1&1 Internet Ltd, become the latest registrar to start accepting "pre-orders" or expressions of interest in new gTLDs. In a press release 1 & 1 says: "The new wave of domains will see scores of attractive new endings to be launched such as .london, .restaurant, .rugby, .shop and .web. 1&1’s portal offers the chance to express interest in registering such domains, and provides a … [Read more...]
After Filing UDRP, Microsoft Gets Control of XboxUno.com
Microsoft gained control of the domain name XboxUno.com the Spanish version of its new Xbox One gaming system. The UDRP was withdrawn over the weekend and Microsoft is now the owner of the domain. Microsoft previously gained control of seven domain names all having the term Xbox One after the domain owner relinquished control over those domains after another UDRP was filed. The domain … [Read more...]
Godaddy Sells 38,155 Domains In June Led By Fortnite.com For $71,500 & Two .Org’s
Godaddy just released its June domain name auction report, selling 38,155 domains in June down substantially in number of transaction in May when it sold 42,217 domain names. All sales were led by Fortnite.com which sold for a whopping $71,500 and CashForCars.Org which sold for $55,000 Right behing those two was the domain name AHN.org which sold for $50K. Really good sales in my … [Read more...]
Another Day, Another Branding Fail, This Time On Sex Toy Site
I just saw a press release announcing a new web site for the sale of sex toys and its another example of a failed branding attempt. Keep in mind that is costs several hundred of dollars to send out a press release and in this case they are adverising the roll out of their new site, SextasyToyCircus.com Its a horrible domain name worth less than it cost to send out a press release through … [Read more...]
OnlinePayDayLoan.com Sells For $16,900 on NameJet.com
The domain name OnlinePayDayLoan.com sold for $16,900 yesterday on NameJet.com 2 bidders fought it out from $5k all the way up to the selling price. Payday Loans is a highly lucrative term and this domain has an estibot.com value of $27,000. In a couple of other interesting sales over the weekend PieceofCake.com a nice brandable domain sold for $10,369 which had an esitbot.com value of … [Read more...]
DomainsBot Announces Release of TLD Relevancy Suggestion Engine
DomainsBot, announced today that has launched the TLD Recommendation Engine, which bills itself as the" first Top Level Domain recommendation service". DomainsBot, has created a program that replaces the current static domain search process with one that services multiple relevant TLDs. This new tool offers greater opportunity for registrars as well as registrants who purchase relevant and … [Read more...]
DONUTS EXPANDS SALES AND MARKETING TEAM, OPENS NEW OFFICE AHEAD OF NEW gTLD LAUNCH
Donuts Inc., a registry for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs), has completed a round of hiring that further strengthens its sector-leading team of domain and Internet industry experts. Donuts also announced the opening of its new office in Calabasas, Calif., where sales and marketing efforts are based. In anticipation of new gTLDs becoming available later this year, Donuts has … [Read more...]