Comments on: The Dot Coms Are Booming Again (Domain Registrations, That Is) http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/04/the-dot-coms-are-booming-again-domain-registrations-that-is/ Startup and Technology News Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:46:06 -0800 hourly 1 By: Mystery Buyer Coughs Up $1.5 Million For Russia.com | Stoth http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/04/the-dot-coms-are-booming-again-domain-registrations-that-is/comment-page-1/#comment-3120313 Mystery Buyer Coughs Up $1.5 Million For Russia.com | Stoth Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:11:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=70494#comment-3120313 [...] recently wrote about dominance of number of .com domains and also noted that .com domain registrations were starting to turn around again after a poor 2008. It looks like [...] [...] recently wrote about dominance of number of .com domains and also noted that .com domain registrations were starting to turn around again after a poor 2008. It looks like [...]

]]> By: Mystery Buyer Coughs Up $1.5 Million For Russia.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/04/the-dot-coms-are-booming-again-domain-registrations-that-is/comment-page-1/#comment-3120260 Mystery Buyer Coughs Up $1.5 Million For Russia.com Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:30:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=70494#comment-3120260 [...] recently wrote about dominance of number of .com domains and also noted that .com domain registrations were starting to turn around again after a poor 2008. It looks like [...] [...] recently wrote about dominance of number of .com domains and also noted that .com domain registrations were starting to turn around again after a poor 2008. It looks like [...]

]]> By: Nik http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/04/the-dot-coms-are-booming-again-domain-registrations-that-is/comment-page-1/#comment-3050437 Nik Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:28:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=70494#comment-3050437 I use http://car2be.com I use http://car2be.com

]]> By: Insure.com Sells For $16 Million | Tech stuff center http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/04/the-dot-coms-are-booming-again-domain-registrations-that-is/comment-page-1/#comment-3030062 Insure.com Sells For $16 Million | Tech stuff center Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:43:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=70494#comment-3030062 [...] recently wrote about dominance of number of .com domains and also noted that .com domain registrations were starting to turn around again after a poor 2008. It looks like [...] [...] recently wrote about dominance of number of .com domains and also noted that .com domain registrations were starting to turn around again after a poor 2008. It looks like [...]

]]> By: Insure.com Sells For $16 Million | Technology http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/04/the-dot-coms-are-booming-again-domain-registrations-that-is/comment-page-1/#comment-3029224 Insure.com Sells For $16 Million | Technology Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:02:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=70494#comment-3029224 [...] recently wrote about dominance of number of .com domains and also noted that .com domain registrations were starting to turn around again after a poor 2008. It looks like [...] [...] recently wrote about dominance of number of .com domains and also noted that .com domain registrations were starting to turn around again after a poor 2008. It looks like [...]

]]> By: Insure.com Sells For $16 Million http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/04/the-dot-coms-are-booming-again-domain-registrations-that-is/comment-page-1/#comment-3028915 Insure.com Sells For $16 Million Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:10:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=70494#comment-3028915 [...] recently wrote about dominance of number of .com domains and also noted that .com domain registrations were starting to turn around again after a poor 2008. It looks like [...] [...] recently wrote about dominance of number of .com domains and also noted that .com domain registrations were starting to turn around again after a poor 2008. It looks like [...]

]]> By: Whats up with people paying for domains at high prices | Weird N Odd http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/04/the-dot-coms-are-booming-again-domain-registrations-that-is/comment-page-1/#comment-2969538 Whats up with people paying for domains at high prices | Weird N Odd Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:50:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=70494#comment-2969538 [...] just wrote about the dominance of number of .com domains and we’ve also reported that .com domain registrations were starting to turn around again after a poor 2008. Today, another [...] [...] just wrote about the dominance of number of .com domains and we’ve also reported that .com domain registrations were starting to turn around again after a poor 2008. Today, another [...]

