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Domain Industry Blog Watch

A look at what domain bloggers and news sites are writing regarding this stretch.

Various domain news sites and bloggers have written some great articles this stretch that are worth referring to.


Demand for fresh gTLDs – Michael Berkens beat me to writing a story regarding ICANN CEO Paul Twomey’s comments regarding fresh gTLD demand. Twomey refers to demand as demand by people who want to launch fresh TLDs, not people who want to actually register them.

Change your Passwords – Elliot Silver discusses changing your passwords following returning from a trip. Not domain news, but it’s very notable. My added input: instead of using public wifi, get a cellular network modem card. Also, use https:// when connecting to Gmail.

Internet Commerce Association helps domainers in VeriSign court case – Domain owners scored a major victory against VeriSign the prior week. Internet Commerce Association explained its role on its web site.

Dan Warner leaving Dark Blue Sea – A familiar face in the domain name industry is moving on, but will still be in the industry.

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