An analysis of domain sales reported to us in the 1st quarter of 2010 showed that total dollar volume was down 18% from the same quarter a year ago, however the entire year over year difference can be attributed to three big sales made in 1Q-2009. On the bright side the median sale price topped both the previous quarter & 1Q-2009.

See the rest here:
Median Domain Sale Prices Increased In 1Q-2010 But Total Dollar Volume Was Down

A new cover story is out at DNJournal.com.

View original here: 
DN Journal Cover Story: How Bill Karamouzis is Cooking Up an Online Gaming Empire

In the Lowdown at DNJournal.com we’re closing the week with a roundup of recent developments led by some embarrassing shenanigans involving both complainants in UDRP proceedings and NAF panelists. New revelations cast doubt on how well justice is being served in some UDRP domain proceedings.

See more here:
News Roundup Led By Revelations Embarrassing to Domain Arbitrators & Complainants

When I head over to New Orleans for the GeoDomain Expo next week I will be looking forward to seeing two of the sharpest developers in the space again; Scottsdale.com’s Fred Mercaldo and Bruce Marler of the Missouri.me Network. Both will be coming to the show fresh off major expansions of their businesses.

Originally posted here:
GeoDomainers in the News: Scottsdale.com’s Fred Mercaldo & Missouri.me’s Bruce Marler

1-800-BUSINESS LLC, a company that was formed to operate a business around the toll-free vanity number, 1-800-BUSINESS and its numerous URL’s, including www.1-800-BUSINESS.com plans to sell off essentially all of its assets in a May 27 auction.

See more here: 
1-800-BUSINESS LLC to Auction Off Domain Name and Matching Toll Free Phone Number