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Domain Name Wire
ICANN “Satisfaction Rate” Rebounds
Not as bad as last year. But not great. The percentage of people who rate their satisfaction with ICANN as “Good” has rebounded a bit from the past two years. But it still sits at a dismal 21%. That’s according to over 1,500 people ...
Discussion
ICANN “Satisfaction Rate” Rebounds
Not as bad as last year. But not great. The percentage of people who rate their satisfaction with ICANN as “Good” has rebounded a bit from the past two years. But it still sits at a dismal 21%. That’s according to over 1,500 people ...
Discussion
February 28, 2011, 5:19 pm
Elliot's Blog
We’re Raising Money for the Ronald McDonald House Again: Please Help
Last year, my wife Karen and I participated on “Team Ronald” for the 42-mile, 5 Boro Bike Tour, and with your help, we raised nearly $4,000 for the Ronald McDonald House of New York City. On May 1, 2011, we are doing it again. This year, ...
Discussion
We’re Raising Money for the Ronald McDonald House Again: Please Help
Last year, my wife Karen and I participated on “Team Ronald” for the 42-mile, 5 Boro Bike Tour, and with your help, we raised nearly $4,000 for the Ronald McDonald House of New York City. On May 1, 2011, we are doing it again. This year, ...
Discussion
February 28, 2011, 1:46 pm
Domain Name Wire
Top 5 Domain Name Wire Stories of February 2011
A look back at the month in domaining. The shortest month of the year is coming to a close. Here’s a look back at the top five stories of the month on Domain Name Wire, ranked by number of views. 1. Is Bit.ly Toast if Libya Shuts Down the Inter...
Discussion
Top 5 Domain Name Wire Stories of February 2011
A look back at the month in domaining. The shortest month of the year is coming to a close. Here’s a look back at the top five stories of the month on Domain Name Wire, ranked by number of views. 1. Is Bit.ly Toast if Libya Shuts Down the Inter...
Discussion
February 28, 2011, 12:54 pm
Elliot's Blog
Contest! Make $50 by Selling Me Your Crappiest Domain Name
We all have crappy domain names in our portfolio. Maybe we were a bit buzzed when we registered them, had spelling problems, or there were other reasons for registering these crappy domain names. Well, now’s your chance to make $50 from yo...
Discussion
Contest! Make $50 by Selling Me Your Crappiest Domain Name
We all have crappy domain names in our portfolio. Maybe we were a bit buzzed when we registered them, had spelling problems, or there were other reasons for registering these crappy domain names. Well, now’s your chance to make $50 from yo...
Discussion
February 28, 2011, 12:22 pm
Domain Shane
Does Google Own You? aka Don’t Be Google’s Bitch
Fred Wilson said it best. “Don’t Be a Google Bitch” It’s a scary place to be. Your whole business model based on where you rank on Google. The majority of your income based on Google Adsense. You may be...
Discussion
Does Google Own You? aka Don’t Be Google’s Bitch
Fred Wilson said it best. “Don’t Be a Google Bitch” It’s a scary place to be. Your whole business model based on where you rank on Google. The majority of your income based on Google Adsense. You may be...
Discussion
February 28, 2011, 11:59 am
Domain Name Wire
ICANN May Shut Down .Jobs Registry
ICANN threatens to shut down .jobs, even after approving its “registry service”. ICANN has notified .jobs registry Employ Media LLC that it is in breach of its contract at ICANN, and the contract is subject to cancellation if the breach i...
Discussion
ICANN May Shut Down .Jobs Registry
ICANN threatens to shut down .jobs, even after approving its “registry service”. ICANN has notified .jobs registry Employ Media LLC that it is in breach of its contract at ICANN, and the contract is subject to cancellation if the breach i...
Discussion
February 28, 2011, 10:42 am
Domain Name Wire
How To Determine if Google’s Algorithm Changes are Aimed at You
A handy guide to determine if Google is gunning for you. Last week Google announced some changes to its algorithm that affect a whopping 12% of search results. The target? “low-quality sites—sites which are low-value add for users, copy c...
Discussion
How To Determine if Google’s Algorithm Changes are Aimed at You
A handy guide to determine if Google is gunning for you. Last week Google announced some changes to its algorithm that affect a whopping 12% of search results. The target? “low-quality sites—sites which are low-value add for users, copy c...
Discussion
February 28, 2011, 9:51 am
Domain Shane
And the Award For Best Dropping Domain and Auction Goes To………….
If your home was anything like mine, yesterday involved the Oscars from 5 o’clock until I went to bed. I’m in it for the beautiful women in dresses I admit. Monday’s are usually a bad day for names. I’m not r...
Discussion
And the Award For Best Dropping Domain and Auction Goes To………….
If your home was anything like mine, yesterday involved the Oscars from 5 o’clock until I went to bed. I’m in it for the beautiful women in dresses I admit. Monday’s are usually a bad day for names. I’m not r...
Discussion
February 28, 2011, 3:11 am
The Domains
IP Lawyer: “A Domainer Is Someone Who Registers Zillions Of Domains”
In an article written by John B. Farmer an IP attorney in the Richmond Time Dispatch defines Domainers as: “A domainer is someone who registers zillions of domain names to put up automated pay-per-click websites.” “These folks deal ...
Discussion
IP Lawyer: “A Domainer Is Someone Who Registers Zillions Of Domains”
In an article written by John B. Farmer an IP attorney in the Richmond Time Dispatch defines Domainers as: “A domainer is someone who registers zillions of domain names to put up automated pay-per-click websites.” “These folks deal ...
Discussion
February 28, 2011, 2:07 am
The Domains
HopeForHaitiNow.org Sells On NameJet.com For $7K & Sounds Like Trouble: Vertis.com Sells For $10K
In a real head scratcher, the domain name hopeforhaitinow.org sold for $7,100 on NameJet.com today. There were 7 different bidders at $2K or over. Hopeforhaiti.com is the site of a non-profit group that says it has been raising money for Haiti for ov...
Discussion
HopeForHaitiNow.org Sells On NameJet.com For $7K & Sounds Like Trouble: Vertis.com Sells For $10K
In a real head scratcher, the domain name hopeforhaitinow.org sold for $7,100 on NameJet.com today. There were 7 different bidders at $2K or over. Hopeforhaiti.com is the site of a non-profit group that says it has been raising money for Haiti for ov...
Discussion
February 27, 2011, 7:26 pm
