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Domain News Headlines: Feb 5th 2012

Vote For Your Favorite Super Bowl Commercial Using The Shazam App
The wildly popular Shazam App, which normally tells you what song you just heard on the radio or TV or at a bar or disco. Today however with the Super Bowl it goes a lot further. I used Shazam last night during the 1st NFL Honors Award show broadcast on NBC last night and instead of getting the name and artist of one of the songs played on the broadcast, I got somthing that looks very much like an…
Permalink: http://www.thedomains.com/2012/02/05/vote-for-your-favorite-super-bowl-commercial-using-the-shazam-app/ | Date: 5 Feb 2012 | 1:39 pm EST
GoDaddy and .Co take center stage with Super Bowl Commercials
Over 100 million will watch GoDaddy Super Bowl commercials tonight. The world’s largest registrar along with the .co top level domain will get a lot of attention today. That’s because GoDaddy will air two Super Bowl ads today, including one about the .co domain name. The first half commercial stars lingerie model Natalia Velez getting [...]
Permalink: http://domainnamewire.com/2012/02/05/godaddy-and-co-take-center-stage-with-super-bowl-commercials/ | Date: 5 Feb 2012 | 12:25 pm EST
Sedo Study Shows $17m Drop In 2011 Sales
Domain name sales totalled $84,431,965 through Sedo in 2011, the company’s 2011 Annual Domain Market Study that includes a review of the fourth quarter. However this was a significant drop on the 2010 calendar year when there was $101,438,953 in sales, a drop of $17,006,988. However it should also be [...]
Permalink: http://www.domainpulse.com/2012/02/05/sedo-study-shows-17m-drop-in-2011-sales/ | Date: 5 Feb 2012 | 7:16 am EST
Honest.com Tops Last Weekly Sales Chart For 2011
In the last Domain Name Journal list of top reported sales for 2011, honest.com topped the sales, selling for $180,000 through GoDaddy Auctions, followed by a trio of domains sold through Moniker/SnapNames, the first of which being phd.com ($150,000), then bolt.com ($125,581) and flora.com ($95,000). Sales of .COM domains dominated [...]
Permalink: http://www.domainpulse.com/2012/02/05/honest-com-tops-last-weekly-sales-chart-for-2011/ | Date: 5 Feb 2012 | 4:59 am EST
WIPO: Trademark Rights Protection Mechanisms for New gTLDs
For ICANN’s New gTLD Program, a range of “Rights Protection Mechanisms” (RPMs) has been established. Prior to any new gTLDs being approved and becoming operational, these new gTLD RPMs include pre-delegation objection procedures described in more detail on the Center’s dedicated portal: Legal Rights Objections under ICANN’s New gTLD Program [...]
Permalink: http://www.domainpulse.com/2012/02/05/wipo-trademark-rights-protection-mechanisms-for-new-gtlds/ | Date: 5 Feb 2012 | 4:47 am EST

Domain News Headlines: Feb 4th 2012

Godaddy Premium Listings Will Be Live During Super Bowl
Before the 2011 Super Bowl Godaddy had been making a big push in the aftermarket with their premium listings. Unfortunately, for various reasons Godaddy did not include their Premium Listings in search results during the 2011 Super Bowl ad drive. This meant that a user that was driven to the Godaddy site from the Super [...]
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DomainNameNews/~3/hEnMesLVV8I/10096 | Date: 4 Feb 2012 | 2:44 pm EST
ARI Webinar: Understanding .BRAND For Your Business
Monday February 6th 2012 at 3pm PST / Monday February 6th 2012 at 6pm EST / Tuesday February 7th 2012 at 10am AEST ARI Registry Services, a leading global provider of technical services for new Top-Level Domains, will host a special free webinar this Tuesday 7 February highlighting the implications [...]
Permalink: http://www.domainpulse.com/2012/02/04/ari-webinar-understanding-brand-for-your-business/ | Date: 4 Feb 2012 | 7:05 am EST
ICANN Seeks Evaluators for the Support Applicant Review Panel (SARP) – Request for EOIs
ICANN is seeking individuals to serve on the Support Applicant Review Panel (SARP), an important component of the New gTLD Applicant Support Program that seeks to serve the global public interest by ensuring worldwide accessibility to, and competition within, the New gTLD Program. Panelists will be responsible for evaluating and [...]
Permalink: http://www.domainpulse.com/2012/02/04/icann-seeks-evaluators-support-applicant-review-panel-sarp-request-eoi/ | Date: 4 Feb 2012 | 2:09 am EST
Pre-Costa Rica ICANN Policy Update Webinar Invitation
In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat (gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org) to receive the call details. Whether you plan to participate in the upcoming ICANN meeting in Costa Rica remotely or in person, you’re invited to a quick reminder of the background and current status of each major [...]
Permalink: http://www.domainpulse.com/2012/02/04/pre-costa-rica-icann-policy-update-webinar-invitation/ | Date: 4 Feb 2012 | 2:05 am EST
ICANN: Making IPv6 the New Normal – World IPv6 Launch on 6 June 2012
A year ago today ICANN allocated the last five IPv4 address blocks to the five Regional Internet Registries in a ceremony with leaders from the Internet Architecture Board and the Internet Society. The use of the next generation of Internet addressing – IPv6 – has been steadily growing in that [...]
Permalink: http://www.domainpulse.com/2012/02/04/icann-making-ipv6-the-new-normal-world-ipv6-launch-on-6-june-2012/ | Date: 4 Feb 2012 | 1:58 am EST

Domain News Headlines: Feb 3rd 2012

Verisign Clarifies Hacking Reports – DNS Not Compromised
Verisign has sought to clarify recent reports that came to light following a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing that they were hacked back in 2010, saying that the Domain Name System was not compromised. As disclosed in an SEC filing in October 2011, Verisign said that parts of their [...]
Permalink: http://www.domainpulse.com/2012/02/04/verisign-clarifies-hacking-reports-dns-not-compromised/ | Date: 3 Feb 2012 | 10:57 pm EST
Closing Day Photos & Highlights from DOMAINfest Global in Santa Monica
DOMAINfest Global 2012 is now history. The 6th annual show concluded in Santa Monica with a farewell breakfast this morning that followed last night's grand finale at the House of Blues. We have closing day photos and highlights that pick up where we left off near the end of Day 2.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2012/dailyposts/20120203.htm | Date: 3 Feb 2012 | 8:50 pm EST
HuntingMoon.com Brokers The Sale Of Pornstar.com For $1.5 Million
HuntingMoon.com announced that they have successfully brokered the sale of the website Pornstar.com for $1.5 Million dollars. This sale follows HuntingMoon sale of Eric Borgos’ adult domain portfolio for $1.3 Million. Lets point out right away that PornStar.com is an operating site not just a domain and the sale included all content, affiliates and members. The sale transaction started in 2010 a…
Permalink: http://www.thedomains.com/2012/02/03/huntingmoon-com-brokers-the-sale-of-pornstar-com-for-1-5-million/ | Date: 3 Feb 2012 | 4:43 pm EST
BuyDomains.com Beats Back UDRP on Solanum.com
Buydomains.com, just beat back a UDRP on the domain name solanum.com Here are the relevant facts and finding from the three member panel: “The Complainant is a Mexican individual who founded a business named Solanum Laboratories in Mexico in 2003.” “The Complainant is the owner of a variety of Mexican registered trademarks for the word mark SOLANUM, the earliest registered of which is tradem…
Permalink: http://www.thedomains.com/2012/02/03/buydomains-com-beats-back-udrp-on-solanum-com/ | Date: 3 Feb 2012 | 1:08 pm EST
KeyDrive S.A. Acquires Moniker and SnapNames from Oversee.net (PR)
As first reported by DNN, Keydrive bough Monikter and Snapnames from Oversee.net. The official Press Release was published today and can be found after the jump. KeyDrive S.A. Acquires Moniker and SnapNames from Oversee.net Luxembourg and Los Angeles, Calif. (February 1, 2012). KeyDrive S.A., an internet solutions holding company with subsidiaries providing domain registration, monetization [...]
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DomainNameNews/~3/SHRb3eZYyS8/10093 | Date: 3 Feb 2012 | 9:13 am EST
Today We Call Out Sedo For Including Escrow Only Transactions In It’s Sales Figures
Sedo.com has been including domain names it acts only as escrow agent for in its weekly and annual reports of domain sales. This information came to light this week when Sedo inadvertently reported a sale that was supposed to be confidential and Francois from Domaining left a comment on TheDomains.com telling us that not only should have the sale been confidential but that Sedo.com only acted as…
Permalink: http://www.thedomains.com/2012/02/03/today-we-call-out-sedo-for-including-escrow-only-transactions-in-its-sales-figures/ | Date: 3 Feb 2012 | 8:57 am EST
KeyDrive Acquires Moniker and SnapNames from Oversee.net
KeyDrive, a Luxembourg- and German-based company providing domain registration, monetisation and aftermarket services has acquired the Moniker and SnapNames business units of Oversee.net. Moniker and SnapNames offer businesses and individuals an array of services for domain name registration, acquisition, brokerage and sales. Moniker introduced the live domain name auction concept. [...]
Permalink: http://www.domainpulse.com/2012/02/03/keydrive-acquires-moniker-and-snapnames-from-oversee-net/ | Date: 3 Feb 2012 | 4:23 am EST
VeriSign and Blacknight Hit By Hackers
Two leading domain name companies have been subject to hacking. Verisign, responsible for the .COM and .NET top level domains and other internet infrastructure, has been hacked repeatedly by outsiders who stole undisclosed information, Reuters reports. The Reuters report notes that the previously unreported breaches occurred in 2010 at the [...]
Permalink: http://www.domainpulse.com/2012/02/03/verisign-and-blacknight-hit-by-hackers/ | Date: 3 Feb 2012 | 4:06 am EST
US Authorities Seize Another 307 Domain Names In Counterfeit Goods Sweep
A nationwide enforcement operation called Operation Fake Sweep that targeted stores, flea markets and street vendors selling counterfeit game-related sportswear throughout the country and also targeted illegal counterfeit imports into the United States, saw hundreds of websites seized that were engaged in counterfeiting and piracy online. In the operation, US [...]
Permalink: http://www.domainpulse.com/2012/02/03/us-authorities-seize-another-307-domain-names-in-counterfeit-goods-sweep/ | Date: 3 Feb 2012 | 3:37 am EST

Domain News Headlines: Feb 2nd 2012

Domainfest Global Domain Name Auction Nets $717,000
The live domain name auction from Domainfest Global just ended resulting in $717,450 in sales. QR.com led the way selling for $325,000. Empire.com sold for $135,000 and another two letter .com QE.com sold for $85,00 Marriages.com sold before the auction started for $36,000 Catfood.com sold for $62,000 after selling just a little more than 2 years ago at the TRAFFIC auction in Las Vegas in January…
Permalink: http://www.thedomains.com/2012/02/02/domainfest-global-domain-name-auction-nets-717000/ | Date: 2 Feb 2012 | 9:45 pm EST
Occupy.com domain name sells
Domain has new owner but identity is unknown. Occupy.com, which was pitched for sale to the Occupy Movement last year, has sold. It’s not clear who purchased the domain name since its whois record is protected by whois privacy. But the buyer definitely wants to capitalize on the movement. It started a logo design contest [...]
Permalink: http://domainnamewire.com/2012/02/02/occupy-com-domain-name-sells/ | Date: 2 Feb 2012 | 8:01 pm EST
.COM Passes 100 Million Registration Mark in January
There are now more than 100 million .COM domain names according to separate statistics revealed by RegistrarStats and HosterStats. The 100 million mark was passed in January both websites revealed in their counts of various top level domain name registrations. According to RegistrarStats, there were a total of 100,052,046 domains [...]
Permalink: http://www.domainpulse.com/2012/02/03/com-passes-100-million-registration-mark-in-january/ | Date: 2 Feb 2012 | 7:57 pm EST
LIVE : DomainFest Global 2012 Auction Results
We were are remotely live blogging the auction results of the DomainFest 2012 SnapNames Moniker Auction. One domain name has sold before the auction began, Marriages.com for $36,000. Out of 60 domain names, 10 names had already met their reserve at the start of the auction. Please note that while we do our best to provide [...]
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DomainNameNews/~3/5LNHMk5vDs8/10070 | Date: 2 Feb 2012 | 7:02 pm EST
Hawaii Proposes Bill To Force State To Apply For New gTLD’s; 1 Of Which Isn’t Even Allowed
A bill just proposed in the Hawaii state legislature seeks to require the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to make application for the new gTLD’s of .hawaii, .hi, and .aloha. One of the TLD the legislature is requiring the state to apply for .Hi isn’t even available to be applied for under the Guidebook so if they make application for it, they will basically…
Permalink: http://www.thedomains.com/2012/02/02/hawaii-proposes-bill-to-force-state-to-apply-for-new-gtlds-1-of-which-isnt-even-allowed/ | Date: 2 Feb 2012 | 3:53 pm EST
How Twitter was named and bought Twitter.com for $7,500
Biz Stone discusses the naming of his company. Today at DOMAINfest in Santa Monica, Twitter co-founder Biz Stone talked about how they named the company and bought the domain for $7,500. Stone and his co-founders wanted a name that showed “urgency”. They came up with Jitter, but thought that sounded negative. One of his partners [...]
Permalink: http://domainnamewire.com/2012/02/02/how-twitter-was-named-and-bought-twitter-com-for-7500/ | Date: 2 Feb 2012 | 2:47 pm EST
Tucows launches Ting mobile phone service
Tucows branches out, enters mobile phone business. Tucows, which owns one of the world’s largest domain registrars, officially launched mobile phone service Ting today. In a press release, Tucows CEO Elliot Noss said: “What people are forced to put up with from mobile service providers just doesn’t make sense. It’s too complicated, too opaque, too [...]
Permalink: http://domainnamewire.com/2012/02/02/tucows-launches-ting-mobile-phone-service/ | Date: 2 Feb 2012 | 2:28 pm EST
Beckstrom Tells USA TODAY On New gTLD’s: “We’re improving Internet Domain Space”
In an OpEd piece published by USA Today, the CEO of ICANN Rod Beckstrom says of the new gTLD program that “It will create space on the Internet that is more secure than what exists today.” “Applicants will undergo criminal background checks, financial evaluations and challenging technical assessments. More than 300 pages of rules govern the application process.” “Tough standards will be…
Permalink: http://www.thedomains.com/2012/02/02/beckstrom-tells-usa-today-on-new-gtlds-were-improving-internet-domain-space/ | Date: 2 Feb 2012 | 1:01 pm EST
JustDropped.com Releases App For iPhone
According to an email we just received the popular daily newsletter, JustDropped.com just released an App for the iPhone The newsletter has “well over 65,000 subscribers” and I have been using it for years as well. Here is the screenshot of the App available for free in iTunes Congrats to another South Florida domainer, Dan Rubin …
Permalink: http://www.thedomains.com/2012/02/02/justdropped-com-releases-app-for-iphone/ | Date: 2 Feb 2012 | 11:34 am EST
Sedo.com Sells GEB.com For 40,000 Euro’s
The domain name GEB.com just sold on Sedo for 40,000 Euro’s or around $50K. The seller appears to be a Gerard Brady. The domain is currently at Escrow.com awaiting transfer…
Permalink: http://www.thedomains.com/2012/02/02/sedo-com-sells-geb-com-for-40000-euros/ | Date: 2 Feb 2012 | 11:24 am EST
UPDATED: Reports Say ICANN’s New gTLD TAS System Is Missing Applications
According to tweets from a couple of people at NeuStar, the ICANN TAS system is having problems today. Jeff Neuman of NeuStart Tweeted today: “Check your applications in TAS. Reports of missing applications- Our application 4 .Neustar is 1 of them” “”TAS also lost our “unique” ID which we got upon paying initial 5k. We need ID to pay remainder, fill out app & see all apps.” Ken Hanso…
Permalink: http://www.thedomains.com/2012/02/02/reports-say-icanns-new-gtld-tas-system-is-missing-applications/ | Date: 2 Feb 2012 | 11:14 am EST
Australian Netfleet Customer Database Hacked
Customers of Australian domain name reseller Netfleet may have had their personal details and encrypted credit cards compromised after hackers infiltrated the reseller’s database, CRN reported. According to the report, Netfleet said hackers may have stolen customers’ name, email and street addresses, phone numbers and encrypted credit card numbers with [...]
Permalink: http://www.domainpulse.com/2012/02/02/australian-netfleet-customer-database-hacked/ | Date: 2 Feb 2012 | 4:39 am EST
Domain Name Hijacking Is A Serious Business, And How To Prevent It
A domain name is often one of a company’s most valuable assets, yet businesses often do little to prevent the domain being hijacked.CIO recently published an article on the practice that they note is becoming more prevalent and one that IT leaders need to understand so they can protect their [...]
Permalink: http://www.domainpulse.com/2012/02/02/domain-name-hijacking-is-a-serious-business-and-how-to-prevent-it/ | Date: 2 Feb 2012 | 4:14 am EST
Singapore’s StarHub to Apply For .STARHUB TLD
The Singaporean communications company StarHub has become the sixth company to publicly announce they will be applying to ICANN for their top level domain, joining organisations such as Unicef, Deloitte, Neustar, Canon, Hitachi and possibly even IBM. It has been predicted by many involved in the domain name business, including [...]
Permalink: http://www.domainpulse.com/2012/02/02/singapores-starhub-to-apply-for-starhub-tld/ | Date: 2 Feb 2012 | 2:04 am EST

Domain News Headlines: Feb 1st 2012

Day 2 Photos & Highlights From DOMAINFest - Oversee Sells Moniker & SnapNames
Today in the Lowdown at DNJournal.com we have Photos & Highlights from the DOMAINfest Global conference, covering late Day 1 activity last night as well as today's Day 2 events in Santa Monica. Find out why three conference attendees are sporting a dramatically new look today.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2012/dailyposts/20120201.htm | Date: 1 Feb 2012 | 8:20 pm EST
James Brown estate doesn’t “feel good” after domain dispute
Godfather of Soul’s domain name can stay with management company. The estate of James Brown has lost a domain arbitration case for the domain name JamesBrown.com. The domain is owned by LAC Management, Inc., which manages “RJ & The James Brown Band”. LAC argued that James Brown gave at least his tacit consent for it [...]
Permalink: http://domainnamewire.com/2012/02/01/james-brown-com/ | Date: 1 Feb 2012 | 5:35 pm EST
KeyDrive acquires Moniker and SnapNames
Oversee.net sells off domain marketplace, expiring domain, and registrar companies. KeyDrive, which owns domain name registrar Key-Systems as well as NameDrive, has acquired SnapNames and Moniker from Oversee.net. Combined, KeyDrive says it is now the sixth largest ICANN accredited registrar. Rumors about the acquisition have been swirling around DOMAINfest this week. KeyDrive has now updated [...…
Permalink: http://domainnamewire.com/2012/02/01/keydrive-acquires-moniker-and-snapnames/ | Date: 1 Feb 2012 | 12:15 pm EST
Breaking: Keydrive buys Moniker & Snapnames from Oversee.net
According to industry sources, Keydrive S.A. will announce this morning that they have purchased Moniker & Snapnames from Oversee.net. Information about the sale has already been posted on the companies website and was also added to ICANNWiki yesterday. KeyDrive S.A./Luxembourg includes the Key-Systems Group in St. Ingbert/Saarland (Germany), the NameDrive Group (Luxembourg/USA) as well as [...]
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DomainNameNews/~3/T4up-wTFZX4/10063 | Date: 1 Feb 2012 | 9:54 am EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 31st 2012

Pre-Show and Opening Day Photos & Highlights from DOMAINfest Global in Santa Monica
The 2012 DOMAINFest Global Conference is underway. While the show officially opened this morning, there was a lot of pre-show activity last night including a big soiree hosted by Frank Schilling. We have photos and highlights from that as well as today's opening sessions in Santa Monica.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2012/dailyposts/20120131.htm | Date: 31 Jan 2012 | 8:06 pm EST
National Car Rental sues over National.com typo – a domain it doesn’t even own
Car rental company demands typo of National.com, a domain it doesn’t even own. Vanguard Trademark Holdings, which owns the National car rental brand, has filed a cybersquatting lawsuit (pdf) against the domain name Natiional.com. The company filed a UDRP against the domain name already. It lost that case in June. On the same day it [...]
Permalink: http://domainnamewire.com/2012/01/31/national-car-rental-sues-over-national-com-typo-a-domain-it-doesnt-even-own/ | Date: 31 Jan 2012 | 6:44 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 30th 2012

GoDaddy Lists Sedo’s Fixed Price Domains through SedoMLS
Sedo, today announced a new partnership with Go Daddy. Domains that are listed at Sedo with Buy Now prices are now available to Go Daddy customers through the SedoMLS Network. This partnership between two industry-leading companies gives domain investors the ability to distribute their domains at Go Daddy, and end users the chance to purchase [...]
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DomainNameNews/~3/C33Zh1lNdMQ/10059 | Date: 30 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am EST
Go Daddy Joins SedoMLS, Doors Open at DOMAINfest Today & 2011 Domain Sales Dissected
Today in the Lowdown at DNJournal.com: The SedoMLS Network announces a new partnership with registration giant Go Daddy, the doors open at the DOMAINfest Global conference in Santa Monica this afternoon and we break down 2011 domain sales data and ponder how much money lies beneath the tip of the sales iceberg.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2012/dailyposts/20120130.htm | Date: 30 Jan 2012 | 7:22 am EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 29th 2012

Reported Domain Sales in 2011 Slide Vs. 2010 - Mostly Due to Impact of Sex.com
DN Journal's January Newsletter is going out to opt-in subscribers today.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/newsletters/2012/january.htm | Date: 29 Jan 2012 | 4:42 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 27th 2012

The State of the Industry January 2012: DN Journal's Biggest Annual Cover Story is Now Out
For the 8th consecutive year, DNJournal.com kicks off the New Year with our annual State of the Industry Cover Story, an endeavor that brought together 15 experts and company leaders from across the industry to get their thoughts on the key trends of the past year and what they believe is in store in the year ahead.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/cover/2012/january.htm | Date: 27 Jan 2012 | 4:11 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 26th 2012

.Com Registrations Pass the 100 Million Mark - Final Agenda Set for DOMAINfest Global
Today in the Lowdown at DN Journal: .Com registrations pass another milestone - the 100 million mark. Plus, DOMAINfest Global releases the final agenda for next week's big show in Santa Monica and domain sales giants Afternic and Sedo have announcements about the latest expansion of their respective platforms.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2012/dailyposts/20120126.htm | Date: 26 Jan 2012 | 6:25 pm EST
100 Million .Com Domains Registered
According to DomainTools.com, a provider of domain name research and whois information, the number of .com domains under management by the registry has eclipsed 100 million domains. In a statement issued earlier today DomainTools claims that through their research they “calculated the current total of domains managed by Verisign to be over 100.2 million” DomainTools’ [...]
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DomainNameNews/~3/BJ1f11KyN1c/10038 | Date: 26 Jan 2012 | 2:43 pm EST
Sedo Greatdomains Auction Ends Today
Sedo’s monthly GreatDomains auction ends today. At the time of this post, 53 out of the listed 71 domains have received bids. The auction ends today (Jan 26) at noon Eastern Time. Domain Current Bid Price Range # of Bids received Bid now zimbabwe.com 45,000 USD 25,000 – 49,999 USD 16 Continue channel.com 41,000 USD [...]
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DomainNameNews/~3/pFr54jQaWpk/10040 | Date: 26 Jan 2012 | 7:47 am EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 25th 2012

Role Reversal: 6 Non .Com gTLDs and 2 ccTLDs Join 12 .Coms on this Week's Sales Chart
Last week a half dozen ccTLDs and a pair of non .com gTLDs earned placed on DN Journal's all extension Top 20 Sales Chart.. This week they did a complete switch with the non .com gTLDs taking six places while the country codes had to settle for two. One constant was the .coms who again took the most chart entries.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2012/20120201.htm | Date: 25 Jan 2012 | 6:17 pm EST
Sedo and .ME Registry Partner to Auction .me Domain Names
Sedo today announced an exclusive auction of premium .ME domain names. The company has successfully brokered the sale of more than 1,000 .ME domain names, totaling nearly two million U.S. dollars, including such premier names as Business.Me for €40,000, and online meeting platform Join.Me for $45,000. Global brands such as WordPress (wp.me), Facebook (FB.Me), Porsche [...]
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DomainNameNews/~3/lbKOvCAM8V8/10034 | Date: 25 Jan 2012 | 2:58 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 24th 2012

