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[[Image:Enom_logo.gif‎|200px]] [[Enom]][http://www.enom.com/] Bellevue, WA, USA
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{{CompanyInfo|
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| logo            = ENom2.png
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| type            =
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| industry        = Internet, online domain name registration
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| founded        = Bellevue, WA, 1997
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| founders        =
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| ownership      = [[Tucows]]
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| headquarters    = 5808 Lake Washington Blvd, Ste. 300<br>Kirkland, WA 98033
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| country        = USA
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| businesses      =
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| products        =
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| employees      =
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| revenue        =
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| website        = [http://enom.com eNom.com]
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| blog            = [http://www.enom.com/news/default.aspx eNom blog]
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| facebook        =
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| linkedin        =[http://linkd.in/1e9XeMM LinkedIn/enom]
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| twitter        = eNom
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| keypeople      = 
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'''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>
  
== Introduction to eNom ==
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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.
eNom was started in 1997 in the garage of its founder and CEO, [Paul Stahura]. As the Internet has grown and developed over the years, so has eNom. Today, eNom is a profitable, stable, and experienced technology provider in the domain name services industry. With a global customer base, eNom is focused on providing the most stable, flexible, and advanced domain name technology platform in the industry.  
 
  
== eNom is a technology company at heart ==
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== Company History ==
eNom has grown to become the third largest domain registrar in the world with nearly 6 million domains under management. eNom is the largest domain registrar with a reseller model with tens of thousands of resellers. These resellers either use eNom's world-class application programming interface (API) to buy and sell domain names on their own web sites - what is arguably the most flexible reseller API in the business, or eNom's hosted reseller solution - a customer retail website branded as the reseller's but hosted by eNom.
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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>
  
eNom's resellers are mostly (over 80%) web hosting and web development companies. They range from very large companies to very small shops. eNom provides multiple methods for enabling the purchasing and management of domain names. In addition, eNom provides resellers a host of value added services (VAS) including website hosting, website creation, SSL certificates, and others.
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===Acquisition by Demand Media===
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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>
  
eNom's back-end systems handle about 2 billion [DNS] queries a day. The company maintains its name server constellation across six geographically dispersed datacenters throughout the world, guaranteeing its customers 100% uptime. In addition, eNom forwards over 11 million emails and blocks over 28 million spam messages every day.
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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.
  
More than just a registrar, eNom is experienced in name auctions. In October, 2007, eNom sunsetted its [drop catcher] website ([ClubDrop].com) to partner with ([NetworkSolutions].com) to create the aftermarket auction venue ([NameJet].com). NameJet became the exclusive auction venue for the expired domain inventory of Network Solutions.
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===Acquisition by Tucows===
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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>
  
Much of the Network Solutions inventory is classified as "Pre-Release" names available at no other aftermarket venue. Unlike backordering Pending Delete domains from the daily drop list ? which may or may not be successfully caught ? the high bid assures you of getting these names.
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== eNom's Reseller Model ==
  
The site auctions active names, dropped names, and names that are post-expiration. Features include public auctions, private auctions, ascending-price and reverse auctions, proxy bidding, reserve price auctions, buy-it-now auctions.  
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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.
  
== eNom's innovative reseller model ==
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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 pioneered the domain name reselling business early on. The firm believed there were many ways to use domain names and that the best way for enabling the market would be to build the most solid platform for buying, selling, and most importantly using domain names in the marketplace. eNom now maintains strong relationships with its resellers all over the world who have come to rely on its commitment to stable and flexible solutions.
 
  
eNom has two ways to set up resellers. The first is through eNom's PDQ tool, which is a semi-customizable domain name selling kit for resellers who are less technical or who want something more compartmentalized. The second way to access and provision domain names and the value added services is through the API. eNom's API is consistently recognized in the industry by experts for its variety of functions (over 250 commands) and its scalability. eNom's API gives experienced web designers the most flexibility for selling domain names and VAS.
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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>
  
eNom resellers[http://enomreseller.org/] add extra revenue streams to their domain name businesses by offering 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, and website monitoring and traffic-counting tools. As ever lower prices in the domain name industry have forced companies to find new ways to generate revenues, eNom resellers have found that offering VAS products are an effective and valuable way to compete in the marketplace.
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== Affiliations ==
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* [[ICANN]] [[Registrar Constituency]]
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* [[NTAG]]
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* [http://www.safemedsonline.org/ Center for Safe Internet Pharmacies (CSIP)]
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* [http://www.whatdomain.org/ Domain Name Association (DNA)]
  
Some etp are selling their sub resller account such as www.enomname.com was selling the old $7.95 enom reseller accounts[http://www.enomname.com/].
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== References ==
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'''People'''
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== External Links ==
* [[Sarah Akhtar]], General Counsel
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* [http://www.enom.com eNom Corporate Website]
* [[Paul Stahura]], Chief Strategy Officer
 
* [[Michael Blend]], President
 
* [[Jeffrey Eckhaus]], General Manager
 
* [[Chris Ambler]], Chief Software Strategist
 
* [[Billy Watenpaugh]], product manager and registry liaison
 
  
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[[Category: Registrars]]
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[[Category:Past Sponsors]]
  
== ENom Member Gallery ==
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[[Image:504px-Sarah_Akhtar.JPG|100px]] [[Image:Stahura1.jpg|100px]] [[Image:ChrisAmblerPortrait.jpg|100px]] [[Image:558px-BillyWatenpaughPortrait.JPG|100px]]
 
 
 
== Affiliations ==
 
* [[Registrars Constituency]]
 

Latest revision as of 17:35, 25 February 2022

ENom2.png
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: TwitterIcon.png@eNom

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

References

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