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| − | | logo = | + | | logo = ENom2.png |
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| industry = Internet, online domain name registration | | industry = Internet, online domain name registration | ||
| founded = Bellevue, WA, 1997 | | founded = Bellevue, WA, 1997 | ||
| − | | founders = | + | | founders = |
| − | | ownership = [[ | + | | ownership = [[Tucows]] |
| − | | headquarters = | + | | headquarters = 5808 Lake Washington Blvd, Ste. 300<br>Kirkland, WA 98033 |
| country = USA | | country = USA | ||
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| website = [http://enom.com eNom.com] | | website = [http://enom.com eNom.com] | ||
| − | | blog = | + | | blog = [http://www.enom.com/news/default.aspx eNom blog] |
| facebook = | | facebook = | ||
| − | | linkedin = | + | | linkedin =[http://linkd.in/1e9XeMM LinkedIn/enom] |
| twitter = eNom | | twitter = eNom | ||
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| − | '''eNom''' | + | '''eNom''' is an [[ICANN]] accredited registrar, providing domain name registration, hosting and other online services.<ref>[http://nomcom.icann.org/bios-2008.htm icann.org]</ref><ref>[http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-150442240.html Highbeam Research Article]</ref> In January 2017, [[Tucows]] acquired from eNom from [[Rightside]] for $83.5 million, adding approximately 14.5 domains under management and 28,000 active resellers to it's portfolio.<ref>[http://www.tucows.com/tucows-inc-to-acquire-enom-from-rightside/ Tucows Inc. To Acquire eNom from Rightside]. Retrieved 29 Mar 2017.</ref> |
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| + | eNom's resellers are mostly web hosting and web development companies that use eNom's application programming interface ([[API]]) to buy and sell domain names on their own web sites, or eNom's hosted reseller solution—a customer retail website branded as the reseller's but hosted by eNom. | ||
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== Company History == | == Company History == | ||
| − | + | Paul Stahura founded the company in 1997 and it initially was run out of his garage using a single computer with an ISDN line.<ref>[http://www.crunchbase.com/person/paul-stahura Crunch Base Profile]</ref> | |
| − | + | ===Acquisition by Demand Media=== | |
| + | In May 2006, eNom was acquired by [[Demand Media]], and in 2007 eNom acquired [[BulkRegister]], making it the second largest domain registrar in the world.<ref>[http://www.dnjournal.com/cover/2007/january.htm The Domain Industry News Journal]</ref><ref>[http://www.domaintools.com/internet-statistics/registrar-stats-2007.php domaintools.com]</ref> with over 8 million registered domain names in 70 different domain extensions.<ref>[http://www.enom.com/domainsearch/default.aspx enom.com]</ref> | ||
| − | In October, 2007, eNom | + | In October, 2007, eNom retired its drop catcher website, [[ClubDrop]].com, to partner with [[Network Solutions]] to create the aftermarket auction venue [[NameJet]].com. NameJet became the auction provider for the expired domain inventory of Network Solutions, Register.com and eNom. NameJet auctions active names, dropped names, and names that are post-expiration.<ref>[http://www.namejet.com/ namejet.com]</ref> Much of the Network Solutions inventory is classified as "Pre-Release" names. Features include: public auctions, private auctions, ascending-price and reverse auctions, proxy bidding, reserve price auctions and buy-it-now auctions. |
| − | + | ===Acquisition by Tucows=== | |
| + | In January 2017, eNom was acquired by [[Tucows]] for US$83.5 million, adding 14.5 million domain names under management and 28,000 resellers to increase Tucows total network to 29 million domains under management and 40,000 resellers, which made it the second largest domain name registrar, behind [[GoDaddy]].<ref>[http://www.tucows.com/tucows-inc-to-acquire-enom-from-rightside/ http://www.tucows.com/tucows-inc-to-acquire-enom-from-rightside/]</ref> | ||
== eNom's Reseller Model == | == eNom's Reseller Model == | ||
| − | eNom sets up [http:// | + | eNom sets up [http://www.enom.com/resellers/benefits-sellingoptions.aspx resellers] two ways, through its Instant Reseller storefront tool, a customizable domain name selling kit, or through an API used by software developers. |
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| + | eNom resellers add revenue streams to their existing businesses by offering domain names and eNom's Value Added Services (VAS). eNom's VAS products and services include web site hosting, web site creation kits, SSL Certificates, ID protection services, email services, website monitoring and traffic-counting tools. | ||