Europe's Domaining 2012 Conference Announces Additions to the Show Speakers Line Up
Europe's Domaining 2012 conference, coming up in Valencia, Spain April 26-28, is still three months away but show organizers have been hard at work for weeks now putting together an all-star speaker's line-up. Here are some of the industry experts who will be on stage.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2012/dailyposts/20120124.htm | Date: 24 Jan 2012 | 7:11 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 23rd 2012

3 New Party Venues Ready to Welcome Guests at Next Week's DOMAINfest Global Conference
The DOMAINfest Global 2012 conference will be running next week in Santa Monica, California. Over the past couple of weeks I've posted about some of the business highlights on the agenda, but one of the biggest changes will involve the evening social events. After a 3 year run, the Playboy Mansion is out & 3 new venues are in.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2012/dailyposts/20120123.htm | Date: 23 Jan 2012 | 4:30 pm EST
Domaining.com Newsletter Sells 9 Domains for a Total of $20,789 USD
As Francois from Domaining.com reports, his blogger newsletter special to celebrate the beginning of 2012 sold 9 domain names to 5 buyers. A 6th buyer did not follow through on his payment for the 10th name. The sales were: GoldBangles.com … $7,000 Winy.com … $3,900 PartyAccessories.com … $3,000 MarketingService.com … $3,000 DesignerPens.com … $899 Mung.com [...]
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DomainNameNews/~3/zFuoyyOk6d8/10027 | Date: 23 Jan 2012 | 1:51 pm EST
Industry Heavyweights Find New Domain Monetization Gold in Old Vein: Email Addresses
When I got an email from Chicago.com owner Josh Metnick with a subject line that said Something amazing is happening! I sat up and took notice. Josh is not a guy who is given to hyperbole. We got on the phone and he did indeed have an amazing story to tell - one that will be music to the ears of owners of top tier .com domains.
Permalink: http://dnjournal.com/articles/companies/2012/atidentity.htm | Date: 23 Jan 2012 | 12:08 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 20th 2012

SOPA Sinks, Water School Founders Retire & David Castello Rocks
Today in the Lowdown at DN Journal: Wednesday's widespread protest by key Internet websites has killed the controversial SOPA bill, the two founders of one of the domain industry's favorite charities have retired and named replacements (one a domain pioneer) and David Castello returns to his first love!
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2012/dailyposts/20120120.htm | Date: 20 Jan 2012 | 4:29 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 19th 2012

New Speakers Added to DOMAINfest Global Lineup & Escrow.com Hits the Billion $ Mark
DOMAINfest Global has added 3 expert speakers to the line up for the upcoming show in Santa Monica. Escrow.com has reached a major milestone - the $1 billion mark in secured sales and Screenshots.com offers a concise look at how the web's key sites looked during Wednesday's protest against SOPA/PIPA.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2012/dailyposts/20120119.htm | Date: 19 Jan 2012 | 5:48 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 18th 2012

6 ccTLDS and 2 Non .Com gTLDs Join a Dozen .Coms on DN Journal's Weekly Sales Chart
Diversity was the keyword for week two of the 2012 domain sales season. As usual, the .coms did dominate with a dozen entries on our latest weekly all extension Top 20 Sales Chart, however a half dozen ccTLDs and a pair of non .com gTLDs also elbowed their way onto the elite list.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2012/20120125.htm | Date: 18 Jan 2012 | 9:37 pm EST
PIPA co-sponsor Richard “Dick” Durbin Wrote Me. . . Little Old Me !
SOPA and PIPA are the hot topic today but according to Digital Trends writer Andrew Couts PIPA may be closer to passing as time for a vote draws near. PIPA, on the other hand, is still very much alive. It has already passed through committee hearings — a step further than SOPA ever took. And Senate Majority Leader [...]
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Domain News Headlines: Jan 17th 2012

Muhammad Ali Turns 70 & Brings Back Memories of the Day I Met "The Greatest of All Time"
Legendary boxing champion Muhammad Ali is celebrating his 70th birthday today. Seeing all of the news items about Ali's birthday left me wondering how MuhammadAli.com was currently being used and also brought back fond memories of the day I got to go toe to toe with the greatest of all time.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2012/dailyposts/20120117.htm | Date: 17 Jan 2012 | 5:12 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 16th 2012

DOMAINfest Extends PITCHfest Application Deadline + 1, 2 & 3 Letter .PRO Auction Winding Down
The deadline to apply for DOMAINfest Global's popular PITCHfest Contest for online entrepreneurs (coming up Feb. 1) was set for today, but conference organizers decided to leave the window open a little longer. Elsewhere, time is running out to bid in a 1,2 & 3 Letter .PRO domain auction that ends Tuesday night.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2012/dailyposts/20120116.htm | Date: 16 Jan 2012 | 1:56 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 13th 2012

Four Domain Conferences Issue Updates & Lana Del Rey Readies for Her National TV Debut
In today's Lowdown at DNJournal.com we have news from 4 different domain conferences; DOMAINfest Global, the next Southern California Domainers meetup, Domaining Europe and Traffic 2012. Plus, Lana Del Rey, the new music industry sensation with domain industry roots, appears on national TV tomorrow night.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2012/dailyposts/20120113.htm | Date: 13 Jan 2012 | 12:52 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 12th 2012

Multi-Million $ Marijuana.com Sale Made Possible By Little-Known Service at Escrow.com
You probably heard about the sale of Marijuana.com (including both the domain name & the popular forum built on it) last November in a deal reportedly worth $4.2 million. What you haven't heard is that the deal was made possible by a service provided by Escrow.com that is helping fuel more sales at the high end of the market.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2012/dailyposts/20120112.htm | Date: 12 Jan 2012 | 2:47 pm EST
Using Domain Names as the Cornerstone of SEO
Savvy domain investors have been aware of the concept and benefits of using keywords in their domain names for SEO purposes since the beginning. The rest of the world has started to catch on in recent years.While doing …Using Domain Names as the Cornerstone of SEO DotSauce Magazine
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Domain News Headlines: Jan 11th 2012

2012 Sales Season Opens With a Flourish: Million Dollar Deal & Two at Six Figures Set the Pace
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. It covers the first week of 2012 sales. The New Year got off to a good start with a million dollar sale reported along with two 6-figure sales that we are the first to report. One of those is a big Canadian ccTLD sale.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2012/20120118.htm | Date: 11 Jan 2012 | 7:59 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 10th 2012

People & Companies in the News: Braden Pollock, Patrick Ruddell, ICANN, Sedo & .CO
Today in the Lowdown at DNJournal.com: Inside Braden Pollock and Patrick Ruddell's new partnership in ScienceFiction.com. Plus, ICANN leaders to answer questions tomorrow about the controversial new gTLD program that opens Thursday and a new brokerage agreement is announced by Sedo and the .CO Registry.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2012/dailyposts/20120110.htm | Date: 10 Jan 2012 | 5:20 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 6th 2012

Domain Pioneer, Author & Evangelist Marc Ostrofsky Goes Global With New Book Deal
Marc Ostrofsky, the domain industry pioneer known for the sale of Business.com in a deal valued at $7.5 million and for writing the book, Get Rich Click!, is in the news again. Publishing giant Simon & Schuster has purchased the rights to his New York Times bestseller and will distribute it globally.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2012/dailyposts/20120106.htm | Date: 6 Jan 2012 | 4:47 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 5th 2012

2011 Domain Sales Season Closes With a Bang Led By a Trio of Six-Figure Sales
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com, encompassing the final week of the 2011 domain sales season. The old year went out with a bang with the final week of sales reports bringing three six-figure sales to light along with 37 solid five-figure sales.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20120111.htm | Date: 5 Jan 2012 | 6:32 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 4th 2012

Dark Cloud Over ICANN's New gTLD Program as Department of Commerce Steps In
It looks like ICANN will begin accepting applications for an unlimited number of new gTLDs on schedule next week. However, a late wave of vehement opposition has brought the U.S. Government into the fray and cast doubts on when or if many proposed new extensions will actually see the light of day.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2012/dailyposts/20120104.htm | Date: 4 Jan 2012 | 5:29 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 3rd 2012

Newspaper Giant Gannett Buying 1000s of iPhones & iPads to Help Reporters Gather News
I love my iPhone as much as anyone but I never envisioned the do everything device might become a key piece of news gathering equipment for professional journalists.Gannett, the media giant that publishes USA Today, is buying 1000s of iPhones & iPads to help its reporters record video & retool for the web.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2012/dailyposts/20120103.htm | Date: 3 Jan 2012 | 6:56 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 2nd 2012

2012 is Here Bringing a New Opportunity to Have Your Best Year Ever!
I love new years (and not just because it is a good excuse to drink champagne though I do give New Year's Eve bonus points on that count)!. I like New Year's Day even more. Regardless of whether the previous year was good, bad or indifferent, there is always something exciting about starting a new year with a fresh slate.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2012/dailyposts/20120102.htm | Date: 2 Jan 2012 | 4:33 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 31st 2011

Braden Pollock: Could He Be the Domain Monetization Messiah People Have Been Looking For?
DNJournal.com rings in the New Year with a new Cover Story. Ever since domain parking revenue went into a tailspin a few years ago, people have been looking for an alternate means of monetization that would restore the returns their domains used to produce. Some think lead gen whiz Braden Pollock may have a solution.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/cover/2011/november-december.htm | Date: 31 Dec 2011 | 7:34 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 30th 2011

Miami Police Dept. Lets MiamiPolice.com Drop - Gives Cybersquatter Early Christmas Gift
Despite warnings from a local citizen that they were about to lose MiamiPolice.com, the Miami Police Department let the domain drop because they didn't want to pay the renewal fee. To absolutely no one's surprise a cybersquatter grabbed the name and parked it. Now a Miami news outlet is blowing the whistle on the police.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111230.htm | Date: 30 Dec 2011 | 4:44 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 29th 2011

News Aggregator Domaining.com Organizes Domain Sale to Pay Back Bloggers
A few top domain blogs and news sites do well financially through advertiser support, but it is a labor or love for the majority who don't make a lot of money from their efforts. Domaining.com, the top aggregator of domain news headlines, has come up with a plan to make the holidays a little merrier for those content producers.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111229.htm | Date: 29 Dec 2011 | 6:28 pm EST
A .Net Gives That Extension a Rare Win in This Week's Domain Sales Race
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. The next to last week of the 2011 sales season came with a surprise - the rare appearance of a .net domain at the top of our all extension leader board. It is one of the year's 10 biggest non .com gTLD sales and the 4th biggest .net sale reported so far in 2011.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20120104.htm | Date: 29 Dec 2011 | 4:21 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 27th 2011

Why Prominent Domain Investor Dr. Chris Hartnett is Buying Guns and Ammunition
Dr. Chris Hartnett is one of the most well-known investors in the domain business. However, Chris has always believed in diversifying one's assets to hedge against disaster in any one category. Still, it may come as a shock to those who know him to learn where the mild mannered doctor is putting his money now.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111227.htm | Date: 27 Dec 2011 | 4:00 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 26th 2011

We Have White Christmases Too: Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah From Florida!
We had a wonderful Christmas in Florida Sunday. It was 82 degrees & sunny so snow was a little scarce but we still have White Christmases - it's just that the white stuff here is sand instead of snow! Our Christmas wish is that you & your families are having an equally joyous holiday season and that 2012 will be your best year ever.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111226.htm | Date: 26 Dec 2011 | 7:11 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 22nd 2011

Global Domain Registrations Continue to Grow at a Rapid Clip - Up Over 8% From a Year Ago
Verisign has released their latest quarterly Domain Name Industry covering the 3rd quarter of 2011. The new report shows domain registrations worldwide continued to grow at a steady clip as the quarter closed with just under 220 million domains registered across all TLDs - a jump of over 8%. ccTLDs regs rose even more.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111222.htm | Date: 22 Dec 2011 | 5:48 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 21st 2011

Two Sales That Rank Among the Year's 20 Biggest Top This Week's Domain Sales Chart
Two high end domain sales, one that soared all the way into the top ten for 2011 and another that reached the year's top 20, lead DN Journal's latest weekly domain sales chart. There is an interesting back story to the previously unreported $280,0000 sale of the domain in the #2 slot that we will tell you about.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20111228.htm | Date: 21 Dec 2011 | 5:26 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 20th 2011

Afilias Announces 2011 .Info Award Winners - Will Hand Out $18,000 in Prize Money
The operator of the .Info registry, Afilias, has announced the winners of its 2011 .Info Awards recognizing the best websites built on .info domains this year. The top 3 sites were selected by combining scores from a 7-person panel of judges with votes the public cast for their favorites. We'll tell you who picked up the prize money.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111220.htm | Date: 20 Dec 2011 | 3:31 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 19th 2011

Lana Del Rey to Appear On Saturday Night Live in Her First American TV Appearance
The music career of Lana Del Rey continues to explode. Today it was announced that the sultry young singer, the eldest daughter of Rob and Pat Grant, will make her first American TV appearance on NBC's Saturday Night Live on January 14, 2012 in a show that will be hosted by Harry Potter!
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111219.htm | Date: 19 Dec 2011 | 5:27 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 16th 2011

800-Pound Gorilla Go Daddy Gains Even More Weight as Huge Private Equity Investment Closes
Last summer #1 registrar Go Daddy announced that the company had entered into an agreement with 3 private equity firms to make a strategic investment n the company. That agreement was finalized today. Terms of the deal were not announced but it likely involved hundreds of millions of dollars going to Go Daddy .
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111216.htm | Date: 16 Dec 2011 | 6:48 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 15th 2011

.FR Registrations Heading Up as France Opens Its ccTLD to Most Europeans & the UK
I've always been a fan of ccTLDs that represent the world's major economies, including France's .fr. I've reported a lot of good .fr sales through the years but due to strict Nexus rules could never register .fr domains. I still can't but thanks to a major policy change that went into effect December 6, a lot more people can.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111215.htm | Date: 15 Dec 2011 | 6:13 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 14th 2011

Hot New Nashville Singer/Songwriter Bree Brings David Castello Back to the Future
The Castello Brothers, who have both been professional musicians, have become rock stars in the domain business. Now, thanks to Bree, an exciting new singer/songwriter that David Castello is managing and playing drums behind, David could be on the verge of becoming a rock star in the music business too.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111214.htm | Date: 14 Dec 2011 | 7:25 pm EST
Two-Letter .Com Changes Hands for Six Figures to Top This Week's Domain Sales Chart
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. The six-figure sale of a two-letter .com through Moniker/SnapNames leads our latest Top 20 Sales Chart. It becomes one of seven two-letter .coms that rank among the 100 biggest sales year to date. Six ccTLDs also made this week's leader board.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20111221.htm | Date: 14 Dec 2011 | 5:40 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 13th 2011

Tebowing.com - Registered Two Months Ago, Getting Millions of Visits, Now Worth Big Bucks?
Tebowing has become a global sensation with people all over the world striking the prayerful pose that Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow has become known for. The domain name, Tebowing.com, was registered less than 60 days ago and the lucky new owner is now reaping the benefits from the Tebow craze.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111213.htm | Date: 13 Dec 2011 | 6:43 pm EST
New Year Web Development Special: Start 2012 With A Great Business Website
A new year is almost here! I would like to extend a special offer to DotSauce readers seeking professional website development over the holidays.Included in this new package-deal are lots of extras that will offer a complete business …New Year Web Development Special: Start 2012 With A Great Business Website DotSauce Magazine
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Domain News Headlines: Dec 12th 2011

2012 PITCHfest Contest Offers Opportunity to Find Investors for Your New Online Business Idea
DOMAINfest Global 2012's PITCHfest Contest on Feb. 1 will give participants a chance to pitch their projects to a panel of angel investor judges and around 700 internet entrepreneurs & investors expected to be at the big show in Santa Monica, California. We'll tell you what's at stake and how to take part.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111212.htm | Date: 12 Dec 2011 | 6:25 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 9th 2011

Fantasy Domaining Contest Offers All Expenses Paid Trip to DOMAINfest Global 2012
The 2012 DOMAINfest Global conference is less than 8 weeks away. A Who's Who of the domain industry will be in Santa Monica, California for the event that runs Jan. 31- Feb. 2 at the oceanfront Fairmont Miramar Hotel. You could be there too and thanks to a Fantasy Domaining Contest, you could be going all expenses paid!
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111209.htm | Date: 9 Dec 2011 | 6:30 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 8th 2011

Paul Goldstone Celebrates a 40th Birthday and TWO 15th Anniversaries All in the Same Week
The domain industry is such a young one that there are very few companies that have been around for even a decade. Yet Paul Goldstone, who owns registrar DomainIt.com and industry news & information resource iGoldRush.com, is celebrating the 15th anniversary of BOTH companies this week as well as his 40th birthday!
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111208.htm | Date: 8 Dec 2011 | 7:45 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 7th 2011

A Trio of Six-Figure Sales Sets the Pace in Another Busy Week for the Domain Aftermarket
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. Domain buyers rang up more than two dozen reported sales at 5 figures or more and 3 of those cracked the 6-figure mark. The .coms had a dominant outing sweeping 18 of the 20 chart entries. However, the ccTLDs did have one of their 20 best sales of the year.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20111214.htm | Date: 7 Dec 2011 | 6:18 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 6th 2011

Two Debuts Today: Gates Open for .XXX and DomainTools Launches Screenshots.com
General availability of the new .XXX extension began today, Names are available on a first come, first served basis at standard registration fees. In another debut, Screenshots.com launched a free site that allows users to view screenshots of what a website has looked like throughout its history.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111206.htm | Date: 6 Dec 2011 | 6:30 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 5th 2011

Changing of the Guard at Sedo: Co-Founder Tim Schumacher Stepping Down as CEO
Sedo Co-Founder Tim Schumacher, the pioneering domain industry company's CEO, is leaving that post December 31. Schumacher, who will continue to serve on Sedo's Board, cited personal reasons for stepping down but he is expected to get more involved with start-up businesses. Tobias Flaitz will take over as CEO.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111205.htm | Date: 5 Dec 2011 | 6:46 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 1st 2011

Domain King Semi-Retires From Blogging So Businessman Rick Schwartz Can Fully Blossom
For over a decade now domain industry pioneer Rick Schwartz has been sharing his knowledge & advice about the business on an almost daily basis. Rick's Blog had been one of the most popular (and certainly the most controversial) soapbox anyone in this business has ever stood on but he won't be on it daily anymore.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111201.htm | Date: 1 Dec 2011 | 7:32 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Nov 30th 2011

Mid Six-Figure Sale of Answer.com Sets the Pace on This Week's DNJournal.com Sales Chart
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. Moniker/SnapNames claimed the top spot on the all extension Top 20 Chart after closing a big mid six-figure sale of Answer.com. It is the sixth biggest sale reported so far in 2011. 14 .com and 6 ccTLDs made the elite list while the non .com gTLDs were shut out.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20111207.htm | Date: 30 Nov 2011 | 3:34 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Nov 29th 2011

Aftermarket.com Celebrates 1st Anniversary With Big Domain Sale Topping the $500,000 Mark
Last year at this time Thought Convergence was busy launching their new domain sales platform at Aftermarket.com. With a 1st anniversary to celebrate, the company came up with the best possible way to mark the occasion by booking a blockbuster domain sale - a deal that came in above the half-million dollar mark.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111129.htm | Date: 29 Nov 2011 | 10:21 am EST

Domain News Headlines: Nov 28th 2011

Jodi Chamberlain & Dietmar Stefitz to Produce Major Conference Next Spring in Spain
After producing Spain's biggest domain conference for the past 3 years, Dietmar Stefitz is aiming higher for the fourth edition of his show next spring. Stefitz has brought veteran industry executive and conference producer Jodi Chamberlain on board to help run the Domaining 2012 event that will be held in Valencia, Spain in April.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111128.htm | Date: 28 Nov 2011 | 4:45 pm EST
5 Tips on Using Social for SEO
Social media is often overlooked in its roll as an element of SEO. In this article I share 5 areas of interest along with some suggestions for using social media marketing and social networking to increase you presence and …5 Tips on Using Social for SEO DotSauce Magazine
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Domain News Headlines: Nov 23rd 2011

A $90,000 .Com and 8 ccTLDs Share the Spotlight on This Week's Domain Sales Chart
If variety is the spice of life the past week was a very spicy one for the domain aftermarket as seven different TLDs earned places on our all extension Top 20 Sales Chart. As is usually the case, the top spot went to a .com with this week's leader weighing in at $90,000, but the ccTLDs were also a force to be reckoned with.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20111130.htm | Date: 23 Nov 2011 | 6:59 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Nov 22nd 2011

The Domain Family Loses a Well-Known Friend But His Loving Spirit Will Live On
Michael & Judi Berkens have lost their beloved Yorkie Bandit who passed away over the weekend. At Traffic conferences, Bandit became as familiar to veteran attendees as anyone on two legs (and a lot more popular than many of them)! Bandit may be gone but his spirit will live on in a new annual award that will bear his name.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111122.htm | Date: 22 Nov 2011 | 2:28 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Nov 17th 2011

Michael Berkens Talks About 450K Meet.me Sale & Other Hot Topics in DomainHoldings Newsletter
DomainHoldings.com recently began publishing a free newsletter that has been providing a lot of interesting tips and information for domain investor/developers. In the latest edition Michael Berkens talks about co-selling Meet.me for an astounding $450,000, ICANN's new gTLD plans, his thoughts on mini-sites and more.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111117.htm | Date: 17 Nov 2011 | 5:46 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Nov 16th 2011

3 Sales Totaling $1.25 Million Top This Week's Chart - ccTLDs Ring Up 4 of the 5 Biggest Sales
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. It was a big week with two of the year's ten biggest sales being recorded including two of 2011's five biggest ccTLD sales. The country codes wound up taking four of the top five spots on our new all extension Top 20 Sales Chart.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20111123.htm | Date: 16 Nov 2011 | 4:38 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Nov 15th 2011

Amazon Fires Up Tablet Sales But What Does Another App Platform Mean for Domains?
With Amazon's release of their new Kindle Fire model on Monday, tablets are again the talk of the town. While the jockeying among hardware makers is always interesting to follow, what's more important to domain investor/developers is HOW people are using those tablets. We have some very interesting new data on that.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111115.htm | Date: 15 Nov 2011 | 6:24 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Nov 11th 2011

Time to Climb: Deadline Looming For Domainers Who Want to Take on Mount Kilimanjaro
Next spring some adventurous people with good hearts from the domain industry will take part in a climb of Africa's majestic Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds and awareness for The Water School. YOU could be among those scaling the 19,340-foot mountain but you'll have to hurry. The registration deadline is less than 3 weeks away.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111111.htm | Date: 11 Nov 2011 | 5:43 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Nov 10th 2011

Is It Too Late to Make Money in the Domain Business? Ask the Guys Who Just Sold Meet.me
I am frequently asked whether or not it is too late to make money in the domain business? Obviously, I thought the answer was no when I entered the field in 2002 and over the past decade my answer has always remained the same. The latest case in point came today with an astounding .ME domain sale.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111110.htm | Date: 10 Nov 2011 | 6:30 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Nov 9th 2011

Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone to Deliver Keynote Speech at DOMAINfest Global 2012
Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone will deliver the keynote speech at the 2012 DOMAINfest Global conference coming up January 30 - February 2 at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica, California. Conference organizers also released other details on the show agenda today.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111109.htm | Date: 9 Nov 2011 | 7:08 pm EST
Five 50K+ Sales Give Moniker/SnapNames Top Spots on This Week's Domain Sales Chart
Solid five-figure sales were abundant this week with almost enough to fill TWO Top 20 charts in the latest sales report at DNJournal.com. Moniker/SnapNames led the charge, sweeping the first five spots on our latest all extension leader board with a quintet fronted by a sale that came in at nearly $90,000.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20111116.htm | Date: 9 Nov 2011 | 6:06 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Nov 8th 2011

$18,000 in Cash Prizes Now Up For Grabs in 2011 .Info Awards Contest + .XXX Landrush Gets Underway
The 5th Annual .Info Awards competition is now underway with more prize money than ever before ready to be distributed to the top three finishers in the contest to determine who has developed the best .info websites. Also today, Landrush for the new .xxx extension got underway and will continue until November 25.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111108.htm | Date: 8 Nov 2011 | 3:36 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Nov 4th 2011

Left of the Dot Media Taps Two Domain Industry Veterans to Strengthen Their Board
Left of the Dot Media Inc., fresh off a nice geodomain deal with Oahu.com last month, is back in the news with word that they have added two domain industry veterans to their Board of Directors. Left of the Dot provides an alternative to domain parking by leasing sub-domains of premium generic domain names.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111104.htm | Date: 4 Nov 2011 | 7:22 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Nov 3rd 2011

