2012/03/31

Domain Name News: “Marchex to Discontinue their Domain Parking Program” plus 1 more

Marchex to Discontinue their Domain Parking Program

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 01:37 PM PDT

Marchex Sitebox Screenshot

Marchex operated a domain parking program through their MDNH subsidary by the name of Marchex Sitebox. The program started in 2006 and is now being shut down as of May 1st, 2012 according to an email sent out today by the company. The website has not been updated at this time, however the application to join the program links to an error page.

See the full email after the jump.

Dear Affiliate,

This email refers to the Domain Parking Program Term Sheet as currently in effect between you and MDNH. MDNH has decided to discontinue its Domain Parking Program and hereby exercises its right not to renew the Term Sheet. Accordingly, the Agreement between you and MDNH will terminate at the end of the current renewal month.

The Domain Parking Program will no longer be available as of 5/1. We suggest moving your domains at your earliest convenience to prevent any disruption.

We thank you for your business and wish you the best.

The MDNH Team

[via Anonymous tipster]

Netflix buys DVD.com for an undisclosed sum

Posted: 30 Mar 2012 12:27 PM PDT

Judging by the current redirect of DVD.com to a netflix subdomain (resulting in an error page though), Netflix bought DVD.com with the help of Mark Monitor. The domain is registered at Network Solutions with DNStinations information since yesteday, which is used by Mark Moniker as a proxy service. DNW was able to confirm the purchase with the buyer.

[via MultiChannel News]