Block Chain Start-up Chain.com Inc. Acquires Chain.com
The domain name Chain.com has been acquired by block chain start-up Chain.com Inc. for an undisclosed amount. According to whois records, the seller was SOJCOM, LLC.
According to whois records, the domain name was first registered in 1997.Moreover, based on the whois data, the domain name was sold on May 15,2014.
The seller owns many premium doman names,including Pen.com , Lucky.com,Great.com and Super.com.
Congratulations to both the seller and the buyer.
NameJet Releases New Domain Auction Bidding Application for iOS
NameJet announced recently that it has developed a new bidding application for iOS. The new app will allow people to manage their bids and control their auctions regardless of location.
You can read the press release after the jump:
” NameJet, the award-winning aftermarket domain name auction company, has developed, in conjunction with WillowTree Apps, a new bidding application for iOS. The app has an easy-to-use interface, allowing customers to manage their bids, putting them in control of their auctions regardless of location.
Matt Overman, General Manager of NameJet said, “We are always looking for new and innovative ways to improve our customers’ experience. This new app makes it easier for them to bid from their phones and never forget a closing auction.”
Some notable features of the app are:
Account Controls
List My Current Auctions
Last Minute Board
Sort By Domain, Time Left, and High Bid
Auction Details
Place Proxy Bids
Real Time Status Updates
Bid History
Alert Settings for Auction Starting, Auction Ending, Reserve Met, Outbid, and Auction Closing
Optional Push Notifications
Customer Service Connect
The new NameJet bidding app is now available for free download at the iTunes Store.
About NameJet:
NameJet is a joint venture between Demand Media, Inc. (NYSE: DMD) and Web.com Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWWW)] who each own two of four leading ICANN-accredited registrars (eNom, Name.com, Network Solutions and Register.com). Launched in 2007, with core auction software and technical infrastructure operating since 2004, NameJet serves domain investors, Fortune 500 companies and their representatives, small- and medium-sized businesses, as well as a diverse and global mix of individual investors. It has processed over 200,000 domain auctions, establishing itself as a trustworthy and transparent auction platform that is customer-focused and user-friendly.”
Microsoft Files Complaint for XBoxOneDigital.com Domain
Microsoft has filed a UDRP ,seeking control of XBoxOneDigital.com domain name.The complaint was filed with the National Arbitration Forum a few days ago.
According to whois records, XBoxOneDigital.com was first registered in May,2014.
The National Arbitration Forum will examine if XBoxOneDigital.com domain is confusingly similar to Microsoft’s trademark,if the current owner has rights over it and if the domain is being used in bad faith .The disputed domain name will be passed over to Microsoft if it falls under all three of these stipulations.
The case is still pending compliance checks with the National Arbitration Forum .
Coordination Center for TLD RU/.РФ : 155 Domains Removed From Delegation
Group-IB sent 173 requests to registrars in June 2014 ,asking to remove the domain names of violators from delegation.155 domain names out of 173 were removed.
You can read the announcement after the jump:
” In June of 2014, registrars received 173 requests from the company Group-IB to remove the domain names of violators from delegation. As a result, 155 domain names were removed.
Of the 18 names now delegated, 15 were unblocked through normal procedures after their owners eliminated the reasons they were locked. Unlocking was conducted at the request of CERT-GIB. Registrars made no move with regard to the remaining three domain names, which will now be blocked in accordance with the regulations.
Most of the violating domain names were phishing resources (70 percent), while the smallest share consisted of botnet controllers (two percent).”
Advice.com Domain Name is Now Up For Sale
Igloo.com, one of the leading brokers of premium domain names and websites, announced recently that the domain name Advice.com has been listed for sale exclusively with their company.
You can read the press release after the jump:
” Igloo.com, a leading broker of ultra premium domain names and websites, announced today that Advice.com has been listed exclusively for sale with their firm. Highly marketable and easy to remember, Advice.com provides significant advantages to a new or established company looking to create an online community focused on the delivery of counsel or guidance on a wide range of topics such as career, financial, health or relationship advice. Good branding will make your domain name memorable, but a memorable domain name will make your brand unforgettable.
Over 360,000 searches for “advice” are made monthly on Google alone. End users actively seek web reviews and feedback before solidifying their purchase decisions. According to an article published by the Weidart Group, “85% of U.S. consumers read online reviews for local businesses, and 50% of those consumers are more likely to use those same businesses after reading positive reviews. For businesses with a healthy online reputation, this means that online advice can help generate more traffic and ultimately revenue.”
“Advice.com has broad market appeal, category authority, and unrivaled SEO and paid search potential,” said Amanda Waltz, Director of Sales for Igloo.com. “It’s not often that a domain name with such marketing benefits becomes available for sale and Igloo is very pleased to be chosen as the exclusive brokerage firm to represent the sale of Advice.com.”
Branding agencies, bloggers and tech companies alike agree that a strong brand can be your most powerful tool. Strong brand recognition can set you apart from the competition and can propel you forward as an industry leader. Descriptive, generic domain names have been associated with some of the world’s most well-recognized companies including Cars.com, Shoes.com, Baby.com, Toys.com, Hotels.com, Flowers.com, etc.; and increasingly are the most valuable properties on the Internet. While many of these sales have been private, some public sales considered comparable to Advice.com include Beauty.com at $800,000, Invest.com at $1,105,000, Find.com at $1,200,000, and Feeback.com at $1,230,000.
For additional information or offer guidelines on Advice.com, please contact Amanda Waltz directly at +1 508 689 9569, ext. 201 or amanda(at)igloo(dot)com.”