Sedo Spots Some Interesting Sales Trends in Their Latest Quarterly Domain Market Study
Sedo's latest quarterly Domain Market Study came out Wednesday and, as always, it is packed with interesting information. In the latest quarter Sedo logged more than $19 million in sales. Com domains continued to be the most frequently sold but a popular ccTLD is gaining ground and .info is showing improvement.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111103.htm | Date: 3 Nov 2011 | 6:52 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Nov 2nd 2011

One of Year's 10 Biggest Sales Leads a Pack of 6-Figure Deals to the Top of New DNJ Chart
The big boys came out to play this week giving the domain aftermarket four six-figure sales, including one that ranks among the ten biggest reported so far this year. Another ranks among 2011's 25 best sales. The .coms piled up 17 of 20 chart entries with the ccTLDs taking the rest. No soup for the non .com gTLDs this time out.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20111109.htm | Date: 2 Nov 2011 | 4:52 pm EDT
Impressive Protrada Platform Attracts $3 Million Investment in Parent Company Winged Media
Winged Media, a rapidly growing domain technology and monetization company with offices in Australia and the U.S., has secured a $3 million investment from the Carnegie Innovation Fund. The money will be used primarily to further develop the company's innovative Protrada domain trading and monetization platform.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111102.htm | Date: 2 Nov 2011 | 10:07 am EDT

Domain News Headlines: Nov 1st 2011

.XXX Sunrise Ends - ICM Registry Pleased With Results and Looking Forward to Land Rush
The ICM Registry announced today that more than 80,000 applications for new .xxx domain names were received in the Sunrise period that ended Monday. Next up will the a 17-day Land Rush starting Tuesday (Nov. 8), with General Availability opening December 6.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111101.htm | Date: 1 Nov 2011 | 5:59 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 31st 2011

Overnight Sensation?: Domainer's Daughter Lana Del Rey Featured in New Rolling Stone
I've been telling you for the past few years that Lizzy Grant (stage name Lana Del Rey), the daughter of veteran domain investor/developer Rob Grant, was going to be a star in the music business. Now it's happening. Lana is featured in a high profile color spread in the new November issue of Rolling Stone magazine.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111031.htm | Date: 31 Oct 2011 | 6:37 pm EDT
3Q-2011 Domain Sales A Mixed Bag: Total $ Volume Rises From 2010 But Median Prices Slip
A new DN Journal newsletter is going out to opt in subscribers today. The publication is also available to everyone online. In the latest issue we break down the most recent quarter of reported domain sales (3Q-2011) to see how they compare against the same quarter a year ago.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/newsletters/2011/august-october.htm | Date: 31 Oct 2011 | 6:01 pm EDT
After a Domain Conference Shakeout T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Shines in 2011 Show on Fort Lauderdale Beach
A new Cover Story at DNJournal.com is a comprehensive review of this month's T.RA.F.F.I.C. 2011 conference on Fort Lauderdale Beach. The year's only T.R.A.F.F.I.C. conference helped restore equilibrium to a previously over-crowded conference scene that has returned to a manageable number of shows that really matter.
Permalink: http://dnjournal.com/cover/2011/october.htm | Date: 31 Oct 2011 | 10:29 am EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 28th 2011

Proposed New Legislation Could Put You Out of Business After a Single Complaint Letter
ICA Legal Counsel Phil Corwin has sounded an alarm that should make the hair on the back of your neck stand up. Some proposed new legislation is being considered in the U.S. House of Representatives that would put domain and website owners at the complete mercy of so-called rights holders.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111028.htm | Date: 28 Oct 2011 | 3:56 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 26th 2011

Biggest Numeric Domain Sale Ever Reported Reigns On This Week's Domain Sales Chart
The largest numeric domain sale ever reported crushed the aftermarket competition this week to lead DN Journal's latest Top 20 Domain Sales Chart. The monster deal helped the .coms sweep all but two chart entries, leaving just two places for non .com gTLDs while the ccTLDs were shut out for the first time this year.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20111102.htm | Date: 26 Oct 2011 | 3:24 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 25th 2011

DomainsBot Gets a Major Upgrade + An Update from the ICANN Meeting Underway in Dakar
A new version of the popular DomainsBot domain name suggestion tool went live today, making it easier for people and companies to search for domain names as well as Twitter handles and Facebook pages. We also have an update from the ICANN meeting currently underway in Dakar, Senegal.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111025.htm | Date: 25 Oct 2011 | 2:49 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 24th 2011

The Work Week Can Wait, I'm Still Savoring a Very Special Sunday!
Sunday was such a great day I'm not quite ready to let it go. The day tied together two ends of my professional career - the present and the distant past (a past that doesn't seem distant at all after, for the first time in decades, re-uniting with some special people from those days last night).
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111024.htm | Date: 24 Oct 2011 | 9:02 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 22nd 2011

42nd ICANN Meeting Opens Sunday in Senegal - ICA's Phil Corwin Among Those to Attend
The 42nd International ICANN Meeting gets underway Sunday in Dakar, Senegal. The introduction of new gTLDs in 2012 will be one of the main issues discussed at this meeting. ICA Legal Counsel Phil Corwin will be there to monitor any developments that might impact the rights & interests of domain registrants & investors.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111022.htm | Date: 22 Oct 2011 | 6:32 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 21st 2011

Domain Legend Garry Chernoff Rings Up the Week's Two Biggest Domain Sales
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. Legendary domain investor Garry Chernoff was the seller in both of the top two domain sales reported over the past seven days. He helped the .coms take 12 places places on our latest weekly Top 20 Chart while the ccTLDs claimed five spots and the non .com gTLDs three.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20111026.htm | Date: 21 Oct 2011 | 4:33 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 20th 2011

Closing Day Photos & Highlights from T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Fort Lauderdale Beach
I'm back home after a wonderful week on Fort Lauderdale Beach for the T.R.A.F.F.I.C. conference that closed Wednesday morning. Here are photos & highlights from the last 24 hours at the show, including the live auction, the final business session, two closing night parties & more, including hints of a return to Las Vegas.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111020.htm | Date: 20 Oct 2011 | 1:34 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 18th 2011

Monday & Tuesday Photos and Highlights from T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Fort Lauderdale Beach
In my last post from the T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Fort Lauderdale Beach conference yesterday, I signed off with 3 afternoon sessions left to attend as well as the official T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Party last night. Here are photos and highlights from those events as well as most of today's sessions at the Ritz Carlton Hotel.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111018.htm | Date: 18 Oct 2011 | 7:31 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 17th 2011

DN Journal's Opening Day Photos & Highlights From T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Fort Lauderdale Beach
Rain forced outdoor activities scheduled on the opening day of the T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Fort Lauderdale conference inside on Sunday, but the inclement weather didn't slow anyone down. We have photos & highlights from Sunday as well as the first half of the first full day of business today.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111017.htm | Date: 17 Oct 2011 | 7:07 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 16th 2011

More T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Pre-Show Highlights from Fort Lauderdale Beach: Conference Opens Tonight
DN Journal has T.R.A.F.F.I.C. pre-show photos highlights from Friday & Saturday at Fort Lauderdale Beach. The only 2011 T.R.A.F.F.I.C. conference gets underway this evening with Sedo's welcoming cocktail reception at the Ritz Carlton after another full day of pre-show cabana networking.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111016.htm | Date: 16 Oct 2011 | 10:05 am EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 14th 2011

T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Pre-Show Photos & Highlights: The First Post From Fort Lauderdale Beach
Guests began arriving in Fort Lauderdale Beach Thursday in preparation for 2011's only T.R.A.F.F.I.C. conference. The big event officially gets underway Sunday night (Oct. 16) but there is already plenty of activity going on at the oceanfront Ritz Carlton Hotel that is hosting the show.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111014.htm | Date: 14 Oct 2011 | 5:39 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 13th 2011

Off to Ft. Lauderdale Beach for T.R.A.F.F.I.C. and a Reunion with Lana Del Rey's Dad
I'm heading off to Ft. Lauderdale Beach today so I can get settled in at the Ritz Carlton before the crowd arrives for the big Traffic conference that starts Sunday. I'm looking forward to congratulating Rob Grant on the latest development in his daughter's blossoming career as a recording artist - her live performance on British national TV.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111013.htm | Date: 13 Oct 2011 | 8:46 am EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 12th 2011

Six-Figure Sales Returned This Week Including The Year's Biggest Non .Com gTLD Deal
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. Six-figure domain sales returned this week after taking the previous week off. Three were reported this time around including one that is the year's biggest non .com gTLD sale and another that ranks among the four biggest country code sales.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20111019.htm | Date: 12 Oct 2011 | 5:30 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 11th 2011

Left of the Dot Launches First GeoDomain & Darren Cleveland's City Advertising Makes Inc. 500
Two well-known figures in the domain industry have a lot to celebrate today. Left of the Dot Media CEO Chris Jensen is jubilant over the company's first geodomain project at Oahu.com and City Advertising CEO Darren Cleveland is savoring his company's recognition as one of America's fastest growing companies.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111011.htm | Date: 11 Oct 2011 | 4:27 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 10th 2011

Paul Goldstone & Morgan Linton Partner to Provide Free Educational Videos at iGoldRush.com
Paul Goldstone and Morgan Linton have teamed up to make a monthly series of free educational videos available exclusively at Goldstones's iGoldRush.com site. Morgan will produce the videos about turning domain names into brands to increase profitability, with the first video going up today.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111010.htm | Date: 10 Oct 2011 | 10:19 am EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 8th 2011

Inside Domainerwiesn (Domainer Oktoberfest in Munich): Germany Shows Us How It's Done!
If I could have been two places at once I would have loved to have been in Munich, Germany last week for Domainerwiesn (Domainer Oktoberfest). That event, held right in the middle of the world famous Oktoberfest beer festival, was a crowd-pleasing affair filled with fun, networking and, of course, LOTS of beer!
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111008.htm | Date: 8 Oct 2011 | 8:22 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 7th 2011

GeoPublishers.com Expo Debuts on the GeoDomain Stage With an All-Star Cast in Chicago
The first ever GeoPublishers.com Expo was held last weekend in Chicago with some of the world's top geodomain owners on hand for the inaugural event. Here is DN Journal's wire to wire coverage of a conference that featured some of the most valuable programming we've seen to date.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/articles/events/2011/geopublishers-expo-review.htm | Date: 7 Oct 2011 | 7:02 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 6th 2011

T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Ft. Lauderdale Beach Preview: Here Is What's In Store at the Shore
Just 10 days from now, on Sunday evening, Oct. 16, one of the most highly anticipated T.R.A.F.F.I.C. conferences to date will convene at the fabulous Ritz Carlton Hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean at Ft. Lauderdale Beach, Florida. For four days the Ritz will become the center of the domain universe.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111006.htm | Date: 6 Oct 2011 | 6:51 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 5th 2011

Public Six-Figure Sales Absent This Week But Solid Five-Figure Sales Still Abundant
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. Just one week after one of the best domain sales weeks of the year (one that included four six-figure sales), the temperature in the aftermarket dropped a few degrees this week with the #1 reported sale topping out at $55,000. Still the market's mid-range did very well.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20111012.htm | Date: 5 Oct 2011 | 6:55 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 4th 2011

Sedo Adds Domain Industry Veteran Frank Michlick to the SedoMLS Team
Sedo has added a prominent new member to their SedoMLS team. Frank Michlick has come on board to help expand a domain sales promotional network that currently has close to 60 partners. Michlick spent over five years with Tucows, founded DomainCocoon.com and co-founded DomainNameNews.com.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111004.htm | Date: 4 Oct 2011 | 6:11 pm EDT
GoDaddy Begins Marketing Premium Listings to VIP Accounts
Late yesterday, I received an email from my GoDaddy Account Manager informing me of a very interesting new service. VIP accounts are being offered exclusive access to a master list of Premium Listing domains and will soon be able …GoDaddy Begins Marketing Premium Listings to VIP Accounts DotSauce Magazine
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dotsauce/~3/ZQICVlu2wyw/ | Date: 4 Oct 2011 | 12:52 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 3rd 2011

GeoPublishers.com Expo Provides a Wealth of Information During Weekend Run in Chicago
I'm back from the first ever GeoPublishers.com Expo that was held in Chicago over the weekend. The event featured a dozen excellent sessions that sent attendees home with great tips and invaluable information that will help them strengthen their geodomain based businesses.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20111003.htm | Date: 3 Oct 2011 | 8:26 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 29th 2011

Domainers to Meet in Europe, Key Vote Coming Up For .AU & .CA Gets Its Own Domain Forum
Today in the Lowdown at DNJournal: Notes on some interesting domain news from around the world including a chance for European domainers to meet in Warsaw, a critical auDA Board election coming up in Australia and Canadians get their own domain forum.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110929.htm | Date: 29 Sep 2011 | 8:54 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 28th 2011

First Week of Autumn Accompanied By Surge in the Domain Aftermarket: Quartet of Six-Figure Sales Lead the Charge
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. Autumn has just arrived and the first week of fall was accompanied by a welcome surge in the domain aftermarket. 4 solid 6-figure sales led the way & there were so many 5-figure sales we could have filled up TWO Top 20 Charts and still had some domains left over.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20111005.htm | Date: 28 Sep 2011 | 8:14 pm EDT
DOMAINfest Global to Serve Up New Menu of Nightspots at Next Conference in Santa Monica
When the DOMAINfest Global conference returns for its 2012 run Jan. 31-Feb. 2 in Santa Monica, the event will have an entirely new look at night. After 3 straight years of finales at the Playboy Mansion, the closing night party this time will be at the House of Blues in Hollywood. Two more new venues will debut other nights.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110928.htm | Date: 28 Sep 2011 | 12:54 pm EDT
David Sams Was Hailed in Hollywood But a Sudden Setback Put Him on a More Rewarding Path
New DN Journal Cover Story: David Sams won 9 Emmy Awards as a wildly successful TV producer in Hollywood. His credits include introducing Oprah Winfrey to America. He entered the domain industry with still more success. A stroke turned his life upside down but wound up putting him on an even more rewarding path.
Permalink: http://dnjournal.com/cover/2011/september.htm | Date: 28 Sep 2011 | 8:16 am EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 27th 2011

Domain Flipping: Advanced Tips and Techniques
When you think of domain flipping what kind of time-span do you associate with it? Are you flipping domains like Bruce Lee or doing a slow somersault in quick-sand? Many aspiring domain flippers buy up domains of interest and …Domain Flipping: Advanced Tips and Techniques DotSauce Magazine
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dotsauce/~3/8Ovb95RBrEA/ | Date: 27 Sep 2011 | 12:59 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 26th 2011

Author & Well-Known Google Critic Scott Cleland Added to Speaker's Lineup for Traffic 2011
With the 2011 T.R.A.F.F.I.C. conference now less than three weeks away (Oct. 16-19 on Fort Lauderdale Beach) organizers have been issuing a steady stream of updates and additions to the show agenda. Today they announced that author Scott Cleland, the world's leading Google critic, will be a featured speaker.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110926.htm | Date: 26 Sep 2011 | 5:30 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 22nd 2011

Final Agenda Released For the 1st GeoPublishers.com Expo Next Week in Chicago
Geodomain investor/developers will be gathering in Chicago late next week for the first ever GeoPublishers.com Expo. The event will run from Friday evening, Sept. 30 through Sunday, October 2 with most of the key players in the geo space on hand. We have all of the details on the final agenda.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110922.htm | Date: 22 Sep 2011 | 8:36 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 21st 2011

ccTLDs Take Two of the Top Three Places on This Week's Domain Sales Chart
The biggest Australian ccTLD sale reported to date set the pace in the domain aftermarket this past week, changing hands for 6 figures. A .com sale also cracked that barrier to take the runner up spot on DN Journal's new Top 20 Chart. The country codes then scored big again to round out the top three.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110928.htm | Date: 21 Sep 2011 | 4:54 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 20th 2011

TrafficMedia Signs Small Business Domain Development Deal With $5 Billion Wall Street Firm
TrafficMedia.com, a one stop web solutions shop spearheaded by domain industry pioneer Igal Lichtman, has just inked a small business domain development deal with a $5 billion Wall Street giant - Amdocs. The deal centers on TrafficMedia's Vortalizer website building platform that I took a close look at today.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110920.htm | Date: 20 Sep 2011 | 4:36 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 19th 2011

Final Voting for .CA Board of Directors Opens This Week - We Support Frank Michlick
An important week-long election gets underway in Canada this week. Voting that will select four new members to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) - the body that administers Canada's official country code TLD, .CA - gets underway at 12 noon (Eastern time) on Wednesday.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110919.htm | Date: 19 Sep 2011 | 7:17 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 16th 2011

The Wire to Wire, Ship to Shore Review of DNCruise 2's Delightful Voyage Through the Caribbean
DN Journal's comprehensive review of DNCruise 2 (with previously unseen photos & untold details), is now out. With blue skies & balmy breezes, this year's event was picture perfect. A new itinerary included a stop in Grand Cayman for an unforgettable day with legendary domain investor Frank Schilling on his home turf.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/articles/events/2011/dncruise2.htm | Date: 16 Sep 2011 | 6:36 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 15th 2011

Oversee.net Cuts 13% of Staff & The Deck is Reshuffled at DomainAdvertising.com
The one constant you can always count on in the domain industry is change. This summer we've seen the decline of some companies, the birth of new ones, management changes & mergers at others, etc. Today Oversee.net announced a 13% staff reduction. There have also been some big changes at DomainAdvertising.com.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110915.htm | Date: 15 Sep 2011 | 2:08 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 14th 2011

Rick Latona is Back - He Bags the Biggest Domain Sale Reported Over the Past Two Weeks
The last many of you heard, Rick Latona had sold his domain sales newsletter to partner Toby Clements and ridden off into the sunset. It turns out reports of Latona's domain only sales demise were a bit premature. He just closed a 6-figure sale that leads DN Journal's latest weekly chart.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110921.htm | Date: 14 Sep 2011 | 9:49 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 13th 2011

The Water School Announces 3rd Climb of Mount Kilimanjaro + Nat Cohen Unveils New Blog
Several dozen domain investors and industry executives helped raise funds for one of their favorite charities, The Water School, by climbing Africa's majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in 2010 and again in 2011. If you missed taking part in one of those life changing adventures there will be another opportunity in 2012.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110913.htm | Date: 13 Sep 2011 | 6:53 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 12th 2011

DNCruise 2 Delivers Big Dividends For Attendees on Last Week's Voyage to Grand Cayman & Cozumel
I've just returned from the second annual DNCruise conference and this year's event succeeded in topping last year's well received debut cruise. I'll have a wire to wire recap out before the end of the week, but in the meantime here are some early photos and highlights from the big event.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110912.htm | Date: 12 Sep 2011 | 7:34 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 5th 2011

Investing In Quality Brandable Domain Names
I’m usually touting the benefits of keyword domain names in many articles. In this post I’d like to analyze another common domain name type, brandables. A brandable domain is often thought of as a short, made-up word such as …Investing In Quality Brandable Domain Names DotSauce Magazine
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dotsauce/~3/ZC6Mz3aELF4/ | Date: 5 Sep 2011 | 4:33 pm EDT
DNCruise Leaves Port From a City Mourning the Untimely Loss of Its Most Beloved Citizen
The 2nd edition of DNCruise - the only domain conference held on a cruise ship - gets underway today when the boat leaves port in Tampa, Florida, en route to Grand Cayman and Cozumel. The ship will sail from a city that is mourning the sudden loss of its most beloved citizen (and a personal hero to me) - Lee Roy Selmon.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110905.htm | Date: 5 Sep 2011 | 8:20 am EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 2nd 2011

Forecast: SMBs to Spend MOST of Their Marketing Budgets Online By 2015 + DX.com is Sold
As further evidence that we are all in the right line of work, local media experts BIA/Kelsey are forecasting that small to medium sized businesses will spend 70% of their marketing budgets on new media outreach by 2015, when traditional advertising's share will have plunged to just 30%! Also, DX.com sold just 2 weeks after launch!
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110902.htm | Date: 2 Sep 2011 | 7:07 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 1st 2011

Global Domain Registrations Show Big Gains Jumping Nearly 9% From a Year Ago
Verisign's latest Domain Name Industry Brief reports that total domain registrations soared 8.6% from a year ago and now number more than 215 million. Many TLDs, including .com, .net and major country codes rode the rising tide.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110901.htm | Date: 1 Sep 2011 | 4:56 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 31st 2011

The Year's 2nd Biggest ccTLD Sale Tops This Week's DN Journal Domain Sales Chart
After having just one name on last week's all extension Top 20 Sales Chart the country codes were back with a vengeance this week, taking the top spot on the elite list and five places over all. The non .com gTLDs also did well with four charted domains while the always dominant .coms took 11 places.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110907.htm | Date: 31 Aug 2011 | 7:29 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 30th 2011

How Category Defining Domains Are Helping Jesse Stein Build an E-Commerce Powerhouse
The August Cover Story is out at DNJournal.com. Jesse Stein and his Florida based company,Triton Web Properties, has quietly assembled a portfolio of top-notch category defining generic domain names with one goal in mind - developing each one into a full-blown, best in class e-commerce business.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/cover/2011/august.htm | Date: 30 Aug 2011 | 5:05 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 29th 2011

Hurricane Irene Pays an Unwelcome Visit to Domainers Along the Eastern Seaboard
Over the weekend, Hurricane Irene went on a destructive tear up the Eastern seaboard that affected millions of people in 15 states including a number of people from our industry. After two days without electricity some are just now getting back online.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110829.htm | Date: 29 Aug 2011 | 6:06 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 26th 2011

How Steve Jobs Got The AppStore.com Domain and Trademark For Free
I’m sure you’ve all heard about Steve Jobs resigning as CEO of Apple. Today, I read a post that stood out among the sea of farewells and Apple nostalgia. I really didn’t think I would be writing a post …How Steve Jobs Got The AppStore.com Domain and Trademark For Free DotSauce Magazine
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dotsauce/~3/H8munytMGYE/ | Date: 26 Aug 2011 | 12:27 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 25th 2011

Left of the Dot Media Claims a Major Success With Their New Method of Domain Monetization
Left of The Dot Media (LOTD) created a lot of buzz when the new domain monetization company introduced itself at the 2010 Traffic Vancouver conference. LOTD leases sub-domain websites built on category defining generic domains and they say they've hit a home run with their latest project at Importers.com.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110825.htm | Date: 25 Aug 2011 | 6:41 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 24th 2011

Pair of Six-Figure Sales Lead This Week's DN Journal Domain Sales Chart
6-figure sales were missing in action last week but players in the high end of the market returned this week to close two transactions that broke the $100,000 mark. One was a popular one-word term and the other a 2-letter .com. Only 3 non .com domains made this week's Top 20 Chart - two were non .com gTLDs and the other a ccTLD.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110831.htm | Date: 24 Aug 2011 | 4:24 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 23rd 2011

10 More Time-Saving Domain and SEO Bookmarklets
Last year, my original list of 12 domain name and SEO bookmarklets turned out to be quite a popular resource. Having instant access to data and analytics for any domain you’re browsing is such a convenience.I’m pleased to be …10 More Time-Saving Domain and SEO Bookmarklets DotSauce Magazine
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dotsauce/~3/-sZjU9IURng/ | Date: 23 Aug 2011 | 11:37 am EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 22nd 2011

5 Conferences Scheduled in Next 8 Weeks + Sedo Adds New Member to Management Team
There were far fewer domain conferences in the first half of this year than we've seen in the recent past, but things are about to get busy on the show circuit with at least five industry events scheduled over the next eight weeks in the U.S. alone. Here's what's on tap.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110822.htm | Date: 22 Aug 2011 | 7:23 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 19th 2011

Domainers Going Back to Africa This Fall to See The Water School's Life Saving Work in Person
PPX International Chairman Gregg McNair will be leading a group of domainers back to Africa this fall to get a first hand look at how The Water School, a charity that is widely supported by the domain industry, is saving lives. There is room for YOU on the trip to Kenya too (including a safari to a world famous game reserve)!
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110819.htm | Date: 19 Aug 2011 | 6:56 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 18th 2011

Domain Broker Media Options Expands Into Daily Deal Space With DX.com
You are probably familiar with Andrew Rosener's domain brokerage company Media Options. The company regularly sends out a popular email list of domains for sale. Media Options is breaking new ground now though, having just entered the hot daily deal space with a new subsidiary at DX.com.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110818.htm | Date: 18 Aug 2011 | 4:50 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 17th 2011

