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		<title>BuyDomains Announces Major Redesign</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[WALTHAM, MA – May 16, 2013  –  BuyDomains, the largest portfolio of high quality premium domains for sale, today announced the re-launch of its domain marketplace, where over six million domains are available for purchase.  The redesign features a more intuitive user experience, faster domain search and a streamlined checkout process, making purchasing a premium [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>WALTHAM, MA – May 16, 2013  –  BuyDomains, the largest portfolio of high quality premium domains for sale, today announced the re-launch of its domain marketplace, where over six million domains are available for purchase.  The redesign features a more intuitive user experience, faster domain search and a streamlined checkout process, making purchasing a premium domain even easier for customers looking to establish or grow their presence online.</p>
<p>BuyDomains is the premier destination for premium domain purchases by small and medium businesses looking to secure a web address that will provide them the best visibility and search results for their new or growing online business.</p>
<p>“We continue to show our commitment to our customers by investing in platforms that help make premium domains easy to find and purchase, backed by a world-class sales and customer service team,” said Kelly Conlin, CEO of NameMedia, the parent company of BuyDomains.  “BuyDomains pioneered the premium domain market in 1999 and continues to lead the industry through innovation and dedication to our customers and partners.”</p>
<p>This is the third new premium domain sales website to be launched by NameMedia in less than a year.  Last fall, NameMedia re-launched Afternic.com, the leading platform for domain owners to list their name for sale in the domain aftermarket, and NameFind.com, a name suggestion tool that generates ideas for naming a new business by checking for available domain names, determining name availability on social media sites and receiving feedback on their name choices from friends and colleagues.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>About BuyDomains</strong><br />
BuyDomains is owned by <a href="http://www.namemedia.com/" target="_blank">NameMedia</a>, a leader in the acquisition, development and trading of digital real estate through a network of highly targeted websites and a marketplace for premium <a href="http://www.buydomains.com/">domain names</a>. The company’s website development focuses on creating compelling online communities in niche categories. The company’s marketplace allows owners of premium domain names to <a href="http://www.afternic.com/sell.php">sell domains</a>, and for domain buyers to review the largest available inventory. Through its ownership of one of the largest domain portfolios in the world, its innovative website development platform, and its broad distribution, NameMedia now serves more than 50 million visitors to its network of websites and sells domains to customers in more than 100 countries. Headquartered outside Boston in Waltham, Massachusetts, more information is available at <a href="http://www.namemedia.com/" target="_blank">www.namemedia.com</a>.</p>
<p>BuyDomains Media Contact<br />
Karen Dixon<br />
VP, Marketing<br />
Kdixon[at]NameMedia[dot]com<br />
781-839-2873</p>
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		<title>Australian Registrar Instra Joins Afternic Reseller Network</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 14:57:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WALTHAM, MA – May 14, 2013  –  Afternic, the world’s largest premium domain marketplace, today announced that Instra Corporation has joined their reseller network as a Premium Partner, bringing premium domains to the Asia Pacific Market. Instra, a leading Melbourne based registrar, supplies domains to buyers from more than 160 countries worldwide. The partnership with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>WALTHAM, MA – May 14, 2013  –  <a href="http://www.afternic.com/">Afternic</a>, the world’s largest <a href="http://www.afternic.com/domain-search">premium domain marketplace</a>, today announced that<a href="http://instra.com/"> Instra Corporation</a> has joined their reseller network as a Premium Partner, bringing <a href="http://www.afternic.com/sell-domains">premium domains</a> to the Asia Pacific Market.</p>
<p>Instra, a leading Melbourne based registrar, supplies domains to buyers from more than 160 countries worldwide. The <a href="http://www.afternic.com/premium-partner-levels">partnership</a> with Afternic will allow Instra customers access to six million high quality premium domains in their search results, and the largest inventory of domains available for Fast Transfer ownership.</p>
<p>“We are excited to welcome Instra to our rapidly growing reseller network.  Their strength in the Australian market enables even more choices for domain investors worldwide,” said Jason Miner, Chief Operating Officer of Afternic.</p>
<p>As a result of the partnership with Instra, Afternic members will benefit from even more buyers for their domains listed for sale.  With more than 100 partners in the reseller network, Afternic offers unprecedented exposure for successful premium domain sales.</p>
<p>“Providing a greater selection of names is always a top priority,” said Dennis Kittrell, Instra’s VP of Business Development.  “Not only are we expanding our offering and user experience, we are connecting you with the names you want most.”</p>
<p><strong>About Afternic</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.afternic.com/">Afternic’s Domain Listing Service (DLS)</a> is the world’s largest domain marketplace, offering millions of currently registered domains for sale through leading registrars worldwide. Through DLS, domains are promoted for sale to millions of active domain buyers worldwide.</p>