]]> By: Call.com Rings Up $1.1 Million | Techdare http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/04/the-dot-coms-are-booming-again-domain-registrations-that-is/comment-page-1/#comment-2959446 Call.com Rings Up $1.1 Million | Techdare Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:13:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=70494#comment-2959446 [...] just wrote about the dominance of number of .com domains and we’ve also reported that .com domain registrations were starting to turn around again after a poor 2008. Today, another [...] [...] just wrote about the dominance of number of .com domains and we’ve also reported that .com domain registrations were starting to turn around again after a poor 2008. Today, another [...]

]]> By: Call.com Rings Up $1.1 Million http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/04/the-dot-coms-are-booming-again-domain-registrations-that-is/comment-page-1/#comment-2959006 Call.com Rings Up $1.1 Million Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:52:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=70494#comment-2959006 [...] just wrote about the dominance of number of .com domains and we’ve also reported that .com domain registrations were starting to turn around again after a poor 2008. Today, another [...] [...] just wrote about the dominance of number of .com domains and we’ve also reported that .com domain registrations were starting to turn around again after a poor 2008. Today, another [...]

]]> By: Call.com Rings Up $1.1 Million | Cellphone Ultra http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/04/the-dot-coms-are-booming-again-domain-registrations-that-is/comment-page-1/#comment-2958977 Call.com Rings Up $1.1 Million | Cellphone Ultra Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:37:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=70494#comment-2958977 [...] just wrote about the dominance of number of .com domains and we’ve plus reported that .com domain registrations were starting to turn around again after a poor 2008. Today, another [...] [...] just wrote about the dominance of number of .com domains and we’ve plus reported that .com domain registrations were starting to turn around again after a poor 2008. Today, another [...]

]]> By: 21st Century Identity Crisis: Naming Strategies for the New Marketspace | Atomic Tango http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/04/the-dot-coms-are-booming-again-domain-registrations-that-is/comment-page-1/#comment-2935642 21st Century Identity Crisis: Naming Strategies for the New Marketspace | Atomic Tango Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:05:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=70494#comment-2935642 [...] don’t have the same clout or searchability. You still really want a .com. Note: there are now 183 million website domain names in existence, so there’s a good chance that your dream name is already taken as a web [...] [...] don’t have the same clout or searchability. You still really want a .com. Note: there are now 183 million website domain names in existence, so there’s a good chance that your dream name is already taken as a web [...]

]]> By: Brittany Flowers™ http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/04/the-dot-coms-are-booming-again-domain-registrations-that-is/comment-page-1/#comment-2913124 Brittany Flowers™ Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:00:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=70494#comment-2913124 Judging from my experience in our state, domain registration is "UP" because NASTY business competitors are trying to steal business identities by registering ever possible variation of a competitors name so they can steal business and pretend to be either in that city or be that person. I think it has gone to far, and someone needs to put a stop to it! I am not a tech person, but a business person and I can assure you that in the floral industry it has become a ridiculous fiasco! It is not only harming our industry in general, but cause frustration and confusion to the consumer! Of course, I have no solution since I am not a tech person, but someone, should certainly pay attention to the problem. I'm sure it is not just the floral industry having issues, but business in general that use the internet for advertising. Judging from my experience in our state, domain registration is “UP” because NASTY business competitors are trying to steal business identities by registering ever possible variation of a competitors name so they can steal business and pretend to be either in that city or be that person. I think it has gone to far, and someone needs to put a stop to it! I am not a tech person, but a business person and I can assure you that in the floral industry it has become a ridiculous fiasco! It is not only harming our industry in general, but cause frustration and confusion to the consumer! Of course, I have no solution since I am not a tech person, but someone, should certainly pay attention to the problem. I’m sure it is not just the floral industry having issues, but business in general that use the internet for advertising.

]]> By: Domain Buzz - This Week in Domaining | dot sauce | http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/04/the-dot-coms-are-booming-again-domain-registrations-that-is/comment-page-1/#comment-2810168 Domain Buzz - This Week in Domaining | dot sauce | Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:00:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=70494#comment-2810168 [...] - The Dot Coms Are Booming Again (Domain Registrations, That Is): “VeriSign has just put out its quarterly report on the web domain industry stating that [...] [...] – The Dot Coms Are Booming Again (Domain Registrations, That Is): “VeriSign has just put out its quarterly report on the web domain industry stating that [...]