Former ICANN Staffer Says Organization's CEO Rod Beckstrom was Fired
ICANN CEO Rod Beckstrom announced in a Twitter post Tuesday that he would be leaving the organization next July. While Beckstrom wrote, I have decided..., a well-known former ICANN staffer says Beckstrom is not the one who made the decision. Also today, Traffic offers web based businesses an opportunity to get funding.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110817.htm | Date: 17 Aug 2011 | 6:55 pm EDT
.Coms Take 16 of 20 Places on the Latest Weekly DNJournal.com Domain Sales Chart
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. SelfEmployed.com set the pace as the .coms swept 16 of the 20 chart entries. The ccTLDs and the non .com gTLDs had to settle for two places each on the elite list but the two from the latter category rank among the year's 15 biggest non .com gTLD sales.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110824.htm | Date: 17 Aug 2011 | 4:38 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 16th 2011

Scott Day & Jay Chapman Co-Found New Foundation to Foster Internet Innovation & Creativity
Digimedia Founder Scott Day, one of the domain industry's early pioneers, has launched a new endeavor with Digimedia President Jay Chapman and iThemes Media CEO Cory Miller. It is a non-profit foundation designed to serve as a tech community hub dedicated to web-based innovation, creativity and training in their home state.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110816.htm | Date: 16 Aug 2011 | 7:27 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 15th 2011

Visiting Domainers Made it a Special Weekend on Florida's Gulf Coast
The hotbed for domaining in Florida is located along the Sunshine State's southeast coast, but Florida's Gulf Coast (where I live) also has a lot going for it - enough to attract some domain industry friends who visited Saturday and Sunday and made it an especially enjoyable weekend for my family.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110815.htm | Date: 15 Aug 2011 | 6:39 pm EDT
Handpicked Expired Domains List, Quality .Coms Available to Register
This is the fourth in a series of updates featuring handpicked expired domain name lists. These lists were originally shared exclusively with DotSauce Domain Club members.First, a quick heads-up to Domain Club members, a new available domain list …Handpicked Expired Domains List, Quality .Coms Available to Register DotSauce Magazine
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dotsauce/~3/3RAqp_3ze38/ | Date: 15 Aug 2011 | 12:15 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 12th 2011

Industry Leader Jeremiah Johnston Leaves COO Role at Sedo to Open Private Legal Practice
One of the domain industry's key executives, Jeremiah Jonhston, has left his COO role at Sedo to open his own legal practice. Johnston will continue his current role as Sedo's General Counsel. In the seven years he has been at Sedo Johnston has played a key role in bringing mainstream business media attention to domains.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110812.htm | Date: 12 Aug 2011 | 6:58 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 11th 2011

DOMAINfest Global Will Return in Jan. 2012 - the Playboy Mansion Party Will Not + A DNCruise Update
The DOMAINfest Global conference has set the dates for their 2012 show in Santa Monica, California. The conference, staged by DomainSponsor, will return to its popular oceanfront venue at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel but the closing night party, after 3 straight years at the Playboy Mansion, will move to a new location.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110811.htm | Date: 11 Aug 2011 | 8:30 pm EDT
6-Figure Sale of eSignature.com Puts DomainGuardians on Top of New DNJ Sales Chart
Veteran domain investor Roy Flanders called on Mike Robertson at DomainGuardians to broker eSignature.com for him and Roy's confidence was rewarded when Mike moved the domain to a tech industry giant in a six-figure transaction that tops DN Journal's latest weekly sales chart.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110817.htm | Date: 11 Aug 2011 | 5:28 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 10th 2011

Silicon Valley Without the Silicon - Tech Enclave Can Also Boast of Natural Beauty & Endless Attractions
Diana and I are back after spending the past week in California's tech Mecca, Silicon Valley. Our son Aaron just moved there from Boston to join Apple Computer as a chemical engineer based at their Cupertino headquarters. Aaron and his wife also just welcomed their first child so we headed west to see them and explore the Valley.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110810.htm | Date: 10 Aug 2011 | 11:49 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 5th 2011

Hot August, Cool Deal: Professional Website Development Only $300
Continuing my series of web development special offers here on DotSauce, I am extending great discounted rates on professional WordPress web development and optimization through the month of August.For almost any type of website you’re looking for, I …Hot August, Cool Deal: Professional Website Development Only $300 DotSauce Magazine
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dotsauce/~3/9wd6e1uBRa8/ | Date: 5 Aug 2011 | 1:54 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 3rd 2011

Network Solutions - The First Domain Name Registrar - Acquired by Web.com
Web.com, a leading provider of internet services and online marketing solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement for Web.com to acquire privately-held Network Solutions, the original domain name registrar.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110803.htm | Date: 3 Aug 2011 | 4:40 pm EDT
A Pair of $200,000+ Sales Set the Pace in the Domain Aftermarket This Week
A pair of six-figure sales totaling more than half a million dollars took the top two spots on DN Journal's latest weekly domain sales chart. Five ccTLDs (including four that reached the top ten) and one non .com gTLD joined 14 .coms on the new Top 20 Chart.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110810.htm | Date: 3 Aug 2011 | 12:59 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 2nd 2011

AfternicDLS Goes Mobile & Nominations Now Being Accepted for Annual Traffic Awards
The AfternicDLS has become the first domain aftermarket venue to roll out a mobile phone application that allows buyers to search and bid for domain names. Also today - with 2011's only Traffic conference just 10 weeks away, the show's organizers have begun accepting nominations for the annual Traffic Awards.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110802.htm | Date: 2 Aug 2011 | 7:02 pm EDT
Asking Price vs. Make Offer
This is a decision that domain investors are making continually. By parking a domain or not listing the name for sale on major marketplaces, we are inviting interested parties to make an offer. Many of you are familiar with these …Asking Price vs. Make Offer DotSauce Magazine
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dotsauce/~3/bHCDLGm-te0/ | Date: 2 Aug 2011 | 1:16 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 1st 2011

2Q-2011 Domain Sales Jump 20% from Year's Opening Quarter
2011 domain sales got off to a slow start with no 7-figure sales in the opening quarter of the year. However, the climate changed in the 2nd quarter when the year's five biggest sales to date were logged, including a pair that broke the million dollar barrier - Social.com at $2.6 million and DomainName.com at $1,000,000.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/newsletters/2011/may-july.htm | Date: 1 Aug 2011 | 8:20 pm EDT
U.S. Officials Arrest New York Man & Seize 16 Domains Allegedly Used to Sell Counterfeit Goods
Since the summer of 2010 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has seized 141 domain names that the agency said were being used for illicit activities. The latest phase of their campaign just ended with the arrest of a New York man and the seizure of 16 domains allegedly used to sell counterfeit goods.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110801.htm | Date: 1 Aug 2011 | 4:42 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 30th 2011

Web Development, Domaining and SEO Link Roundup for July
In this month’s roundup I have created collections of the top web development, domaining and SEO news and resource links shared with DotSauce followers in July.In an effort to make the monthly link roundups easier to consume I’ve …Web Development, Domaining and SEO Link Roundup for July DotSauce Magazine
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dotsauce/~3/6QS39hBzMok/ | Date: 30 Jul 2011 | 3:49 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 29th 2011

Oversee.net President & CEO Jeff Kupietzky Stepping Down as Family Plans Move to Israel
After five years with Oversee.net, the past two-and-a-half as the company's President and CEO, Jeff Kupietzky is leaving the company effective at the end of August. Kupietzky, his wife and five children plan to relocate to Israel.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110729.htm | Date: 29 Jul 2011 | 3:17 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 28th 2011

Google Launches Pay For Page Speed Service
Big news is making rounds in technology circles today. Google has unveiled another innovative new service targeted at website performance.Google’s official Page Speed announcement reports speed improvements of 25% — 60% on some websites. The service works by …Google Launches Pay For Page Speed Service DotSauce Magazine
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dotsauce/~3/puzax_uEVAU/ | Date: 28 Jul 2011 | 1:51 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 27th 2011

Traffic Co-Founder Howard Neu Enters the Parking Business - But Not the One You Think!
Parking has been a staple of the domain business for the past decade so it probably won't surprise you to hear that T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Co-Founder Howard Neu has entered the parking business. What will surprise you is that it's not domain parking.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110727.htm | Date: 27 Jul 2011 | 6:50 pm EDT
Sedo Closes Year's Biggest ccTLD Deal To Top This Week's Domain Sales Chart
It was an excellent week for the domain aftermarket as we saw the year's biggest ccTLD sale - the third largest 2011 sale overall, as well as one of the year's ten biggest non .com gTLD sales. The .coms had another big outing too with a six-figure sale and another deal involving entertainment giant Disney.
Permalink: http://dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110803.htm | Date: 27 Jul 2011 | 4:59 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 26th 2011

Morgan Linton Launches DomainTheft.org in Effort to Stem Stolen Name Sales
Domain investor/developer Morgan Linton has launched a new service at DomainTheft.org aimed at helping domain owners recover names that have been stolen. The company's centerpiece is a stolen domain database that lets buyers & brokers know if a name offered for sale has been reported stolen by its owner.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110726.htm | Date: 26 Jul 2011 | 3:30 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 25th 2011

People & Events in the News: Marc Ostrofsky, Adam Dicker, Lizzy Grant & DOMAINfest NYC
Today in DN Journal's Lowdown...What does new Cover Story subject Marc Ostrofsky have in common with the Three Stooges?...Why did Adam Dicker open a domain college?...When will the rest of the world get what MTV already knows: Lana Del Rey rocks!...and the auction submission deadline is looming for DOMAINfest NYC.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110725.htm | Date: 25 Jul 2011 | 7:50 pm EDT
Born for Business: How Marc Ostrofsky Went From a Lemonade Stand to the Best Seller List
Marc Ostrofsky's best selling book put domains in the mainstream media spotlight and it's not the 1st time he's done that. 12 years ago Ostrofsky created a frenzy of interest in domains when he sold Business.com for $7.5 million deal. But these are just chapters in a much bigger success story that hasn't been told until now.
Permalink: http://dnjournal.com/cover/2011/june-july.htm | Date: 25 Jul 2011 | 3:41 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 22nd 2011

It's Official - Domain Thief Daniel Goncalves Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison in Precedent Setting Case
Last December I told you that a convicted domain thief named Daniel Goncalves would likely be spending five years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing the domain name P2P.com from Internet entrepreneur Marc Ostrofsky and selling it on eBay.com for $121,000 to a former NBA player. Today the sentence was handed down .
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110722.htm | Date: 22 Jul 2011 | 1:14 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 21st 2011

Opinion Survey: New Top Level Domains
A few months ago DotSauce asked which proposed new Top Level Domains would be the most valuable. Lots of you chimed in to vote for .XXX, .Shop, .Music and other potential new TLDs. The excitement in recent weeks …Opinion Survey: New Top Level Domains DotSauce Magazine
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dotsauce/~3/elnr90G-H1I/ | Date: 21 Jul 2011 | 4:58 pm EDT
Security Vulnerability When Using Multiple Domains On The Same Host
DotSauce Magazine was hacked recently, I’ve lost over 20% of web traffic for most of July which previously came organically from Google. I’m writing this update to share how I overlooked an important security vulnerability that may prove familiar …Security Vulnerability When Using Multiple Domains On The Same Host DotSauce Magazine
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dotsauce/~3/D8FCax73NXc/ | Date: 21 Jul 2011 | 2:23 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 20th 2011

Big Investment Helps Domain Holdings Recharge Domain Development Service at DomainPower.com
Fueled by a new $2.9 million venture capital investment the Domain Holdings Group is charging into the crowded domain development race with a completely revamped platform at DomainPower.com. The previous incarnation - Rapid Domain Builder - was an award winner but now it is even better.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110720.htm | Date: 20 Jul 2011 | 8:52 pm EDT
Sedo Strikes Oil With Sadara.com to Take Top Spot on DN Journal's Weekly Domain Sales Chart
Sedo claimed the pole position on our latest weekly all extension Top 20 Domain Sales Chart with Sadara.com. The buyer appears to be the Saudi Arabian Oil Company who filed for a trademark on the term Sadara in March . Five ccTLDs and three non .com gTLDs joined a dozen .coms on the leader board.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110727.htm | Date: 20 Jul 2011 | 6:16 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 19th 2011

TRAFFIC Calls on Bill Karamouzis to Keynote & Ron Jackson Will Speak at GeoPublishers Expo
The agendas for two key domain conferences coming up in October are shaping up nicely. T.R.A.F.F.I.C. has selected Bill Karamouzis as keynote speaker for the big show coming up Oct. 16-19 on Ft. Lauderdale Beach and Ron Jackson will speak on opening day at the 1st GeoPublishers Expo in Chicago Oct. 1.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110719.htm | Date: 19 Jul 2011 | 8:11 pm EDT
Domain Holdings Raises $2.9M to Energize DomainPower Development Platform
Industry veterans Chad Folkening and John Ferber plan to use a large cash infusion to advance a new domain development platform. Their Florida based domain development company, Domain Holdings has raised $2.9 million in funding as reported by TechCrunch …Domain Holdings Raises $2.9M to Energize DomainPower Development Platform DotSauce Magazine
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dotsauce/~3/PmKzzC-5l3Y/ | Date: 19 Jul 2011 | 12:24 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 18th 2011

Ex-ICANN Chairman Jumps to New gTLD Job, Google Adopts .CO & Doors Open in Domainsville
Peter Dengate Thrush, who was ICANN's Chairman of the Board until stepping down from that position last month, has quickly stepped into a new position in a private sector he helped create. Plus, .CO scores another coup by reeling in Google as its latest high profile user and a new domain information portal opens at Domainsville.com.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110718.htm | Date: 18 Jul 2011 | 6:11 pm EDT
Getting Back Into The Domain Flipping Rhythm
I have very much enjoyed managing the DotSauce Domain Club and interacting with members during these first few months since the launch.If you have an eye for business, you will be able to see how the Domain Club …Getting Back Into The Domain Flipping Rhythm DotSauce Magazine
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dotsauce/~3/FfSRnp4NxkA/ | Date: 18 Jul 2011 | 2:13 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 15th 2011

New Domain Sales, Financing & Analysis Tools Show Industry Innovation Is Alive and Well
CAX.com, Zenscrow & Sedo have rolled out some cool new domain services that should have a positive impact on domain sales, financing, leasing & analysis. Coupled with the debut of Protrada,com's new domain acquisition & management platform, there is plenty of evidence that innovation is alive & well in the domain industry.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110715.htm | Date: 15 Jul 2011 | 6:54 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 14th 2011

Verisign Jacks Up .Com and .Net Prices Yet Again
In yet another painful reminder of how egregiously ICANN sold domain registrants down the river in their last contract negotiations with Verisign, the company announced another wholesale price hike for .com and .net domains today. The latest jump in prices takes effect Jan. 15, 2012.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110714.htm | Date: 14 Jul 2011 | 4:44 pm EDT
Domain Name Price Index Goes Live in Partnership with Sedo
As reported yesterday by DomainNameNews.com, Sedo has partnered up with researcher/entrepreneur Thies Lindenthal who has developed the first domain name price index.IDNX.com will continually monitor trends in domain prices month-to-month. The interactive chart includes 6 years of sales …Domain Name Price Index Goes Live in Partnership with Sedo DotSauce Magazine
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dotsauce/~3/aleXKHIik6Q/ | Date: 14 Jul 2011 | 11:09 am EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 13th 2011

New Protrada.com Platform Makes Acquiring, Managing & Monetizing Domains a Breeze
Time is our most valuable asset and the impressive new Protrada.com platform that debuted tonight makes it possible for big portfolio owners to save prodigious amounts of time by automating key tasks including domain acquisition, sales, monetization, management and even a respectable level of development.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110713.htm | Date: 13 Jul 2011 | 9:43 pm EDT
6-Figure Private Sale Takes Top Spot on This Week's Domain Sales Chart at DNJournal.com
Owning Minus.com turned out to be a big plus for Denver-based domain investor Brian Wick. He just banked 6 figures for the domain in a private transaction. That sale leads our new weekly Top 20 Domain Sales Chart with kudos also going to the ccTLDs. They swept even more places than the .coms.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110720.htm | Date: 13 Jul 2011 | 5:58 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 12th 2011

Domain Industry Sole Men Complete 330-Mile, 29-Day Barefoot Walk in Bali
UK domainer Robert Epstone (a former manager of the seminal rock band T Rex) and fellow Rotarian Beat Schmid de Gruneck have completed a grueling 29-day, 330 mile barefoot walk around Bali to raise funds for needy children in Indonesia where both men have homes. Here's an inside look at their unique journey.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110712.htm | Date: 12 Jul 2011 | 7:18 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 11th 2011

South Florida Domainers Group Ready to Reconvene on the Intracoastal Waterway
One of the most active local domain investor/developer groups in the U.S. has another exceptionally attractive event coming up next week. After attracting the largest crowd in the group's history for their last event at John Ferber's oceanfront home, South Florida Domainers have scheduled an equally appealing encore.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110711.htm | Date: 11 Jul 2011 | 7:37 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 8th 2011

Domain Industry Pioneer & Best Selling Author Marc Ostrofsky Shines On TV Again Today
Domain industry veteran Marc Ostrofsky is the best selling author of Get Rich Click!, a hot new book about making money on the internet. The success of his book earned Marc an invitation to appear on the ABC-TV talk show The View last month with a return visit today. Once again he turned in a very impressive performance.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110708.htm | Date: 8 Jul 2011 | 4:47 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 7th 2011

Year's Biggest Deal To Date Tops Latest DNJournal Domain Sales Chart
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com (this expanded report actually covers two weeks since there was no report last week when Ron Jackson was away on vacation). The headliner is a 7-figure blockbuster that becomes the biggest sale reported thus far in 2011.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110713.htm | Date: 7 Jul 2011 | 9:28 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 6th 2011

Castello Brothers Moving HQ to Nashville, DNForum Goes Mobile & Marc O. Returns to The View
Castello Cities Internet Network, the corporate entity that administers the Castello Brothers' blue chip portfolio of domains & developed websites is moving their headquarters from Palm Springs to Nashville. We'll tell you why. Plus, DNForum unveils its own phone app & Marc Ostrosfky returns to national TV Friday.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110706.htm | Date: 6 Jul 2011 | 7:31 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 5th 2011

Back From My Longest Break From the Domain Business In a Decade!
Since entering the domain industry in 2002 rarely has a day gone by that I haven't been immersed in the business, including days when I was supposed to be on vacation. However, I just returned from a break that was different than in the past due to circumstances that required me to totally disconnect from domains this time.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110705.htm | Date: 5 Jul 2011 | 8:12 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 4th 2011

Happy 4th! Come Celebrate With A Special 24 Hour Domain Sale
To celebrate the Fourth of July with you, I’m offering a special discount on Domain Club memberships and quality .com domain names for the first time.Domain Club membership plans are already affordable, particularly with the recent introduction of …Happy 4th! Come Celebrate With A Special 24 Hour Domain Sale DotSauce Magazine
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dotsauce/~3/jX-RH91KjUQ/ | Date: 4 Jul 2011 | 12:54 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 1st 2011

Domaining, Online Business and Web Development Link Roundup for June
Another month brings another big collection of resources related to branding, domaining, online business, marketing, web development and SEO. I’m always on the lookout for educational and inspiring articles and editorials that can help better myself as an online …Domaining, Online Business and Web Development Link Roundup for June DotSauce Magazine
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dotsauce/~3/SkQ6S69vDA4/ | Date: 1 Jul 2011 | 10:58 am EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jun 30th 2011

Handpicked Expired Domains
Welcome to the third edition of the new DotSauce Domain Club handpicked expired domains sample. These domains were originally offered two months ago, in April, to Domain Club Pro members.Many domains from the original list have been claimed …Handpicked Expired Domains DotSauce Magazine
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dotsauce/~3/YqkK8k-lzw4/ | Date: 30 Jun 2011 | 7:09 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jun 25th 2011

Conference Crasher Giveaway from SEOmoz
The world’s most respected source for SEO tools and research, SEOmoz is hosting an amazing giveaway featuring over $10,000 in full-conference passes.These conferences are extremely valuable to industry professionals. This is an opportunity to attend a popular search and …Conference Crasher Giveaway from SEOmoz DotSauce Magazine
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dotsauce/~3/x-xdzcOukf0/ | Date: 25 Jun 2011 | 12:44 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jun 24th 2011

Chance to Get Reduced Rate for Highly Anticipated T.R.A.F.F.I.C. 2011 Show Ends Thursday
The 2011 T.R.A.F.F.I.C. conference, coming up October 16-19 at the fabulous oceanfront Ritz Carlton Hotel on Florida's Ft. Lauderdale Beach is shaping up to be one of the best shows in the history of the ground-breaking T.R.A.F.F.I.C. series. We'll tell you why.. Also today, another new company joins the domain monetization fray.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110624.htm | Date: 24 Jun 2011 | 9:23 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jun 22nd 2011

With DNCruise II Just 10 Weeks Away It's Time to Book Passage - Rates Go Up July 1
With DNCruise II just over 10 weeks away time is running out to get the best rates for the world's only domain conference at sea. The event's return engagement will be held Sept. 5-10, 2011. Last year's cruise earned rave reviews and with this year's event featuring a visit with Frank Schilling in Grand Cayman it should be even better.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110622.htm | Date: 22 Jun 2011 | 7:43 pm EDT
Year's 2nd Biggest Non .Com Sale Is One of Three 6-Figure Deals Atop New DN Journal Sales Chart
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. Three 6-figure sales set the pace, including one that ranks among the year's 10 biggest transactions & another that is the 2nd biggest non .com sale reported so far in 2011. We also saw one of the year's top 5 ccTLD sales in a big week for the aftermarket.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110629.htm | Date: 22 Jun 2011 | 6:14 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jun 21st 2011

Contract to Sell Social.com for $2.6 Million Signed in Deal Co-Brokered by Moniker & Marksmen
A contract to sell Social.com for $2.6 million has been signed in a deal co-brokered by Moniker.com's John Mauriello and Marksmen Inc.'s Cyntia King on behalf of that company's new sales division at NameQuiver.com. Once transfer has been completed that will become the highest sale of the year to date,
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110621.htm | Date: 21 Jun 2011 | 5:59 pm EDT
My Domain List WordPress Plugin: Market and Manage Your Domains
A few months ago, I wrote a quick tutorial on building a domain portfolio with WordPress e-Commerce. While this advanced solution is a good starting point, it still requires a lot of manual work in setup, data entry …My Domain List WordPress Plugin: Market and Manage Your Domains DotSauce Magazine
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dotsauce/~3/GTmXqZaHBI0/ | Date: 21 Jun 2011 | 4:15 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jun 20th 2011

ICANN's New TLD Program - Will it Be A Successful Moon Launch or Another Train Wreck?
I will likely benefit from new TLDs as new registry operators buy ads to market their extensions. There are also friends and companies that I respect that will make money by providing services to new TLD operators - and I will be happy for them. Having said that, in my opinion the program is a solution to a problem that doesn't exist.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110620.htm | Date: 20 Jun 2011 | 7:03 pm EDT
Expired Domains Available to Register
This is the second edition of handpicked expired domains originally offered to DotSauce Domain Club members. Exactly 80% of the first sample list of available domains has been claimed since publishing earlier this month. That’s great news for the …Expired Domains Available to Register DotSauce Magazine
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dotsauce/~3/rax23rbXsMw/ | Date: 20 Jun 2011 | 2:05 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jun 16th 2011

Turnkey Professional Web Development Special and Free Giveaway
WordPress has come a long way in recent years. The launch of WordPress 3.0 in 2011 brought about custom menus, easy featured images and has kicked off a revolution in diverse applications through custom taxonomies (going beyond categories and …Turnkey Professional Web Development Special and Free Giveaway DotSauce Magazine
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dotsauce/~3/XMhPir9n67I/ | Date: 16 Jun 2011 | 4:37 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jun 15th 2011

The Continuing Adventures of the Domain Aftermarket: Return of the 6-Figure Sale
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. After 2 weeks without a 6-figure sale, a $200,000 deal broke the brief blockbuster drought. Five ccTLDs, including a trio of .CO domains, joined 16 .coms and one non .com gTLD on our new Top 20 Chart (the extra places resulted from a 4-way tie for the final position).
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110622.htm | Date: 15 Jun 2011 | 3:40 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jun 14th 2011