<p>Afternic is part of <a href="http://www.namemedia.com/" target="_blank">NameMedia</a>, a leader in the acquisition, development and trading of digital real estate through a network of highly targeted websites and a marketplace for premium <a href="http://www.afternic.com/domain-search">domain names</a>. The company’s website development focuses on creating compelling online communities in niche categories. The company’s marketplace allows owners of premium domain names to <a href="http://www.afternic.com/sell-domains">sell domains</a>, and for domain buyers to review the largest available inventory. Through its ownership of one of the largest domain portfolios in the world, its innovative website development platform, and its broad distribution, NameMedia now serves more than 50 million visitors to its network of websites and sells domains to customers in more than 100 countries. Headquartered outside Boston in Waltham, Massachusetts, more information is available at <a href="http://www.namemedia.com/" target="_blank">www.namemedia.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong>About Instra Corporation Pty. Ltd.</strong><br />
Formed in 1997, Instra Corporation is a privately-owned company based in Melbourne, Australia. Instra has expanded its initial domain name business from New Zealand and Australia into a leading, worldwide domain registrar.</p>
<p>Instra Corporation supplies over 300+ country domains worldwide and has direct accreditations with over 100 registries. Many companies and household brand names from around the world take advantage of Instra’s unique and sophisticated Domain Management System to actively manage their online intellectual property. Our customers come from over 160 different countries.</p>
<p>Afternic Media Contact<br />
Karen Dixon<br />
Vice President, Marketing<br />
<a href="mailto:kdixon@afternic.com">kdixon@afternic.com</a><br />
781-839-2873</p>
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		<title>NameJet Selects Afternic as Exclusive Partner for Premium Domains</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:36:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WALTHAM, MA – April 30, 2013  –  Afternic, the world’s largest premium domain marketplace, today announced that NameJet will join the Afternic reseller network as a Premium Partner.  NameJet, a leading domain name aftermarket auction company co-owned by eNom and Web.com, will now offer Afternic’s portfolio of high quality premium domains with “Buy it Now” [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>WALTHAM, MA – April 30, 2013  –  Afternic, the world’s largest premium domain marketplace, today announced that NameJet will join the Afternic reseller network as a Premium Partner.  NameJet, a leading domain name aftermarket auction company co-owned by eNom and Web.com, will now offer Afternic’s portfolio of high quality premium domains with “Buy it Now” prices to its rapidly-growing customer base.  Eligible Afternic domains will be transferred via its leading Fast Transfer technology to NameJet customers, giving them immediate control of the domain and providing an optimal user experience.</p>
<p>“We are thrilled to be expanding our relationship with NameJet beyond our work in the gTLD space and to welcome them into the Afternic network as a reseller of premium domains,” said Jason Miner, Chief Operating Officer for Afternic. “Our goal is to continue to increase our value to Afternic members by creating more liquidity in the aftermarket.  The addition of NameJet to our reseller network increases our reach to new audiences and gives our sellers unprecedented exposure to buyers worldwide.”</p>
<p>Matt Overman, NameJet’s General Manager said of the partnership, &#8220;Afternic’s high-quality domain portfolio and incredible Fast Transfer capabilities was a key reason we selected them as a partner.  We are committed to providing our expanding customer base with more choices and the best user experience for acquiring premium domains, and Afternic was a natural choice.”</p>
<p>Afternic’s inventory is already being displayed in search results on NameJet.</p>
<p><strong>About Afternic</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.afternic.com/">Afternic’s Domain Listing Service (DLS)</a> is the world’s largest domain marketplace, offering millions of currently registered domains for sale through leading registrars worldwide. Through DLS, domains are promoted for sale to millions of active domain buyers worldwide.</p>
<p>Afternic is part of <a href="http://www.namemedia.com/" target="_blank">NameMedia</a>, a leader in the acquisition, development and trading of digital real estate through a network of highly targeted websites and a marketplace for premium <a href="http://www.buydomains.com/">domain names</a>. The company’s website development focuses on creating compelling online communities in niche categories. The company’s marketplace allows owners of premium domain names to <a href="http://www.afternic.com/sell.php">sell domains</a>, and for domain buyers to review the largest available inventory. Through its ownership of one of the largest domain portfolios in the world, its innovative website development platform, and its broad distribution, NameMedia now serves more than 50 million visitors to its network of websites and sells domains to customers in more than 100 countries. Headquartered outside Boston in Waltham, Massachusetts, more information is available at <a href="http://www.namemedia.com/" target="_blank">www.namemedia.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong>About NameJet</strong><br />
NameJet is a joint venture between Demand Media, Inc. (NYSE: DMD) and Web.com Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:  WWWW), who together own four leading ICANN-accredited registrars (eNom, Name.com, Network Solutions and Register.com).  Launched in 2007 with core auction software and technical infrastructure operating since 2004, NameJet serves domain investors, Fortune 500 companies and their representatives, small- and medium-sized businesses, as well as a diverse and global mix of individual investors. It has processed more than 200,000 domain auctions, establishing itself as a trustworthy and transparent auction platform that is customer-focused and user-friendly.   For more information, go to <a href="http://www.namejet.com/">www.namejet.com</a>.</p>
