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Domain Name Wire
“New TLD” Becomes an Expensive Keyword on Google
Companies bid each other up for top spots on Google Adwords. Companies offering new top level domain name services are getting into a pay-per-click bidding war on Google. According to Google Adwords’ keyword tool, the average CPC for “new...
Discussion
“New TLD” Becomes an Expensive Keyword on Google
Companies bid each other up for top spots on Google Adwords. Companies offering new top level domain name services are getting into a pay-per-click bidding war on Google. According to Google Adwords’ keyword tool, the average CPC for “new...
Discussion
November 16, 2011, 1:15 pm
Domain Name Wire
CRIDO Says Battle Against New TLDs Won’t End January 12
Lawyer says it will battle on even after application window opens. Coalition for Responsible Internet Domain Oversight (CRIDO), a new group formed to try to stall or can ICANN’s new top level domain name program, says it has more than two month...
Discussion
CRIDO Says Battle Against New TLDs Won’t End January 12
Lawyer says it will battle on even after application window opens. Coalition for Responsible Internet Domain Oversight (CRIDO), a new group formed to try to stall or can ICANN’s new top level domain name program, says it has more than two month...
Discussion
November 16, 2011, 12:54 pm
Elliot's Blog
Using Escrow.com as a Negotiation Tactic
When you’re negotiating to purchase something in person, and you’re just a bit away from reaching an agreed upon price, some buyers will show the seller a pile of cash as a means of closing a deal. For instance, if the owner of a collecti...
Discussion
Using Escrow.com as a Negotiation Tactic
When you’re negotiating to purchase something in person, and you’re just a bit away from reaching an agreed upon price, some buyers will show the seller a pile of cash as a means of closing a deal. For instance, if the owner of a collecti...
Discussion
November 16, 2011, 11:29 am
Domain Name News
Domain Sales Report for Week 45, 2011
This weeks Domain Sales report includes data provided by Sedo for week 45 of 2011. This past week there were a total of 979 sales through Sedo, totaling $1.97 million. 34% of total sales were the result of Buy Now listings. Highlights of public...
Discussion
Domain Sales Report for Week 45, 2011
This weeks Domain Sales report includes data provided by Sedo for week 45 of 2011. This past week there were a total of 979 sales through Sedo, totaling $1.97 million. 34% of total sales were the result of Buy Now listings. Highlights of public...
Discussion
November 16, 2011, 11:23 am
Domain Name Wire
Why I No Longer Include Affiliate Links on Domain Name Wire
No more affiliate links. I used to include affiliate links on Domain Name Wire, but I took them off a few weeks ago. Here’s why: 1. Everyone has conflicts of interest. But the affiliate links made it easy for people to question if I was writing...
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Why I No Longer Include Affiliate Links on Domain Name Wire
No more affiliate links. I used to include affiliate links on Domain Name Wire, but I took them off a few weeks ago. Here’s why: 1. Everyone has conflicts of interest. But the affiliate links made it easy for people to question if I was writing...
Discussion
November 16, 2011, 10:58 am
The Domains
Visa Launches V.Me
Visa just launched a site under V.Me and it looks like their “Wallet” solution “”V.me is a new service from Visa that lets you shop without sharing your card account information with the seller when you pay.”" &ldqu...
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Visa Launches V.Me
Visa just launched a site under V.Me and it looks like their “Wallet” solution “”V.me is a new service from Visa that lets you shop without sharing your card account information with the seller when you pay.”" &ldqu...
Discussion
November 16, 2011, 10:46 am
Domain Name Wire
Sedo Releases Updated IDNX with Other TLDs
Domain price index now includes data for ten top level domain names. Today Sedo and its research partner (now an employee) released an updated version of the IDNX, a price index for domain names. Included in the latest refresh are sub-indices for 10 ...
Discussion
Sedo Releases Updated IDNX with Other TLDs
Domain price index now includes data for ten top level domain names. Today Sedo and its research partner (now an employee) released an updated version of the IDNX, a price index for domain names. Included in the latest refresh are sub-indices for 10 ...
Discussion
November 16, 2011, 10:13 am
Domain Shane
Chinese Automobile Stereotypes May Explain Why We Don’t Fully Understand Their Domain Market
What kind of car do you drive? I drive a big lifted pick-up truck. What does that say about me? The most common answer to that question might be outdoorsy, redneckish, egotistical, or ‘compensating’. These are all stereotypes of me based ...
Discussion
Chinese Automobile Stereotypes May Explain Why We Don’t Fully Understand Their Domain Market
What kind of car do you drive? I drive a big lifted pick-up truck. What does that say about me? The most common answer to that question might be outdoorsy, redneckish, egotistical, or ‘compensating’. These are all stereotypes of me based ...
Discussion
November 16, 2011, 10:00 am
The Domains
Death, Victory & Acceptance: My Weekend Watching The .XXX Boat Race In The World Championship
This past weekend I took a quick trip down to Key West Florida to see the .XXX race boat the Miss .XXX race in the World Championship. While the weekend was capped off with the .XXX boat winning there class in a thrilling final World Championship rac...
Discussion
Death, Victory & Acceptance: My Weekend Watching The .XXX Boat Race In The World Championship
This past weekend I took a quick trip down to Key West Florida to see the .XXX race boat the Miss .XXX race in the World Championship. While the weekend was capped off with the .XXX boat winning there class in a thrilling final World Championship rac...
Discussion
November 16, 2011, 9:30 am
Domain Shane
Wednesday’s Big Bag of Domains at Auction or Dropping 11/16/11
“This domain is not for sale”. That’s what it says when you go to steam.com. I’m sure Clifford Skolnick, the owner of Steam.com, is most likely trying to protect his asset, but EVERYTHING is for s...
Discussion
Wednesday’s Big Bag of Domains at Auction or Dropping 11/16/11
“This domain is not for sale”. That’s what it says when you go to steam.com. I’m sure Clifford Skolnick, the owner of Steam.com, is most likely trying to protect his asset, but EVERYTHING is for s...
Discussion
November 16, 2011, 2:43 am
