Domain Name News

• Afternic Enhances Domain Transfer Process for Faster TransactionsApril 1, 2025
  Afternic has recently introduced enhancements to its domain transfer process, aiming to streamline and expedite transactions within the domain name aftermarket. These improvements are designed to simplify the transfer process, particularly for domains that necessitate manual intervention, which can sometimes result in delays. The updated system includes a revamped user interface for the transaction closing process, featuring Dan-style status updates and a dedicated messaging system to facilitate communication with Afternic’s Transfer Agent team. Automation has been integrated to streamline processes and enhance efficiency wherever feasible. Notably, an automated system now manages… Read more: Afternic Enhances Domain Transfer Process for Faster Transactions
• WIPO Domain Name Report 2024: UDRP Cases Surge in Global FilingMarch 31, 2025
  In the WIPO Domain Name Report for 2024, a significant surge in Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) case filings was observed, with trademark owners from 133 countries initiating 6,168 cases. This marked the second-highest volume of domain name cases filed with WIPO since the inception of UDRP in 1999. The rise in filings underscores the enduring significance of domain names in the global intellectual property and e-commerce realms. The data revealed that the United States, France, and the United Kingdom led the list of top filing party locations, indicating… Read more: WIPO Domain Name Report 2024: UDRP Cases Surge in Global Filing
• Why Some Registrars Sell .com Domains Below Wholesale CostMarch 30, 2025
  Some domain registrars are currently offering new .com domain registrations at prices below the wholesale cost. This practice raises the question of why registrars would sell domains for less than the wholesale price. The wholesale price for a new .com domain registration stands at $10.26, yet some registrars are charging as low as $5.00, $5.75, or $6.99. There are two main reasons behind this pricing strategy. Firstly, many registrars use below-wholesale pricing as a marketing tool to attract new customers. By offering domains at a discount or even below cost, registrars… Read more: Why Some Registrars Sell .com Domains Below Wholesale Cost
• UK NCSC Boosts Domain Security with New GuidelinesMarch 29, 2025
  The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has recently unveiled a set of security guidelines tailored specifically for domain registrars and operators of Domain Name System (DNS) services. These guidelines are designed to empower DNS registrars to play a pivotal role in combating domain abuses at every stage of a domain’s life cycle. According to the NCSC, DNS registrars hold a crucial responsibility in thwarting domain abuses by preventing the registration of deceptive domains, expediting the removal of malicious domains, assisting clients in securing and maintaining their domain registrations, and mitigating… Read more: UK NCSC Boosts Domain Security with New Guidelines
• Domain Name Registrars Selling .com Domains Below Wholesale PriceMarch 28, 2025
  Domain Name Registrars Selling .com Domains Below Wholesale Price The domain name industry is witnessing a trend where some registrars are offering .com domain registrations at prices significantly below the wholesale cost. But why would registrars engage in selling domains below the wholesale price point? Currently, various registrars are providing new .com domain registrations at prices like $5.00, $5.75, or $6.99, well under the wholesale price of $10.26. This pricing strategy raises questions about the rationale behind such offers. One reason behind this phenomenon is the concept of loss-leaders. By selling… Read more: Domain Name Registrars Selling .com Domains Below Wholesale Price