Panelist: Blood donation startup’s domain claim was reverse hijacking attempt

Zape Technology, operator of WeDonate.io, lost its claim for WeDonate.co.uk. A company that rewards people for donating blood has tried to reverse hijack a domain name, a Nominet panelist has ruled (pdf). Zape Technology Ltd, which operates a business called WeDonate at WeDonate.io, filed the dispute against WeDonate.co.uk. The company first tried to buy the [...]

Domain changes: moving from .org to .com

As part of a new series, one founder tells the story of moving from a .org domain to the matching .com. I’m starting a new series on Domain Name Wire today. Many entrepreneurs and businesses change their domain names. Sometimes, it’s because the domain they originally wanted wasn’t available or affordable. Other times, they decide [...]