In a surprising turn of events, DomainWheel unveils the extraordinary success of Anguilla, a Caribbean paradise, riding the wave of .ai domain registrations. The latest report indicates a staggering 146% surge in .ai domains from July 2022 to December 2023, totaling an impressive 353,928 registrations, up from a modest 100,000 in 2020. [Read more…]
Pedia.com Hits the Market with a Once-in-a-Lifetime Offer
VPN.com, a prominent player in the premium domain name brokerage arena, has just unveiled an unprecedented opportunity for enthusiasts and businesses alike. The domain name giant is putting up for sale the revered domain name, intellectual property, registered trademarks, and business of “Pedia.com,” marking a historic milestone in the domain brokerage landscape. [Read more…]
Revolutionizing the Used Car Game: Shift Technologies’ Tech Bonanza Hits Auction – 100+ Premium Domains Up for Grabs
Hilco Streambank is spearheading the intellectual property sale of Shift Technologies, Inc., a trailblazing omnichannel retailer transforming the used car industry. The company’s cutting-edge technology stack, encompassing proprietary software, legacy source code, and an impressive array of over 100 domain names, is now on the auction block. [Read more…]
ICANN Drops $10 Million Bombshell: Global Innovation Takes Center Stage with Game-Changing Grant Program
In an exciting move towards fostering innovation on a global scale, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the brains behind the Domain Name System (DNS), has just dropped a bombshell – the ICANN Grant Program. Brace yourselves, as millions of dollars are up for grabs to fuel groundbreaking projects that will propel the growth of a single, open, and universally interconnected Internet. [Read more…]
Unlocking Internet Secrets: ICANN’s Game-Changing RDRS Service Revealed
ICANN Launches Global Service to Simplify Requests for Nonpublic Domain Name Registration Data
In a move that promises to revolutionize how we access online information, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has just rolled out the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS). This cutting-edge service is poised to become a game-changer, simplifying the process of accessing nonpublic registration data related to generic top-level domains (gTLDs). And guess what? It’s not just for tech gurus; it’s for everyone with a legitimate interest! [Read more…]
Identity Digital Secures Prestigious Spot in Newsweek’s 1000 Excellence Index
In a resounding acknowledgment of its commitment to financial responsibility, stakeholder ratings, and social responsibility, Identity Digital™ has proudly clinched a coveted spot on Newsweek’s 1000 Excellence Index. This prestigious annual ranking, a collaborative effort between Newsweek and the Best Practice Institute (BPI), celebrates U.S. companies that go above and beyond in setting benchmarks for corporate excellence. [Read more…]
Public Interest Registry Honors Global Changemakers in 5th Annual .ORG Impact Awards
Public Interest Registry (PIR), the force behind the .ORG domain, proudly unveiled the outstanding winners of the 5th Annual .ORG Impact Awards. This annual program, dedicated to recognizing and celebrating exceptional mission-driven organizations and individuals, showcased the incredible efforts of those committed to making the world a better place. [Read more…]
The Impact of New Web Addresses
Identity Digital™, a trailblazer in linking the online world with domain names and related technologies, is highlighting the game-changing influence of new web addresses in boosting brand recognition and user engagement. Through the compelling success stories of Co.school, Cultural Currents Institute, and Levels.fyi, Identity Digital underscores the advantages of embracing new web addresses to thrive in the digital age. [Read more…]
Amazon’s .BOT Domain Ending Now Available for AI Enthusiasts
In a move set to shake up the digital realm, Amazon has officially launched its coveted .BOT domain, tailor-made for the Artificial Intelligence industry. As of today, Monday, October 30th, at 16:00 UTC, this domain extension is up for grabs, and EnCirca, a leading domain registrar, is you can go register one of these domains, at encirca.bot. [Read more…]
VPN.com Puts Up Hit.com Domain Name For Sale
VPN.com, a leader in premium exact-match domain name brokerage, is making waves in the premium domain name industry with the announcement of Hit.com going up for sale. This three-letter dot com domain is a real gem, and the team at VPN.com is excited to facilitate this transaction. [Read more…]