| − | eNom resellers | + | In August, 2012, eNom launched a new service targeting prospective registrants for domains on new gTLDs and resellers who plan to offer new gTLDs. The service provides the ability for end users to register expressions of interest in specific domains through a '''Watchlist'''. Using this tool, resellers can understand the demand for new gTLDs by their customer base and build appropriate marketing plans for the new extensions. When each new gTLD is ultimately delegated, the tool adapts to let end users participate in the Sunrise, Landrush and General Availability phases. Resellers can implement this tool through a javascript widget or an API. To date, eNom and its resellers have collected more than three million expressions of interest from end users. <ref>[http://www.enom.com/tld-queue/pages/watchlist.aspx#c=Featured]</ref> |
== Affiliations == | == Affiliations == | ||
* [[ICANN]] [[Registrar Constituency]] | * [[ICANN]] [[Registrar Constituency]] | ||
| + | * [[NTAG]] | ||
| + | * [http://www.safemedsonline.org/ Center for Safe Internet Pharmacies (CSIP)] | ||
| + | * [http://www.whatdomain.org/ Domain Name Association (DNA)] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
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[[Category: Companies]] | [[Category: Companies]] | ||
[[Category: Registrars]] | [[Category: Registrars]] | ||
| − | [[Category: Past | + | [[Category: Past Supporters]] |
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Revision as of 12:39, 29 March 2017
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| Industry: | Internet, online domain name registration |
| Founded: | Bellevue, WA, 1997 |
| Ownership: | Tucows |
| Headquarters: | 5808 Lake Washington Blvd, Ste. 300 Kirkland, WA 98033 |
| Country: | USA |
| Website: | eNom.com |
| Blog: | eNom blog |
| LinkedIn: | LinkedIn/enom |
| Twitter: |  @eNom
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eNom is an ICANN accredited registrar, providing domain name registration, hosting and other online services.[1][2] In January 2017, Tucows acquired from eNom from Rightside for $83.5 million, adding approximately 14.5 domains under management and 28,000 active resellers to it's portfolio.[3]
eNom's resellers are mostly web hosting and web development companies that use eNom's application programming interface (API) to buy and sell domain names on their own web sites, or eNom's hosted reseller solution—a customer retail website branded as the reseller's but hosted by eNom.
Company History
Paul Stahura founded the company in 1997 and it initially was run out of his garage using a single computer with an ISDN line.[4]
Acquisition by Demand Media
In May 2006, eNom was acquired by Demand Media, and in 2007 eNom acquired BulkRegister, making it the second largest domain registrar in the world.[5][6] with over 8 million registered domain names in 70 different domain extensions.[7]
In October, 2007, eNom retired its drop catcher website, ClubDrop.com, to partner with Network Solutions to create the aftermarket auction venue NameJet.com. NameJet became the auction provider for the expired domain inventory of Network Solutions, Register.com and eNom. NameJet auctions active names, dropped names, and names that are post-expiration.[8] Much of the Network Solutions inventory is classified as "Pre-Release" names. Features include: public auctions, private auctions, ascending-price and reverse auctions, proxy bidding, reserve price auctions and buy-it-now auctions.
Acquisition by Tucows
In January 2017, eNom was acquired by Tucows for US$83.5 million, adding 14.5 million domain names under management and 28,000 resellers to increase Tucows total network to 29 million domains under management and 40,000 resellers, which made it the second largest domain name registrar, behind GoDaddy.[9]
eNom's Reseller Model
eNom sets up resellers two ways, through its Instant Reseller storefront tool, a customizable domain name selling kit, or through an API used by software developers.
eNom resellers add revenue streams to their existing businesses by offering domain names and eNom's Value Added Services (VAS). eNom's VAS products and services include web site hosting, web site creation kits, SSL Certificates, ID protection services, email services, website monitoring and traffic-counting tools.
In August, 2012, eNom launched a new service targeting prospective registrants for domains on new gTLDs and resellers who plan to offer new gTLDs. The service provides the ability for end users to register expressions of interest in specific domains through a Watchlist. Using this tool, resellers can understand the demand for new gTLDs by their customer base and build appropriate marketing plans for the new extensions. When each new gTLD is ultimately delegated, the tool adapts to let end users participate in the Sunrise, Landrush and General Availability phases. Resellers can implement this tool through a javascript widget or an API. To date, eNom and its resellers have collected more than three million expressions of interest from end users. [10]
Affiliations
- ICANN Registrar Constituency
- NTAG
- Center for Safe Internet Pharmacies (CSIP)
- Domain Name Association (DNA)
References
External Links