]]> By: carla | green and chic http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/04/the-dot-coms-are-booming-again-domain-registrations-that-is/comment-page-1/#comment-2794599 carla | green and chic Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:04:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=70494#comment-2794599 I think many of us who already blog, have ecommerce sites, etc are registering multiple domain names for the same business such as .org, .biz, .TV, etc. We are also constantly starting new spinoffs and blogs. I have six domain names and three websites alone. Many people have much, much more. I think many of us who already blog, have ecommerce sites, etc are registering multiple domain names for the same business such as .org, .biz, .TV, etc. We are also constantly starting new spinoffs and blogs. I have six domain names and three websites alone. Many people have much, much
more.

]]> By: ideegeo Group Limited » Blog Archive » Growing iWantMyName & ICANN Sydney http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/04/the-dot-coms-are-booming-again-domain-registrations-that-is/comment-page-1/#comment-2791240 ideegeo Group Limited » Blog Archive » Growing iWantMyName & ICANN Sydney Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:46:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=70494#comment-2791240 [...] With global domain sales continuing to grow at around 12%, despite the economic recession, and over 180 million domains now in total, it was no surprise to see rapid sales growth once we launched iWantMyName our [...] [...] With global domain sales continuing to grow at around 12%, despite the economic recession, and over 180 million domains now in total, it was no surprise to see rapid sales growth once we launched iWantMyName our [...]

]]> By: Alex http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/04/the-dot-coms-are-booming-again-domain-registrations-that-is/comment-page-1/#comment-2786237 Alex Sat, 06 Jun 2009 08:05:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=70494#comment-2786237 Many big internet services closed down (including Yahoo 360 and Geocites) leads to this fact, imo! Many big internet services closed down (including Yahoo 360 and Geocites) leads to this fact, imo!

]]> By: jack http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/04/the-dot-coms-are-booming-again-domain-registrations-that-is/comment-page-1/#comment-2786228 jack Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:45:49 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=70494#comment-2786228 i use growthbubble.com i use growthbubble.com

]]> By: Candy.com Sells For A Sweet $3 Million http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/04/the-dot-coms-are-booming-again-domain-registrations-that-is/comment-page-1/#comment-2785562 Candy.com Sells For A Sweet $3 Million Fri, 05 Jun 2009 21:31:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=70494#comment-2785562 [...] yesterday, we reported how .com domain registrations were starting to turn around again after a lackluster 2008. Today brings further [...] [...] yesterday, we reported how .com domain registrations were starting to turn around again after a lackluster 2008. Today brings further [...]

]]> By: Domain Buzz - This Week in Domaining http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/04/the-dot-coms-are-booming-again-domain-registrations-that-is/comment-page-1/#comment-2785510 Domain Buzz - This Week in Domaining Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:47:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=70494#comment-2785510 [...] - The Dot Coms Are Booming Again (Domain Registrations, That Is): “VeriSign has just put out its quarterly report on the web domain industry stating that [...] [...] – The Dot Coms Are Booming Again (Domain Registrations, That Is): “VeriSign has just put out its quarterly report on the web domain industry stating that [...]

]]> By: Gandi Joe http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/04/the-dot-coms-are-booming-again-domain-registrations-that-is/comment-page-1/#comment-2784923 Gandi Joe Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:07:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=70494#comment-2784923 Timo, I couldn't agree more ;-) The whole domain industry seems to have lost sight of the purpose of the domain space - to provide tools for businesses and consumers to buy/sell/promote services and useful trade. Not to make as much money as possible out of privileged access to domain information. Some registrars in the industry really are adding to the domain pollution with vast numbers of parked and advertised domains some of which they own themselves. Extraordinary. The industry needs to take a longer term stewardship approach to the domain space. Is it a good thing if the number of registered .com's are increasing, if they are just ad sites? Unfortunately putting domains back in the pool doesn't make sales growth look good and takes income away from the registrars and registries. Not surprising then that they're not rushing to do it. Timo, I couldn’t agree more ;-)

The whole domain industry seems to have lost sight of the purpose of the domain space – to provide tools for businesses and consumers to buy/sell/promote services and useful trade. Not to make as much money as possible out of privileged access to domain information.

