Search Engine Roundtable published a very detailed article on the news that the Department of Justice indicated that it was considering a possible breakup of Google as an antitrust remedy to its monopoly ruling. The author mentioned that Google will obviously appeal the decision, which will have this stuck in courts for years. A break up is probably the most strict outcomes of this ruling that … [Read more...]
Essential DNS record types domain experts need to know
Simone Catania from InterNetX published a lengthy article on DNS records and why they should matter to investors and resllers alike. The article delves into Essential DNS record types domain experts need to know. Why DNS Records Matter to Domain Investors and Resellers: You can read the full article here … [Read more...]
Sedo weekly domain name sales led by Betex.com
Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and Betex.com led the way at $129,995. I think I once owned the .org. I like the name especially in .com. Great sale. Adhoc.com sold for 68,500, ($75,834) Previously sold over a decade ago for more. 29 .com sales 13 cctld sales 3 other tld sales Domain … [Read more...]
The UK will hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, what does it mean for .io?
TheGuardian.com reported that after decades of hostility,The UK has agreed to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. From the article: The agreement will allow a right of return for Chagossians, whom the UK expelled from their homes in the 1960s and 1970s, in what has been described as a crime against humanity and one of the most shameful episodes of postwar colonialism. However, … [Read more...]
CENTR Study Highlights Key Domain Characteristics Driving Renewal Rates
CENTR.org released data from a study on domain name renewal rates. The study reveals a clear trend: domains with high-content websites have significantly higher renewal rates (90.1%) than those used for parking (78.5%) and those without web content (70.5%) - see chart below. Domain age was also found to play a significant role in renewal likelihood, with a 54.5% renewal rate at the end of … [Read more...]
Sedo weekly domain name sales led by Luce.com
Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and Luce.com led the way at $60,850. DoneEscrow.com was second at 9,000 GBP, ($11,969).Business-Loans.com was third at $10,862. 40 .com sales 22 cctld sales 7 other tld sales Domain … [Read more...]
TrumpPatriot.com deemed offensive at Sedo
Markfromslo posted on Namepros that he was trying to list the domain name TrumpPatriot.com at Sedo and Afternic. Afternic rejected for TM but Sedo rejected for offensive which has some a bit miffed. Initial post: I have a domain name, TrumpPatriot.com. I'm not that interested in the name, but I want to list it. I can't at Afternic because they say it's a Trademark issue. Okay. So I listed … [Read more...]