Domain Holdings raises $2.9M in Venture Capital Funding led by Valhalla Partners, Debuts Retooled Domain Development Platform

Delray Beach, FL (PRWEB) July 21, 2011

Domain Holdings, an industry leader in domain lifecycle management and monetization, announced that it has launched its retooled domain development platform DomainPower on the heels of a $ 2.9 million Series A venture capital funding round from Valhalla Partners, WWC Capital and BrokersWeb Inc. Founder and CEO Matias De Tezanos, as well as other angel investors.

The newly launched platform is a complete rewrite of its predecessor Rapid Domain Builder, initially launched in November 2010. The rebranded DomainPower keeps its original intent as a turnkey solution for domain owners, offering vertical-specific frameworks for quick SEO-ready website development, site enhancement plug-ins and multiple revenue opportunities, all managed in one location.

We are excited to come out of stealth mode with a new look to our award-winning platform, Domain Holdings CEO Jason Boshoff said. This gives users a powerful domain management and monetization solution that can help identify the overall status of a domain portfolio, recognize growth opportunities and, overall, offers easy management.

The redesigns primary focus was a new user interface, developing a larger selection of vertical-specific frameworks and adding domain portfolio management solutions. The newly launched UI features an upgraded dashboard, sortable by individual domain performance or a full portfolio performance overview, with real-time updates of site and portfolio statistics. Updates include revenue, traffic, traffic sources, keywords and other site vitals integral to the growth, health and maintenance of domains.

The funds raised will go to continued technological development for the DomainPower platform, including research and development of new revenue models for site users, as well as adding resources to optimize, analyze and help increase yield and domain value.

About Domain Holdings

Domain Holdings, a full-service domain lifecycle management company, is an industry leader in the acquisition, development, management and monetization of domain portfolios and premium web properties. The company was co-founded by Chad Folkening, a longtime domain industry veteran, and John Ferber, co-founder of Advertising.com which was acquired by AOL for approximately $ 500 million in 2004, and whose collective online products and services have grossed more than $ 3 billion since 1996. DomainPower is a comprehensive monetization and domain development platform, providing domain owners with a rev-share enhancement and website development solution.

About Valhalla Partners

Valhalla Partners is a partner and advisor to technology entrepreneurs in their quest to build world-class companies. Based in Vienna, Virginia, the firms management team has made more than 120 investments over the past twenty years and produced over $ 1 billion of investment proceeds. Valhalla prefers investments where the mission of the company is to innovate, challenge and fundamentally change the dynamics of new and existing markets. Investments by Valhallas team include Advertising.com, CareerBuilder.com, Clarify, EnterpriseDB, Epicor, Exchange Solutions, JumpTap, LeftHand Networks, Mobius, NextLink, Nirvanix, Progress Software, Proxicom, RealOps, Register.com, Riverbed Technologies, SafeNet, SEPATON, ServiceBench, SolidFire, TidalTV, Trilogy, and webMethods. Valhalla Partners brings the full power and network of its experienced team to every investment it makes, helping companies grow faster and smarter regardless of size or maturity.

For more information, go to http://www.valhallapartners.com.

About WWC Capital

WWC Capital is an investment banking and private equity firm dedicated to serving middle market companies in need of capital or advisory services. WWC has deep experience in the technology, government services, and new media sectors. Our professionals have extensive advisory and transaction experience in operating companies, investment banks and professional services firms. WWC principals have completed over 325 transactions totaling over $ 15 billion in value. WWC Capital is based in Reston, Virginia.

For more information, go to http://www.wwccapital.com.

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Building a Website Resource Provides Helpful Domain Name Information for Beginners

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) September 05, 2011

Building a website is now even easier with a domain name information guide for beginners! 4CreatingaWebsite.com, one of the internet's premiere website building resources for beginners, recently announced the release of a domain name information guide as part of its commitment to provide easy to understand tutorials and instructions to those users who do not consider themselves to be technically proficient. It is a short instructive resource written in an easy to follow format that provides beginners with the information they need to feel confident when choosing and purchasing their first website name.

The first item a user must have in order to create a website is a domain name. The domain name information guide is a page filled with basic information that a beginner needs to know such as what exactly a domain name is, tips for how to choose a good one and the steps required to register a web name. This page can be printed out by the visitor to use when going through the domain registration process. The guide is a short, informative resource that provides beginners with the pertinent facts about domain registration in a quick, easy to follow format.