XYZ Registry Acquires .CEO Top Level Domain
The XYZ domain registry has acquired the .CEO Top Level Domain (TLD). Following its successful acquisition and relaunch of .Lat, XYZ Registry, the innovative company behind .xyz – the world’s #1 new domain ending – has announced its 35th new domain ending: .CEO. XYZ Registry is meeting its mission to provide competition and choice to users worldwide, now by stewarding the .CEO domain, an emblematic signifier for business leaders and innovators around the world. [Read more…]
Padma Lakshmi to Host 5th Annual .ORG Impact Awards
Public Interest Registry (PIR), the driving force behind .ORG, has unveiled the finalists for the eagerly awaited 5th annual .ORG Impact Awards. Furthermore, it was announced that the awards ceremony, a long-anticipated return to in-person events since the onset of the pandemic, will be hosted by none other than Padma Lakshmi. The star-studded gala will take place on November 16 in the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., where the exceptional winners will be revealed. These awards commend and reward individuals and organizations worldwide for their remarkable contributions to society. [Read more…]
ICANN Marks 25 Years
In a remarkable celebration of its 25th anniversary, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is acknowledging a quarter-century of international cooperation in overseeing the Internet’s naming system. ICANN’s historic journey, conceived from the vision of a unified and globally accessible Internet, underscores its unwavering commitment to this objective and the profound impact it has achieved. [Read more…]
Squarespace Acquires Google Domains
Squarespace is acquiring Google Domains. According to a press release, Squarespace and Google has “entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement with Google, whereby Squarespace will acquire the assets associated with the Google Domains business.” [Read more…]
Web.com Launches AI Domain Name Generator and AI Writer Tools
Web.com has launched two new AI-powered features aimed at easing the domain creation and content generation processes, two of the first major steps in launching a website. The first is an AI-powered domain name generator, and the second tool is an AI writer. [Read more…]
All Domain Names Need SSL: Parked Domains Are Losing Traffic, Revenue
Many popular web browsers, such as Google Chrome, Safari, and Firefox are now notifying users when they try to load a website that is not secure. If you try to go to a domain name that has no SSL certificate set up, you’ll get a warning message telling you the website you’re about to visit is not secure. This is a big deal for anyone who owns a domain name, especially if your domain name is just parked and doesn’t currently have a website on it. [Read more…]
GoDaddy Customer Loses Domain Name Due to Auto Renew Fail
There is a post on Reddit that details how a business owner lost their domain name because they relied on GoDaddy’s Auto Renew service to renew their domain name. Their credit card failed to be charged, and they lost the domain name. [Read more…]
dotDB is Not Shutting Down
dotDB is NOT shutting down. Emails were sent out, apparently, to dotDB registered users claiming that dotDB was shutting down. However, a statement on the dotDB website (see above) claims that a spammer sent out those emails claiming that the website and service was shutting down. dotDB is the most advanced tool for researching domain names, according to their website. I actually use the tool regularly and recommend it. [Read more…]
Tucows and GoDaddy Report Q3 2022 Results
Tucows and GoDaddy have both recently reported their Q3 2022 financial results. For Tucows, net revenue for the third quarter of 2022 increased 2.8% to $78.1 million from $75.9 million for the third quarter of 2021. For GoDaddy, GoDaddy delivered another $1 billion revenue quarter, along with 2% year-over-year growth in net income and 15% year-over-year growth in operating profit. [Read more…]
7 Ways to Protect Your Domain Name
As you may (or may not) know, I run a company called DNProtect. We protect domain names, offer a domain name protection service, but also recover stolen domain names.
Unfortunately recovering domain names takes up quite a bit of my time, as it’s a huge problem that no one talks about. People are literally waking up in the morning, their email doesn’t work, their website is down, and they quickly realize that their domain name has been stolen. DNAccess is currently the only company that currently offers a service to recover domain names. [Read more…]