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Verisign today released the first quarter DNIB report for 2017. Notable findings in the report include: The Internet grew by approximately 1.3 million domain names in the first quarter of 2017, closing with a base of 330.6 million domain names across all top-level domains – a 3.7 percent increase YOY The .com and .net TLDs […]
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July 18, 2017 Raymond Hackney
Domain trends, domaining news
When trying to get paid in the domain space you have to offer something that is a must have. Now many tools get a few subscribers but it also motivates others to create a free tool that offers similar features. The latest site out there that is moving to a paid model is ZFBot. A […]
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July 2, 2017 Raymond Hackney
Domain trends, domaining news
So as I wrote about on TheDomains.com, GoDaddy removed an auction listing for RapeKids.com. A despicable name that can’t be spun as some try to do both legitimately and not legitimately with other controversial or crude domains. The domain name is also on sale for $95 at Sedo. To be fair the news that came […]
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June 29, 2017 Raymond Hackney
domaining news
Namepros member JudgeMind posted what he called a rant with regards to brandable domain marketplace, BrandBucket. The thread that goes on for 4 pages shows some of the difficulties that arise when people who are employees compete against their own customers. For those who don’t know, sellers pay a $10 listing fee if their name […]
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June 24, 2017 Raymond Hackney
Brand Bucket, brandable domains, Domain trends, domaining news, namepros
Namepros member SofTEdge looks to be member number 1,000,000. The user from the Netherlands joined at 5:45 am Pacific time. It looks like JBLions was the winner of the contest put together by Cyberian. That’s unofficial but from a quick look it seems right. The contest picks are here
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May 16, 2017 Raymond Hackney
domaining news, namepros
Currently Namepros stands at 999,975 members, closing in on the magic million member number. One million discussions was hit back in February. A few people are going to win some sweet prizes courtesy of Cyberian. Those who participated in the contest that picked May 16, should be the winners. I personally went with May 19, […]
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May 15, 2017 Raymond Hackney
domaining news, namepros
Back when Domain Tools increased their prices in April of 2016, a friend texted me, “at least dailychanges is still free.” I texted back, “give it time” Well now it seems that June 1 you will have to have a personal membership at Domain Tools ($99 monthly, $995 yearly) to access Daily Changes. There is […]
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May 11, 2017 Raymond Hackney
domaining news
Rick Schwartz is looking to hear from brokers tomorrow on Twitter. Rick tweeted out the following: Tomorrow we will do “BROKER FRIDAY”!! Brokers are invited to list upto 3 Domain names, price and commission needed. #Domains #names — Rick Schwartz (@DomainKing) May 4, 2017
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May 4, 2017 Raymond Hackney
domaining news
In a post we did back on April 14, we highlighted a big windfall for GoDaddy as 5111.com is expiring and was currently at $152,000. The bidding got to $175,000. There is also a $20 bounty to the person who comes closest to guessing the closing price. Well now it seems GoDaddy has cancelled some […]
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April 21, 2017 Raymond Hackney
domaining news
Doron Vermaat posted on the Efty blog that his company has teamed up with Payoneer and will be offering commission free transactions in April. I’m excited to share that we’ve taken another step in making Efty the epicenter of your domaining activities by partnering with global payments company Payoneer to add secure, licensed and global […]
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April 5, 2017 Raymond Hackney
domaining news, payoneer