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Elliot's Blog
I Am Not Associated With Silver Domain Brokerage
I received a couple emails and phone calls about a company called Silver Domain Brokerage, and I just want to let you know I am not associated with the company. The company is not pretending to be me or anything like that, but since people have asked...
Discussion
I Am Not Associated With Silver Domain Brokerage
I received a couple emails and phone calls about a company called Silver Domain Brokerage, and I just want to let you know I am not associated with the company. The company is not pretending to be me or anything like that, but since people have asked...
Discussion
March 14, 2012, 3:29 pm
Domain Name Wire
Retargeted ads will boost domain parking revenue
Retargeted ads increase the relevant ad inventory on parked domains. Over the past 6-12 months I’ve notice a sharp increase in the number of Google Adsense ads I see that are retargeted. Instead of being related to the topic of the page I&rsquo...
Discussion
Retargeted ads will boost domain parking revenue
Retargeted ads increase the relevant ad inventory on parked domains. Over the past 6-12 months I’ve notice a sharp increase in the number of Google Adsense ads I see that are retargeted. Instead of being related to the topic of the page I&rsquo...
Discussion
March 14, 2012, 2:30 pm
Domain Name Wire
Why you should categorize your domains and an easy way to do it
3x sales? Yes, please. But make it easy on me. Domain sales sites suggest that you categorize the domain names you list on their web sites. Categorizing your domains helps them sell. According to Afternic, the sales velocity of categorized domains is...
Discussion
Why you should categorize your domains and an easy way to do it
3x sales? Yes, please. But make it easy on me. Domain sales sites suggest that you categorize the domain names you list on their web sites. Categorizing your domains helps them sell. According to Afternic, the sales velocity of categorized domains is...
Discussion
March 14, 2012, 2:02 pm
The Domains
One Thing Is Clear From ICANN: Law Enforcement Is Out in Full Force & Your Registrations Costs Will Go Up
Yesterday I was having a couple of meetings at the restaurant where the ICANN conference is being held with some RightoftheDot.com clients. As we were seated a large group walked passed us and sat down at the adjoining table and I couldn’t help...
Discussion
One Thing Is Clear From ICANN: Law Enforcement Is Out in Full Force & Your Registrations Costs Will Go Up
Yesterday I was having a couple of meetings at the restaurant where the ICANN conference is being held with some RightoftheDot.com clients. As we were seated a large group walked passed us and sat down at the adjoining table and I couldn’t help...
Discussion
March 14, 2012, 1:16 pm
Elliot's Blog
BabyPhotographer.com Goes on Sale
A couple of weeks ago, I hosted a contest on my blog, with the winner being the best domain name at the best price. The winning domain name by quite a large margin was BabyPhotographer.com. Shortly after the winner was announced, a buyer agreed to ac...
Discussion
BabyPhotographer.com Goes on Sale
A couple of weeks ago, I hosted a contest on my blog, with the winner being the best domain name at the best price. The winning domain name by quite a large margin was BabyPhotographer.com. Shortly after the winner was announced, a buyer agreed to ac...
Discussion
March 14, 2012, 12:18 pm
The Domains
Will Lana Del Rey Appear On American Idol?
Will Lana Del Rey appear on American Idol? Her record company is Interscope and its founder is Jimmy Iovine. As any American Idol fan knows Jimmy is on the show each week to coach and critic the contestants. The show typically features live performan...
Discussion
Will Lana Del Rey Appear On American Idol?
Will Lana Del Rey appear on American Idol? Her record company is Interscope and its founder is Jimmy Iovine. As any American Idol fan knows Jimmy is on the show each week to coach and critic the contestants. The show typically features live performan...
Discussion
March 14, 2012, 11:18 am
Domain Name Wire
What domains Heineken, Shopzilla, and a candidate for the Wisconsin governor’s office bought last week
19 end user domain sales from the past week. From beer to shopping to politics, here are 19 domain sales to end users from the past week. All sales took place at Afternic unless otherwise noted. Heineken bought Sol.com for its Sol beer brand for 98,0...
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What domains Heineken, Shopzilla, and a candidate for the Wisconsin governor’s office bought last week
19 end user domain sales from the past week. From beer to shopping to politics, here are 19 domain sales to end users from the past week. All sales took place at Afternic unless otherwise noted. Heineken bought Sol.com for its Sol beer brand for 98,0...
Discussion
March 14, 2012, 9:56 am
Domain Shane
Wednesday’s Big List of Domains At Auction, Dropping, or For Sale Around the Net
Sorry for the late start today. Another speech last night that was 1 plus away from home. Combine that with sinus cold and I went immediately to bed and just got up. I’m looking for a quick cure today with a little pill of good domains. Here is...
Discussion
Wednesday’s Big List of Domains At Auction, Dropping, or For Sale Around the Net
Sorry for the late start today. Another speech last night that was 1 plus away from home. Combine that with sinus cold and I went immediately to bed and just got up. I’m looking for a quick cure today with a little pill of good domains. Here is...
Discussion
March 14, 2012, 9:12 am
The Domains
Adrian Kinderis: Why Google Will Rank New gTLD’s Higher Than .Com’s
In a blog post today Adrian Kinderis of ARI Registry Services makes the argument that new gTLD’s will rank higher .com domain names on Google. In full disclosure Mr. Kinderis company ARI is providing backend services for new gTLD’s,...
Discussion
Adrian Kinderis: Why Google Will Rank New gTLD’s Higher Than .Com’s
In a blog post today Adrian Kinderis of ARI Registry Services makes the argument that new gTLD’s will rank higher .com domain names on Google. In full disclosure Mr. Kinderis company ARI is providing backend services for new gTLD’s,...
Discussion
March 13, 2012, 9:06 pm
The Domains
Domain Holdings Launches Monetization Decision Engine For Domain Revenue Optimization
Domain Holdings announced today that it launched its proprietary Monetization Decision Engine (MDE) which according to a Press Release increasess revenues by up to 70%. “”For the last three months, DomainPower has been building out its co...
Discussion
Domain Holdings Launches Monetization Decision Engine For Domain Revenue Optimization
Domain Holdings announced today that it launched its proprietary Monetization Decision Engine (MDE) which according to a Press Release increasess revenues by up to 70%. “”For the last three months, DomainPower has been building out its co...
Discussion
March 13, 2012, 7:21 pm