From a variety of unofficial sources, Names@Work is counting direct traffic (not from search engines) on the web at about 15%. That confirms that domain name traffic needs to be carefully considered when talking about how people get to web sites.

The Names@Work study on potential conflicts in the .EU Sunrise Period found that some major American brands are at risk. We also put together an easy-to-read overview of .EU rules.

As print publications go online, some of them can’t seem to let go of the idea of limiting access to paying customers only. It’s a recipe for irrelevance.

CNet reports that IBM is developing an application to analyze blogs to see how a company’s image, or reputation, is doing online.

Names@Work announces deal with Pool.com for the best chance for a name in the .EU Sunrise Periods