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Google lets webmasters disavow links
New tools lets webmasters tell Google which inbound links to ignore. I’ve written before about the hassle Google’s crack down on “unnatural linking” has caused web site owners like me. When web site owners get a notice from Go...
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Google lets webmasters disavow links
New tools lets webmasters tell Google which inbound links to ignore. I’ve written before about the hassle Google’s crack down on “unnatural linking” has caused web site owners like me. When web site owners get a notice from Go...
Discussion
October 16, 2012, 9:38 pm
Domain Name Wire
CitizenHawk patents its typo recovery business model
An in-depth look at CitizenHawk’s business model. Brand protection company CitizenHawk has been granted a patent that broadly covers its business model of recovering typo domain names on behalf of clients and then monetizing them. The U.S. pate...
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CitizenHawk patents its typo recovery business model
An in-depth look at CitizenHawk’s business model. Brand protection company CitizenHawk has been granted a patent that broadly covers its business model of recovering typo domain names on behalf of clients and then monetizing them. The U.S. pate...
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October 16, 2012, 2:29 pm
Domain Name Wire
SnapNames October no reserve auction ends tomorrow, .ca auction kicks off today
Two auctions worth a look. SnapNames has an “October Deals” auction that ends tomorrow, and I think it’s worth a look. There are 61 domains and it appears none of them have a reserve — just a minimum bid of $199 or more. Many ...
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SnapNames October no reserve auction ends tomorrow, .ca auction kicks off today
Two auctions worth a look. SnapNames has an “October Deals” auction that ends tomorrow, and I think it’s worth a look. There are 61 domains and it appears none of them have a reserve — just a minimum bid of $199 or more. Many ...
Discussion
October 16, 2012, 11:23 am
Domain Name Wire
.Com growth rate slowing (but only slightly)
Data show a slight reduction in .com growth rate, but it’s still over 8% per year. A couple weeks ago Michael Berkens wrote a story about how the base of .com and .net domain registrations was slowing “to a crawl”. A few days later ...
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.Com growth rate slowing (but only slightly)
Data show a slight reduction in .com growth rate, but it’s still over 8% per year. A couple weeks ago Michael Berkens wrote a story about how the base of .com and .net domain registrations was slowing “to a crawl”. A few days later ...
Discussion
October 16, 2012, 10:50 am
Domain Name Wire
Circa domain hack could cause problems
Startup’s domain name may violate .ca rules. Startup Circa made a big splash today with the release of its news app for the iPhone. The hoopla has a lot to do with the company’s notable co-founders including Cheezburger Network CEO Ben Hu...
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Circa domain hack could cause problems
Startup’s domain name may violate .ca rules. Startup Circa made a big splash today with the release of its news app for the iPhone. The hoopla has a lot to do with the company’s notable co-founders including Cheezburger Network CEO Ben Hu...
Discussion
October 15, 2012, 10:34 pm
Domain Name Wire
29 end user domain sales
29 end user domain sales, including three prompted by a marketing campaign. With TRAFFIC and traveling last week, I’m a few days late with the weekly end user sales report. But you’ll forgive me with this great list! Afternic Let’s ...
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29 end user domain sales
29 end user domain sales, including three prompted by a marketing campaign. With TRAFFIC and traveling last week, I’m a few days late with the weekly end user sales report. But you’ll forgive me with this great list! Afternic Let’s ...
Discussion
October 15, 2012, 1:07 pm
Domain Name Wire
Battle of the bad names: eevzDrop sues evzDrop
Two social apps based on audio have very similar names — but both are pretty bad. Two companies based in Illinois are duking it out over a really bad name for a social networking app. Eevzdrop, LLC (two e’s at beginning) has sued EvzDrop,...
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Battle of the bad names: eevzDrop sues evzDrop
Two social apps based on audio have very similar names — but both are pretty bad. Two companies based in Illinois are duking it out over a really bad name for a social networking app. Eevzdrop, LLC (two e’s at beginning) has sued EvzDrop,...
Discussion
October 15, 2012, 10:02 am
Domain Name Wire
Say what?? It’s not reverse domain hijacking if you admit it upfront.
When is a case of RDNH not RDNH? You won’t believe this one. Some UDRP cases should be clear cut cases of reverse domain name hijacking. Consider the decision just handed down over GoodUniverse.com. The complainant was just formed. It recently ...
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Say what?? It’s not reverse domain hijacking if you admit it upfront.
When is a case of RDNH not RDNH? You won’t believe this one. Some UDRP cases should be clear cut cases of reverse domain name hijacking. Consider the decision just handed down over GoodUniverse.com. The complainant was just formed. It recently ...
Discussion
October 12, 2012, 12:30 pm
Domain Name Wire
Poll: How much will 1 and 2 letter .org domains sell for?
What will domains sell for at auction? This week Public Interest Registry, the non-profit that runs .org, announced auctions for 85 one and two character .org domain names. The domains will be auctioned through Go Daddy and eNom in what the company d...
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Poll: How much will 1 and 2 letter .org domains sell for?
What will domains sell for at auction? This week Public Interest Registry, the non-profit that runs .org, announced auctions for 85 one and two character .org domain names. The domains will be auctioned through Go Daddy and eNom in what the company d...
Discussion
October 12, 2012, 9:35 am
Domain Name Wire
Could Twitter identify the best domain registrars?
The sentiment of your tweets may suggest which domain name registrars are best. A few weeks ago TechCrunch wrote about Kevin Ohashi’s new web hosting review site ReviewSignal.com. (If Ohashi’s name rings a bell, Ohashi is a Domain Name Wi...
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Could Twitter identify the best domain registrars?
The sentiment of your tweets may suggest which domain name registrars are best. A few weeks ago TechCrunch wrote about Kevin Ohashi’s new web hosting review site ReviewSignal.com. (If Ohashi’s name rings a bell, Ohashi is a Domain Name Wi...
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October 11, 2012, 9:56 am