<p>Afternic Media Contact:<br />
Karen Dixon<br />
Vice President, Marketing<br />
<a href="mailto:kdixon@afternic.com">kdixon@afternic.com</a><br />
781-839-2873</p>
<p>NameJet:<br />
Matt Overman<br />
General Manager<br />
NameJet<br />
<a href="mailto:jstandiford@web.com">matt.overman@namejet.com</a><br />
310-917-6491</p>
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		<title>Premium Domain Name Analyst</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:12:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Help us transform the Internet. &#160; One of the most critical bedrocks of the Internet is the Domain Name System, the way that billions of Internet users find their way around the Web. Did you know 30% of all registered domain names have not yet been developed, and that millions of these domains could be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Help us transform the Internet.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>One of the most critical bedrocks of the Internet is the Domain Name System, the way that billions of Internet users find their way around the Web. Did you know 30% of all registered domain names have not yet been developed, and that millions of these domains could be put to use by new businesses if only there was an efficient, effective and secure way to connect domain name seller and domain name buyers? At NameMedia, we are building the platforms to do just that—and more—as we build a better Internet.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>NameMedia is looking for a Premium Domain Name Analyst.  This candidate will join our team as an integral member of our world-class domain services team.  NameMedia has been the global leader in premium domain acquisition and monetization services for over 12 years, and is looking for motivated professionals to further its growth.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Responsibilities: </span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Build and enhance models to define valuation of domain names based on extensive internal database of sales history as well as external data</li>
<li>Deliver harmonized data from multidimensional data sets to ensure high data quality and integrity</li>
<li>Apply linguistic and econometric principals to domain valuation</li>
<li>Expand multilingual support for domain portfolios</li>
<li>Communicate and successfully operate within distributed multi-department project teams to deliver superior products</li>
<li>Leverage prior experience with new product development and participation on new product delivery teams to deliver on-time on-budget on-spec</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Requirements: </span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>A track record of working with diverse data sets to deliver insightful analytics</li>
<li>Experience bringing new products to market</li>
<li>Broad knowledge base of structured and applied linguistics</li>
<li>Experience with Econometrics theory</li>
<li>Attention to detail</li>
<li>High professional standards, diligence</li>
<li>Creativity, ability to think outside the box</li>
<li>Knowledge of at least one foreign language a plus</li>
<li>Bachelor’s Degree.</li>
</ul>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About the Company:</span></p>
<p>Headquartered in Waltham, MA, NameMedia is a leader in the acquisition and the development and trading of digital real estate through a network of highly targeted websites and a marketplace for premium domain names.  NameMedia is focused on acquiring, developing and selling high-quality digital real estate.</p>
<p>We do this through our media business (domain monetization and development) and our marketplace business (domain buying and selling). Affiliated websites of NameMedia are (<a href="http://www.afternic.com/">www.afternic.com</a>), (<a href="http://www.buydomains.com/">www.buydomains.com</a>), (<a href="http://www.directdomains.com/">www.directdomains.com</a>), (<a href="http://www.namefind.com/">www.namefind.com</a>)</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Beyond its technology, NameMedia offers world-class customer service and domain sales executive teams that provide the education and experience necessary to close sales. Our <a href="http://www.afternic.com/domain-broker">Agents</a> have successfully brokered thousands of domain sales on behalf of domain buyers worldwide, and our Valuation team provides <a href="http://www.afternic.com/appraisals">domain appraisal</a> services that help domain buyers and sellers to value their domains every day. Our experienced team plays a big role in your success.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Benefit Highlights:</span></p>
<ul>
<li>Medical &amp; Dental      Insurance – 100% company paid deductible</li>
<li>Stock options</li>
<li>Fitness membership and discounts</li>
<li>Flexible schedules</li>
<li>Generous Employee      Referral Program</li>
<li>Friendly and open      working atmosphere</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
<li>Well stocked kitchen</li>
<li>Company events and celebrations</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Come join one of the best professional teams in the Boston area.  Please contact us at <a href="mailto:jobs@namemedia.com">jobs@namemedia.com</a> to apply.</p>
