GoDaddy moves to reCaptcha system; the changes break domain WHOIS links
GoDaddy has given up its custom-made captcha system, used for the WHOIS queries page. After years of using a proprietary system to confirm the function is performed by a human, and not by “unscrupulous spammers,” GoDaddy moved to reCaptcha. The system is widely used by many companies, including DomainTools. There is, however, a small problem: […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.GoDaddy will now empty the folder of “Deleted” domains after 30 days
Domain investors that often delete domains from their GoDaddy portfolio, should empty the folder. According to new ICANN regulations, all deleted domains must be removed from the registrar after 30 days have passed. “Finally, some new regulations from ICANN that actually make sense, no more bloated Trash folders in your account, taking over our servers!” […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Love talking about cats? Call GoDaddy at (480) 505-8877
If you’re a cat lover, as many domain investors are, take note: GoDaddy would love to hear from you. By contacting the GoDaddy Tech Support number at (480) 505-8877 you can soon find out that by making a call, it can lead to a conversation about cats. Feline lovers can call the number, then press […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.EDP.com : Stolen domain taken from its Chinese thief via UDRP
A Chinese domain thief was forced to return the stolen domain EDP.com via the UDRP process. Back in July, we wrote about the Portuguese company EDP – Energias de Portugal, S.A. filing the case; we correctly speculated that the domain, which had been transferred away to the Chinese domain registrar, Ename, had been stolen. In […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.GGP Events : When is a “stolen” domain not really stolen?
Domain theft incidents are rampant, but each case needs to be examined individually. There are cases where a domain that was perceived by its former owner to be “stolen,” is not. How is this possible? A recent plea for help by the – former – owner of the domain GGPEvents.com tagged the domain as “stolen:” […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Gender equality : GoDaddy owns the domain GoMommy.com !
GoDaddy is an equal opportunity employer. Men and women are treated equally during their careers at GoDaddy, and that’s great! But did you know that GoDaddy, the biggest registrar in the world, also owns the domain name GoMommy.com? Registered in December 1999, GoMommy.com used to be owned by a company called Mommies Online, according to […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Domain rebranding shocker : GoDaddy moves to Go.com !
GoDaddy announced that effective December 1st, they are moving away from the all-familiar brand at GoDaddy.com. Citing the need for a domain franchise reboot, the biggest registrar in the world is bidding GoDaddy.com farewell. “It’s only natural that we’d use a real short, generic domain name, and moving to Go.com is the perfect evolution for […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Trump in Cuba : Did the Republican candidate register these domains?
Newsweek reported that Donald Trump’s organization secretly conducted business in Cuba, violating the US trade embargo against the communist country. The company allegedly spent at least $68,000 dollars in Cuba in 1998; the funds were funneled through an American consulting firm, according to Newsweek. Sure enough, the hashtag #TrumpInCuba generated plenty of interest, but that’s […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.Recovered domain : Omed.com is no longer stolen
Reclaiming a domain that has been stolen can be complicated; in the case of Omed.com, the process involved GoDaddy and a Russian domain thief. As we reported in June, Omed.com was stolen from a GoDaddy account and was transferred to one of Russia’s largest registrars, Reg.ru. We can now report that Omed.com is no longer […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.GoDaddy Pro : Domain registration and hosting services for professionals
GoDaddy spent the best part of 2000’s known to the public as a company rolling out saucy commercials during the Super Bowl. The departure of its founder, Bob Parsons, from the role of CEO brought in a new attitude and altitude; GoDaddy is now the #1 domain registrar in the world. Cleaning its image and […]
Copyright © 2024 DomainGang.com · All Rights Reserved.GoDaddy warns of ongoing phishing campaign targeting premium domains
GoDaddy has issued a warning regarding an ongoing phishing campaign. The cyberattack is targeting premium domain names, according to Joe Styler, Aftermarket Product Manager at GoDaddy. The warning is as follows: “We were made aware this morning by a few customers that they are getting emails claiming to be from GoDaddy that are saying that […]
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