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The Domains
Watch Out For The Newest Scam: Unsolicited Skype Phone Calls: HelpHs.com
Well back in the day we had emails telling us we won a fortune, then came Adware and Spyware, then came phishing with emails looking like they came from your bank or credit card company trying to trick you into giving them your login information, the...
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Watch Out For The Newest Scam: Unsolicited Skype Phone Calls: HelpHs.com
Well back in the day we had emails telling us we won a fortune, then came Adware and Spyware, then came phishing with emails looking like they came from your bank or credit card company trying to trick you into giving them your login information, the...
Discussion
May 1, 2011, 10:59 am
Domain Shane
Some Sunday Afternoon Thoughts
I’m about to head into work (gotta love retail) and per usual I go out for a nice long bike ride and do some thinking. Here are a few things that crossed my mind about some of the happenings this week. 1. Fred Wilson’s article on &l...
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Some Sunday Afternoon Thoughts
I’m about to head into work (gotta love retail) and per usual I go out for a nice long bike ride and do some thinking. Here are a few things that crossed my mind about some of the happenings this week. 1. Fred Wilson’s article on &l...
Discussion
May 1, 2011, 10:31 am
Elliot's Blog
.CO: “New Way to Go”
Two friends of mine from Arizona submitted an interesting newspaper advertisement they saw from Chapman Ford in Scottsdale. The ad crosses out the m in .com, and states, “Arizona’s New Way to Go” which is used as a clear reminder th...
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.CO: “New Way to Go”
Two friends of mine from Arizona submitted an interesting newspaper advertisement they saw from Chapman Ford in Scottsdale. The ad crosses out the m in .com, and states, “Arizona’s New Way to Go” which is used as a clear reminder th...
Discussion
May 1, 2011, 10:04 am
Domain Name News
Get Rich Click! – Sample Chapter From Marc Ostrofsky’s new Book
Marc Ostrofsky’s book “Get Rich Click!: The Ultimate Guide to Making Money on the Internet” (aff) is available as of tomorrow. DNN will be giving away five copies of the book later on today. Courtesy of Ostrofsky, we also have the f...
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Get Rich Click! – Sample Chapter From Marc Ostrofsky’s new Book
Marc Ostrofsky’s book “Get Rich Click!: The Ultimate Guide to Making Money on the Internet” (aff) is available as of tomorrow. DNN will be giving away five copies of the book later on today. Courtesy of Ostrofsky, we also have the f...
Discussion
May 1, 2011, 8:54 am
Domain Name Wire
Four Domain Industry Execs including eNom Founder Paul Stahura Form New Venture
Venture in stealth mode, but deck stacked for new top level domain names. eNom founder Paul Stahura, who sold his domain name registrar to Demand Media in 2006, has teamed up several other industry vets for a new venture reports GeekWire. The stealth...
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Four Domain Industry Execs including eNom Founder Paul Stahura Form New Venture
Venture in stealth mode, but deck stacked for new top level domain names. eNom founder Paul Stahura, who sold his domain name registrar to Demand Media in 2006, has teamed up several other industry vets for a new venture reports GeekWire. The stealth...
Discussion
May 1, 2011, 3:11 am
The Domains
Another Great Domain Snapped Up By End User: Refi.com
According to a press release, another good short .com just got gobbled up by an end User. The domain name Refi.com was just acquired by Semper Home Loans, an Inc. 5000 company, for an undisclosed sum . “The Refi.com website will be ...
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Another Great Domain Snapped Up By End User: Refi.com
According to a press release, another good short .com just got gobbled up by an end User. The domain name Refi.com was just acquired by Semper Home Loans, an Inc. 5000 company, for an undisclosed sum . “The Refi.com website will be ...
Discussion
April 30, 2011, 2:46 pm
Domain Name Wire
Google Buys Plus.me
Google bolsters +1 domain name coverage with .me purchases. Google has purchased the domain name Plus.me, updated whois records show. The domain name was apparently purchased in November of last year, but remained under whois privacy protection until...
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Google Buys Plus.me
Google bolsters +1 domain name coverage with .me purchases. Google has purchased the domain name Plus.me, updated whois records show. The domain name was apparently purchased in November of last year, but remained under whois privacy protection until...
Discussion
April 30, 2011, 2:18 pm
Elliot's Blog
Alabama Domain Investor Gregg Ostrick Survives Tornados (See Photos)
When I heard about the devastating tornados and storms that tore through Birmingham, Alabama earlier this week, I was particularly concerned about domain investor Gregg Ostrick, who resides in Birmingham. When I called him to check in the day after, ...
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Alabama Domain Investor Gregg Ostrick Survives Tornados (See Photos)
When I heard about the devastating tornados and storms that tore through Birmingham, Alabama earlier this week, I was particularly concerned about domain investor Gregg Ostrick, who resides in Birmingham. When I called him to check in the day after, ...
Discussion
April 30, 2011, 12:30 pm
Domain Name Wire
My Commentary on Commentary.com, Which Just Survived a UDRP
Domain owner wins case but panelist’s rationale is troublesome. The owner of the generic domain name Commentary.com has successfully defended his domain name from The American Jewish Committee (AJC) in a UDRP. AJC has operated Commentary Magazi...
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My Commentary on Commentary.com, Which Just Survived a UDRP
Domain owner wins case but panelist’s rationale is troublesome. The owner of the generic domain name Commentary.com has successfully defended his domain name from The American Jewish Committee (AJC) in a UDRP. AJC has operated Commentary Magazi...
Discussion
April 30, 2011, 9:38 am
Domain Shane
Weekend Edition of Daily Drop and Auction Picks
Going to be a busy weekend with some decent weather here in old Central Illinois. Our town is also hosting the Illinois marathon and Roger Ebert Film Festival so it’s going to be a traffic nightmare. I’ll me taking in both.&nb...
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Weekend Edition of Daily Drop and Auction Picks
Going to be a busy weekend with some decent weather here in old Central Illinois. Our town is also hosting the Illinois marathon and Roger Ebert Film Festival so it’s going to be a traffic nightmare. I’ll me taking in both.&nb...
Discussion
April 30, 2011, 2:52 am
