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Domain Shane
Tuesday’s Daily Domain Drop and Auction Picks
Lost out on BlueberryMuffins.com yesterday. Went for $1911. I loved the name but have to watch my bankroll. I want to make sure I spend it on names I can monetize and I just didn’t see my self getting into the muffin bus...
Discussion
Tuesday’s Daily Domain Drop and Auction Picks
Lost out on BlueberryMuffins.com yesterday. Went for $1911. I loved the name but have to watch my bankroll. I want to make sure I spend it on names I can monetize and I just didn’t see my self getting into the muffin bus...
Discussion
September 20, 2011, 3:16 am
The Domains
The New GuideBook Is Out, The New GuideBook Is Out: ICANN Publishes “Final” gTLD Guidebook
Like in the Steve Martin Movie the Jerk, where he proclaims the new Phone book is out, the new Phone book is out, The new gTLD Guide Book is finally out. Yes ICANN has finally published the “final” gTLD Guidebook. You can download t...
Discussion
The New GuideBook Is Out, The New GuideBook Is Out: ICANN Publishes “Final” gTLD Guidebook
Like in the Steve Martin Movie the Jerk, where he proclaims the new Phone book is out, the new Phone book is out, The new gTLD Guide Book is finally out. Yes ICANN has finally published the “final” gTLD Guidebook. You can download t...
Discussion
September 19, 2011, 6:00 pm
Domain Name Wire
ICANN Releases New TLD Guidebook
ICANN releases yet another — but not necessarily final — applicant guidebook for new gTLDs. As I promised in a post yesterday, ICANN has released another version of the new top level domain name guidebook today. Although many will look at...
Discussion
ICANN Releases New TLD Guidebook
ICANN releases yet another — but not necessarily final — applicant guidebook for new gTLDs. As I promised in a post yesterday, ICANN has released another version of the new top level domain name guidebook today. Although many will look at...
Discussion
September 19, 2011, 4:16 pm
Elliot's Blog
Should Comment Trolls Be Banned?
I am not saying that I am going to move forward with banning anyone based on the results of this poll, but I am curious to know your opinion on the topic. There are a number of people that try to spam every single article I write, and I know other bl...
Discussion
Should Comment Trolls Be Banned?
I am not saying that I am going to move forward with banning anyone based on the results of this poll, but I am curious to know your opinion on the topic. There are a number of people that try to spam every single article I write, and I know other bl...
Discussion
September 19, 2011, 3:17 pm
Domain Name Wire
Breaking: NBC Transfers Women.com to Done! Ventures in Lawsuit Settlement
Busted seven figure domain name deal comes to resolution. It looks like the end result of a legal battle over Women.com has ended with the transfer of the domain name to Done! Ventures. Done! Ventures thought it had a deal to purchase Women.com and W...
Discussion
Breaking: NBC Transfers Women.com to Done! Ventures in Lawsuit Settlement
Busted seven figure domain name deal comes to resolution. It looks like the end result of a legal battle over Women.com has ended with the transfer of the domain name to Done! Ventures. Done! Ventures thought it had a deal to purchase Women.com and W...
Discussion
September 19, 2011, 1:52 pm
Domain Name Wire
Domain Name Drives 78% of FreeConferenceCall.com Signups
Descriptive domain name drives 78% of business for FreeConferenceCall.com. Most Domain Name Wire readers understand the power of a descriptive domain name. Here’s more proof: the founder of FreeConferenceCall.com says his domain name drives 78%...
Discussion
Domain Name Drives 78% of FreeConferenceCall.com Signups
Descriptive domain name drives 78% of business for FreeConferenceCall.com. Most Domain Name Wire readers understand the power of a descriptive domain name. Here’s more proof: the founder of FreeConferenceCall.com says his domain name drives 78%...
Discussion
September 19, 2011, 1:35 pm
Domain Name Wire
Lots of Bids With One Day to Go in Moniker Auction
Moniker auction attracting lots of bids with one more day left. 28 domain names in Moniker’s DOMAINfest Meet-Up NYC auction have received bids with still one day to go, although only 14 domain names have met their reserves. The auction is takin...
Discussion
Lots of Bids With One Day to Go in Moniker Auction
Moniker auction attracting lots of bids with one more day left. 28 domain names in Moniker’s DOMAINfest Meet-Up NYC auction have received bids with still one day to go, although only 14 domain names have met their reserves. The auction is takin...
Discussion
September 19, 2011, 1:10 pm
The Domains
So What Happens To Type In Traffic When Your PC Looks Like Your Smart Phone: Windows 8 Is Coming
Windows 8 is scheduled for launch sometime in late 2012 but last week a bunch of developers got their hands on a beta version and from most accounts its going to be a game changer, not only for Microsoft but in the way people use PC to navigate the I...
Discussion
So What Happens To Type In Traffic When Your PC Looks Like Your Smart Phone: Windows 8 Is Coming
Windows 8 is scheduled for launch sometime in late 2012 but last week a bunch of developers got their hands on a beta version and from most accounts its going to be a game changer, not only for Microsoft but in the way people use PC to navigate the I...
Discussion
September 19, 2011, 12:15 pm
Domain Shane
Avoiding the “Robert Cline” Strategy: AKA Falling In Love With Your Extension
You’ve undoubtedly seen the name. Robert Cline. If there is anyone in this world that believes in dot co or the new .brand then it’s Mr. Cline. To the point that no matter what the discussion or the article, his comment will c...
Discussion
Avoiding the “Robert Cline” Strategy: AKA Falling In Love With Your Extension
You’ve undoubtedly seen the name. Robert Cline. If there is anyone in this world that believes in dot co or the new .brand then it’s Mr. Cline. To the point that no matter what the discussion or the article, his comment will c...
Discussion
September 19, 2011, 12:12 pm
Domain Name Wire
Oversee.net Discusses Layoffs and Its Future
Company co-president explains Oversee.net’s business shift. News of Oversee.net’s layoffs didn’t come as a huge surprise last week. This sort of shuffling the deck is common when there’s turnover at the top. I caught up with S...
Discussion
Oversee.net Discusses Layoffs and Its Future
Company co-president explains Oversee.net’s business shift. News of Oversee.net’s layoffs didn’t come as a huge surprise last week. This sort of shuffling the deck is common when there’s turnover at the top. I caught up with S...
Discussion
September 19, 2011, 11:53 am
