Domains

Trusted experience and knowledge in the domain name industry.

My roles at NameBlock AS and iQ Global AS offer the wisdom and connections of my many years in the domain industry to start-ups, expansion stage, and Fortune 500 companies. I leverage my experience with legacy gTLDs, ccTLDs, and new gTLDs, having performed as an entrepreneur, corporate registrar, advisor to registry operators and registrars, and domain investors.

At NameBlock, we are a team of professionals with extensive domain and hosting services industry experience, including ICANN policy and engagement, registry operations, registrar services, online technology, DevOps, and related services. With over 100 years of combined industry experience, we understand the ecosystem, the players, and how technology and data-driven decisions can be used to improve your business.

Offered products and services:
  • NameBlock – The world’s first marketplace for Domain Name Blocking. Together we can reduce DNS abuse and generate a found revenue stream without compromising standard registration revenue and the namespace, for the greater good.
  • iQ Abuse Manager– A SaaS and/or JASON REST API solution that continuously scans domains for abuse and, through structure, workflow, and automation, provides an efficient way of managing it at scale. Adopted by +175 TLDs, RSPs, Leading Registrars, Hosters, Domain Administrators, and SaaS Platforms. +230 million scans are performed every day and growing.
    • iQ Managed Abuse – An optional add-on. Strengthen your internal anti-abuse efforts with iQ’s expertise. So you can focus on growing and running your business
  • iQ Abuse Scan– Continuous Scanning for Malicious Acts Targeting Your Domains. Monitor unlimited Domains, IPs, MX or NS servers and receive Instant Threat Alerts on Phishing, Malware, Botnet, Scam, Spam, and Hacked Sites
  • AbuseStats.com– A totally free service to help anyone stay informed on their abuse situation. Get an instant report and then periodically as you specify on any name server, IP address, AS number, TLD, or list of domain names, and share it with anyone.
  • iQ Risk Score – Instantly evaluate domain name risks at registration. iQ Risk Score identifies suspicious registrations, leading to quick takedowns to prevent harm, reduce costs, and deter threats.
  • iQ Price Tracker – Gain valuable domain industry pricing insights. Access TLD pricing from 90+ retailers worldwide enabling you to streamline and optimise your pricing strategy
  • iQ Domain Analytics – Business analytics specifically developed for the needs of gTLD and ccTLD registries (SaaS and API). Incredible campaign tracking and ROI reporting. Revenue and detailed renewal reports, and more. The included API allows for easy integration to your main website, campaign landing page, or other portals.
  • iQ Consulting – Focus on Core Business. Gain Outside Perspective.
    • ICANN policy and compliance management, engagementICANN Community EngagementSenior Consultancy and Advisory
      • Assist in planning and execution of backend RSP transitions, Financial business case modeling, and advice, including evaluation of backend RSPs for the benefit of the TLD.  Abuse PolicyTop-Level Domain Name Policy and Management, Technical, Development, and Operations, China Business Case Evaluation
      Applying for, acquiring, or selling a top-level domain (TLD)
      • We’ll help you apply for and get your domain extension during the “2nd Round”
      Complete Outsourcing of the Management of your TLD
    • Premium Name Consulting Services
      • Premium Names Valuation/Appraisal/Portfolio Pricing
      • Premium Name Websites and Website Integration
Interested? Let’s talk.