IDN Mention in DNJournal Main Article and new IE7 Market Share figures

[Prodigy]

New IE7 penetration numbers state IE7 browser usage at 18.26%

http://marketshare.hitslink.com/report.aspx?qprid=6

Enjoy!

and....

In an article asking opinions on the state of domains for 2007, DomainSponsor's Ron Sheridan gave IDNs a reasonably optimistic albeit cautious mention.

http://www.dnjournal.com/cover/2007/january.htm

"Sheridan sees another potential bright spot in the year ahead. “IDNs (International Domain Names) could be big in 2007. We’re already seeing a rush to scoop up generics in this category. The recent release of the IE7 browser has a lot to do with the boost of interest here, with its ability to support non-Romanized characters. Parking services will need to cater to these domains with relevant foreign language keywords and ads,” Sheridan noted. "

Not as big as a hoohah as all of us would like to see, but any news is good news?

[Rubber Duck]

It is more significant than you might think. Sheridan is CEO of Domainsponsor. He will probably provide us with another effective parking service in addition to Namedrive.

Originally Posted by ChinaStar

New IE7 penetration numbers state IE7 browser usage at 18.26%

http://marketshare.hitslink.com/report.aspx?qprid=6

Enjoy!

and....

In an article asking opinions on the state of domains for 2007, DomainSponsor's Ron Sheridan gave IDNs a reasonably optimistic albeit cautious mention.

http://www.dnjournal.com/cover/2007/january.htm

"Sheridan sees another potential bright spot in the year ahead. “IDNs (International Domain Names) could be big in 2007. We’re already seeing a rush to scoop up generics in this category. The recent release of the IE7 browser has a lot to do with the boost of interest here, with its ability to support non-Romanized characters. Parking services will need to cater to these domains with relevant foreign language keywords and ads,” Sheridan noted. "

Not as big as a hoohah as all of us would like to see, but any news is good news?

[Prodigy]

I'd like to be truly optimistic about what was said, but when words like "potential" and "could" are thrown out there, its like a watch and hold rating for stocks.

I have no doubt that IDNs are on the radars of everyone that matters however its going to take a little more for this market to take flight.

On the upside, IE7 marketshare is sky rocketing like a mother!

[Rubber Duck]

No, I think you are misreading that.

This guy is pulling out all the plugs to get ready for IDN. He is a believer. Nobody makes categorical statements on the prospects for domain prices, IDN or otherwise. He commented, "We’re already seeing a rush to scoop up generics in this category." What are you expecting him to say. It is not this guy we have a problem with or ideed with DNJ. I was disappointed that there was not a comment from Monte there.

Did you spot any candidates for the best dressed amphibious bird category?

On the IE7 stats, we came up with similar figures about a week ago, but to date they will refer largely to Americans surfing American Websites, so they are about as relevant to us as TRAFFFICS.

[Prodigy]

I was a little dissapointed that IDNs only recieved one short paragraph whereas domain extensions recieved a greater "analysis" from the interviewees.

In regards to what was said, I feel that he believed investor interest was in, but no mention of market and consumer demand. He didn't speak about corporate adoption of IDNs but just Domain Parking for IDNs.

I am glad that he explained the pivotal point of the IE7 introduction though.

Does "he" always wear those tropical shirts? I didn't agree with alot of what was said, it was just bad metaphor after bad metaphor. He needs another Lit 101 class at the Community College. One moment it's a window, the next it's a boat, and then suddenly he's Christopher Columbus in a cheerleader's uniform.

Regarding IE7 Stats, it's just another feather in the cap for all IDN investors, we're a tiny bit away from critical mass!

[touchring]

I fear that this article with small mentioning of IDN will do more harm to than good:

So IE7 is here, so where's the traffic? How come i do not see any big corp announcement about IDN? Why the quiet?

[burnsinternet]

I am seeing a lot more traffic and clicks across the board (except Asian, where I am finally seeing Korean traffic, but not Japanese, Thai, or Chinese). Nothing like ASCII, but a huge improvement.

[sarcle]

Originally Posted by ChinaStar

"Sheridan sees another potential bright spot in the year ahead. “IDNs (International Domain Names) could be big in 2007. We’re already seeing a rush to scoop up generics in this category. The recent release of the IE7 browser has a lot to do with the boost of interest here, with its ability to support non-Romanized characters. Parking services will need to cater to these domains with relevant foreign language keywords and ads,” Sheridan noted. "

Guess this guy hasn't looked or read posts about our generics taking the top spots in SE's across Japan.