Instant Pages: Google Plans to Preload #1 Search Result
Ranking #1 on Google is about to get a major new perk. Today at a live event, dubbed Inside Search, Google has unveiled several innovative new search features including one that could make your website load faster than …Instant Pages: Google Plans to Preload #1 Search Result DotSauce Magazine
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dotsauce/~3/m-P6dv-vWgw/ | Date: 14 Jun 2011 | 6:26 pm EDT
Photos and Highlights from the 2011 DOMAINfest Europe Conference In Barcelona
The 2011 DOMAINfest Europe conference was held last week in Barcelona, Spain. The event, put together by Oversee.net, ran June 7-9 at the Pullman Barcelona Skipper Hotel. We've gathered some show photos and highlights that help put you in the middle of the conference action.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110614.htm | Date: 14 Jun 2011 | 1:55 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jun 13th 2011

Michael Mann to Offer Advice on How to Dominate Your Marketplace in Upcoming Free Webinar
Michael Mann, who co-founded BuyDomains (and later sold the company to NameMedia) will be presenting a free webinar on June 23 that will provide tips on How to Dominate Your Marketplace. A free Sedo seminar the same day sets up a webinar double-header for those looking for sound advice to improve their businesses.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110613.htm | Date: 13 Jun 2011 | 5:32 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jun 10th 2011

Free Sedo Webinar to Present the Top 5 Domain Negotiation Dos and Donts
Today in the Lowdown at DNJournal.com: We tell you how you can reserve a seat at an upcoming free Sedo webinar that will help you improve your domain negotiating skills. Also, a note on how Marc Ostrofsky's appearance on ABC-TV talk show The View impacted sales of his new book Get Rich Click!
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110610.htm | Date: 10 Jun 2011 | 5:07 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jun 9th 2011

Marc Ostrofsky Put Domain Names in The National Spotlight on ABC-TV's "The View" Today
Domain industry veteran and newly published author Marc Ostrofsky was on ABC-TV's hit show The View today, talking about his best selling book Get Rich Click! Ostrofsky managed to give domain names a huge plug while promoting his book. Here's our review of his appearance on national TV.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110609.htm | Date: 9 Jun 2011 | 6:13 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jun 8th 2011

Veteran Domain Investor/Developer Marc Ostrofsky Will be on National TV Thursday (June 9)
Domain industry pioneer and author of the new best selling book Get Rich Click!, Marc Ostrofsky, will be featured on ABC-TV's morning talk show The View tomorrow (Thursday, June 9). Ostrofsky will be the 4th domain industry figure to be seen on TV this year, but the 1st to be on the tube talking about making money on the web.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110608.htm | Date: 8 Jun 2011 | 6:26 pm EDT
An Abbreviated Holiday Week is Accompanied by Lighter Domain Sales
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. The past week included America's Memorial Day holiday and it looks like buyers took an extended break. 4-figure sales are rare on our Top 20 Sales Chart but a half dozen of them qualified this time out. 10 .coms, 6 ccTLDs and 4 non .com gTLDS made the list.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110615.htm | Date: 8 Jun 2011 | 4:47 pm EDT
12 Tips and New Standards for Optimizing Your Website
The latest web development standards, SEO ranking factors and social integrations can be a bit much to keep up with. In 2011, innovative applications for website optimization, user interaction and social media are springing up left and right.I’ve kept watch …12 Tips and New Standards for Optimizing Your Website DotSauce Magazine
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Domain News Headlines: Jun 7th 2011

DOMAINFest Europe Opens - Latonas.com & Podcast.com Re-Launch & Zappy Goes Big Again
Today in the Lowdown at DNJournal.com: the DOMAINfest Europe conference gets underway in Barcelona, Rick Latona announces a new direction for his Latonas.com auction site, Podcast.com also re-launches with a new business plan and Mike Zappy Zapolin goes big again with Huge.com.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110607.htm | Date: 7 Jun 2011 | 6:41 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jun 6th 2011

Another Coup for .CO: A's/Raiders Stadium Renamed O.co Coliseum + Sole Men Begin Barefoot Walk
.CO's series of successes continued today when Overstock.com announced the company is renaming itself O.co. The re-branding will include renaming the stadium shared by MLB's Oakland A's and the NFL's Oakland Raiders O.co Coliseum. Also today, a domainer and friend begin a 330-mile barefoot walk for charity.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110606.htm | Date: 6 Jun 2011 | 6:02 pm EDT
Handpicked Expired Domains Available To Register
As promised, this week marks the comeback of handpicked expired domains published here on DotSauce Magazine.Domain Club members won’t claim all the available domains and they’re often cherry-picking from our high quality $19 domain inventory, so I’ve decided …Handpicked Expired Domains Available To Register DotSauce Magazine
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Domain News Headlines: Jun 3rd 2011

New Wave of Domain Monetization Companies Pose Threat to the Old Guard
It's no secret that PPC earnings have fallen off a cliff the past couple of years. A lot of domain owners would pull up stakes and move on - IF they had somewhere better to go. Any time there is a problem, sooner or later someone comes along and promises a solution to that problem. That's what we are seeing in domain parking now.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110603.htm | Date: 3 Jun 2011 | 7:04 pm EDT
Bringing Back Handpicked Expired Domains! + New Domain Club Offer
I’ve noticed the need for a more affordable Domain Club membership plan. Our Pro membership (which includes access to handpicked expired domains) has definitely out-performed the Plus offer. So, I’ve got some good news for those wanting to join …Bringing Back Handpicked Expired Domains! + New Domain Club Offer DotSauce Magazine
Permalink: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/dotsauce/~3/AcVz-0SEUF0/ | Date: 3 Jun 2011 | 11:09 am EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jun 2nd 2011

CO-lossal Achievement: 1 Million .CO Domains Registered in Less Than a Year
Though the .CO Registry staged its global launch less than a year ago (in July 2010) it has already hit the 1 million registrations mark. Official word came from the Miami-based registry today. North America leads the world in .CO registrations accounting for 50% of them with Europe having about a 25% share.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110602.htm | Date: 2 Jun 2011 | 6:56 pm EDT
Domain Aftermarket Flexes Its Mid-Range Muscles With More Than 40 Five-Figure Sales This Week
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. This was an unusual week for the aftermarket. No six-figure sales were reported but a flood of solid five-figure transactions closed - enough that we could have filled two Top 20 Charts with them and still had some left over.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110608.htm | Date: 2 Jun 2011 | 5:43 pm EDT
Domaining and Online Business Link Roundup from May 2011
May was an incredibly active and resource filled month for the domain industry, online business and DotSauce Magazine. Looking back over my social stream, it’s pretty wild to think all of this content was consumed in just one month. …Domaining and Online Business Link Roundup from May 2011 DotSauce Magazine
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Domain News Headlines: Jun 1st 2011

Attempt to Silence Prominent ICANN Critic George Kirikos Fails as Legal Proceeding is Withdrawn
If you are a domain owner odds are you owe George Kirikos a thank you. His monitoring of ICANN matters have saved registrants a lot of money and heartache over the years. One former ICANN exec who Kirikos tackled went so far as to file a legal proceeding against him but that censorship attempt has failed.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110601.htm | Date: 1 Jun 2011 | 6:25 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: May 31st 2011

After Making a Fortune With Domains Jan Barta is Out to Conquer the Rest of the Business World
26- year-old Elephant Orchestra Co-Founder Jan Barta has built a business empire that now stretches far beyond the domain world. His success marks a huge comeback for a family that had lost everything they owned in a Communist takeover of their homeland. We have the whole story in the latest DN Journal Cover Story.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/cover/2011/may.htm | Date: 31 May 2011 | 5:09 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: May 27th 2011

Industry Pioneer Michael Mann Will Tell You How to Beat the Competition in a Free Webinar Thursday
Domain industry pioneer Michael Mann, who co-founded BuyDomains (and later sold the company to NameMedia), plans to share some advice on how to beat your competition in a free webinar that will be presented next Thursday (June 2). We'll tell you how you can sit in. We also have a couple of DOMAINfest Europe updates today.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110527.htm | Date: 27 May 2011 | 6:49 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: May 26th 2011

Hunger for Domain Names Continues to Grow as Global Registrations Jump 8% Over Last Year
The latest quarterly Verisign Industry Brief shows demand for new domain names continues to grow. 4.5 million new domains were added to the Internet in the first quarter of 2011, and over 15 million have been added since the same quarter a year ago. We have more details on that plus a T.R.A.F.F.I.C. 2011 update.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110526.htm | Date: 26 May 2011 | 6:29 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: May 25th 2011

Two of the Year's 10 Biggest Domain Sales Take Top Spots on This Week's Chart at DNJournal.com
The domain aftermarket enjoyed a very solid outing this week, generating two of the year's ten biggest sales, plus 2011's 2nd biggest country code sale and its 4th largest non .com gTLD sale.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110601.htm | Date: 25 May 2011 | 7:15 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: May 24th 2011

The Carnage Continues: With the Web Continuing To Rise Magazines Lose Millions of Readers
When talking about how the Internet is siphoning readers and viewers away from traditional media, the focus has been on newspapers because they have been hit the hardest by the rise of the web. However new data shows leading magazines also lost millions of readers over the past year.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110524.htm | Date: 24 May 2011 | 6:59 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: May 23rd 2011

John Ferber's Domain Holdings Helps Zappy Zapolin's Silver.com Reach Its Full Potential
In a model case of well executed domain development and monetization, Domain Holdings, the new company co-founded by Secret Millionaire John Ferber, has helped create a mutually beneficial strategic alliance between Silver.com (owned by industry veteran Mike Zappy Zapolin) and a leading silver investment company.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110523.htm | Date: 23 May 2011 | 7:15 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: May 20th 2011

DotcomAgency's Ian Andrew Gets $358,000 for 33.com in Deal Brokered by DomainAdvisors
Over the years Britain's Ian Andrew has sold hundreds of generic domain names through his company, DotcomAgency, but he decided to get some outside help to give one of his best domains special attention and it has paid off in a big way. DomainAdvisors.com has just closed a $358,000 sale of Andrew's 33.com.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110520.htm | Date: 20 May 2011 | 7:26 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: May 18th 2011

.PRO Names New CEO Who Helped Get .INFO Off the Ground - Plus Another Coup for .CO
RegistryPro, operator of the .PRO registry has a new CEO. The company has hired one of the original board members of Afilias (operator of the .INFO registry) to fill the role. Also today in the Lowdown at DNJournal.com, another coup for .CO and DOMAINfest Europe releases its preliminary live auction catalog.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110518.htm | Date: 18 May 2011 | 6:44 pm EDT
Year's First Seven-Figure Sale Tops This Week's Domain Sales Chart at DNJournal.com
It has been a long time coming, but finally - four and half months into the 2011 domain sales season, the year's first confirmed seven-figure transaction has been completed. Boxcar.com/DomainConsultant.com did the honors to take the pole position on our new weekly Top 20 Sales Chart.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110525.htm | Date: 18 May 2011 | 3:35 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: May 17th 2011

In a Constantly Changing Domain Industry Individual Lives Are Undergoing Big Changes Too
The domain business NEVER stands still and while the overall industry is constantly reinventing itself, a lot of well-known people in our industry are going through big changes and/or landmark events in their lives as well. Take Morgan Linton, David Sams, Marc Ostrofsky, Rick Latona & Frank Schilling for example.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110517.htm | Date: 17 May 2011 | 6:24 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: May 16th 2011

Small Businesses Flocking to Social Media But Websites Remain Their Top Marketing Tool
There has been considerable debate over whether or not social media would one day supplant domains/websites as the most popular way to market a business. A new survey shows that while social media marketing is growing in popularity, websites remain the runaway favorite among small businesses.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110516.htm | Date: 16 May 2011 | 8:06 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: May 13th 2011

Taryn Naidu Moves Up at Demand Media - Named Executive VP & General Manager of eNom
Domain industry veteran Taryn Naidu has been named Executive Vice President for Registrar Services and General Manager of eNom, the popular registrar that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Demand Media and the world’s largest ICANN accredited domain name wholesaler.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110513.htm | Date: 13 May 2011 | 5:14 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: May 12th 2011

Executive Re-Alignment at EVO Media/DevHub Gives the Company TWO Presidents
Today in the Lowdown at DNJournal.com: EVO Media Group, best known for their DevHub domain development platform, has always done things a little differently and now their unconventional approach is also being reflected in the executive suite with the installation of two Co-Presidents! We also have a DOMAINfest Europe update.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110512.htm | Date: 12 May 2011 | 5:53 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: May 11th 2011

Teen Domainer Brian Diener Wins $10,000 College Scholarship in GoDaddy Essay Contest
I had the pleasure of meeting impressive teenage domain investor Brian Diener a few weeks ago in South Florida. I already knew about Brian from reading his well written blog at TeenDomainer.com and from his writing I was expecting to meet a personable, smart young man who is going places. That is exactly what I got.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110511.htm | Date: 11 May 2011 | 8:17 pm EDT
AfternicDLS Solves Aftermarket Puzzle to Claim Top Two Spots on This Week's Sales Chart
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. We saw one of the year's three biggest sales completed this week - one of a dozen .com domains that earned places on our all extension Top 20 leader board. The ccTLDs also made a very strong showing claiming four places in the top ten and six spots overall.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110518.htm | Date: 11 May 2011 | 6:29 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: May 9th 2011

New Ploy From Overreaching TM Interests Aims to Make It Easier to Take Away Your Domains
I've always said one of the biggest threats to domain owners are attempts by covetous parties to get policies or laws changed to make it easier for them to take your domains without paying for them. Well, they are at it again - this time trying to slip a trojan horse into the .net contract with ICANN that Verisign has up for renewal.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110509.htm | Date: 9 May 2011 | 5:58 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: May 8th 2011

1Q-2011 Domain Sales Rise Slightly Vs. 1Q-2010 Despite Absence of 7-Figure Blockbusters
A new monthly DN Journal newsletter is being emailed to opt in subscribers this weekend (and is also available online). It breaks down domain sales from the first quarter of 2011 to see how they compare against the same period a year ago. The results are mixed with total dollar volume up slightly but median prices slipping a bit.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/newsletters/2011/march-april.htm | Date: 8 May 2011 | 4:12 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: May 5th 2011

Messy Divorce: Moniker Founder Monte Cahn's Lawsuit Against Oversee Could Get Ugly
A domain industry version of Clash of the Titans was set in motion Wednesday when Moniker.com founder Monte Cahn filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against his former employer, Oversee.net, as well as that company's co-founder Lawrence Ng and its President and CEO Jeff Kupietzkty.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110505.htm | Date: 5 May 2011 | 6:49 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: May 4th 2011

Trio of Six-Figure Sales Spearhead Another Solid Week For the Domain Market
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. Three six-figure sales and rumors of a pair of seven-figure blockbusters headline the past week's activity in the domain aftermarket. The .coms enjoyed an unusually dominant week, sweeping 19 of the 20 chart entries. The lone exception was a German ccTLD,
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110511.htm | Date: 4 May 2011 | 8:22 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: May 3rd 2011

2nd Generation Domainer Heather Hartnett Stars on Heather.TV + $20,000 Up For Grabs in .Biz Contest
Several offspring of well-known domainers are making it big on their own. One of the most successful second generation domainers is Heather Hartnett, daughter of Dr. Chris Hartnett. She just launched Heather.TV, a site featuring her own interviews with the stars. Also today, details on a $20,000 .Biz Contest at Reseller Club.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110503.htm | Date: 3 May 2011 | 7:19 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: May 2nd 2011

Ostrofsky Book "Get Rich Click!" Debuts at #1 + More Events, People & Companies in the News
Today in the Lowdown at DNJournal.com:: Marc Ostrofsky's new book Get Rich Click! has soared to #1 on charts at BarnesAndNoble.com and Amazon. Also in the news; DomainConvergence, a Future Trends Domains Auction, FMA's Launch of Arabs.com, the Evan Ross - President Obama Connection & Ray Hackney.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110502.htm | Date: 2 May 2011 | 8:14 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Apr 29th 2011

Domain Pioneer Marc Ostrofsky Tells Us About His New Book That Hits Stores on Monday
Not long after I met domain pioneer Marc Ostrofsky for the 1st time, he told me he was working on a book about how to make money on the Internet. That was several years ago and every time I saw him after that he was still working on and excited about the project. Finally his hard work is coming to fruition with the release of Get Rich Click!
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110429.htm | Date: 29 Apr 2011 | 6:56 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Apr 27th 2011

Toby Clements Takes Over Rick Latona Domain Newsletter - First Edition Went Out Today
Earlier this month Rick Latona announced that he and long time partner Toby Clements were dividing up their assets and going their separate ways. As part of the deal, Clements, a veteran domain broker, got 100% ownership of Latona's popular domain sales newsletter We talked with Clements about what he has planned.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110427.htm | Date: 27 Apr 2011 | 8:03 pm EDT
Year's Best Sale + Best 2011 ccTLD Sale & 2nd Best Non .Com gTLD Sale Top DN Journal Chart
This was quite a week for the domain aftermarket as we saw not only the biggest sale of the year to date, but also the biggest country code sale of the year and the second biggest non .com gTLD sale of the year. Those domains fill the first three slots on our new weekly all extension Top 20 Sales Chart.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110504.htm | Date: 27 Apr 2011 | 6:08 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Apr 26th 2011

New DN Journal Cover Story Profiles the Secret Millionaire + More DOMAINfest Europe Details
Yesterday I mentioned that I was wrapping up work on a new Cover Story that would be released today. That article - a profile of Secret Millionaire John Ferber - is now out and is one I think you will enjoy reading. Also today, we have more details on the show agenda for the DOMAINfest Europe conference coming up in June.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110426.htm | Date: 26 Apr 2011 | 5:51 pm EDT
How John Ferber Sold His Company for $495 Million and Why He Loves the Domain Business Now
Few (if any) people in the history of the domain industry have entered the business accompanied by the aura of success that surrounded John Ferber when he arrived on the scene last year. In a new DN Journal Cover Story, Ferber, who sold his company for $495 million, explains why he loves the domain business now.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/cover/2011/march-april.htm | Date: 26 Apr 2011 | 12:20 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Apr 25th 2011

People & Events in the News: Sai Pola, Playboy Mansion Illness, Juan Calle & David Harry
It has been a busy few days here so I've had a few items pile up on my desk that I wanted to share with you as we head into a new week. This rundown of People and Events in the News includes Sai Pola at InGurus.com, a Playboy Mansion Illness Update, .CO's Juan Calle and a new blog from Australian domain investor David Harry.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110425.htm | Date: 25 Apr 2011 | 6:13 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Apr 22nd 2011

The Big Question Now: Where Does the New GeoDomain Trade Association Leave Associated Cities?
A new non-profit trade association & expo serving the geodomain industry - GeoPublishers.com - launched Thursday. The birth of the new organization begs the question - what happens now to Associated Cities - the original geodomain trade association and organizer of the annual GeoDomain Expo?
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110422.htm | Date: 22 Apr 2011 | 7:23 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Apr 21st 2011

Huge GeoDomain News: Industry Leaders Launch New Non-Profit Trade Association & Expo
DN Journal Exclusive: Some of the biggest names in the geodomain world have joined forces to launch a new non-profit trade association at GeoPublishers.com. Fred Mercaldo, the Castello Brothers, Gordon Borrell & the owners of NewOrleans.com are among those leading the group & a new Expo that will debut next fall.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110421.htm | Date: 21 Apr 2011 | 7:45 am EDT

Domain News Headlines: Apr 20th 2011

Christmas Comes Early at Sedo - A 6-Figure Sale There Tops This Week's Domain Sales Chart
Christmas is still eight months away but a buyer at Sedo couldn't wait to get their hands on the Spanish language domain that defines the holiday. Mexican company Video Turismo spent six figures to get a deal done. Meanwhile Rick Schwartz and Michael Berkens teamed up to buy another high ranking domain.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110427.htm | Date: 20 Apr 2011 | 6:08 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Apr 19th 2011

Big Payday for Bill Karamouzis as Former DN Journal Cover Boy Sells His Company
Major congratulations go out today to Bill Karamouzis (who was featured in our March 2010 Cover Story). Bill has just sold his thriving online game company - Hallpass Media - to MindJolt, one of the largest cross-platform game developers and publishers in the world.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110419.htm | Date: 19 Apr 2011 | 5:52 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Apr 18th 2011

Update From Health Officials on Playboy Mansion Illness Outbreak Leaves Unanswered Questions
On Friday L.A. public health officials released preliminary results from their investigation into the outbreak of illness after a domain industry party at the Playboy Mansion Feb. 3, 2011. While 3 cases of H1N1 (Swine flu) were confirmed they are STILL looking for evidence of legionellosis and answers to some other questions.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110418.htm | Date: 18 Apr 2011 | 3:09 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Apr 15th 2011

How Much Traffic Is Social Media Likely to Send Your Site? New Research Provides the Answer
Most domain industry bloggers are taking advantage of social media outlets like Facebook and/or Twitter to help drive traffic to their websites. No surprise there of course, but before now I had not seen a breakdown detailing what percentage of an average web publisher's traffic could be credited to their presence on social media sites.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110415.htm | Date: 15 Apr 2011 | 6:25 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Apr 13th 2011

Two More 6-Figure Sales and Six ccTLD Sales Take Places on This Week's Top 20 Chart
For the 2nd week in a row a pair of 6-figure sales set the pace on DN Journal's all extension Top 20 Sales Chart. A $90,000 deal rounded out the top 3. Six ccTLDs took places on the all extension leader board along with a pair of non.com gTLDs.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110420.htm | Date: 13 Apr 2011 | 8:16 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Apr 12th 2011

Rescheduled Domain Madness 3 Auction Ready to Go Wednesday Afternoon
Today in the Lowdown at DNJournal.com: Technical issues blew up last week's Domain Madness 3 live auction, but the rescheduled event is now set to go on fortified servers at 2pm U.S. Central time Wednesday afternoon. Elsewhere, .Org does a good deed for Japanese domain owners & domain pioneer Scott Day turns 40!
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110412.htm | Date: 12 Apr 2011 | 8:00 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Apr 8th 2011

Writer Apologizes for Squatters Comment As Investor Makes Compelling Case for Domains
A BusinessInsider writer who authored an otherwise balanced account of the domain business has apologized for using the term squatters. Meanwhile, a seasoned domain investor has published his own piece at BusinessInsider - one that makes a compelling case for the high value of domain names.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110408.htm | Date: 8 Apr 2011 | 6:58 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Apr 7th 2011

Business Insider Tells Readers Why Paying Thousands for a Domain Name May Be a Smart Move
Today in The Lowdown at DNJournal.com: A columnist for mainstream business magazine Business Insider tells readers why good domain names are worth paying a premium for (he also discusses Frank Schilling and Kevin Ham) + Michael Mann offers advice on when to quit your day job!
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110407.htm | Date: 7 Apr 2011 | 6:21 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Apr 6th 2011

Pair of 6-Figure Transactions Including Year's 2nd Biggest Sale Top This Week's Sales Chart
It was another solid week for the domain aftermarket with two of the year's biggest sales to date getting rung up, including the year's biggest non .com gTLD sale. Four ccTLDs also made the all extension leader board. All told three dozen domains sold for at least five figures.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110413.htm | Date: 6 Apr 2011 | 8:24 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Apr 5th 2011

Jodi Chamberlain Named President of TeamLauncher.com - New Outsourcing Firm Based in Manila
Jodi Chamberlain has been named President of a new full time staff leasing company. Many of you know Jodi from her long time association with Rick Latona's companies. She helped produce the T.R.A.F.F.I.C. conferences that Latona staged in 2009-2010 & most recently served as Director of Sales at Offshoring.com.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110405.htm | Date: 5 Apr 2011 | 7:54 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Apr 4th 2011

The Rest of the Story: What We Did in South Florida AFTER the Secret Millionaire's Party
We started a 4-day visit to South Florida at a party hosted by Secret Millionaire John Ferber in Boynton Beach and ended it at Rick Schwartz's penthouse condo on Ft. Lauderdale Beach where the next T.R.A.F.F.I.C. conference will be held at the Ritz Carlton in October. Here's what we did and why you may want to do it too!
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110404.htm | Date: 4 Apr 2011 | 10:39 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Mar 30th 2011

The Lowdown on a Sedo Charity Auction, Latonas.com, ParkLogic.com & DomainSherpa.com
In today's Lowdown, I'll tell you about a special charity auction that gets underway Thursday on Sedo.com, Rick Latona's decision to move his auctions from Latonas.com to Sedo, a new feature story about a big advance in domain management & a new interview in which I covered some topics I haven't talked about before.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110330.htm | Date: 30 Mar 2011 | 9:49 pm EDT
BIG Week for Domain Sales Led By Castello Brothers 6-Figure Sale + 3 More at That Level
Action in the domain aftermarket has been a bit slower than expected in the opening quarter of 2011, but a lot of catching up was done over the past seven days. In fact, four of the year's 10 biggest sales were logged since last week's report as the market served up its best performance of the year to date.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110406.htm | Date: 30 Mar 2011 | 7:14 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Mar 29th 2011