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		<title>RRPproxy Now Offers Resellers Access to the Afternic Marketplace</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:43:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The MetaregistryTM RRPproxy, a division of the German based domain registrar Key-Systems GmbH, has joined the Afternic marketplace as a Premium Partner. Afternic, a NameMedia company, currently offers the largest portfolio of “Fast Transfer” premium domain names in the world. RRPproxy&#8217;s customers now have access to this wide range of inventory via the API and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>The Metaregistry<sup>TM</sup> RRPproxy, a division of the German based domain registrar Key-Systems GmbH, has joined the Afternic marketplace as a Premium Partner. Afternic, a NameMedia company, currently offers the largest portfolio of “Fast Transfer” premium domain names in the world. RRPproxy&#8217;s customers now have access to this wide range of inventory via the API and the RRPproxy web interface.</strong></p>
<p>St. Ingbert, <!--[if supportFields]> DATE \@ &quot;yy&#8217;-'MM&#8217;-'dd&quot; <![endif]-->13-04-05<!--[if supportFields]><![endif]-->. Afternic’s Domain Listing Service is the world’s largest domain marketplace, offering millions of currently registered domains for sale. “Many of our resellers have already shown interest in premium domains, and we are very excited to be able to offer this product to them”, states Alexander Siffrin, CEO of Key-Systems. “Afternic’s large volume of high quality, premium domains will be a great asset to offer our customers.”</p>
<p>With the Afternic integration, Key-Systems’ RRPproxy customers will now have access to Afternic’s premium domain inventory through their reseller interface. Any domain name that is registered and listed in the Afternic market will return the price associated with the domain purchase to the RRP clients. At customers’ side, just a minimum of implementation work is required in order to participate in this revenue channel.</p>
<p>Key-Systems is a member of the KeyDrive S.A. holding, which includes existing Afternic partners such as NameDrive, Snapnames, and Moniker. Key-Systems’ retail portal domaindiscount24 will join the Afternic integration as well, adding to the value of the partnership and offering more domain choices across Europe.</p>
<p><strong>About Afternic</strong><br />
Afternic is part of NameMedia, a leader in the acquisition, development and trading of digital real estate through a network of highly targeted websites and a marketplace for premium domain names. The company’s marketplace allows owners of premium domain names to sell domains, and for domain buyers to review the largest available inventory. Headquartered outside Boston in Waltham, Massachusetts, more information is available at www.namemedia.com.</p>
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		<title>NameJet and Afternic Selected to Launch New Top Level Domain .BUILD</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:35:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Together will serve Auctions and Premium Sales of new TLD &#160; KIRKLAND, Wash., Apr 03, 2013 &#8212; Plan Bee LLC, the applicant for the new top level domain .BUILD, has selected NameJet, the leading domain name auction platform, and Afternic, the world&#8217;s largest premium domain marketplace, to operate its sunrise and landrush auctions, and to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Together will serve Auctions and Premium Sales of new TLD</h2>
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<p>KIRKLAND, Wash., Apr 03, 2013 &#8212; Plan Bee LLC, the applicant for the new top level domain .BUILD, has        selected NameJet, the leading domain name auction platform, and        Afternic, the world&#8217;s largest premium        domain marketplace, to operate its sunrise and landrush auctions,        and to offer premium name distribution for the .BUILD top level domain        (TLD).</p>
<p>Working together, NameJet and Afternic will provide .BUILD with a        complete solution for the technical and marketing services needed to        manage the .BUILD launch that the registry anticipates it will bring to        market in Q4 of 2013. NameJet&#8217;s proven platform, by which millions of        names are auctioned, is well-poised to successfully bring new TLDs to        market. By combining NameJet&#8217;s auction platform with the unmatched reach        of Afternic&#8217;s distribution network that includes 18 of the top 25        registrars in the world, the result is a powerful end-to-end launch        solution for new TLDs like .BUILD.</p>
<p>In addition to the uncontested application for .BUILD, the principals of        Plan Bee LLC have separately applied to operate the registry for two        other TLDs: .CONSTRUCTION and .EXPERT.</p>
<p>&#8220;.BUILD has positioned itself very well with its three complementary        applications,&#8221; said Matt Overman, NameJet General Manager. &#8220;I love how        passionate they are about the vertical, and I look forward to using our        partnership&#8217;s strength to help drive early growth in the auction and        premium domain sales market.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;The combined expertise and technology of NameJet and Afternic resulted        in the perfect fit for us,&#8221; said George Minardos, founder of Plan Bee        LLC. &#8220;They share our long term vision for the growth of .BUILD while        also offering best-in-class premium domain and auction solutions for our        launch.&#8221;</p>
<p>This is the third registry that NameJet and Afternic have signed        contracts with since announcing their joint partnership that provides        auction, distribution and sales services to support registries with        their new TLD launches.</p>
<p>&#8220;We are thrilled to be working with NameJet on launching this new        TLD,&#8221; said Bob Mountain, Senior Vice President of Business        Development and Account Services at Afternic. &#8220;It is rewarding to be        recognized for our strength in the premium domain market and we are        excited to build on this momentum.&#8221;</p>
<p>For more information about Registry Services, please visit the NameJet        website: www.namejet.com/newtlds</p>
<p>About NameJet</p>
