− | In 1999 [[Michael Mann]] and [[Brian Taff]] founded [[BuyDomains.com]] for sale and purchase of premium domain names. In start of 2005 BuyDomains was acquired by Highland Capital Partners and Summit Partners. Company changed its name to [[yesDirect]] but it was named to be NameMedia after some time with the motives of business through advertisement.<ref>[http://dnjournal.com/cover/2007/june.htm DNJournal]</ref> | + | In 1999 [[Michael Mann]] and [[Brian Taff]] founded [[BuyDomains.com]] for sale and purchase of premium domain names. In start of 2005 BuyDomains was acquired by Highland Capital Partners and Summit Partners. Company changed its name to [[yesDirect]] for some time but it was again changed to be NameMedia in June 2006 with the motives of business through advertisement.<ref>[http://dnjournal.com/cover/2007/june.htm DNJournal]</ref> |
− | Along with the domain name trade business, NameMedia has developed and runs community websites related to photography, astrology, sky-diving and rock climbing. The websites under the ownership of NameMedia are: | + | Along with the domain name trade business, NameMedia has developed and runs community websites related to photography,stamping, crafting, astrology, sky-diving and rock climbing. The websites under the ownership of NameMedia are: |