Could be big? They are already big, but since his goal is to push for parking, waiting for gold coins to drop from the sky is going to take awhile.

[touchring]

Oh yes, one thing i got to tell you guys is that Yahoo, or at least Yahoo.com will penalize adsense sites after sometime. Not sure about Yahoo.jp though. Try getting a YPN account instead - should be easy for Americans.

[Rubber Duck]

Originally Posted by touchring

Oh yes, one thing i got to tell you guys is that Yahoo, or at least Yahoo.com will penalize adsense sites after sometime. Not sure about Yahoo.jp though. Try getting a YPN account instead - should be easy for Americans.

Do you have any good news stories to share?

[bramiozo]

I think the phrase would be ; the big boys are gearing up, that means they're in 2nd gear by now, with this rate it'll be 2010 when this baby goes on the highway .

But seriously, obviously there's something brewing in the top of the ascii-tower, Monte, Sheridan, Schwartz are big ascii players over 3 different areas; registration, monetization and investment. Judging by the tone of voice Monte had in the interview with Steve it's apparent that any naivity on his side was/is pure acting.
That combined with the short time between the publications of these "changes" in mindset makes me think the silence is a strategy to muscle in as much idn-capital as they can before they 'become very fond of idn and see a future in it'.

I think the only reason for anyone with cash ánd knowledge on IDN to stay silent is to be able to reap as much as possible for a low price, I think they're going for the aftermarket and they're avoiding public idn-figures or they're demanding discretion about the sales.

Maybe someone should check the whois data for the top names in every language...

[Rubber Duck]

Actually, nothing is contingent on the "Big Boys" except a bit of liquidity in the aftermarket.

As long as we have a least one reliable PPC outlet and browser support, the World can pass them by and it probably will most of them.

If and when the big players come in, it won't be a gradual gearing up, they will move in like Sharks and there will be a frantic feeding frenzy until everything that is ever going to be available is gone. The only way that that cannot happen is if they form some kind of collective that includes everyone and anyone that is capable of taking down a big portfolio.

And of course they would all need to trust one another implicitly, which might be a bit of problem.

[sarcle]

Originally Posted by Rubber Duck

And of course they would all need to trust one another implicitly, which might be a bit of problem.

I have noticed a lack of solidarity amongst the big boys of ASCII. I myself find it quite humorous.

Originally Posted by Rubber Duck

As long as we have a least one reliable PPC outlet and browser support, the World can pass them by and it probably will most of them.

Agreed, and now it appears we have a search engine willing to give us priority on generic terms. Meaning - Take advantage of it while you can! It just gets better and better doesn't it?

But remember we are part of a "cult" and those rankings aren't real and none of this is actually happening, so go home sleep tight and go back to ASCII.

[touchring]

Originally Posted by Rubber Duck

Do you have any good news stories to share?

Yeh, my ND PPC for week one january shot up 38% compared to same period in december.

[Rubber Duck]

Originally Posted by touchring

Yeh, my ND PPC for week one january shot up 38% compared to same period in december.

See I knew you could do it! It wasn't too painful was it?

[burnsinternet]

Lmao!!

[touchring]

Originally Posted by Rubber Duck

See I knew you could do it! It wasn't too painful was it?

Well, i've announced many good news on PPC all the while, of cos, many do not see good news on PPC as positive, but hoping for magic to happen. Will it happen? Maybe. I'm interested. How's the 7 or 6 figure sale rumor going?

http://www.idnforums.com/forums/8263...ic-trends.html

[Olney]

Well you got to remember doesn't iREIT already own the best IDN.coms in many languages because of buying Nester? Or am remembering wrong?

[Alphamale]

Originally Posted by Olney

Well you got to remember doesn't iREIT already own the best IDN.coms in many languages because of buying Nester? Or am remembering wrong?

I think the jury wasa still out on that. From memory, no one could workout whether the netster IDN's made up part of the deal or not.

[touchring]

Originally Posted by Alphamale

I think the jury wasa still out on that. From memory, no one could workout whether the netster IDN's made up part of the deal or not.

1. Netster owns the IDNs.

2. Ireit owns Netster.

Unless Netster does not own the IDNs...