<p>NameJet is a joint venture between Demand Media, Inc.                                                               DMD -1.77%                                        and        Web.com Group, Inc.                                                               WWWW -0.54%                                       , who together own four leading        ICANN-accredited registrars (eNom, Name.com, Network Solutions and        Register.com). Launched in 2007 with core auction software and technical        infrastructure operating since 2004, NameJet serves domain investors,        Fortune 500 companies and their representatives, small- and medium-sized        businesses, as well as a diverse and global mix of individual investors.        It has processed more than 200,000 domain auctions, establishing itself        as a trustworthy and transparent auction platform that is        customer-focused and user-friendly. For more information, go to www.namejet.com.</p>
<p>About Afternic</p>
<p><a href="http://www.afternic.com">Afternic </a>is the world&#8217;s largest domain marketplace, offering millions of        currently registered domains for sale through leading registrars        worldwide that deliver millions of queries into the Afternic        marketplace. Afternic is part of NameMedia,        a leader in the acquisition, development and trading of digital real        estate through a network of highly targeted websites and a marketplace        for premium domain        names. The company&#8217;s website development focuses on creating        compelling online communities in niche categories. The company&#8217;s        marketplace allows owners of premium domain names to sell        domains, and for domain buyers to review the largest available        inventory. Through its ownership of one of the largest domain portfolios        in the world, its innovative website development platform, and its broad        distribution, NameMedia now serves more than 50 million visitors to its        network of websites and sells domains to customers in more than 100        countries. Headquartered outside Boston in Waltham, Massachusetts, more        information is available at www.namemedia.com.</p>
<p>About .BUILD:</p>
<p>.BUILD is the TLD designed especially for the online needs of the        building industry, one of the world&#8217;s largest vertical markets. From        skyscrapers to LEGOs, .BUILD will be the internet hub for builders of        every kind. Conceived and run by industry veterans, .BUILD brings a        wealth of real world experience to the .BUILD vision. The registry will        be more than just another generic TLD, it will be an online community        dedicated to serving builders through enhanced search, website design,        news, information and virtual markets. The registry has formed strategic        partnerships with the best in the business, representing more than one        million real building enterprises, including The Blue Book, The        Association of General Contractors of America (AGC) and the American        Subcontractors Association (ASA). With physical offices in Santa Monica,        California, .build currently lives online at www.dotbuild.co.</p>
<p>Media Contacts:</p>
<p>NameJet<br />
Matt Overman, 310-917-6491<br />
General Manager<br />
matt.overman@namejet.com</p>
<p>Afternic<br />
Karen Dixon, 781-839-2873<br />
Vice President, Marketing<br />
kdixon@afternic.com</p>
<p>.BUILD<br />
George Minardos, 310-450-6900<br />
Principal<br />
george@dotbuild.co</p>
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		<title>Actors.com and MountainBiking.com Headline the Afternic, Moniker and SnapNames Spring Domain Auction</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[WALTHAM, Massachusetts (February 28, 2013) Afternic, Moniker® and SnapNames® kicked off their joint Spring Auction today, featuring 136 high-quality premium domains across a variety of vertical industries and categories.  The Spring Domain Auction, which runs through 12:15 PM Eastern on March 22nd, features keyword-rich premium domains, many with low or no reserves, with strong return [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>WALTHAM, Massachusetts (February 28, 2013) Afternic, Moniker® and SnapNames® kicked off their joint Spring Auction today, featuring 136 high-quality <a href="http://www.afternic.com/">premium domains</a> across a variety of vertical industries and categories.  The Spring Domain Auction, which runs through 12:15 PM Eastern on March 22<sup>nd</sup>, features keyword-rich premium domains, many with low or no reserves, with strong return on investment potential.</p>
<p>This premium auction is comprised of a curated list of domains that have the ability to increase site traffic and drive revenue from search visibility for both investors and end users.   “We are excited to once again be partnering with Moniker and SnapNames to bring these sought-after domains to the public in an auction format,” said Jason Miner, Chief Operating Officer of Afternic.  “This ongoing partnership allows us to fulfill our vision of bringing a unified global aftermarket to our customers while leveraging the world-class SnapNames auction technology.”</p>
<p>Premium domains are valued because of their ability to increase site traffic, create instant brand-ability, and generate revenue derived from search visibility.  The complete catalog and online auction details can be found at: <ins datetime="2013-02-26T13:52" cite="mailto:kdixon"><a href="http://www.snapnames.com/store/event.action?ig=1306">www.snapnames.com/store/event.action?ig=1306</a></ins></p>
<p>A partial list of domain names include:</p>
<p>Actors.com<br />
Acquittal.com<br />
GrowingLocal.com<br />
BootSales.com<br />
BridalPresents.com<br />
HuntingSupply.com<br />
LowQuotes.com<br />
Sweat.com<br />
WorkoutApparel.com<br />
SkiFashion.com<br />
MomChat.com<br />
MoutainBiking.com<br />
Itemized.com<br />
GetTickets.net<br />
Deductibles.com<br />
CeramicTileFloor.com<br />
FleetCars.com<br />
