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'''Domain Name Wire''' is a blog that deals with the domain name sector. The blog covers a range of domain related topics ranging from issues concerning expiring domains, monetization, domain registries and registrars, [[ICANN]], policy, law etc.<ref>[http://domainnamewire.com/ Domain Name Wire]</ref>
 
'''Domain Name Wire''' is a blog that deals with the domain name sector. The blog covers a range of domain related topics ranging from issues concerning expiring domains, monetization, domain registries and registrars, [[ICANN]], policy, law etc.<ref>[http://domainnamewire.com/ Domain Name Wire]</ref>
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The blog began in March, 2005, after Mr. Allemann had dropped out of meetings to become involved in domain portfolio company, [[iREIT]]. The project began as a hobby to keep him involved in the [[domaining]] business, and then became his full-time business. When he started the only other online domain commentary site was [[Ron Jackson]]'s [[DNJournal]], which focuses more on industry profiles and sales analysis than daily domain news.<ref>[http://domainnamewire.com/2012/03/09/domain-name-wire-turns-seven-today/ Domain Name Wire Turns Seven Today, DomainNameWire.com]</ref>
  
 
==Partnership==
 
==Partnership==

Revision as of 18:53, 9 March 2012

Domain name wire logo.gif
Type: Blog
Industry: Domain Industry News
Founded: USA, 2005
Founder(s): Andrew Allemann
Country: USA
Website: domainnamewire.com
Facebook: domainnamewire
Twitter: TwitterIcon.png@domainnamewire
Key People
Andrew Allemann, Founder & Editor

Domain Name Wire is a blog that deals with the domain name sector. The blog covers a range of domain related topics ranging from issues concerning expiring domains, monetization, domain registries and registrars, ICANN, policy, law etc.[1]

The blog began in March, 2005, after Mr. Allemann had dropped out of meetings to become involved in domain portfolio company, iREIT. The project began as a hobby to keep him involved in the domaining business, and then became his full-time business. When he started the only other online domain commentary site was Ron Jackson's DNJournal, which focuses more on industry profiles and sales analysis than daily domain news.[2]

Partnership

The blog entered into partnership with SmartName[3] in order to enhance the online search experience for users. It allows the users to search for exactly what they are looking for without any confusion and allows them to find the results in a timely manner.

Some Facts about Domain Name Wire

  • The blog is very popular in India, Canada, United Kingdom and United States.[4][5]
  • The server speed is 54% faster than than those of its peers.[6]

Awards

  • PostRank Domain Award for Biggest Mover & Shaker in the year 2009[7]
  • PostRank Domain Award for top 3 blogs (other 2 being The Domains and Elliot's Blog) for the year 2009[8]

References