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Spaceship hit so many milestones in 2024 — all thanks to you
To say this was an exciting year for Spaceship would be an understatement. From innovative product and feature launches to hitting over a million domains under management, the last…
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Drive automation with .auto, .car, and .cars domains
In a world driven by automation and technological advancements, having a domain that reflects your industry focus is more important than ever. For brands centered on automation, AI…
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Domain Name Security: Complete Protection Guide 2025
A domain name is a vital online asset. It’s essential for businesses that rely on their website as a virtual storefront, a hub for marketing activities, or a platform for presentin…
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5 Letter Domain Price: How Much Do Five Letter Domains Cost?
When it comes to domain names, you want to keep them short and sweet. Names like Apple, Tesla, Yahoo, and Canva translate into strong, memorable names because, coming in at 5 …
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Introducing: Minimal Landing Pages
As we approach the end of 2024, we’re excited to roll out an exciting update to boost domain sales: Minimal Landing Pages. Designed to keep buyers laser-focused on your d…
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Cybersecurity platform Abstract.Security utilizes AI to enhance enterprise security analytics
Abstract.Security – Namecheap customer – (United States) Developers use .xyz and XYZ Registry domains like .Security and .Auto&nbs…
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Blockchain firm Borderless.xyz streamlines global payments with innovative financial infrastructure
Borderless.xyz – GoDaddy customer – (United States) Innovative developers use .xyz domains to leverage the power of blockchain technology and deliver bleed…
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Identity Digital Joins LinkedIn Premium Perks Program to Empower Online Branding for Professionals
Identity Digital, through its registrar subsidiary Name.com, has announced a new partnership with LinkedIn to provide exclusive perks for LinkedIn Premium subscribers. As part of t…
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Registry rigged auctions; Is .life worth it? Developed vs. undeveloped domains; Premium pricing then drops
Welcome to this week’sTop Topics review at NamePros! Registry manipulating auctions; Is a .life domain worth it? Webmaster never sold a domain befor…
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Request The Domain Name You Want
The Domain Buyer Requests section has been a feature of NamePros for many years. That section of the site provides an opportunity for investors looking to increase their …
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Leap Into Domain Name Savings – But Spend Wisely
Usually the best deals on domain name registrations, and occasionally on transfers, occur around Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This year is no exception, with great sales this yea…
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The Last 5 Years of .IO Extension Sales
The .io extension remains one of the most popular after .com, particularly for technology-oriented startups. In January 2020 I wrote a two-part series on the .io extension for the …
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GoDaddy’s Q4 2024 premium domain auction (see here all 1,108 domains)
GoDaddy is gearing up for its 2024 End of Year Premium Domain Auction Event, following the success of its previous premium auctions. This no-reserve auction offers a fantastic oppo…
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Global Domain Activity Trends Seen in Q3 2024-WhoisXML API
Our research team analyzed close to 22 million domains registered between 1 July and 30 September 2024 from the Newly Registered Domains (NRD2) Data Feed. We found that the nu…
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ICANN Implements New Bans on Gaming Practices in Upcoming gTLD Application Round
ICANN has introduced two significant bans in the upcoming new gTLD application process, targeting practices considered as “gaming.” These changes aim to promote fairness and reduce…
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Future of .io Domain in Jeopardy Amid UK-Mauritius Treaty and US Intervention
The ongoing UK-Mauritius sovereignty deal over the Chagos Islands has sparked uncertainty regarding the future of the .io country-code top-level domain (ccTLD). The treaty’s potent…
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The Chagos Archipelago and the .io domain
The governments of Mauritius and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recently announced that sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago will move to Mau…
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Detroit.com Hits the Market: A Rare Opportunity to Own an Iconic Domain of a City on the Rise
Detroit.com is officially for sale, offering a unique opportunity to acquire a premium digital asset tied to a city with rich history and an emerging future. This iconic domain is …
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CZ.NIC Increases Wholesale Price of .CZ Domains from March 2024
Starting March 1, 2024, CZ.NIC will increase the wholesale price of .CZ domains from 145 to 160 CZK per year (excluding VAT). This marks the first price change in over six years. A…
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DNX.com Set to Launch Soon as a Central Hub for Premium Domain Listings
DNX.com is transitioning from its previous identity as “Get That Domain” to a new premium domain listing platform. The site currently displays a “Coming Soon̶…
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Atom Auctions Launch Seller-Owned Domain Listings with New Forward + Reverse Model
Atom.com has announced the opening of its Auctions feature for seller-owned domains, allowing users to list domains at no cost, including those not previously listed on the platfor…
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ICANN’s Latest Report: Advanced Analysis Uncovers Patterns in Malicious Domain Registrations
The ICANN report titled “Inferential Analysis of Maliciously Registered Domains” from November 2024 provides a statistical examination of domains suspected of being registered for …
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Google’s Canonical Confusion: Cases of Wrong Domain Selection Spark Concerns in the SEO Community
In a surprising turn of events, SEO experts have reported instances where Google selects a different domain name as the canonical URL, even if it doesn’t belong to the original web…
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Web3 platform Omega.xyz aims to pioneer Bitcoin DeFi with cross-chain yield generation solutions
Omega.xyz is making waves in the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape with its innovative approach to Bitcoin DeFi. As a GoDaddy customer from the United States, Omega.xyz has em…
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“Scarce resources of two-letter domain name suffixes: unique meanings and industry applications of .SS and other domain names”
There are very few two-letter suffixes like “.SS” in the world, and they are regarded as domain name resources with great collection value because of their uniqueness. …
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Afternic Releases Top Keywords in Domain Sales for August 2024
Afternic has published its top domain sales keywords for August 2024, highlighting trends that are shaping the industry and what investors are prioritizing. This month’s data revea…
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Trump Wins U.S. Presidential Election, Republicans Retake Senate, Domain Investors Anticipate Favorable Policies
Yesterday, the highly anticipated U.S. presidential election concluded with Donald Trump securing victory and returning to the White House. At the same time, Republicans won a majo…
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OpenAI Acquires Premium Domain Chat.com in $15.5 Million Deal
In a high-profile move that merges a premier online asset with the forefront of artificial intelligence, OpenAI has been revealed as the buyer of the highly-coveted domain, Chat.co…
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WIPO Domain Name Decision D2024-3530 for afer.com
Case Details for WIPO Case D2024-3530 WIPO Case Summary WIPO Case Number D2024-3530 Domain name(s) afer.com Complainant Association Française d’Epargne et de Retraite (AFER) Respon…
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DENIC Updates WHOIS Queries in Response to New Cybersecurity Legislation
In light of the EU NIS-2 directive requiring member states to improve cybersecurity standards, .de registry DENIC has announced changes to its WHOIS data policy, expected to take e…