… and many more.</p>
<p><strong>About Afternic</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.afternic.com/">Afternic’s Domain Listing Service (DLS)</a> is the world’s largest domain marketplace, offering millions of currently registered domains for sale through leading registrars worldwide. Through DLS, domains are promoted for sale to millions of active domain buyers worldwide.   Afternic is part of <a href="http://www.namemedia.com/" target="_blank">NameMedia</a>, a leader in the acquisition, development and trading of digital real estate through a network of highly targeted websites and a marketplace for premium <a href="http://www.afternic.com/domain-search">domain names</a>. The company’s website development focuses on creating compelling online communities in niche categories. The company’s marketplace allows owners of premium domain names to <a href="http://www.afternic.com/sell-domains">sell domains</a>, and for domain buyers to review the largest available inventory. Through its ownership of one of the largest domain portfolios in the world, its innovative website development platform, and its broad distribution, NameMedia now serves more than 50 million visitors to its network of websites and sells domains to customers in more than 100 countries. Headquartered outside Boston in Waltham, Massachusetts, more information is available at www.namemedia.com.</p>
<p><strong>About Moniker and SnapNames</strong><br />
Moniker® and SnapNames® offer registries, registrars, businesses and individuals an array of services for domain registration management, acquisition, brokerage and sales. Moniker introduced the live domain name auction concept and is a top worldwide registrar. SnapNames pioneered and operates the largest online auction of registered, expired and deleting domains, giving its customers access to the world’s best selection and most valuable names every day. For more information visit <a href="http://www.moniker.com/">http://www.moniker.com</a> and <a href="http://www.snapnames.com/">http://www.snapnames.com</a>.</p>
<p>Afternic Media Contact:<br />
Karen Dixon<br />
kdixon@afternic.com<br />
781.839.2873</p>
<p>Moniker &amp; SnapNames Media Contact:<br />
Michele Van Tilborg<br />
michelev@snapnames.com<br />
954-861-3534</p>
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		<title>NameJet and Afternic Chosen as Platforms to Bring .MENU to Market</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Together will serve Auctions and Premium Sales of new TLD KIRKLAND, Wash., Mar 04, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) &#8212; WhatBox? LLC, the applicant for the new top level domain .MENU, has selected NameJet, the leading domain name auction platform, and Afternic, the world&#8217;s largest premium domain marketplace, to operate the sunrise and landrush auctions, and offer [...]]]></description>
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<p>KIRKLAND, Wash., Mar 04, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) &#8212; WhatBox? LLC, the applicant for the new top level domain .MENU, has selected NameJet, the leading domain name auction platform, and Afternic, the world&#8217;s largest premium domain marketplace, to operate the sunrise and landrush auctions, and offer premium name distribution for the .MENU top level domain (TLD). The company is targeting restaurants and food enthusiasts in its efforts to contribute to the evolving online culinary experience.</p>
<p>Working together, NameJet and Afternic provide .MENU a complete solution for the technical and marketing services needed to manage the .MENU launch. Due to a favorable result at the ICANN TLD draw, .MENU and NameJet are prepared to open the sunrise period immediately following the completion of the ICANN evaluation process. Sunrise auctions, the landrush period and premium name sales will begin shortly thereafter. NameJet&#8217;s proven platform, by which millions of names are made available and sold, is poised to help bring new TLDs to market. Last month, DMD announced its intent to spin off its domain services business, and NameJet is one component of its end-to-end solution, in addition to registration, registry and monetization services.</p>
<p>&#8220;NameJet is thrilled to be partnering with WhatBox? to operate auctions for .MENU, which we hope will be the first new English language TLD launched,&#8221; said Matt Overman, NameJet General Manager. &#8220;I look forward to utilizing our leading auction expertise to help promote the launch of .MENU and future TLDs that we expect to be rolled out this year.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;NameJet and Afternic teamed up to offer the perfect solution for attaining both initial success during the launch phase and sustained adoption of .MENU,&#8221; said Erik Ludwick, co-founder of WhatBox? LLC. &#8220;We are excited to begin working with them on .MENU and look forward to expanding the relationship to other TLDs in the future.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;We are excited to have been selected by WhatBox? to help create demand and to provide a distribution network for these new and exciting domain opportunities,&#8221; said Bob Mountain, senior vice president of Business Development &amp; Account Services at Afternic. &#8220;The partnership with NameJet and WhatBox allows us to continue our mission of bringing high quality, premium domain opportunities to consumers across the globe.&#8221;</p>
<p>For more information about Registry Services, please visit the NameJet website: www.namejet.com/newtlds</p>
<p><strong>About NameJet</strong><br />