5 Years of Painstaking Development Produces New Standard in Domain Management
ParkLogic Founder Michael Gilmour quietly accumulated a half million domains under management through personal contacts and word of mouth recommendations. His clients have been rewarded with a remarkably advanced system that has now morphed into a phenomenal all purpose domain management platform.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/articles/companies/park-logic-march-2011.htm | Date: 29 Mar 2011 | 6:51 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Mar 28th 2011

ABC-TV Put Domain Holdings Co-Founder John Ferber in the National Spotlight Sunday Night
I hope you had an opportunity to watch ABC-TV's latest episode of Secret Millionaire that aired last night. The reality show focuses on successful but selfless people who go out of there way to share their good fortune with people in need. Sunday night's episode focused on Domain Holdings Co-Founder John Ferber.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110328.htm | Date: 28 Mar 2011 | 6:36 pm EDT
How Domain Holdings Is Turning Tier 1 Generic Domains Into Fully Developed Businesses
When John Ferber, Chad Folkening & Erik Simons teamed up to found Domain Holdings Group last year, big things were expected from the new domain development, SEO and monetization company. That new union is already bearing fruit. The acquisition and development of Mortgage.org is a prime example.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/articles/companies/mortgage.org.htm | Date: 28 Mar 2011 | 1:18 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Mar 25th 2011

After Successful 2010 Debut in Prague DOMAINfest Europe Returns With June Show in Barcelona
The 2011 domain conference schedule continues to shape up with Oversee.net confirming the dates and location for DOMAINfest Europe today. The show will be held in Barcelona, Spain June 7-9, 2011 at the Pullman Barcelona Skipper Hotel. Sun worshipers will be happy to know that the hotel is just 50 meters from the beach.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110325.htm | Date: 25 Mar 2011 | 7:18 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Mar 24th 2011

Look Up in the Sky! It's a Contest! It's a Conference! It's A Live Auction! No! It's Domain Madness!
With the country fixated on college basketball's March Madness at this time each year, our friends at DomainConsultant.com came up with a great idea for a domain event that could ride on the basketball tournament's coattails. Domain Madness returns for a third go round March 29-April 5.. Here's what is in store.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110324.htm | Date: 24 Mar 2011 | 7:19 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Mar 23rd 2011

The Year's 7th Reported 6-Figure Sale Sets the Pace on This Week's Domain Sales Chart
Blockbuster sales have been scarce so far this year. With the opening quarter of 2011 drawing to a close, only seven six-figure sales have been reported. The latest of those came this week at Sedo. They also logged the biggest non .com gTLD sale of the year and the week's biggest ccTLD sale.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110330.htm | Date: 23 Mar 2011 | 5:25 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Mar 22nd 2011

If You Missed DOMAINfest Global (Or Want to Re-Visit Key Sessions) Videos Are Now Online
Even though DOMAINfest Global drew a record crowd this year, many who would like to have been at the annual event held in Santa Monica, California a few weeks ago were unable to make the trip. If that is you, you can now see what you missed as a number of full-length videos have been posted on the DOMAINfest website.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110322.htm | Date: 22 Mar 2011 | 8:10 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Mar 21st 2011

ICA's Phil Corwin Joins Forces With Greenberg & Lieberman + Major Expansion at AfternicDLS
Today in the Lowdown at DNJournal.com: Washington D.C. based Greenberg & Lieberman is building an internet law super team with the addition of ICA Legal Counsel Phil Corwin + the AfternicDLS invades Europe in another major expansion.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110321.htm | Date: 21 Mar 2011 | 6:44 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Mar 17th 2011

Chef Patrick's WhoIs Privacy Breach Ignites Blogging Brouhaha But What Happens Next?
On Tuesday Rick Schwartz published an item on his blog naming Chef Patrick as the Moniker employee who was behind a widely publicized WhoIs privacy breach there in December. The news triggered a firestorm of commentary on both men's blogs that is still going on. The question now is what happens next?
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110317.htm | Date: 17 Mar 2011 | 8:44 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Mar 16th 2011

.BIZ Tops All Extensions on This Week's Sales Chart - Five of Top Six Sales Are Non .Coms
This has to be one of the most unusual weeks we've ever seen in the domain aftermarket. The often-maligned .BIZ TLD topped all comers to lead our new all extension Top 20 Sales Chart and five of the first six places were swept by non .com TLDs.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110323.htm | Date: 16 Mar 2011 | 8:44 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Mar 15th 2011

Sedo to Offer Top 5 Tips for Domain Sales Success + New gTLD Consulting Crowd Grows Again
Sedo is offering a free webinar - 5 Steps to Sales Success - on Wednesday, March 30th. We have details on how to reserve a seat. Plus, the crowd of new companies that want to provide consulting services for new gTLD applicants continues to grow with another one entering the fray today.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110315.htm | Date: 15 Mar 2011 | 7:58 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Mar 14th 2011

DNCruise 2011 to Feature Outing With Frank Schilling When Ship Docks at Grand Cayman
After a successful maiden voyage in 2010 DNCruise will return September 5-10, 2011 with a Caribbean voyage that will feature a special outing with legendary domainer Frank Schilling when the ship docks near Frank's home in Grand Cayman. DNCruise Founder Patrick Ruddell detailed plans for the event today.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110314.htm | Date: 14 Mar 2011 | 1:18 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Mar 11th 2011

People, Companies & TLDs in the News: Bhavin Turakhia, Alexa Raad, .TV, .AU and Fabulous.com
Today in the Lowdown at DNJournal.com an end of the week wrap-up featuring people in the news (Directi Co-Founder Bhavin Turakhia and former .Org CEO Alexa Raad), TLDs (.TV & .Australia's .AU) and a company from Down Under, Fabulous.com.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110311.htm | Date: 11 Mar 2011 | 12:51 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Mar 9th 2011

DoorHardware.com Helps Sedo Lock Down 14 of 20 Positions on This Week's Domain Sales Chart
Sedo claimed four of the first five places on our new weekly all extension Top 20 Domain Sales Chart and 14 of 20 positions overall. Their haul included $85,000 for this week's chart topper. Three ccTLDs and three non .com gTLDs joined the 14 .coms on the all extension leader board.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110316.htm | Date: 9 Mar 2011 | 5:50 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Mar 8th 2011

New GeoSkipper Allows ANY Site to Display Content Tailored to the Visitor's Geographic Location
Introducing the world’s first plug-and-play tool for website geo-targeting. A new offering from the founders of Root Orange called GeoSkipper allows any website to tailor geo-targeted messaging, prices, deals, or just about any content on the site to a visitor's geographic location. The company's first customer is Chicago.com.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110308.htm | Date: 8 Mar 2011 | 6:46 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Mar 7th 2011

An "Un-Conference" - The 1st Domain Boardroom Funfest - Slated for Myrtle Beach in August
Special interest domain meetings are enjoying a growth spurt. Successful gatherings have been held for everyone from IDN enthusiasts to developers to fans of specific TLDs. Now comes word of an event centered around (but not limited to) members of Donna Mahony's popular private domain forum - DomainBoardroom.com.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110307.htm | Date: 7 Mar 2011 | 6:51 pm EST
Local and Regional Gatherings Help Fuel Grass Roots Growth for the Domain Industry
DN Journal's latest monthly newsletter is currently going out to several thousand opt-in email subscribers. The newsletter, also available online, looks into how the new local and regional domain meetings popping up around the U.S. (and beyond) are helping fuel further growth in the domain industry.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/newsletters/2011/february.htm | Date: 7 Mar 2011 | 5:45 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Mar 4th 2011

Name.com Releases Full Service Android App - First to Offer Mobile Back Ordering
Name.com has released a free full service domain registration app for Android smartphones (an iPhone version is coming soon). Name.com becomes one of only a few ICANN accredited registrars that offer domain registration apps and the world's first with mobile back ordering capability.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110304.htm | Date: 4 Mar 2011 | 5:48 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Mar 3rd 2011

Mike Robertson, Jen Sale, Adam Strong, Paul Keating & Bill Vanderent Form Domain Guardians
In Late January former Fabulous.com executives Mike Roberston & Jen Sale announced they were leaving the company to start up a domain-related venture of their own. This morning Robertson and Sale revealed what that venture will be - a new company called Domain Guardians, formed with three key partners.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110303.htm | Date: 3 Mar 2011 | 8:00 am EST

Domain News Headlines: Mar 2nd 2011

Wall Street Journal Puts Rob Grant Back in the Spotlight & .Org Reaches 9 Million Registrations
The Wall Street Journal has introduced a new interactive feature with an article spotlighting a special listing from one of real estate domain pioneer Rob Grant's websites. Plus, Dan Kimball cashes in with DNS.com and the .Org registry celebrates its 9 millionth registration.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110302.htm | Date: 2 Mar 2011 | 7:57 pm EST
Won.com Wins This Week's Domain Sales Race With 6-Figure Sale at Moniker/SnapNames
Over the past week Oversee.net's aftermarket twins, Moniker/SnapNames, closed a number of sales from their live domain auction at DOMAINfest Global, helping them take seven places on our latest weekly all extension Top 20 Sales Chart. Four ccTLDS joined the .coms on the elite list but the non .com gTLDs were shut out.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110309.htm | Date: 2 Mar 2011 | 5:26 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Mar 1st 2011

L.A. Times Says Legionella Bacteria Found in a Water Source at the Playboy Mansion
The Los Angeles Times reported today that public health officials investigating an illness outbreak that affected a reported 170 domain conference guests, have found legionella bacteria in an unnamed water source at the Playboy Mansion where the show's closing night party was held.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110301.htm | Date: 1 Mar 2011 | 5:30 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Feb 28th 2011

Late Night King Jay Leno & Domain King Rick Schwartz Rub Elbows at Boca Raton Car Show
Late Night King Jay Leno and Domain King Rick Schwartz were among those rubbing elbows on the final day of the 5th Annual Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance Sunday. Diana and I joined industry friends at the spectacular 3-day event that raised an estimated $1 million for Boys and Girls Clubs.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110228.htm | Date: 28 Feb 2011 | 7:47 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Feb 24th 2011

Domainers Set for 2nd Assault on Kilimanjaro + Sampling of Domains in Roundtable Auction Released
After conquering Africa's Mount Kilimanjaro last year in a fundraising climb for The Water School, a team of domain industry pros is getting set to do it again starting March 23. We have a preview for you, Plus, Aftermarket.com has released a sampling of domains that will be up for bid in their live auction at Domain Roundtable next week.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110224.htm | Date: 24 Feb 2011 | 11:55 am EST

Domain News Headlines: Feb 23rd 2011

Blockbuster Sale at Sedo - 2011's Biggest Deal to Date - Headlines New DN Journal Chart
2011 domain sales have a new king of the hill, or should we say queen of the hill? GamesForGirls.com soared to the top of our Year To Date leader board, as well as this week's all extension Top 20 Sales Chart, after changing hands in a blockbuster deal at Sedo. 4 ccTLDs also made the elite list along with 3 non .com gTLDs.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110302.htm | Date: 23 Feb 2011 | 4:33 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Feb 22nd 2011

Three Domain Conferences in Three Different Countries Will Run Over the Next 10 Days
There won't be as many domain conferences in 2011 as last year, but you wouldn't know it from the number of shows packed into the five weeks between February 1 and the first week of March. The first three are in the books but three more will run over the next 10 days. Also, Sex.com claims a Guinness World Record.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110222.htm | Date: 22 Feb 2011 | 10:23 am EST

Domain News Headlines: Feb 21st 2011

New Developments at Four Companies Join Continuing Illness Investigation in the News
After spending most of the past two weeks focused on the outbreak of illnesses that followed this month's DOMAINfest conference, we have some catching up to do. So, while health officials continue their investigation we have updates on new developments at NameMedia, T.R.A.F.F.I.C., Boxcar.com and DomainTools.com.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110221.htm | Date: 21 Feb 2011 | 2:15 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Feb 17th 2011

Public Health Officials Offer Lab Test Help for Ill DOMAINfest Guests Who Live Outside Los Angeles
Health officials investigating the outbreak of illnesses that followed this month's DOMAINfest conference in L.A. asked all who fell ill (even if they have since recovered) to contact their doctors about have some specific lab tests done. Tests were to be free only for L.A. County residents but now help is being extended to others.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110217.htm | Date: 17 Feb 2011 | 7:29 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Feb 16th 2011

Aftermarket's Mid Range Flexes Its Muscles With 54 Five-Figure Sales Reported This Week
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. No blockbuster domain sales were reported this past week but the market's mid range made plenty of hay with more than 50 sales of at least $10,000 hitting the books.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110223.htm | Date: 16 Feb 2011 | 7:14 pm EST
Health Officials Still Waiting for 100s of DOMAINfest Attendees to Complete Illness Survey
I was surprised to see in a new letter sent out by DOMAINfest Global organizers this morning that public health officials investigating an outbreak of illness that followed the conference have not gotten all of the co-operation they need from attendees in order to find the answers we are all waiting for.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110216.htm | Date: 16 Feb 2011 | 8:28 am EST

Domain News Headlines: Feb 15th 2011

State of the Industry Too: Optimism Back in Style With Record Breaking Crowd at DOMAINfest Global
The new February Cover Story is out at DNJournal.com. Over three days at DOMAINfest Global this month an unmistakable theme emerged in our talks with those among the record breaking crowd of approximately 700 people. The big takeaway was that optimism is back in fashion in the domain industry & for many good reasons.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/cover/2011/february.htm | Date: 15 Feb 2011 | 1:00 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Feb 14th 2011

Health Officials Tell Playboy Mansion Party Attendees Who Fell Ill to Contact Doctors ASAP
The LA County Dept of Public Health has just sent a letter to DOMAINfest Global attendees.The letter says if you attended the Playboy Mansion party and have had respiratory symptoms we encourage you to contact your health care provider as soon as possible.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110214.htm | Date: 14 Feb 2011 | 6:35 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Feb 11th 2011

CDC & L.A. Dept. of Health Opens Investigation Into Outbreak That Sickened Domainers
The Center for Disease Control in conjunction with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has started an investigation into the outbreak of illness that left dozens of recent conference attendees suffering from severe flu-like symptoms and at least one confirmed case of legionellosis.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110211.htm | Date: 11 Feb 2011 | 8:52 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Feb 10th 2011

Lab Test on Sick Domainer Confirms Suspicions - Legionellosis Bacterial Infection Found
After dozens of domainers fell ill with acute flu-like symptoms after returning home from last week's DOMAINfest Global conference, we came to suspect a bacterial infection rather than flu. In a major development today we learned that the first known lab tests done on one of those who fell ill confirmed it.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110210.htm | Date: 10 Feb 2011 | 6:00 pm EST
Trio of Six-Figure Sales Set the Pace for the Domain Aftermarket Over the Past Two Weeks
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. The new column actually covers two weeks worth of data since we were away last week for the DOMAINfestGlobal conference. The top three sales from the past two weeks also rank as the three biggest sales reported so far in 2011.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110216.htm | Date: 10 Feb 2011 | 1:07 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Feb 9th 2011

The Sick List Grows Longer As More Domainers Struggle With Mysterious Illness
Yesterday we told you about dozens of domainers being bedridden after falling ill upon returning home from last week's DOMAINfest Global conference. When I wrote that 24 hours ago I knew of about 50 attendees who were all suffering from the same symptoms. Today the sick list grew by another 50% and has likely reached triple digits.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110209.htm | Date: 9 Feb 2011 | 8:41 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Feb 8th 2011

Disabled List from DOMAINFest Global Continues to Grow as Dozens Battle Nasty Bug
With approximately 700 people on hand last week's DOMAINfest Global conference was another great event, but there was one downside to having so many people from around the world so close together - a nasty infection swept through the crowd leaving dozens of attendees battling a debilitating bug this week.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110208.htm | Date: 8 Feb 2011 | 6:03 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Feb 7th 2011

DOMAINfest Global is Over But the Next Event On the Show Circuit Opens Tomorrow
We're back from another great DOMAINfest Global conference. A number of people who were at that event in Los Angeles proceeded directly to San Francisco where the first .NXT Conference will be held tomorrow through Thursday (Feb. 8-10) at the downtown Hyatt Regency. We have a preview.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110207.htm | Date: 7 Feb 2011 | 5:56 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Feb 4th 2011

Photos & Highlights from DOMAINfest Global's Grand Finale at the Playboy Mansion
Another great DOMAINfest Global conference closed last night with a gala party/charity fundraiser at the world famous Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles. We have photos and highlights from that spectacular soiree in our final post from California.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110204.htm | Date: 4 Feb 2011 | 10:52 am EST

Domain News Headlines: Feb 3rd 2011

Day 3 Photos & Highlights From the DOMAINfest Global Conference in Santa Monica
The curtain will come down on the 2011 DOMAINfest Global conference in Santa Monica, California with a big party at the Playboy Mansion tonight. The show's final business session is currently underway. We have photos & highlights from the past 24 hours for you.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110203.htm | Date: 3 Feb 2011 | 7:20 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Feb 2nd 2011

Day 2 Photos & Highlights From the DOMAINfest Global Conference in Santa Monica, California
The DOMAINfest Global Conference continued today at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica, California. We have photos and highlights from all of the day's events for you, including who won the show's tightly contested Pitchfest competition between new online businesses.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110202.htm | Date: 2 Feb 2011 | 9:05 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Feb 1st 2011

Day 1 Photos & Highlights from DOMAINfest Global + Monte Cahn & Michael Berkens Join Forces
DOMAINfest Global got underway today in Santa Monica, California. The show's organizers, Oversee.net, said a record number of registrants are on hand for the 5th annual event. We have photos & highlights + word on a new company formed by Monte Cahn & Michael Berkens.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110201.htm | Date: 1 Feb 2011 | 9:56 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 30th 2011

2010 Domain Sales See Double Digit Jump Over Previous Year As 4th Quarter Sales Soar 45%
DN Journal's latest monthly newsletter is being emailed to opt-in subscribers this weekend. It contains a comprehensive breakdown of 2010 domain sales data comparing the year just past against the previous year, as well as 4Q-2010 vs. the same quarter a year ago. The good news is ALL categories showed improvement.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/newsletters/2011/january.htm | Date: 30 Jan 2011 | 4:16 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 29th 2011

Final Countdown to DOMAINfest Underway + Two Fabulous Execs Heading Out On Their Own
Today in the Lowdown at DNJournal.com some final notes before DOMAINfest Global gets underway Tuesday including plans for another domain industry assault on Mount Kilimanjaro, a major acquisition by DOMAINfest organizer Oversee.net and a decision by two veteran Fabulous.com execs to strike out on their own.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110129.htm | Date: 29 Jan 2011 | 5:53 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 27th 2011

iGoldrush Launches Domain Brokerage Network & Rob Grant Gives Rivals Cold Shoulder
iGoldrush has launched an innovative new domain brokerage service with an end-user focus. Meanwhile, frigid temperatures in upstate New York have prompted Rob Grant to create a website and new national honor that has embroiled him in a free for all over who can claim to be the coldest place in the nation.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110127.htm | Date: 27 Jan 2011 | 8:00 am EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 26th 2011

Sedo Sweeps First 7 Spots on This Week's Domain Sales Chart: 2-Digit Domain Sets Pace
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. Sedo rang up the seven biggest sales and claimed 11 places overall on our new all-extension Top 20 Sales Chart. Three ccTLDs made the elite list along with one non .com gTLD.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110202.htm | Date: 26 Jan 2011 | 8:57 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 25th 2011

Sex.com Broker Jeff Gabriel Named President at DomainAdvisors.com
Less than a week after announcing a new partnership with Linton Investments, PPX International's DomainAdvisors.com has made another major move - hiring former Sedo broker Jeff Gabriel as President of the domain consultancy service. Gabriel was the lead broker on the record-breaking $13 million sale of Sex.com.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110125.htm | Date: 25 Jan 2011 | 8:28 am EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 24th 2011

Castello Brothers to Deliver Keynote Speech at South America's Biggest Domain Conference
When the 3rd International Internet Marketing & Domaining Conference is held in Punta del Este, Uruguay Feb. 23-25, two very familiar faces will be seen on stage delivering the keynote address at the big event. The show's promoter, German Abal, has called on the Castello Brothers (Michael and David) to headline the show.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110124.htm | Date: 24 Jan 2011 | 4:37 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 21st 2011

Companies & People in the News: NameDrive, Kamila Sekiewicz, LeftOfTheDot & Frank Michlick
NameDrive's Director of Business Development, Kamila Sekiewicz, dropped me a note this morning detailing some major changes that have taken place at the well-known domain monetization company. I also heard from the Co-Founders at LeftOfTheDot.com about their hiring of well-known industry veteran Frank Michlick.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110121.htm | Date: 21 Jan 2011 | 2:27 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 19th 2011

The AfternicDLS Rings Up a Half Dozen Five-Figure Sales Including the Week's Biggest
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. The AfternicDLS rang up four of the top eight sales, including the biggest and wound up taking 6 places overall on our latest all-extension Top 20 Sales Chart. Sedo also had their usual strong outing taking five places in the first ten.7 ccTLDs made the Big Board.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110126.htm | Date: 19 Jan 2011 | 9:36 pm EST
The State of the Industry January 2011: DN Journal's Biggest Yearly Cover Story Is Now Out
Our 7th annual State of the Industry Cover Story has just been published. To gauge the prospects for the domain business in the year ahead (and make sense of what happened in 2010) we called on an all-star line up of 19 top industry executives, investors, developers and attorneys for their opinions. This is a report you can't afford to miss.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/cover/2011/january.htm | Date: 19 Jan 2011 | 12:45 pm EST
DomainAdvisors.com Partners With Morgan Linton Investments in Major Service Expansion
Less than 3 months ago PPX International Chairman Gregg McNair launched a new service for the domain industry, DomainAdvisors.com. Now comes a new partnership announced today that will greatly expand the company's range of services through a union with Morgan Linton's company, Linton Investments.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110119.htm | Date: 19 Jan 2011 | 11:14 am EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 18th 2011

With DOMAINfest Global Just 2 Weeks Away Organizers Announce Plans For 3 Fabulous Parties
The 2011 DOMAINfest Global conference gets underway two weeks from today in Santa Monica, California. Oversee.net, the organizers of the annual three-day extravaganza, just announced detailed plans for a series of eye-popping nightly parties that will cap each business day.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110118.htm | Date: 18 Jan 2011 | 9:53 am EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 14th 2011

How Did TMZ Miss This?: David Castello Caught Getting Intimate With Star From the Twilight Movies
It has been over four years since I first met David Castello during a T.R.A.F.F.I.C. event in Hollywood, Florida. After becoming friends I felt like I knew him pretty well but he keeps surprising me. Still I wasn't expecting to see him caught on camera getting intimate with one of the stars from the Twilight movies.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110114.htm | Date: 14 Jan 2011 | 6:20 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 13th 2011

Meeting Mania: In Portland, L.A., Denver, Cologne & Nassau Doors Will Be Opening for Domainers
The 2011 domain conference season is about to get underway in earnest. At least five shows will be held over the next 7 weeks, giving domain investors a chance to network & explore new opportunities in attractive locations scattered across 3 countries. These events will range from local gatherings to giant events with a global focus.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110113.htm | Date: 13 Jan 2011 | 8:43 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 12th 2011

DN Journal Weekly Domain Sales Report: UK Buyer Spends $100,000 to Be With His Soulmate
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. A nice 100K sale got the 2011 season off to a good start, as did five solid ccTLD sales that crashed the all extension leader board. The non .com gTLDs didn't fare as well having no representatives on the Big Board.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2011/20110119.htm | Date: 12 Jan 2011 | 5:32 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 11th 2011

Good News/Bad News From Domain Execs: Wedding Bells for One, Devastating Floods for Another
This has been a good news/bad news day. On the bright side - after eight years together, DevHub Co-Founder Mark Michael and his fiancee Ashley Hayes have announced a wedding date. On a less happy note, devastating floods in Australia have Fabulous.com's Michael Robertson pleading for relief fund help.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110111.htm | Date: 11 Jan 2011 | 6:01 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 10th 2011

Rob Grant Rings Up Nice Real Estate Domain Sale & Sedo Super Broker Jeff Gabriel Resigns
Rob Grant owns the world's largest collection of geo-targeted .com real estate domains and it is a rare occasion when he lets one go. However this evening Grant announced the price of a deal he just closed for ParkCityRealEstate.com. Elsewhere the Sedo broker who sold Sex.com for $13 million has resigned.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110110.htm | Date: 10 Jan 2011 | 9:40 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 7th 2011

