We have been covering the story of Chicago.com sale of subdomains and email addresses for over a year. Chicagobusiness.com, did a very nice story yesterday on Josh Metnick and what he has and plans to do with Chicago.com We have noted that Chicago.com in many ways maybe the first new gTLD as its business plans for the sale of subdomains and email addresses using the vanity Chicago.com is … [Read more...]
After Being Named Suspect In Boston Bombing Dzhokhartsarnaev.com Domain & Site Goes Live
Within minutes of authorities releasing the name of the remaining suspect in the Boston bombings Dzhokhar Tsarnaev the domain name DzhokharTsarnaev.com was registered and the Domain goes to a site containing pictures of the suspect as well as some news stories about him. The domain was registered under privacy. As of now, there is no advertising of any kind on the domain. The domain name of … [Read more...]
Google Reports: Revenue Up 31%; Paid Clicks Up 20%; Cost Per Click Down 4%
Google Inc. its earnings after the market closed today, reporting a first-quarter profit of $3.35 billion, or $9.94 a share, compared with a profit of $2.89 billion, or $8.75 a share, for the year-earlier period. Shares of Google are up just marginally after the report. Google ends the 1st quarter with over $50 Billion in the bank. Here are the details: Google Inc. reported … [Read more...]
Here We Go Again: Texas Fertilizer Plant Explodes; Domains Registered
Again we have another tragic situation in west Texas near Waco where a fertilizer plant exploded causing many death and injuries in and around the plant. CNN is reporting as many as 40 people may have died. Since news of the explosion hit, over 60 domain names have been registered around the event. As always there are various reasons for registering such a domain. Some registrants are … [Read more...]
But.com Sells For $60,000 On NameJet.com
The domain name But.com sold yesterday on Namejet.com for an even $60,000 There were 324 bidders in the auction with 7 bidders willing to pay more than $10K. The domain name has an Estibot.com valuation of $182,000 and a DomainIndex.com valuation of $44,000 The domain was or is for sale on BuyDomains.com for $155,000 … [Read more...]
Oversee.Net Launches AirportParking.com
According to a press release today Oversee.net launched its newest site, AirportParking.com today, which "offers a fast, easy way for web and mobile users to find and compare rates, features and consumer reviews of off-site airport parking lots. " "Users can book their reservations at AirportParking.com, locking in the rate and a reserved parking spot. Compared to onsite airport parking lots, … [Read more...]
CellPhoneRepair.com Sells For $33,700 on NameJet.com
In what seems like a very nice sale the domain name CellPhoneRepair.com sold for a whopping $33,700. The auction ended several days ago but I didn't see anyone writing about it. The auction had 129 bidders, but two bidders went at it from the $x,xxx range all the way up to $33,700. The domain name has an Estibot Appraisal of $23,000. Congrats to the buyer and … [Read more...]