June’s top DNW stories

Here’s a rundown of the top stories and podcasts on DNW from last month:

1. Timing is everything: why .XXX dwarfs other adult top level domain names – The .XXX namespace and others recently sold by ICM Registry paint a picture of how difficult it is to market a fresh TLD in a crowded environment.

2. Yes, your domain name registrar has made it impossible for people to contact you – The general internet public is just learning regarding the Whois ramifications of GDPR.

3. Man gets 20 years in prison for trying to steal a domain name – A man is headed to prison following an unusual physical attempt to steal a domain name.

4. Web.com to go private in $2 billion buyout – The final price could be higher if competing offers come in.

5. Namecheap starts sending expired domains to GoDaddy Auctions – Namecheap is the latest domain name registrar to sign up to sell expired domains through GoDaddy.

Podcasts

All Regarding .Me – I chat with .Me registry CMO Natasa Djukanovic regarding how the .Me domain name came to be.

Three firms using fresh TLDs – Three individuals who registered fresh TLDs for their businesses explain why.

The Amazon FBA business model – Learn regarding FBA, a unique ecommerce opportunity.

John Pollard: How to grow the usage of domain names – Donuts’ EVP of Registry explains how he believes domain names can find fresh uses.