Not sure where 2014 went but ready or not, here comes a New Year! The last one has been a whirlwind with the pace of change in the domain industry - which has always been quick - accelerating at a mind bending pace. New gTLDs arrived and many people, companies and conferences came, went or consolidated. 

In 2014 we also saw a vigorous rebound from he recession with the domain aftermarket performing the best it has in years (with Chinese buyers adding some rocket fuel to the fire). Domain sales (especially 

 2015 graphic from Bigstock 

for short .coms) and the influx of new money being invested in new gTLDs made it a good year for many players and I believe 2015 will be even better. Yes, I am an eternal optimist but there are so many positive things happening I think that forecast is based on more than wishful thinking.

Like 2014, the new year will get off to a quick start with NamesCon returning to Las Vegas bigger and better than ever for their January 11-14 conference at the Tropicana Hotel. With over 800 expected to attend it feels like just about everybody is going to be there, so 2015 deal making is going to get a powerful jumpstart.

New Year's Day also marks the 12th anniversary of DNJournal.com and we are again looking forward to bringing you all of the interesting news and information that will be unfolding in the year ahead. Our wish as always that the new year will be the best ever for each and every one of you and your loved ones - now let's go get 'em!