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dotMobi To Offer IDN In 2009

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DotMobi will be launching IDNs in simplified Chinese during the second quarter of 2009.IDNs (Internationalised Domain Names) allow domains to be registered (and accessed) using non-ASCII characters.If you want to get a basic overview of IDNs check out the WikiPedia entry, or head over to the section on the  ICANN site.Related articles by ZemantaWhat Makes dotmobi and … [Read more...] about dotMobi To Offer IDN In 2009

GoDaddy Spending 2 Million on Christmas Party

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While so many companies, both online and "bricks and mortar", are feeling "the pinch" it's interesting to see that some companies are actually blossoming.GoDaddy, for example, is spending two million dollars on their staff party this year!The company's outspoken founder, Bob Parsons, is incredibly upbeat, which is refreshing:"Someone asked me, why spend all the money on such a … [Read more...] about GoDaddy Spending 2 Million on Christmas Party

Google Adsense For Domains Opens Up

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Image via CrunchBase, source unknownGoogle dropped a bit of a bombshell yesterday when they announced that they were opening up Adsense for Domains to the general public (North American publishers first).Could this be the end for some of the smaller parking companies?With Google's ever growing publisher base I suspect that some of the parking companies are going to be under … [Read more...] about Google Adsense For Domains Opens Up

Nokia WIPO Decisions

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Image via WikipediaNokia have won a WIPO decision over two domains that are fairly obvious trademark infringements:nokiachat.comnokiachat.netYou can read the full decision hereWhile the decision isn't particularly interesting, there are a couple of minor points that are of interest. While the registrant did not lodge a formal response they did reply via email, however the … [Read more...] about Nokia WIPO Decisions

Aftermarket.com Live Auction TRAFFIC Down Under

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Aftermarket.com's live auction for TRAFFIC down under is taking place today.Unlike SnapNames', Aftermarket.com's system is 100% browser based and cross-platform, so there are no real barriers to sale ie. if you've got a computer, a 'net connection and the money, you can bid on domains and spend money. As the auction is being held as part of TRAFFIC Down Under it's only natural … [Read more...] about Aftermarket.com Live Auction TRAFFIC Down Under

Tucows (OpenSRS) Launch New Storefront For Resellers

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Tucows, via their OpenSRS brand, are launching a new service option for their resellers - the storefront.In a move which brings their reseller offering into line with that offered by the likes of eNom and Directi, the Canadian based registrar is rolling out a "full ecommerce" solution for its reseller base.The company's blog has more details including  screencasts of the … [Read more...] about Tucows (OpenSRS) Launch New Storefront For Resellers

More Nominet Jigs and Reels

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In the lead up to Nominet's AGM earlier this year I mentioned some of the squabbling.While we may have had a respite, it's now "open season" once again.The latest news is that some people are pushing a vote of no confidence in the current Nominet board and demanding that an EGM be called.What exactly happened?As usual trying to make sense of any debacles that breakout on the … [Read more...] about More Nominet Jigs and Reels