael has put in to keep the site moving forward and not slowing down. ... read more ...
 
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Radix Launches Three New TLDs in Sunrise With Backing from 50+ Registrar … - Radix, the largest new TLD registry based in Asia, launched three of its uncontested extensions into Sunrise: .website, .press and .host. Radix enters its first Sunrise partnered with 50+ prominent domain registrars, establishing a strong foundation for success in the international domain market. Sunrise for .website, .press and .host is running concurrently and will end on Aug. 23, 2014. Landrush will follow, running Aug. 26 to Sep. 15, 2014, and all extensions will enter General Availability ... read more ...
 
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American Terror Victims Seek to Seize Iranian Assets - A group of American victims of terror and family members of those who have been injured or killed in attacks sponsored by the Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran) have moved to attach and seize the internet licenses, contractual rights and domain names being provided by the United States to the extremist regime in Tehran.  The families, who hold unsatisfied American federal court judgments amounting to more than a billion dollars against the Iranian government seek to own all the "top-level domain" ... read more ...