Big Changes Ahead for NewOrleans.com as Owners Announce New Partnership With VEGAS.com
In what looks like a geodomain marriage made in heaven premier websites representing two of America's most popular vacation destinations - Las Vegas and New Orleans - are joining forces in a new partnership that will bring big changes to the current site at NewOrleans.com.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110107.htm | Date: 7 Jan 2011 | 12:10 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 6th 2011

Want to Be Your Own Registrar? Free Webinar Will Tell You How to Do It & What It Costs
A free webinar coming up two weeks from today will be of interest to anyone considering becoming their own ICANN accredited registrar as many other major players in the domain industry have already done. The webinar, titled Demystifying ICANN Accreditation, will run from 2-3pm U.S. Eastern time on January 20,
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110106.htm | Date: 6 Jan 2011 | 6:26 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 5th 2011

A Non .Com gTLD & a ccTLD Top Year's Final Sales Week With Each Reaching 6 Figures
Last week was the final week of the 2010 domain sales season and the year closed with a couple of unexpected guests occupying the penthouse suites on DNJournal's new weekly all extension Top 20 Sales Chart.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2010/20110112.htm | Date: 5 Jan 2011 | 6:35 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 4th 2011

Want to Sell More Ads to Local Businesses? Free Webinar Will Provide Tips on How to Do It
With local advertisers shifting their ad dollars to the Internet I have always liked the position of geodomain owners. If you happen to be one of them (or plan to develop geo-targeted domains of any kind), local media giant BIA/Kelsey is presenting a free one-hour webinar next Tuesday that you might find very interesting.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110104.htm | Date: 4 Jan 2011 | 7:57 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Jan 3rd 2011

New Tropical Venue for T.R.A.F.F.I.C. 2011 + ICANN's Fowlie Takes 3rd Strike On His Way Out
T.R.A.F.F.I.C. conference organizers announce a new tropical venue for their next show in October and. cancel plans to go to San Francisco in March. Also today, outgoing ICANN Ombudsmen Frank Fowlie heads to the locker room after taking a called third strike in his dispute with Air Canada who kicked him off their plane.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2011/dailyposts/20110103.htm | Date: 3 Jan 2011 | 5:46 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 31st 2010

Employee Misuse of Moniker WhoIs Privacy Data Harms Customer But May Spur Needed Change
Earlier today Rick Schwartz & Michael Berkens both wrote about an unfortunate incident at Moniker.com. I heard the details about this incident a few days ago in an off the record conversation. While the customer is understandably angry he is also focused on seeing changes made that will help prevent such incidents from happening again.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101231.htm | Date: 31 Dec 2010 | 7:11 pm EST
An Interview With Mike Fiol - The Man Behind Innovative Domain Auction Platform Boxcar.com
Our latest monthly newsletter is being emailed to opt-in subscribers this weekend. It is also available online. This month we have a special interview with Boxcar.com founder and domain industry veteran Mike Fiol. Mike talks about his innovative new domain auction platform as well as his work at DomainConsultant.com.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/newsletters/2010/november-december.htm | Date: 31 Dec 2010 | 4:56 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 30th 2010

Domain Roundtable Returns to the Conference Wars in a Spectacular New Setting
After taking a year off in 2010, Domain Roundtable is open for business again. Registration opened today for a 2011 show that will be held March 1-4 in a spectacular new setting on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. You can save $300 by registering early. Plus, we have background on our latest Cover Story profile.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101230.htm | Date: 30 Dec 2010 | 6:29 pm EST
How .CO CEO Juan Diego Calle is Turning a Seldom Used ccTLD Into a Booming Global Brand
New Cover Story at DNJournal.com: Most of you know about the big splash that the .CO extension made after the Colombian ccTLD was re-launched and made available for worldwide registration last July. But you haven't heard the story of the man behind .CO's rebirth, 32-year-old Juan Diego Calle, the CEO of the .CO Registry.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/cover/2010/november-december.htm | Date: 30 Dec 2010 | 12:35 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 29th 2010

6-Figure 2-Letter .Com Sale Gives Sedo Top Spot on This Week's DN Journal Sales Chart
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. Sedo secured the top spot on this week's domain sales chart with a nice 6-figure deal for a 2-letter .com. They went on to sweep 13 of the 20 entries on our new weekly all extension leader board. The runner-up spot on the elite list went to a big .CA sale.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2010/20110105.htm | Date: 29 Dec 2010 | 4:18 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 28th 2010

Sad News: Veteran T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Videographer Roy Crogan Passed Away Christmas Eve
If you have ever been to a T.R.A.F.F.I.C. conference you have probably seen Ft. Lauderdale based videographer Roy Crogan manning a camera at the rear of the conference room. I was saddened to get a note today letting me know that Roy passed away on Christmas Eve.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101228.htm | Date: 28 Dec 2010 | 6:54 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 27th 2010

The Frager Fracture: Freak Accident Confines Blogger to Bed But His Fingers Are Still Flying
Marketing maven Owen Frager has always known how to get attention. His provocative headlines draw a steady flow of readers to his Frager Factor blog so when I read that he was in the emergency room after getting run over by a pack of stampeding dogs, I didn't know what to think! Here is what really happened.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101227.htm | Date: 27 Dec 2010 | 7:23 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 24th 2010

Christmas Eve - A Very Special Night at Our House
As a kid my family opened presents on Christmas Eve but my wife's family opened theirs, like most, on Christmas Day. So, when Diana and I started our own family we worked out a compromise that became a new family tradition. A 2nd tradition that began when our daughter was a child will keep me up past midnight tonight.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101224.htm | Date: 24 Dec 2010 | 9:10 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 23rd 2010

Chef Patrick Talks About His Purchase of ScienceFiction.com & What's In Store for the Generic Gem
It is remarkable to see what a great domain can do for someone. Former real estate investor Patrick Ruddell is a relative newcomer to this space, having jumped head first into the domain industry when the real estate market collapsed in 2008. Now here he is, less than two years later, at the helm of ScienceFiction.com.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101223.htm | Date: 23 Dec 2010 | 7:34 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 22nd 2010

Christmas Comes Early at Sedo With $233,000 Sale - Much Bigger Deal About to Close?
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. Sedo tops our latest chart with a $233,000 sale and it looks like they are about to complete one that will be much bigger. This week's Top 20 is made up of 13 .coms, 4 country code domains and 3 non .com gTLDs.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2010/20101229.htm | Date: 22 Dec 2010 | 7:13 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 21st 2010

WIth DOMAINfest Global 2011 Just 6 Weeks Away Organizers Release New Details on the Big Event
DOMAINfest Global 2011 has released an update on what is in store for the big event in Santa Monica, California Feb. 1-3, 2011. Over 600 domain professionals from approximately 30 countries are expected to attend. Details on the agenda & a preliminary list of expert speakers highlighted today's announcement.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101221.htm | Date: 21 Dec 2010 | 6:44 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 17th 2010

Enom/Moniker Go Live on the AfternicDLS + Rob Grant Gives Gift Baskets a Recession Worthy Twist
Last Christmas Rob Grant got a lot of press with his timely Recession Wreaths website. The tongue in cheek site offered wreaths decorated with cut up credit cards and pink slips! Well, this Christmas Grant is at it again with a new faux ecommerce platform at RecessionGiftBaskets.com!
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101217.htm | Date: 17 Dec 2010 | 7:15 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 16th 2010

Elliot Silver & Jessica Bookstaff Doppelt Expand Their Networks of Well Developed Domain Names
I've always advised developing one or more of your domain names on topics you are passionate about. If you do it well, the potential rewards can dwarf any other form of monetization. Two friends who are on that path, Elliot Silver and Jessica Bookstaff Doppelt, just added solid new developed sites to their growing networks.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101216.htm | Date: 16 Dec 2010 | 7:09 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 15th 2010

Quartet of 6-Figure Sales Totaling Over $1.1 Million Give the Aftermarket Another Strong Outing
As I write this, Christmas Day is still 10 days away but it seems Santa paid an early visit to the domain industry this week. Four lucky domain sellers found shiny six-figure financial packages under their tree. When you add them all up over $1 million changed hands in those four deals that lead our latest weekly Top 20 Sales Chart.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2010/20101222.htm | Date: 15 Dec 2010 | 6:28 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 14th 2010

Five Years in State Prison Awaits Domain Thief Daniel Goncalves - Who Wants to Be Next?
The best news I have heard this week has to be word that a convicted domain thief is going to jail for his crime. Daniel Goncalves will not be doing his time in some minimum security lock up either. Instead he can look forward to spending five years in state prison and paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in restitution.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101214.htm | Date: 14 Dec 2010 | 7:04 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 13th 2010

Out in the Cold? ICANN's Latest New gTLD Delay Gives Proponents Reason to Be Nervous
While I was away visiting family the past four days ICANN again decided to delay final approval of their plan to roll out an unlimited number of new gTLDS. While I see no need for new gTLDs, I am starting to feel a little sorry for people who have invested money in businesses that hope to service operators of new gTLD registries.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101213.htm | Date: 13 Dec 2010 | 8:03 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 9th 2010

DOMAINfest Global 2011 Announces Fantasy Domaining Contest + PITCHfest Changes
The 2011 DOMAINfest Global conference coming up February 1-3 has announced a new Fantasy Domaining Contest (similar to Fantasy Football) with some attractive prizes up for grabs. They have also made some key changes in the PITCHfest Contest that debuted at the 2010 show last January.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101209.htm | Date: 9 Dec 2010 | 9:22 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 8th 2010

GoDaddy Auctions Go Wild Sweeping 4 of the First 8 Places on New DN Journal Sales Chart
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. GoDaddy Auctions staked their claim as a viable high end marketplace this past week when they closed a huge $350,000 sale that leads our latest all extension Top 20 Sales chart. Sedo is also set to close an even bigger six-figure blockbuster.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2010/20101215.htm | Date: 8 Dec 2010 | 5:27 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 7th 2010

Companies in the News: .INFO Registry, .CO Registry & Warren Royal's Bobbleheads.com
Today in the Lowdown at DNJournal.com: The .INFO registry's latest annual report shows a 30% jump in registrations over the past year....The .CO Registry is celebrating an upcoming appearance in a GoDaddy Super Bowl commercial....and domain investor Warren Royal of Bobbleheads.com makes his TV debut.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101207.htm | Date: 7 Dec 2010 | 5:35 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 6th 2010

DomainAdvertising Issues Study Showing Impressive Results for Their New Approach to Parking
I have been hearing positive feedback from many who have tried the new graphics rich parking platform at DomainAdvertising.com (where landing pages favor stunning photos over text). Now I also have some hard numbers put forth in a new case study produced by the company's CEO, industry veteran Dan Warner.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101206.htm | Date: 6 Dec 2010 | 5:35 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 3rd 2010

Founder Monte Cahn Parts Company With Moniker.com - Will Leave the Oversee Unit Dec. 31
Domain industry pioneer Monte Cahn, the man who founded Moniker.com and stayed on to lead the popular registrar after it was sold to Oversee.net in 2007, is leaving the company effective December 31, 2010 when his current contract ends.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101203.htm | Date: 3 Dec 2010 | 1:49 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 2nd 2010

GoDaddy's Bob Parsons to Keynote at DOMAINfest Global + MO.com Interviews Ron Jackson
Today in the Lowdown at DNJournal.com: DOMAINfest Global 2011, coming up in February, has landed GoDaddy Founder and CEO Bob Parsons for the keynote presentation. Also, MO.com published an extensive interview with DN Journal's Ron Jackson today. Topics included the past, present and future of the domain business.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101202.htm | Date: 2 Dec 2010 | 3:50 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Dec 1st 2010

Two Six-Figure Sales Totaling Over $867,000 Top This Week's Domain Sales Chart
The four-day Thanksgiving weekend gave most Americans a very short work week last week but the domain aftermarket continued full steam ahead, producing two of the year's 30 biggest sales to date. .Coms took 12 of the 20 chart entries. ccTLDs swept the other 8 leaving the non .com gTLDs out in the cold.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2010/20101208.htm | Date: 1 Dec 2010 | 3:36 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Nov 30th 2010

Major Expansion at PPX Produces New Domain Consulting, Management & Monetization Options
PPX International, the rapidly growing company headed by 2010 Domainer of the Year Gregg McNair, has been working overtime the past few months putting the finishing touches on a host of new services. The PPX initiatives are aimed at making them a leader in domain consulting, management and monetization.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101130.htm | Date: 30 Nov 2010 | 5:38 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Nov 29th 2010

Global Domain Registrations Break the 200 Million Barrier + New Podcast Features Frank Schilling
Today in the Lowdown at DNJournal.com: Versign's latest quarterly Domain Name Industry Brief reports that the total number of domain names registered worldwide crashed through the 200 million barrier in 3Q-2010. Plus, Frank Schilling is featured in a new podcast at OzDomainer.com and Francois Carrillo rolls out more new websites.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101129.htm | Date: 29 Nov 2010 | 6:51 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Nov 24th 2010

Sedo Beams Up Another Six-Figure Sale to Lead DN Journal's Weekly Domain Sales Chart
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. Sedo will have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving weekend as they swept 10 of the first 11 chart entries, including the #1 domain. The .coms piled up 12 chart entries and the ccTLDs also had an excellent outing with 7 charted domains.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2010/20101201.htm | Date: 24 Nov 2010 | 5:27 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Nov 23rd 2010

PPX Treats Domain Industry Guests To a Far Eastern Gathering They Won't Soon Forget
We just got photos and highlights from an impromptu gathering that PPX hosted for domainers visiting Hong Kong November 14-16. The domain management and monetization company put the 3-day outing together to fill a void created when the T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Hong Kong conference planned for those days was canceled.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101123.htm | Date: 23 Nov 2010 | 6:43 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Nov 22nd 2010

Domainers Venture Into The Real World, Find Businesses Ready to Hang Their Shingles Online
I just got back from an extended weekend trip to Mount Dora, Florida where Diana and I went to a huge outdoor antique and art fair. While the domain business was supposed to be left on the back burner, I couldn't resist doing some domain name evangelizing by asking several dealers if they had their own domain name and website.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101122.htm | Date: 22 Nov 2010 | 9:24 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Nov 18th 2010

Coup for DOMAINfest Global + Mike Mann Cashes Out & Frank Schilling Turns the Table
Today in the Lowdown at DNJournal.com: DOMAINfest Global lands the author who wrote the book that the hit movie The Social Network is based on. Plus, Mike Mann sells his share of an up and coming online company and a thank you to Frank Schilling and others who turned the table on me.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101118.htm | Date: 18 Nov 2010 | 1:31 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Nov 17th 2010

Sedo Completes Biggest Domain Sale Ever Reported as Sex.com Closes at $13 Million
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com and this will go down as a landmark week in industry history. Sex.com has officially changed hands for $13 million in the largest cash domain sale ever reported. We also learned about the largest sale we have ever seen for a domain with a 4 prefix.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2010/20101124.htm | Date: 17 Nov 2010 | 10:06 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Nov 16th 2010

Warren Royal's Booming Bobbleheads.com Banks Equity Investment from Scott Day's Digimedia
After buying Bobbleheads.com for $30,000 in 2008, Warren Royal built the domain into a booming business that has become the world's premier source for collectible bobblehead products. Legendary domainer Scott Day's company, Digimedia, took notice and just invested in Royal's rapidly growing company.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101116.htm | Date: 16 Nov 2010 | 1:18 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Nov 15th 2010

Local Domain Meetings Blossom As Denver Added to Calendar + I.CO To Be Auctioned Off
Today in the Lowdown at DNJournal.com: Local and regional domain meetings are springing up all over. Denver is the latest to get their own event. The .CO Registry announces plans to auction off I.co and ICANN takes flak over its latest (and possibly last) new gTLD guidebook.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101115.htm | Date: 15 Nov 2010 | 6:58 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Nov 11th 2010

Pair of 6-Figure Domains Totaling $420,000 Top New DN Journal Weekly Sales Report
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. Two solid and previously unreported six-figure sales set the pace for the domain aftermarket this week. 13 .coms made the latest all extension Top 20 Chart, along with four ccTLDs and three non .com gTLDs.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2010/20101117.htm | Date: 11 Nov 2010 | 12:45 pm EST
AfternicDLS Expands Again: Name.com Becomes 5th Instant Transfer Premium Partner
The AfternicDLS and a leading registrar, Name.com, announced today that Name.com will join Afternic’s Domain Listing Service as a premium partner. By teaming up with leading registrars, the AfternicDLS is boosting sales by making possible instant transfer of domain names sold at any of their premium partner sites.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101111.htm | Date: 11 Nov 2010 | 8:00 am EST

Domain News Headlines: Nov 10th 2010

T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Miami 2010 - What Happened & How It Helped Clarify the Conference Hierarchy
The 2010 Traffic Miami conference was a landmark event, not just because it drew great feedback from attendees, but because it also brought some clarity to a domain conference picture that had become muddled by a tsunami of shows. In our new complete show review article we break down what happened and what it means.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/events/2010/traffic-miami-review-page1.htm | Date: 10 Nov 2010 | 12:25 pm EST

Domain News Headlines: Nov 8th 2010

Afilias Announces .INFO Website Award Winners - Hands Out Over $15,000 in Cash Prizes
Afilias, the operator of the .INFO Registry, today announced the winners of their 2010 .INFO Awards. A panel of judges selected the top three websites built on .INFO domains from a field of more than 130 entries submitted from over 20 countries around the globe. At stake was a $7,500 first prize, $5,000 for 2nd place and $3,000 for third.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101108.htm | Date: 8 Nov 2010 | 2:50 pm EST
Total $ Value of Reported 3Q-2010 Domain Sales Slip Slightly From 09 But Median Price Up 15%
In our latest newsletter emailed to opt-in subscribers we broke down 3Q-2010 domain sales reported to DN Journal. A lack of 7-figure blockbuster sales caused the total $ value of reported sales to fall from both the previous quarter and 3Q-2009 but a big rise in the median price showed increasing prices in the broader market..
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/newsletters/2010/september-october.htm | Date: 8 Nov 2010 | 8:38 am EST

Domain News Headlines: Nov 5th 2010

The 20 Biggest All-Cash Domain Sales Ever Reported by DNJournal.com
Last week when the news broke that Sex.com would be sold for $13 million in a bankruptcy court auction a number of mainstream media outlets asked us where that sale would rank among the biggest domain sales ever reported. This is what we told them.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101105.htm | Date: 5 Nov 2010 | 6:14 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Nov 4th 2010

No Free Lunch: Despite UDRP Win Company Settles Tab After Being Sued By Frank Schilling
Two years ago a company used the UDRP process to try to take a generic name away from Frank Schilling's company without paying for it. In typical UDRP fashion (the deck stacked against the domain owner) the company won the filing, but Schilling wasn't done. He slapped them with a lawsuit that just settled.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101104.htm | Date: 4 Nov 2010 | 6:15 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Nov 3rd 2010

Half-Million Dollar Transaction Lands Atop This Week's Domain Sales Leader Board
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. A $500,000 deal, the 11th largest sale reported so far this year, led the way and helped Sedo pile up 10 of 20 entries on this week's leader board. .Coms had one of their most dominating outings of 2010, taking 17 of 20 positions on the all extension chart.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2010/20101110.htm | Date: 3 Nov 2010 | 7:40 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Nov 2nd 2010

Domainers Do Hong Kong...AC President Resigns...Nashville.com Coup...Lizzy Rocks The CW!
Today in the Lowdown at DN Journal: PPX International invites domainers to hang out with them in Hong Kong this month...Associated Cities President Fred Mercaldo calls it quits...The Castello Brothers take a big step forward with Nashville.com & our favorite singer/domainer's daughter, Lizzy Grant, graces national TV.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101102.htm | Date: 2 Nov 2010 | 4:00 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Nov 1st 2010

IDNs Take Center Stage in New York City: Photos & Highlights from the Big Apple
With interest in IDN domains growing it was just a matter of time before the first formal IDN conference was staged in the U.S. IDN Event, organized by Aaron Krawitz and Gary Males of IDN Tools, was held Saturday night (Oct. 30, 2010) at the Park Avenue Haru Restaurant in New York City. We have photos you haven't seen before.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101101.htm | Date: 1 Nov 2010 | 6:44 pm EDT
How Domain Investor/Developer Chad Folkening Went from Mowing Lawns to Buying Mansions
New DN Journal Cover Story: Former football player Chad Folkening has had to continually change directions to get around obstacles in life. Untimely events broke his body, derailed a business and claimed the life of a brother. Yet Folkening has come through it all and emerged as a leading player in the domain industry.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/cover/2010/october.htm | Date: 1 Nov 2010 | 12:11 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 29th 2010

Are You Ready for Another ccTLD Re-Launch? Coming Monday - Sunrise for .SO.
.CO enjoyed a wildly successful re-launch this past summer - now the .SO Registry hopes a little of that ccTLD magic will rub off on their extension too. Unfortunately, .SO has some big hurdles in its path. .SO may find a place on DomainHacks.com though. Also today, a reminder that the 2010 .Info Awards voting is now in its final hours.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101029.htm | Date: 29 Oct 2010 | 5:57 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 28th 2010

$13 Million Sex.com Sale Approved - Set to Become Top Cash Sale of All Time + Epik & Bido News
A bankruptcy court judge has approved the $13 million sale of Sex.com. Once the domain has been transferred to its new owner - Clover Holdings - it will officially become the highest all cash sale ever reported publicly. Also today, has Google gigged Epik.com? and, just in time for Halloween, Bido.com rises from the dead.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101028.htm | Date: 28 Oct 2010 | 6:42 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 27th 2010

Year's 6th Seven-Figure Sale Takes Top Spot on This Week's DNJ Domain Sales Chart
The aftermarket produced another 7-figure sale this week - one that ranks as the 5th highest sale reported so far in 2010 and is the year's 6th sale to crack the million dollar mark. The country codes had big week too, taking 8 places on the all extension leader board. One was a 6-figure sale that is the 7th biggest ccTLD sale of the year.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2010/20101103.htm | Date: 27 Oct 2010 | 9:46 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 26th 2010

Sad Saga of Bogus Bidder Nelson Brady Ends With SnapNames Settling Two Lawsuits
Former SnapNames VP Nelson Brady created a world of trouble for his company and himself when he was caught shill bidding in company auctions one year ago. Two lawsuits resulted - one pitting SnapNames against Brady and the other affected customers against SnapNames in a class action suit. Both have now been settled.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101026.htm | Date: 26 Oct 2010 | 4:17 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 25th 2010

Events & Companies in the News: BlueGlass FL Conference 2010, TollFreeMarket.com & AfternicDLS
Are your ready for another Florida conference?! Yes, DNCruise and T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Miami just ended, but another event, featuring some familiar names in the domain industry, is coming up next week in Hollywood, Florida! Plus, how to reserve one of the new toll free 855 phone numbers at no charge & changes at the AfternicDLS.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101025.htm | Date: 25 Oct 2010 | 5:45 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 24th 2010

A Quintet of 6-Figure Sales Highlight Domain Aftermarket Action Over the Past Two Weeks
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. I was away for a 10-day stretch covering the DNCruise and T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Miami conferences so the latest column actually cover TWO weeks worth of data to bring you completely up to date on all sales reported to us since our last column. Five 6-figure sales top the new chart.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2010/20101027.htm | Date: 24 Oct 2010 | 5:25 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 21st 2010

T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Miami 2010: Why the Glow Lingers Long After the Conference Curtain Falls
Today in the Lowdown at DNJournal.com: Photos and Highlights from the closing day at T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Miami. Plus, a personal view of what the BIGGEST dividend from my years of covering T.R.A.F.F.I.C. conferences has really been.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101021.htm | Date: 21 Oct 2010 | 8:01 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 20th 2010

Tuesday Photos & Highlights From Traffic Miami: Award Winners, Don King & the Domain Auction
The third day of the T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Miami 2010 conference on South Beach Tuesday (Oct. 19) kicked off with the annual T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Awards and also featured a speech from Don King and a Rick Latona live domain auction that generated almost $500,000 in sales.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101020.htm | Date: 20 Oct 2010 | 1:35 am EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 19th 2010

Photos & Highlights From Day 2 - The First Full Day of Business - At T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Miami 2010
T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Miami got down to business Monday (Oct. 18) - the first full day at the conference that is currently underway at the Loews Hotel on South Beach. We have photos and highlights from Monday's activity including a party at the fabulous Versace Mansion last night.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101019.htm | Date: 19 Oct 2010 | 3:35 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 18th 2010

