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Google Blocked 780 million bad ads in 2015
Google released its Better Ads Report 2015 and Mike O’Brien at Clickz.com brokedown the report. It seems that Google blocked 780 million bad ads in 2015. From ClickZ: Some of the main perpetrators include: More than 12.5 million pharm...
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Google Blocked 780 million bad ads in 2015
Google released its Better Ads Report 2015 and Mike O’Brien at Clickz.com brokedown the report. It seems that Google blocked 780 million bad ads in 2015. From ClickZ: Some of the main perpetrators include: More than 12.5 million pharm...
Discussion
January 25, 2016, 12:12 pm
Domain Shane
Domain Shane’s List of Domains at Auction for Monday, January 25th
Thanks to some readers and Namepros I picked up 3 WHiPs (Western and Chinese Premium) LLLL.coms. A 5N.com and a 6N.com There are a million patterns to pick from in domains but I have always liked palindromes or “mirror” domai...
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Domain Shane’s List of Domains at Auction for Monday, January 25th
Thanks to some readers and Namepros I picked up 3 WHiPs (Western and Chinese Premium) LLLL.coms. A 5N.com and a 6N.com There are a million patterns to pick from in domains but I have always liked palindromes or “mirror” domai...
Discussion
January 25, 2016, 11:23 am
DomainSherpa
DomainSherpa Review – Jan 25: BBBW.com, Botany.com, VRVC.com, SSSE.com…
What do sucomessful domain name investors think when they value domain names?In this show:• We learn what the Sherpas bought or sold recently: BBBW.com, Botany.com, VRVC.com• An investor's portfolio is appraised: SSSE.com, oGod.com, CU...
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DomainSherpa Review – Jan 25: BBBW.com, Botany.com, VRVC.com, SSSE.com…
What do sucomessful domain name investors think when they value domain names?In this show:• We learn what the Sherpas bought or sold recently: BBBW.com, Botany.com, VRVC.com• An investor's portfolio is appraised: SSSE.com, oGod.com, CU...
Discussion
January 25, 2016, 8:02 am
Domain Shane
Auction Recap, 24th of January 2016
The Daily recap of Shane’s Auction Picks, the 24th of January Auction Quick Recap I made it home this evening, Lots of blowing and drifting snow but the main roads were clear. There were patches of black ice starting to form, so be careful...
Discussion
Auction Recap, 24th of January 2016
The Daily recap of Shane’s Auction Picks, the 24th of January Auction Quick Recap I made it home this evening, Lots of blowing and drifting snow but the main roads were clear. There were patches of black ice starting to form, so be careful...
Discussion
January 25, 2016, 7:51 am
Domain Shane
Domain Flips (DesignInc.com, 9.pe, LTSE.com) and Flops (CDNH.com, DealScene.com)
Below is another look at a few recent domain flips and flops, with data courtesy of NameBio. Flips LTSE.com sold for 9,990 USD recently at Sedo, vs 211 USD on 2013-12-12 at Sedo. Vowels suck, right? Oh wait, end users don’t follow that rule. Al...
Discussion
Domain Flips (DesignInc.com, 9.pe, LTSE.com) and Flops (CDNH.com, DealScene.com)
Below is another look at a few recent domain flips and flops, with data courtesy of NameBio. Flips LTSE.com sold for 9,990 USD recently at Sedo, vs 211 USD on 2013-12-12 at Sedo. Vowels suck, right? Oh wait, end users don’t follow that rule. Al...
Discussion
January 24, 2016, 7:52 pm
Domain Shane
CHINESE AUCTION TRENDS FOR JANUARY 24, 2016
Does anyone know what the record price received for a dropped name by a drop catching service is? I have no idea, but I expect DropCatch is about to top it or at least be near the top of the list. Be sure to head on over and bid on L...
Discussion
CHINESE AUCTION TRENDS FOR JANUARY 24, 2016
Does anyone know what the record price received for a dropped name by a drop catching service is? I have no idea, but I expect DropCatch is about to top it or at least be near the top of the list. Be sure to head on over and bid on L...
Discussion
January 24, 2016, 5:57 pm
Domain Shane
Domain Shane’s List of Domains at Auction for Sunday, January 24th
I wonder if Godaddy realizes how much money they are losing by having such a poor bulk search tool. People are searching patterns by the thousands and yet they cap it at 500. I can’t tell you how many error messages I get. E...
Discussion
Domain Shane’s List of Domains at Auction for Sunday, January 24th
I wonder if Godaddy realizes how much money they are losing by having such a poor bulk search tool. People are searching patterns by the thousands and yet they cap it at 500. I can’t tell you how many error messages I get. E...
Discussion
January 24, 2016, 12:11 pm
Domain Shane
Auction Recap, 22nd and 23rd of January 2016
The Daily recap of Shane’s Auction Picks, the 22nd and 23rd of January Auction Quick Recap There is 36 + inches on the ground here. Not that you can really tell when It’s over 2 feet and blowing. You have to be careful when you’re m...
Discussion
Auction Recap, 22nd and 23rd of January 2016
The Daily recap of Shane’s Auction Picks, the 22nd and 23rd of January Auction Quick Recap There is 36 + inches on the ground here. Not that you can really tell when It’s over 2 feet and blowing. You have to be careful when you’re m...
Discussion
January 24, 2016, 4:43 am
Domain Shane
Update on Top 10 Sales from a Year Ago: SuperSeats.com, PJT.com, SD.se, More
Listed below are updates on the top 10 domain sales from a year ago, as ranked by DN Journal. 1. HomeCare.com sold for $350,000 We discussed this one recently when we looked back at what’s happening with last year’s NamesCon auction sale...
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Update on Top 10 Sales from a Year Ago: SuperSeats.com, PJT.com, SD.se, More
Listed below are updates on the top 10 domain sales from a year ago, as ranked by DN Journal. 1. HomeCare.com sold for $350,000 We discussed this one recently when we looked back at what’s happening with last year’s NamesCon auction sale...
Discussion
January 23, 2016, 8:12 pm
Domain Shane
CHINESE AUCTION TRENDS FOR JANUARY 23, 2016
The blowout increase in 3C.com comes from the sale of 1uc.com for $12,615 at ename. If true, then this name must have some kind of significance to someone. If anyone knows what the significance is, I would love a lesson. No other cu...
Discussion
CHINESE AUCTION TRENDS FOR JANUARY 23, 2016
The blowout increase in 3C.com comes from the sale of 1uc.com for $12,615 at ename. If true, then this name must have some kind of significance to someone. If anyone knows what the significance is, I would love a lesson. No other cu...
Discussion
January 23, 2016, 5:27 pm