Some registrars in the industry really are adding to the domain pollution with vast numbers of parked and advertised domains some of which they own themselves. Extraordinary.

The industry needs to take a longer term stewardship approach to the domain space.

Is it a good thing if the number of registered .com’s are increasing, if they are just ad sites?

Unfortunately putting domains back in the pool doesn’t make sales growth look good and takes income away from the registrars and registries. Not surprising then that they’re not rushing to do it.

]]> By: Typhoon http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/04/the-dot-coms-are-booming-again-domain-registrations-that-is/comment-page-1/#comment-2784610 Typhoon Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:02:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=70494#comment-2784610 I think .cn domain boom came because few month back Name.com started selling them for as little as $0.25 for few days which made many people go crazy(mainly spammers). :/ http://www.smartbloggerz.com I think .cn domain boom came because few month back Name.com started selling them for as little as $0.25 for few days which made many people go crazy(mainly spammers). :/

http://www.smartbloggerz.com

]]> By: Engago team http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/04/the-dot-coms-are-booming-again-domain-registrations-that-is/comment-page-1/#comment-2784539 Engago team Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:32:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=70494#comment-2784539 Nice article about the increase of registrations of domain names, but what's the reason behind it? Who are these people registering? - Companies that are registering additional domain names? - New companies that had no domain name previously? - People who want to start a company? - Personal domain names? Nice article about the increase of registrations of domain names, but what’s the reason behind it?
Who are these people registering?
- Companies that are registering additional domain names?
- New companies that had no domain name previously?
- People who want to start a company?
- Personal domain names?

]]> By: Think you know NY? http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/04/the-dot-coms-are-booming-again-domain-registrations-that-is/comment-page-1/#comment-2784533 Think you know NY? Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:21:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=70494#comment-2784533 Oh and I cashed out not to just buy a domain but to fund my philanthropy on my website. Oh and I cashed out not to just buy a domain but to fund my philanthropy on my website.

]]> By: Think you know NY? http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/04/the-dot-coms-are-booming-again-domain-registrations-that-is/comment-page-1/#comment-2784531 Think you know NY? Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:20:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=70494#comment-2784531 I agree with Domain Systems. Alot of people are finally getting on the web because of costs of owning a reg B&M. And also people are getting back into the whole drop ship thing. People are more willing to try something new. I myself recently let go, cash out on some stocks and brought me a website. Its doing okay esp. since I dont know Jack Shiit about blogging. PR 2 / Alexa 2.8m ( 1 mos.) Hopefully my website can continue to push forward and go strong because I have alot of plans for it. I agree with Domain Systems. Alot of people are finally getting on the web because of costs of owning a reg B&M. And also people are getting back into the whole drop ship thing. People are more willing to try something new.

I myself recently let go, cash out on some stocks and brought me a website. Its doing okay esp. since I dont know Jack Shiit about blogging.

PR 2 / Alexa 2.8m ( 1 mos.)

Hopefully my website can continue to push forward and go strong because I have alot of plans for it.

]]> By: Jim Jinsten http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/06/04/the-dot-coms-are-booming-again-domain-registrations-that-is/comment-page-1/#comment-2784498 Jim Jinsten Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:48:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=70494#comment-2784498 What he would say is what he would always say: "blah blah blah. I know everything. hear me opine about that which I know nothing. listen to me make an asshole out of myself" and then he would come up with a really clever: shitelocator.com -- what they call me in Great Britain What he would say is what he would always say:

“blah blah blah. I know everything. hear me opine about that which I know nothing. listen to me make an asshole out of myself”

and then he would come up with a really clever:

shitelocator.com — what they call me in Great Britain

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