VeriSign released the latest issue (PDF file) of its quarterly Domain Industry Brief, providing us with an update on the latest domain statistics. By the end of June 2008, there were more than 168 million registered domains, which represents a growth of 22% over the preceding 12 month period. In terms of registrations, [...] Continue reading →

Another owner of a top generic domain name has taken his asset to another level by teaming up with a partner that brought site development, capital and business relationship expertise to the table. The end result, just two months later, is a potential category killing website. [...] Continue reading →

As many of you know, my work is focused on gathering and monetizing traffic. At its root, that’s pretty much what EVERYBODY who does business on the web does whether they describe it that way or not. There are so many ways to accomplish this and I’ve addressed [...] Continue reading →

The domain aftermarket continues to hold strong despite the downturn in the general economy and falling PPC revenues in the domain industry. Sedo CEO Tim Schumacher said, "We have seen increased participation each month, a higher percentage of domains sold and higher average sale prices, and this latest auction will build on our success." [...] Continue reading →

As many of you know, my work is focused on gathering and monetizing traffic. At its root, that’s pretty much what EVERYBODY who does business on the web does whether they describe it that way or not. There are so many ways to accomplish this and I’ve addressed a few of the ways [...] Continue reading →

It was another solid outing for the domain aftermarket with a trio of six-figure sales leading this week's DN Journal sales report.. One of those, a two-word .com, rang up $325,000 to rank among the 20 biggest sales reported so far in 2008. Three country code domains qualified for the all extension leader board [...] Continue reading →

Internet Commerce Association Co-Founder Rick Schwartz announced his resignation from the domain industry trade group today. ICA independent board member Ron Jackson comments on the departure and where the organization stands now. [...] Continue reading →