The domain guide shows beginners how to select the best name for their new website, but selecting a name is just the first step of the three step website building process. Users interested in creating websites also require two other items in order to establish an internet presence: a web host and a website maker software program. 4CreatingaWebsite.com offers a basic but comprehensive look at each of these items as well as what is important to know when choosing a web hosting provider that offers these services.

The tutorial provides a concise yet easy to understand description of what these items are as well as important do's and don'ts when setting up an internet presence. The focus is entirely on what users need to know to make their own websites including how to get a domain name, how to choose a good web host, how to get visitors, and how to make money with their new website.

4CreatingaWebsite.com is one of the leading resources of website tutorials for beginners and non-techies. It provides tutorials on every aspect of building a website including the actual website creation process, getting visitors to the website, and making money online. These tutorials are written in easy to understand, non-technical language for beginners and those who only want to know the important aspects of creating and maintaining a website. 4CreatingaWebsite.com has been teaching beginners and people who don't consider themselves to be technically inclined the key aspects of how to build a website since 2003.

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Namecheap Slashes Prices on Over a Dozen Domain Names

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 03, 2011

Namecheap Inc., known as the best domain name registrar, has reduced pricing on nearly all of its country code top-level domain names, offering discounts of up to 59% on popular choices. This is the company's most competitive pricing to date.

"Our clients have asked and we've answered," Richard Kirkendall, CEO of Namecheap, said. "By offering the lowest pricing that the industry has seen, Namecheap truly does live up to its name while offering the best service for the cost."

Namecheap has cut costs on over a dozen top level domains, including US, CO, ME, WS, ASIA, CO.UK, ORG.UK, ME.UK, EU, DE, CA, BZ, CC, CM, IN, and NU. The company continues to add other ccTLDs at the lowest possible prices.

As always, additional discounts are shared with customers via newsletters and via their social presence across Twitter and Facebook.

About Namecheap

Namecheap is a Los Angeles-based ICANN accredited domain registrar, founded in 2000 by CEO Richard Kirkendall. With over 500,000 clients and millions of domain names under management, Namecheap is one of the top domain registrars in the world. Find out more by visiting us at http://www.namecheap.com.

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i5 web works Expands Services with New Domain Registration Website

Southlake, TX (PRWEB) June 07, 2011

Got a new business idea? Looking to diversify? Starting a non-profit organization? A website is one of the most critical tools to generate awareness and achieve your marketing goals. The first step is obtaining an Internet domain, also known as a unique address or identifier that allows people to find your website. i5 web works, a website design and Internet marketing company in Dallas-Fort Worth, is now offering a fast and reliable source to secure domain names: http://www.i5domains.com.

According to Michael Burns, co-founder of i5 web works, this new service is an ideal complement to the companys existing website development and management programs, which includes website design, management and hosting.

With the launch of this new domain registration service, we are now able to help business owners with all aspects of online business development from start to finish, explains Burns, noting http://www.i5domains.com also allows people to renew and transfer domain names. Once a domain name is secured, the individual takes immediate ownership and can begin building their online presence.

The easy-to-use format simplifies the domain registration process, offering a search function for available domain names and a shopping cart to complete the transaction. A flat fee as low as $ 11.81 per year makes the service affordable for every organization.

We have many customers purchasing multiple domain names to cover all options and because the price is so affordable, Burns says, adding domain names are available in a variety of extensions, including .com, .org, .net, .info and the new .co. After the domain names are purchased, we can host the website for the customer and of course, build their website and implement search engine optimization.

For more information about purchasing a domain name, go to http://www.i5domain.com or call 888-893-7519.

About i5 web works

i5 web works provides search engine optimization, Internet marketing, domain registration, and comprehensive site management programs that include website design, maintenance and hosting. The company serves clients in a broad range of industries from its headquarters in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. i5 web works understands the application of Internet marketing services, pay per click advertising, search engine optimization, and social media for both business-to-business and business-to-consumer purposes. Creating an Internet presence requires an in-depth understanding of natural search engine optimization techniques and supporting Internet marketing programs. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2011, i5 web works has the experience and ability to execute these programs. Co-owners Michael Burns and Carita Weaver take their tagline to heart: Be Found!

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