Photos and Highlights From Opening Day at T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Miami 2010
The T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Miami conference opened Sunday evening with a crowd of several hundred on hand at the Loews Hotel on South Beach. We have photos and highlights from opening day activities that stretched late into the night.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101018.htm | Date: 18 Oct 2010 | 5:19 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 17th 2010

Traffic Miami Opens Tonight on South Beach With Rick Schwartz & Howard Neu Back at the Wheel
After a full year to prepare Traffic Co-Founders Rick Schwartz & Howard Neu will get back in the saddle this evening when the Traffic Miami conference opens at the Loews Hotel on South Beach. It will be the first show staged by Rick & Howard since Traffic New York last year. Here is a preview from Miami.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101017.htm | Date: 17 Oct 2010 | 7:50 am EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 16th 2010

Photos & Highlights From DNCruise 2010 - The First Domain Conference on a Cruise Ship
It's hard to stand out in the crowded domain conference field so Chef Patrick knew he would have to do something different when he decided to put on an event of his own. His solution was to stage the 1st domain conference ever held on a cruise ship. We have photos & highlights from the debut of DNCruise.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101016.htm | Date: 16 Oct 2010 | 2:29 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 10th 2010

Anchors Away! A Domain Conference Doubleheader on Land and Sea Opens Monday
A pair of extraordinary domain conferences will be held over the next 10 days with domain investors & service providers getting together on land and sea. The first half of a tropical twin bill - DNCruise - the first domaiin conference on a cruise ship - gets underway Monday followed by Traffic Miami on South Beach.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101010.htm | Date: 10 Oct 2010 | 6:02 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 7th 2010

Highlights From the First Day of Business at DOMAINfest Europe in Prague
The DOMAINfest Europe 2010 conference in Prague, Czech Republic got down to business Wednesday (Oct. 6) with more than 200 registrants on hand at the Intercontinental Hotel. There were lots of new faces in the crowd, there to talk about the burgeoning European domain name and monetization marketplace.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101007.htm | Date: 7 Oct 2010 | 10:56 am EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 6th 2010

6-Figure Sale at Sedo & Sensational Outing for ccTLDs Highlight This Week's Aftermarket Action
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. Sedo uncorked a big sale to take the top spot on this week's chart. However, it was ccTLDs, rather than the .coms, that dominated the new all extension Top 20. Only 6 .com domains earned places - the fewest since we began tracking the aftermarket 7 years ago.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2010/20101013.htm | Date: 6 Oct 2010 | 7:19 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 5th 2010

Domain/Identity Theft Incident Prompts T.R.A.F.F.I.C. to Add Security Session for Miami Show
Cases of domain and identity theft reported by blogger Michael Berkens this week has prompted the T.R.A.F.F.I.C. conference to schedule a session at their upcoming Miami show devoted to security issues. Also, for those who will be arriving in Miami early, T.R.A.F.F.I.C. has a special place for you to relax until your room is ready.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101005.htm | Date: 5 Oct 2010 | 7:03 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Oct 4th 2010

3 Shows in a Row Will Bring Domainers Together on Both Sides of the Ocean As Well As In It!
Today in the Lowdown at DNJournal.com: Starting tomorrow a string of three special conferences over the next 16 days will bring domainers together in the U.S., Europe and aboard an International Cruise Ship! We also have interesting article links from two former high level NameMedia executives.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20101004.htm | Date: 4 Oct 2010 | 5:17 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 30th 2010

Advertising.com Co-Founder Joins U.S. Congressman on Speaker's List for Traffic Miami
Traffic South Beach, coming up Oct. 17-20, added to its exceptional roster of speakers today. Organizers announced Advertising.com Co-Founder John Ferber will talk. That news came just 48 hours after it was announced that a U.S. Congressman - Cliff Stearns (R - Florida) - will also speak. Also today, Domaining III Award Winners.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100930.htm | Date: 30 Sep 2010 | 6:52 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 29th 2010

Half Million $ Sale at Sedo & .CO Landrush Auction Sales Dominate DN Journal's New Chart
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. Sedo rang up one of the year's 10 biggest sales to take the top spot on our new weekly all extension leader board. Sedo swept 11 of the 20 chart entries overall. Eight of the nine remaining chart openings were taken by completed sales from the .CO Landrush Auctions.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2010/20101006.htm | Date: 29 Sep 2010 | 6:05 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 28th 2010

Bodies Continue to Pile Up Under Internet Assault - Latest Victim: The White Pages
A headline in a local newspaper jumped out at me - White Pages End Is Near! Wow, still another true institution of American life is about to be swept away by the web. How lucky we are to be on the right side of this irresistible wave that continues to wash away things that have been have been a part of our lives for decades.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100928.htm | Date: 28 Sep 2010 | 6:30 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 27th 2010

2 New Shows Added to the Conference Calendar + Where Did YOUR Parking Revenue Go?
Today in the Lowdown at DNJournal.com: A new domain conference has been added to the crowded October schedule and T.R.A.F.F.I.C. announces a March 2011 show on the West Coast. Plus, wondering where YOUR parking revenue went? More fingers are pointing at Google and Yahoo.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100927.htm | Date: 27 Sep 2010 | 7:04 pm EDT
Rick Schwartz Says Domainers Getting the Shaft While Partners Roll in The Dough
Our new T.R.A.F.F.I.C. South Beach preview article wound up covering much more ground than we anticipated. Conference Co-Founder Rick Schwartz took off the gloves saying domain owners are getting shafted while their partners roll in the dough. Schwartz also laid out how T.R.A.F.F.I.C. plans to respond.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/events/2010/traffic-miami-preview.htm | Date: 27 Sep 2010 | 3:43 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 25th 2010

The Man Who Navigated Oversee.net Through Treacherous Straits and Back Into Open Water
A new Cover Story is out at DNJournal.com. It is a profile of Jeff Kupietzky, the man who has guided Oversee.net (parent company of DomainSponsor, Moniker, SnapNames and DOMAINfest) through a severe recession and unexpected crises that could have easily brought down a company with less skilled leadership.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/cover/2010/august-september.htm | Date: 25 Sep 2010 | 4:54 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 24th 2010

Sedo CEO Tim Schumacher & the Castello Brothers Deliver Keynote Speeches in Spain
The Domaining III conference in Valencia, Spain continued today with keynote speeches from Sedo CEO and Co-Founder Tim Schumacher and Castello Cities Internet Network Co-Founders Michael Castello and David Castello. The speakers also answered audience questions in a lively Q & A session.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100924.htm | Date: 24 Sep 2010 | 3:20 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 23rd 2010

Domaining III Gets Underway in Spain With Good Early Reviews from the Castello Brothers
The Domaining III conference got underway today in Valencia, Spain with business sessions and an opening night cocktail party. The Castello Brothers made the trip to Spain to conduct a workshop and deliver one of the keynote speeches at an event that will continue through Saturday. We have the first show photos.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100923.htm | Date: 23 Sep 2010 | 4:41 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 22nd 2010

Bean.com Bags Biggest Sale in DN Journal's New Weekly Domain Sales Report
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. Moniker took the top two positions on our latest all extension leader board and helped .coms sweep the first five spots. ccTLDs claimed five places on the elite list while non .com gTLDs took three.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2010/20100930.htm | Date: 22 Sep 2010 | 4:48 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 21st 2010

Tuscany, Italy & Prague Ready to Welcome the Domain World + Global Domain Regs Rise Again
Today in the Lowdown at DNJournal.com: the next stop on SedoPro World Tour is coming up two weeks from now in Tuscany, Italy, right after Prague's DOMAINfest Europe. We have new details on both shows + highlights from Verisign's latest quarterly Domain Brief showing a nice jump in global domain registrations.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100921.htm | Date: 21 Sep 2010 | 5:00 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 20th 2010

Skip Hoagland Sells MyrtleBeach.com in Multi-Million Dollar Deal + Traffic Hong Kong Canceled
Geodomain giant Skip Hoagland has sold one of his marquee websites - MyrtleBeach.com - in a multi-million dollar deal that will also give him 100% ownership of several other .com city domain websites he previously co-owned with long time partner Intellistrand, LLC. Also today - Rick Latona cancels T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Hong Kong.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100920.htm | Date: 20 Sep 2010 | 3:05 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 17th 2010

Domain Pioneer Award Winner Rick Schwartz: Both Friends & Enemies Owe Him Thanks
Rick Schwartz's high profile and outspoken nature have attracted more than a few critics. While his detractors may not admit it, the Domain Pioneer Award winner's non-stop promotion of domains over the past decade has helped just about everyone, including his enemies, make more money.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100917.htm | Date: 17 Sep 2010 | 6:04 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 16th 2010

Dave Evanson Joins Sedo, DomainConvergence Postponed & .CO Passes A Major Milestone
Today in the Lowdown at DNJournal.com: Sedo adds veteran domain investor Dave Evanson to its Sales & Brokerage team...the DomainConvergence Conference, scheduled to run in Montreal next week has been postponed until 2011... and .CO passes another major milestone.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100916.htm | Date: 16 Sep 2010 | 5:23 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 15th 2010

Dirt Poor No More: Six Figure Sale Tops DN Journal's New Weekly Domain Sales Chart
You've heard the expression - Cheaper than dirt - well, when it comes to domain names dirt is anything but cheap. GoDaddy Auctions just proved that with a $100,000 sale that tops our latest weekly Domain Sales Chart. 5 ccTLDs also made the elite list along with one of the year's 10 biggest non .com gTLD sales.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2010/20100923.htm | Date: 15 Sep 2010 | 5:50 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 14th 2010

Bing Passes Yahoo for the 1st Time But Blew Big Chance to Close Ground on Google
Microsoft's Bing search engine has slipped past Yahoo to become the 2nd most popular search engine in the U.S. according to new data released by Nielsen today. Google continues to hold a big lead and may widen it with Instant Search. Ironically, Bing blew a chance to beat Google to the punch with that feature.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100914.htm | Date: 14 Sep 2010 | 7:01 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 13th 2010

That's Show Biz: Next 5 Weeks Will See 6 Conferences in 5 Countries & International Waters!
Though not quite as busy as a crazy stretch in August that saw five domain conferences crammed into just 14 days, the show circuit will be lit up by six conferences over the next five weeks. The action will take place on both sides of the Atlantic and will end up touching five countries as well as a wide swath of international waters!
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100913.htm | Date: 13 Sep 2010 | 6:44 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 10th 2010

Hitting Home Runs With Domain Development: Industry Pioneers Show How It's Done
Website development has been a hot topic among domain owners this year. While much of the conversation has centered on developing a large number of domains at once - some of the most successful developers in our business continue to do it the old fashioned way - building full fledged online businesses brick by brick.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100910.htm | Date: 10 Sep 2010 | 5:09 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 9th 2010

One of the Year's 10 Biggest Deals Highlights DN Journal's New Double Length Sales Report
I was away last week for our son's wedding in Sarasota, so I have a double-length domain sales report for you this week that will bring you up to date on all sales reported to us over the past two weeks. We are also doubling our usual Top 20 charts to 40 positions each to make room for the double dose of data.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2010/20100916.htm | Date: 9 Sep 2010 | 9:25 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 8th 2010

We Are Not Alone: Life Discovered Outside the Internet Solar System!
For the past eight years my life, like a planet orbiting the sun, has revolved around domain names. That's not a complaint, I have loved every minute in this business - but after being forced to spend a full week away with almost no Internet access it dawned on me that there is life beyond the web and that other world has a lot going for it too!
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100908.htm | Date: 8 Sep 2010 | 6:59 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Sep 1st 2010

Back to My Old Stomping Grounds For a Family Wedding & Research on a GeoDomain Project
I'm currently in Sarasota, Florida where our son will be getting married on the beach this weekend. While I'm in Sarasota - the place where I began a TV sporstcasting career - I will also be researching a possible geodomain project. More details in what will be my last Lowdown post until Tuesday.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100901.htm | Date: 1 Sep 2010 | 6:13 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 31st 2010

High Value of Generic Domains Cited in New Interviews With Oversee.net & Swap.com CEOs
The high value of generic domain names was the topic of conversation in two new interviews with industry leaders - Jeff Kupietzky of Oversee.net and Jeff Bennett of Swap.com. One was printed by a Boston business publication and the other kicked off a new video series from Simon Johnson's DomainerIncome.tv.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100831.htm | Date: 31 Aug 2010 | 12:30 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 30th 2010

Epik Mints Their Own Currency for Buying Domains & Funding Development + Latest Show News
Today in the Lowdown at DNJournal.com: Attendees at the Epik Developer's Conference coming up Sept. 15-17 will find a little something extra in their goodie bags - $795 worth of EpikBucks. We'll tell you exactly what those are + we have news updates on October's DN Cruise and T.R.A.F.F.I.C. South Beach conferences.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100830.htm | Date: 30 Aug 2010 | 3:54 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 28th 2010

Developing Story: Rob Monster's Grand Plan for Epik.com and Why Parking Won't Be Part Of It
DN Journal's new monthly newsletter is out. We connected with Epik.com Founder Rob Monster to learn more about the upcoming Epik Developers Conference, but the discussion wound up covering much more than that, including Monster's take on the shaky state of domain parking and the future of domain development
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/newsletters/2010/august.htm | Date: 28 Aug 2010 | 4:33 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 26th 2010

Another Million $ Sale at Moniker + ccTLD News + Alexa Raad Resigns as .ORG's President & CEO
Today in the Lowdown at DNJournal.com: Moniker rings up a 7-figure sale in the DOMAINfest New York Extended Online Auction, country code news featuring ,AU, .NL, .MX and .UK, plus Alexa Raad, the highly successful President and CEO of the .ORG Registry (PIR) will step down next month.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100826.htm | Date: 26 Aug 2010 | 6:25 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 25th 2010

Germany's Top Domain Conference Coming Next Week + Zak Muscovitch Needs Your Vote!
Today in the Lowdown at DNJournal.com: A preview of Germany's biggest domain conference - DomainvermarkterForum - coming up next week in Munich. Plus, why .CA domain owners should rally behind Zak Muscovitch's bid for a seat on CIRA's Board of Directors.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100825.htm | Date: 25 Aug 2010 | 8:04 pm EDT
Prince.com Reigns On DN Journal's Weekly Top 20 Domain Sales Chart After 6-Figure Sale
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. The top sale ranks among the year's 25 biggest to date. Nine country code domains made the all extension leader board and we also saw one of the year's five biggest non .com gTLD sales this week.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2010/20100902.htm | Date: 25 Aug 2010 | 4:43 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 24th 2010

Photos & Highlights From the DOMAINfest Power Networking Day in New York City
The DOMAINfest New York Power Networking Day was held Wednesday (August 18) at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Manhattan. Conference organizer Oversee.net sent us some of show photographer Marvin Yan's pictures from the event so we could share them and the conference highlights with you.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100824.htm | Date: 24 Aug 2010 | 2:44 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 22nd 2010

Keynote Speaker Named for 1st Annual Epik Domain Developers Conference
The 1st Annual Epik Domain Developers Conference is coming up Sept. 15-17 in Seattle.The founder of a company that has a portfolio of over 8,000 developed geo domain names will give the keynote address. His speech will be followed by a live auction featuring 100 developed websites with both events open to the public.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100822.htm | Date: 22 Aug 2010 | 10:31 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 19th 2010

In the News: DOMAINFest New York, GreatDomains, the Annual .INFO Awards & Ray Neu
Today in the Lowdown at DNJournal.com: Updates on Wednesday's DOMAINfest in New York, a new online auction at GreatDomains, information on the annual .Info Awards Contest (with $15,500 in prize money up for grabs) and a note on Morgan Linton's new video interview with Ray Neu.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100819.htm | Date: 19 Aug 2010 | 6:35 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 18th 2010

Million Dollar Package Sale at Moniker + Pair of 6-Figure Deals Lead New DN Journal Sales Report
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. Domain buyers were very active again this week. Moniker.com closed a seven-figure package sale as well as a separate 6-figure transaction and Sedo.com scored big with the year's second largest non .com gTLD sale.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2010/20100825.htm | Date: 18 Aug 2010 | 6:24 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 17th 2010

More Who Are They? Answers + 20 Free Passes to Spain's Domaining III Show Up For Grabs
Today in the Lowdown at DNJournal.com we identify the two remaining unnamed domainers from our latest Who Are They? photo challenge. Plus, details on a EuroDNS drawing for 20 free passes to the Domaining III conference coming up next month in Valencia, Spain.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100817.htm | Date: 17 Aug 2010 | 7:57 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 16th 2010

Real Estate Domain Giant Rob Grant Cuts a Unique Development Deal with Sotheby's Realty
Rob Grant, CEO of RealEstateDirectory.com (who was profiled in our April 2008 Cover Story) and John Burke, President and CEO of Select Sotheby's International Realty in northern New York State, have announced a unique partnership with the launch of a powerful New York real estate portal for LakeGeorgeRealEstate.com.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100816.htm | Date: 16 Aug 2010 | 7:00 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 13th 2010

If Parking is Dead How Come A New Company Is Entering the Already Crowded Space?
Parking revenues have fallen so far over the past couple of years that some have declared parking to be dead. I wouldn't go quite that far, but there is no denying that parking has become a critically ill patient. In this environment, no one would dream of starting up another parking company, right? Wrong!
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100813.htm | Date: 13 Aug 2010 | 8:38 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 12th 2010

New DN Journal Domain Sales Report: Buyers Were Back Out in Force This Week
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. Another six-figure sale leads our latest Top 20 Chart and many of the names on the elite list come from deals no one has reported before now. Several were part of a $152,000 transaction involving a group of 3-digit numerical domains.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2010/20100818.htm | Date: 12 Aug 2010 | 3:20 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 11th 2010

Companies and Events in the News: DOMAINfest New York, Parked.com & NameDrive.com
A second Keynote Speaker has been added for next week's DOMAINfest New York Power Networking Day...DNWStats.com adds Parked.com as a partner for their new traffic and revenue verification service...and a large group of 3-Letter ccTLDs have gone on the auction block at NameDrive's NDX Market.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100811.htm | Date: 11 Aug 2010 | 2:45 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 6th 2010

DNW Stats Fills an Industry Void With a Free Domain Traffic and Revenue Verification Service
Tired of getting ripped off by people selling domains with bogus traffic and revenue statistics? Andrew Allemann's new DNW Stats service aims to put a choke hold on the cheaters. Also today, some answers to our latest Who Are They? Challenge.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100806.htm | Date: 6 Aug 2010 | 7:03 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 5th 2010

Who Are They - Round 2: Can You ID These Guys Hanging Out With Domain Pioneer Richard Lau?
Time for another round of everyone's favorite domain game (OK, so maybe it's the only domain game, but we're not too proud to take the title by default!). What we are trying to do, with your help, is identify some of the people in our massive photo database so we can match names with all of those pretty faces!
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100805.htm | Date: 5 Aug 2010 | 9:21 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 4th 2010

Hot on the Heels of Good Domain Aftermarket News Buyers Respond By Taking a Break!
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com. The week started with several reports of sales increases for 2Q-2010 vs. the previous quarter and the same quarter a year ago (our own data showed a 38% jump in dollar volume over 2Q-2009). So how did buyers respond to the good news? By taking a bit of a break!
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2010/20100811.htm | Date: 4 Aug 2010 | 7:24 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 3rd 2010

A New Approach to Domain Monetization: My Experience With SmartName's eCommerce Platform
Over the past four months I have been giving the new ecommerce platform at SmartName.com a thorough test to see if their quick development system could breath some life into domains that weren't producing anything parked. Over that time span I have moved about 500 domains into SmartName. Here is what happened.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100803.htm | Date: 3 Aug 2010 | 10:32 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 2nd 2010

Latest Quarterly Domain Sales Data From DN Journal & Sedo Shows Nice Uptick in the Aftermarket
The latest quarterly domain sales data from DNJournal.com & Sedo.com shows a nice uptick in aftermarket activity. Sedo reported its 4th straight quarter of rising sales. Also, T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Dublin promoter Rick Latona weighs in on the over-crowded domain conference calendar & .CO fans get their own Facebook community.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100802.htm | Date: 2 Aug 2010 | 6:57 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Aug 1st 2010

Rick Latona on the Over-Crowded Conference Calendar: Where Does the Madness Stop?
This month's T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Dublin event will be the first major domain conference ever held in Ireland. In a new interview with show promoter Rick Latona we got details on what is in store as well as Latona's view of an over-crowded conference schedule that will see 5 shows in the last 2 weeks of August.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/events/2010/traffic-dublin-preview.htm | Date: 1 Aug 2010 | 7:08 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 31st 2010

Total Value of 2Q-2010 Domain Sales Jump 26% Over the Previous Quarter & 38% Over A Year Ago
In the latest DN Journal newsletter we break down 2Q-2010 domain sales results which showed a big jump from the previous quarter as well as from the same quarter in 2009. We also profile an impressive young woman who is doing some great work for a charity that is widely supported by the domain industry.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/newsletters/2010/may-july.htm | Date: 31 Jul 2010 | 5:01 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 29th 2010

Who Are They? Now We Know! Readers Help Us Match Names With Industry Faces
In my last Lowdown post I asked readers to help us identify some people in our massive industry photo archives that I did not have names for. I started the quest with a shot of two lovely ladies. As I expected, our readers came through like champs! En route to getting the IDs I needed I also had an interesting brush with ESP!
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100729.htm | Date: 29 Jul 2010 | 9:55 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 28th 2010

Sedo On Fire: They Sweep All But Two Entries on DN Journal's Weekly Domain Sales Chart
Sedo makes a consistently strong showing on our weekly Top 20 Domain Sales Chart but the company outdid themselves this week, turning in the best showing by anyone EVER on our all-extension leader board. Sedo's sales blitzkrieg gave them 18 of the 20 chart positions, including all of the first 13 places.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2010/20100804.htm | Date: 28 Jul 2010 | 9:06 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 27th 2010

Who Are They? Help Match Unidentified Domainers With Their Photos
Over the years I have taken thousands of photos of domainers at industry events around the world. I noticed in going through our massive photo archive recently that we have hundreds of photos of people whose names I don't have. I would like to change that and hope you can help. Also today, more news on upcoming conferences.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100727.htm | Date: 27 Jul 2010 | 7:59 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 26th 2010

Castello Brothers to Deliver Keynote Speech in Spain & Kamila Sekiewicz Settles In At NameDrive
Today in the Lowdown at DNJournal.com: The Castello Brothers will join Sedo's Tim Schumacher as keynote speakers at next month's Domaining III conference in Spain, NameDrive has a new Director of Business Development and, after 40 shows, Owen Frager will hang up his Domain Success microphone Wednesday.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100726.htm | Date: 26 Jul 2010 | 4:25 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 23rd 2010

.CO Just Went Live But Aftermarket Sales Sites Devoted to the Extension Are Already Operating
The newly re-launched .CO extension just opened for general registration Tuesday but before most new .CO domain owners even had time to change their nameservers venues popped up offering newly registered .CO domain for sale. The highest profile sales site is Flipping.co by virtue of the fact that it comes from Francois Carillo.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100723.htm | Date: 23 Jul 2010 | 7:49 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 22nd 2010

Five Shows in 14 Days! The August Domain Conference Schedule Will Be The Busiest Ever
Just when you thought the show schedule couldn't get any more crowded, here comes August and the busiest domain conference month ever! Five major conferences are scheduled between the U.S. and Europe and all of those events will be shoe horned into a period of just two weeks in the latter half of the month!
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100722.htm | Date: 22 Jul 2010 | 8:32 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 21st 2010

Pair of ccTLDs Sell For $750,000 as Non .Coms Score Repeat Win Over .Coms on DNJ Chart
The new weekly domain sales report is out at DNJournal.com and after 7 years of tracking the domain aftermarket we saw something we've never seen before - non .com domains took more places on our weekly all extension Top 20 Chart than .coms for the 2nd week in a row. 2 ccTLD sales totaling $750,000 led the non .com charge.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/domainsales/2010/20100728.htm | Date: 21 Jul 2010 | 5:15 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 20th 2010

.CO Gets Off to a Fast Start - Total Regs Pass the 100,000 Mark Within 30 Minutes of Launch
The .CO extension opened for general registration today and the re-launched TLD got off to a blazing start. Within 30 minutes of opening the total number of .CO domains taken had soared past the 100,000 mark. .CO also got a huge boost with the announcement that Overstock has purchased O.CO for $350,000.
Permalink: http://www.dnjournal.com/archive/lowdown/2010/dailyposts/20100720.htm | Date: 20 Jul 2010 | 3:33 pm EDT

Domain News Headlines: Jul 19th 2010

People & Companies in the News: .CO, Sedo, ICANN, Rick Schwartz and Rick Silver
Today in the Lowdown at DNJourn