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IDN Blog
Russian .ORG Release a Hit
Yesterday, the .ORG registry released Cyrillic IDNs which are now available for all to register. Many major registrars and dropcatchers heavily marketed this release including Dynadot and Pool.com. While unlocking the Cyrillic alphabet for .ORG domai...
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Russian .ORG Release a Hit
Yesterday, the .ORG registry released Cyrillic IDNs which are now available for all to register. Many major registrars and dropcatchers heavily marketed this release including Dynadot and Pool.com. While unlocking the Cyrillic alphabet for .ORG domai...
Discussion
February 20, 2011, 1:52 pm
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Elliot's Blog
Domain Acquisition Tip
Here’s a tip for you when you’re in the process of buying domain names, no matter if you’re buying to re-sell, park, or develop. Don’t use an email address that alludes to the fact that you’re a domain name buyer. This m...
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Domain Acquisition Tip
Here’s a tip for you when you’re in the process of buying domain names, no matter if you’re buying to re-sell, park, or develop. Don’t use an email address that alludes to the fact that you’re a domain name buyer. This m...
Discussion
February 20, 2011, 1:05 pm
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The Domains
Effort.com Sells For $17K On NameJet.com & Other One Word Domains Sell For Under $10K
The domain name Effort.com sold yesterday on NameJet.com for $17K. Its a nice one word .com but don’t think it would have gotten any bids if it was say in the live Domainfest auction with a starting bid of $20K. Here are some other ...
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Effort.com Sells For $17K On NameJet.com & Other One Word Domains Sell For Under $10K
The domain name Effort.com sold yesterday on NameJet.com for $17K. Its a nice one word .com but don’t think it would have gotten any bids if it was say in the live Domainfest auction with a starting bid of $20K. Here are some other ...
Discussion
February 20, 2011, 9:50 am
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Elliot's Blog
The Art of Shaving Lets ArtOfShaving.com Expire
Since I work from home, I can easily go two or three days without shaving. My wife doesn’t exactly love it when I’ve got too much scruff, but there’s less incentive to shave, although I love a good shave. The Art of Shaving is a hig...
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The Art of Shaving Lets ArtOfShaving.com Expire
Since I work from home, I can easily go two or three days without shaving. My wife doesn’t exactly love it when I’ve got too much scruff, but there’s less incentive to shave, although I love a good shave. The Art of Shaving is a hig...
Discussion
February 19, 2011, 4:44 pm
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Elliot's Blog
Name.com Contest Contestants
I want to share with you the 5 finalists for the Valentine’s Day domain name poetry contest sponsored by Name.com. The winner will receive a $250 credit from Name.com, which can be used to buy domain names as well as renew them. Thanks to Name....
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Name.com Contest Contestants
I want to share with you the 5 finalists for the Valentine’s Day domain name poetry contest sponsored by Name.com. The winner will receive a $250 credit from Name.com, which can be used to buy domain names as well as renew them. Thanks to Name....
Discussion
February 19, 2011, 2:16 pm
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Elliot's Blog
Sign Up for Your Competitors’ Newsletter
I’ve read a number of websites that recommend you use Google and Yahoo to see where your competitors receive inbound links, allowing you to go after similar links for SEO purposes. This is smart and can help you keep up with (or beat) your comp...
Discussion
Sign Up for Your Competitors’ Newsletter
I’ve read a number of websites that recommend you use Google and Yahoo to see where your competitors receive inbound links, allowing you to go after similar links for SEO purposes. This is smart and can help you keep up with (or beat) your comp...
Discussion
February 19, 2011, 11:28 am
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Domain Name Wire
Major Domain Parking Shift? NameDrive Adding Site Links and Site Reviews.
Google to start syndicating more ad data to parking companies. In one what could prove to be a major move for Google Adsense for Domains partners, NameDrive will begin showing site links and site reviews with some of its parked page links. These opti...
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Major Domain Parking Shift? NameDrive Adding Site Links and Site Reviews.
Google to start syndicating more ad data to parking companies. In one what could prove to be a major move for Google Adsense for Domains partners, NameDrive will begin showing site links and site reviews with some of its parked page links. These opti...
Discussion
February 19, 2011, 11:12 am
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Domain Shane
Friday’s DomainShane T-Shirt Contest
Every Friday starting today, I’m going to give away a 4.com/DomainShane long sleeve T-shirt as seen Here. They are highly coveted shirts not because of their quality but rather the honor of just owning one. They were so gracio...
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Friday’s DomainShane T-Shirt Contest
Every Friday starting today, I’m going to give away a 4.com/DomainShane long sleeve T-shirt as seen Here. They are highly coveted shirts not because of their quality but rather the honor of just owning one. They were so gracio...
Discussion
February 19, 2011, 10:26 am
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Domain Name Wire
Is Bit.ly Toast if Libya Shuts Down the Internet?
It’s possible. One of my tweeps just sent me a link to an article questioning what would happen to .ly domain names if Libya decided to “shut down” the internet. It’s a very good question. One of the most popular URL shortenin...
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Is Bit.ly Toast if Libya Shuts Down the Internet?
It’s possible. One of my tweeps just sent me a link to an article questioning what would happen to .ly domain names if Libya decided to “shut down” the internet. It’s a very good question. One of the most popular URL shortenin...
Discussion
February 18, 2011, 9:42 pm
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Elliot's Blog
Domain Name for Radical Football, Founded by Mark Cuban, Has Interesting Provenance
Mark Cuban announced plans for a new company called Radical Football, which is expected to compete with college football’s BCS. I will spare you the company details since you’re probably not interested in that, but the domain name history...
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Domain Name for Radical Football, Founded by Mark Cuban, Has Interesting Provenance
Mark Cuban announced plans for a new company called Radical Football, which is expected to compete with college football’s BCS. I will spare you the company details since you’re probably not interested in that, but the domain name history...
Discussion
February 18, 2011, 8:23 pm