Customers of Pheenix.com received the following notice the beginning of May, EnCirca (www.encirca.com) was selected by ICANN to manage the bulk transfer of domain names from 49 Pheenix-related registrars recently terminated by ICANN. EnCirca was founded in 2001 and is based outside of Boston, Massachusetts USA. Here is what to expect as we transfer over your domain names from Pheenix to … [Read more...]
Here we go again, Gay.app sold?
Looks like .App is now getting it's first "supposed big sale" moment. Let me make clear there is no verification of this sale and it's being written about more from a what the heck? point of view. If it turns out to be legit we will find out, the organization being mentioned should want to put these rumors to bed if not true. A twitter account @domain tweeted that Gay.app sold for $1million. … [Read more...]
Maybe not the best way to secure the domain name you want
I came across an article that is actually 6 years old but I don't think anyone has ever mentioned it. Just one of the millions of random posts on the Internet. The post serves as a guide on how to make sure you never get the domain you desire. Apparently a website named VoidSF.com wanted the domain name Void.com. So here is how they went about it, from the blog at VoidSF.com: Dear David … [Read more...]
.App domains can now be listed at Sedo
One of the problems with .app domains is the https requirement and some websites would not list them. Sedo has now updated their offerings and you can list .app domains. They tweeted today: 📯 As promised: .APP domains can now be listed for sale at Sedo 📯 Good luck selling everyone! pic.twitter.com/shnfL0Cy1J — Sedo (@Sedo) May 17, 2018 … [Read more...]
An Assortment of Single .WS Emoji Domains Expire Next Week
Mother's Day is tomorrow and with it arrives 417 emoji domain auctions expiring by end of week. … [Read more...]
FakeNews.com has moved to Sweden and is undecided on it’s mission
FakeNews.com sold for $65,000 at NamesCon back in January. The new owner is from Sweden and currently he has not decided what direction to take the site. From the website: The goal of this site is not decided yet, nor is the functionality. Any content so far is just a mock-up. Many people come up with an idea of buying this domain. You are welcome to use the contact form, and we will gently … [Read more...]
Reddit post claims Plant.com for sale – It’s not!
Richard Dynas came across a for sale post on Reddit for the domain name Plant.com. The domain name is owned by Reflex Publishing and is not for sale. When Richard pointed this out the thread starter posted that they were brokering the name for an elderly friend. WRONG! Richard got a reply from Reflex in which they said: Hi Richard, Thanks for the heads-up. I can confirm that … [Read more...]