NameJet is a joint venture between Demand Media, Inc. <a href="http://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/dmd">DMD</a> -1.25% and Web.com Group, Inc. <a href="http://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/wwww">WWWW</a> -0.29% , who together own four leading ICANN-accredited registrars (eNom, Name.com, Network Solutions and Register.com). Launched in 2007 with core auction software and technical infrastructure operating since 2004, NameJet serves domain investors, Fortune 500 companies and their representatives, small- and medium-sized businesses, as well as a diverse and global mix of individual investors. It has processed more than 200,000 domain auctions, establishing itself as a trustworthy and transparent auction platform that is customer-focused and user-friendly. For more information, go to www.namejet.com.</p>
<p><strong>About Afternic</strong><br />
Afternic is the world&#8217;s largest domain marketplace, offering millions of currently registered domains for sale through leading registrars worldwide that deliver millions of queries into the Afternic marketplace. Afternic is part of NameMedia, a leader in the acquisition, development and trading of digital real estate through a network of highly targeted websites and a marketplace for premium domain names. The company&#8217;s website development focuses on creating compelling online communities in niche categories. The company&#8217;s marketplace allows owners of premium domain names to sell domains, and for domain buyers to review the largest available inventory. Through its ownership of one of the largest domain portfolios in the world, its innovative website development platform, and its broad distribution, NameMedia now serves more than 50 million visitors to its network of websites and sells domains to customers in more than 100 countries. Headquartered outside Boston in Waltham, Massachusetts, more information is available at www.namemedia.com.</p>
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		<title>Actors.com and MountainBiking.com Headline the Afternic, Moniker and SnapNames Spring Domain Auction</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[WALTHAM, Massachusetts (February 28, 2013) Afternic, Moniker® and SnapNames® kicked off their joint Spring Auction today, featuring 136 high-quality premium domains across a variety of vertical industries and categories.  The Spring Domain Auction, which runs through 12:15 PM Eastern on March 22nd, features keyword-rich premium domains, many with low or no reserves, with strong return [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>WALTHAM, Massachusetts (February 28, 2013) Afternic, Moniker® and SnapNames® kicked off their joint Spring Auction today, featuring 136 high-quality <a href="http://www.afternic.com/">premium domains</a> across a variety of vertical industries and categories.  The Spring Domain Auction, which runs through 12:15 PM Eastern on March 22<sup>nd</sup>, features keyword-rich premium domains, many with low or no reserves, with strong return on investment potential.</p>
<p>This premium auction is comprised of a curated list of domains that have the ability to increase site traffic and drive revenue from search visibility for both investors and end users. “We are excited to once again be partnering with Moniker and SnapNames to bring these sought-after domains to the public in an auction format,” said Jason Miner, Chief Operating Officer of Afternic. “This ongoing partnership allows us to fulfill our vision of bringing a unified global aftermarket to our customers while leveraging the world-class SnapNames auction technology.”</p>
<p>Premium domains are valued because of their ability to increase site traffic, create instant brand-ability, and generate revenue derived from search visibility.  The complete catalog and online auction details can be found at: <ins datetime="2013-02-26T13:52" cite="mailto:kdixon"><a href="http://www.snapnames.com/store/event.action?ig=1306">www.snapnames.com/store/event.action?ig=1306</a></ins></p>
<p>A partial list of domain names include:</p>
<p>Actors.com<br />
Acquittal.com<br />
GrowingLocal.com<br />
BootSales.com<br />
BridalPresents.com<br />
HuntingSupply.com<br />
LowQuotes.com<br />
Sweat.com<br />
WorkoutApparel.com<br />
SkiFashion.com<br />
MomChat.com<br />
MoutainBiking.com<br />
Itemized.com<br />
GetTickets.net<br />
Deductibles.com<br />
CeramicTileFloor.com<br />
FleetCars.com<br />
… and many more.</p>
<p><strong>About Afternic</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.afternic.com/">Afternic’s Domain Listing Service (DLS)</a> is the world’s largest domain marketplace, offering millions of currently registered domains for sale through leading registrars worldwide. Through DLS, domains are promoted for sale to millions of active domain buyers worldwide. Afternic is part of <a href="http://www.namemedia.com/" target="_blank">NameMedia</a>, a leader in the acquisition, development and trading of digital real estate through a network of highly targeted websites and a marketplace for premium <a href="http://www.afternic.com/domain-search">domain names</a>. The company’s website development focuses on creating compelling online communities in niche categories. The company’s marketplace allows owners of premium domain names to <a href="http://www.afternic.com/sell-domains">sell domains</a>, and for domain buyers to review the largest available inventory. Through its ownership of one of the largest domain portfolios in the world, its innovative website development platform, and its broad distribution, NameMedia now serves more than 50 million visitors to its network of websites and sells domains to customers in more than 100 countries. Headquartered outside Boston in Waltham, Massachusetts, more information is available at www.namemedia.com.</p>
<p><strong>About Moniker and SnapNames</strong><br />
Moniker® and SnapNames® offer registries, registrars, businesses and individuals an array of services for domain registration management, acquisition, brokerage and sales. Moniker introduced the live domain name auction concept and is a top worldwide registrar. SnapNames pioneered and operates the largest online auction of registered, expired and deleting domains, giving its customers access to the world’s best selection and most valuable names every day. For more information visit <a href="http://www.moniker.com/">http://www.moniker.com</a> and <a href="http://www.snapnames.com/">http://www.snapnames.com</a>.</p>
