A rare and regionally significant collection of exact-match domain names representing some of New York’s most influential geographic and cultural markets has been released for acquisition. The portfolio includes: NewYork.com Manhattan.com LongIsland.com Albany.com TheHamptons.com These domain names, historically held individually, are being made available as a single strategic digital package for the first time, offering […]
Ai.com Sale Announced on LinkedIn
Hours ago on LinkedIn it was announced that Ai.com was sold. Gerard Michael announced “Ai.com is sold. More information to follow.” Stay up to date on this breaking news story by joining our Domain Success Newsletter here
UPDATE: The Joke’s on Us — AprilFools.com Sale Confirmed as Braden Pollock’s Clever April 1st Afternic BIN Deal
It turns out the only thing more brilliant than the domain name AprilFools.com… was the timing. Domain Success has confirmed that the domain AprilFools.com, which sold for $14,998 earlier this month & AprilFool.com also for $4,998 was sold by none other than legendary domain investor Braden Pollock — and yes, the transaction was completed on […]
Fool’s Gold: AprilFools.com Sells for $14,998 — Buyer Laughs All the Way to the Affiliate Bank
In a noteworthy development within the domain name industry, AprilFools.com was sold for $14,998 on April 5, 2025, and AprilFool.com ALSO changed hands for $4,998 on April 5, 2025. These transactions underscore the enduring appeal and commercial potential of holiday-themed domain names. Notably, AprilFools.com has been swiftly transformed into an active website offering an array […]
Mike Mann Sells Immigrants.org for $19,888
Renowned domain investor Mike Mann has announced the sale of the domain name Immigrants.org for $19,888. Mann, known for his extensive portfolio and strategic acquisitions, shared the news today on X (formerly Twitter). Mann has a history of notable domain sales. For instance, in August 2024, he reported selling 18 domains for a total […]
TheGlobe.com Acquired by Domain Veterans Rick Schwartz and Mike Berkens for $15,869
In a notable development within the domain investment community, industry veterans Rick Schwartz, known as “The Domain King,” and Mike Berkens have jointly acquired the domain name TheGlobe.com for $15,869. We first wrote about this on March 30th that TheGlobe.com was in auction. This acquisition marks a significant chapter in the storied history of TheGlobe.com, […]
WIPO Rules in Favor of Flipboard: Flipboard.tv Domain Ordered Transferred in Trademark Dispute
In the digital economy, owning and protecting your brand online is as critical as owning real estate in the physical world. One recent decision from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) illustrates this vividly. The case—Flipboard, Inc. v. Ankit Vyas, ANKIT VYAS VENTURES PRIVATE LIMITED, Case No. DTV2025-0001—offers domain investors a compelling reminder of the […]
LEGO Secures Victory in UDRP Case Over : A Trademark Enforcement Masterclass
Overview: In a textbook case of trademark enforcement under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP), LEGO Holding A/S secured the transfer of the domain name <my-lego.world> from Ukrainian registrant Anton Sokolov, highlighting a powerful precedent and key lessons for domain investors. Filed with the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center, this case (D2025-0494) is […]
From $840 Million to $1,583: The Shocking Rise and Fall of TheGlobe.com — The Dot-Com Darling Now Up for Auction
In the mid-1990s, the internet was burgeoning into a transformative force, connecting people in unprecedented ways. Amid this digital revolution, two Cornell University students, Stephan Paternot and Todd Krizelman, envisioned a platform that would harness the internet’s potential to foster social connections. This vision materialized as theGlobe.com, a pioneering social networking site that would experience […]
CALA.ai Sells for $59,888: Mercer or CALA Systems Could Be Behind High-Profile AI Domain Acquisition
In a notable development within the domain investment community, James Booth, a prominent domain investor and broker, announced on X the sale of the domain name CALA.ai for $59,888. The transaction was structured as a Lease to Own agreement over 12 months and facilitated through Afternic, a leading domain marketplace. Booth had acquired CALA.ai merely […]