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...]
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...]
Google Did .APP Differently; Gets just Over 500 Registration On Day 5 Of EAP: Here’s Our Take
Google launched the new gTLD .App into the Early Access Program (EAP) this week and the results I believe are unlike any previous major new gTLD launch. .App went into day 1 of the Early Access Program (EAP) on Tuesday allowing early registration of domains for a one time extra fee. Fees as always vary by registrar but day 1 pricing was around $12,000 for the EAP fee plus the cost of … [Read more...]
Google’s New Domain Extension .APP Gets Over 1,300 Registrations On Day 4; Now Almost $3.5 M In EAP Fees
Google’s new .App domain extension is off to a huge start. After posting over 3,000 registrations in the Sunrise Period which was open to just to trademark holders; .APP generated over $1.7 Million in Early Access (EAP) Fees in its first 2 days and added over 700 registrations in day 3 of EAP. The prices vary by registrar but using $1,100 as a day 3 EAP cost, Google’s EAP haul after 3 days … [Read more...]
VSB.com expires, where will it close?
The domain name VSB.com hit GoDaddy auctions on Friday and the expired three letter .com is already up to $13,750. Leave a comment on where you think this name will close, the winner will receive $25 via Paypal. Comments will close 5/7/18 at 8 pm Eastern time. The domain was owned by Yadkin Bank Yadkin Financial Corporation was a bank holding company and the parent of Yadkin Bank, a … [Read more...]