<p>Afternic Media Contact:<br />
Karen Dixon<br />
kdixon@afternic.com<br />
781.839.2873</p>
<p>Moniker &amp; SnapNames Media Contact:<br />
Michele Van Tilborg<br />
michelev@snapnames.com<br />
954-861-3534</p>
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		<title>Afternic Continues Chinese Expansion with the Addition of 22.cn to its Reseller Network</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[WALTHAM, MA – February 5, 2013  –  Afternic, the world’s largest premium domain marketplace, continues its dramatic Asian market expansion with the addition of leading Chinese registrar 22.cn to its reseller network.  As a Premium Partner, 22.cn will exclusively offer its customers premium domains listed on Afternic, adding millions of domains to its customer offering. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>WALTHAM, MA – February 5, 2013  –  <a href="http://www.afternic.com/">Afternic</a>, the world’s largest <a href="http://www.afternic.com/sell-domains">premium domain marketplace</a>, continues its dramatic Asian market expansion with the addition of leading Chinese registrar 22.cn to its <a href="http://www.afternic.com/premium-partner-levels">reseller network</a>.  As a Premium Partner, 22.cn will exclusively offer its customers <a href="http://www.afternic.com/domain-search">premium domains</a> listed on Afternic, adding millions of domains to its customer offering.</p>
<p>22.cn will deploy Afternic’s Fast Transfer technology, allowing domain ownership to be transferred instantly and eliminating the lengthy escrow process of standard transfer.</p>
<p>“Afternic is the leader in the domain aftermarket with the largest portfolio and the best Fast Transfer technology in the world,” commented Mr. JianGuo , CEO of 22.cn. “The quality of Afternic’s domain inventory will add value to our customers’ experience and give them more choices for their domain investment decisions.”</p>
<p>Afternic has been rapidly expanding its distribution in Asian, offering more domain choices to investors and business owners in this high growth market.  Members of the Afternic platform will benefit from even greater global distribution and more liquidity for their premium domains.  Afternic has expanded its reseller network to more than 100 partners, making it the largest distribution network in the world for aftermarket domain names.</p>
<p>“We are excited to be adding more domain availability to the Chinese marketplace through the addition of 22.cn to the Afternic network,” said Jason Miner, Chief Operating Officer of Afternic.  “The success of our business is highly dependent on bringing on quality partners like 22.cn from across the globe.”</p>
<p>Premium domains are available today for purchase on 22.cn.</p>
<p><strong>About Afternic</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.afternic.com/">Afternic’s Domain Listing Service (DLS)</a> is the world’s largest domain marketplace, offering millions of currently registered domains for sale through leading registrars worldwide. Through DLS, domains are promoted for sale to millions of active domain buyers worldwide.</p>
<p>Afternic is part of <a href="http://www.namemedia.com/" target="_blank">NameMedia</a>, a leader in the acquisition, development and trading of digital real estate through a network of highly targeted websites and a marketplace for premium <a href="http://www.afternic.com/domain-search">domain names</a>. The company’s website development focuses on creating compelling online communities in niche categories. The company’s marketplace allows owners of premium domain names to <a href="http://www.afternic.com/sell-domains">sell domains</a>, and for domain buyers to review the largest available inventory. Through its ownership of one of the largest domain portfolios in the world, its innovative website development platform, and its broad distribution, NameMedia now serves more than 50 million visitors to its network of websites and sells domains to customers in more than 100 countries. Headquartered outside Boston in Waltham, Massachusetts, more information is available at www.namemedia.com.</p>
<p><strong>About www.22.cn (Hangzhou www.22.cn Network Limited)</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.22.cn/">www.22.cn</a> was cofounded by senior domain experts Jianguo He and Tianwen Liang in December 2008. After one-year test operation, in September 2009 the team established its independent company in ‘the e-commerce city of China’ – Hangzhou <a href="http://www.22.cn/">www.22.cn</a> Network Limited (a member company of ebeGroup).</p>
<p>The management team of <a href="http://www.22.cn/">www.22.cn</a> was formed by experienced domestic and overseas experts. CEO Mr. He Jianguo, is a domain expert specialized in technology and trade in domain industry. The management team has the experience of domain investment and a deep knowledge of the development of domestic and overseas domain industry, it understands well the trend of domain investment industry in developed markets such as the US market and it has a wide connection with the overseas domain investment world.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.22.cn/">www.22.cn</a> has passed ICANN certification and has become a premium domain registrar authorized by Veirisign.  <a href="http://www.22.cn/">www.22.cn</a> also cooperates with many domain registrars certified by ICANN and CNNIC such as Hangzhou E-Commerce Network Technology Limited (Top 10 Chinese domain registration service institution) and Hangzhou Dayi Business Network Limited, providing comprehensive domain solutions such as domain registration, domain preregistration, domain auction, domain intermediary, domain trade, domain financing, domain parking and domain brokerage.</p>
<p>Afternic Media Contact<br />
Karen Dixon, Director of Marketing<br />
<a href="mailto:kdixon@afternic.com">kdixon@afternic.com</a><br />
781-839-2873</p>
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