Google to require advertiser identities In a blog post today Google announced that advertisers must verify their identity. In a move for greater transparency and to stop bad actors. They will start this in the U.S. and then expand it globally. Here is a look at how you will be able to understand more about the advertiser of the ad you are viewing. From the blog post: This change … [Read more...]
What they do right – what do they do wrong – Dynadot
Over the last few years we have published a series The good, the bad and the ugly. Readers have been able to leave their feedback and some companies have reached out over the years and let me know they took the posts to heart. This year I want to try to change it up a bit and, What they do right and what they do wrong. Focusing in a little deeper to give better feedback to industry … [Read more...]
Sedo weekly sales led by NewZone.com
Sedo released their weekly sales and NewZone.com led the way at $20,000. Tasawoq.com was second at $18,000. Boycott.org was third at $15,000. 39 .com sales 17 cctld sales 8 other tld sales Top 3 SedoMLS sales are: · tasawoq.com at 18,000 USD · delpais.com at 10,000 USD · irtek.com at 5,900 USD Domain … [Read more...]
The domain name industry’s obligation to protect the public from harm
Dave Piscitello wrote an interesting article on SPAMHAUS.org that took issue with the practice of bulk domain name registrations. Piscitello described the allure of bulk registration for cyber criminals. He talks about the weaponizing of domain names and how ICANN and the domain registrars have a part to play in slowing it down. He breaks down the economics for cyber criminals, from the … [Read more...]
Facebook Is Giving Away $100M Free Ad Credits. Apply Now
Facebook is giving away$100M Free Ad Credits. Larry Kim detailed how to do apply along with some tools to get started with Facebook ads. Facebook says it will accept up to 30,000 eligible small businesses in more than 30 countries to receive the grant. To be eligible to apply, a business must meet these requirements: Be a for-profit companyHave between 2 and 50 employeesHave been in … [Read more...]
Security experts are struggling to keep pace with the flood of domains invoking the virus
KrebsonSecurity.com published a piece that takes a look at the security professionals trying to keep up with the onslaught of corona/covid related domain names. From the article: By most measures, the volume of new domain registrations that include the words “Coronavirus” or “Covid” has closely tracked the spread of the deadly virus. The Cyber Threat Coalition (CTC), a group of several … [Read more...]
Post the best name you have for sale for $500 or less
$500 or less This post should be used to sell a name where you are making some money with no commission, and leave a little for the next buyer. With things the way they are I am going to allow up to 5 names to be listed to give you a little more exposure. A few people emailed asking if I could make this weekly as it's free and others apparently want to charge a subscription to include a domain … [Read more...]