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27 Google Search Statistics you might find interesting
Conor Bond published a piece on Google that is worth reading and bookmarking. A thorough look at several Google statistics. Things like a breakdown of Google search queries by length. From the article the first 10: General Google Search Statistics 3....
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27 Google Search Statistics you might find interesting
Conor Bond published a piece on Google that is worth reading and bookmarking. A thorough look at several Google statistics. Things like a breakdown of Google search queries by length. From the article the first 10: General Google Search Statistics 3....
Discussion
November 18, 2019, 10:02 pm

The Domains
So which industry companies want to provide an ICA discount/benefit?
Many years before I started working with Mike on TheDomains.com, we had a back and forth about the ICA. My position was that you want more members that an organization with 80 members doesn’t hold any juice when they want to say to a politician...
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So which industry companies want to provide an ICA discount/benefit?
Many years before I started working with Mike on TheDomains.com, we had a back and forth about the ICA. My position was that you want more members that an organization with 80 members doesn’t hold any juice when they want to say to a politician...
Discussion
November 18, 2019, 6:27 pm

The Domains
Would you like to charge a domain inquiry fee?
Would you like people to pay to make an offer on your name? Would you like to pay to make an offer on someone else’s domain name? I read a tweet from George Kirikos about low ballers (someone offered him $500 for Orderly.com) George wrote: What...
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Would you like to charge a domain inquiry fee?
Would you like people to pay to make an offer on your name? Would you like to pay to make an offer on someone else’s domain name? I read a tweet from George Kirikos about low ballers (someone offered him $500 for Orderly.com) George wrote: What...
Discussion
November 17, 2019, 1:22 am

The Domains
November 2009 the scandal that rocked domaining – A look back
A decade ago it was the scandal that rocked the domain industry, the Snapnames Halvarez bidding scandal. Mike wrote The 5 Most Surprising Things That Came Out Of The SnapNames Scandal Michael Arrington wrote at TechCrunch: SnapNames: Apologies Should...
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November 2009 the scandal that rocked domaining – A look back
A decade ago it was the scandal that rocked the domain industry, the Snapnames Halvarez bidding scandal. Mike wrote The 5 Most Surprising Things That Came Out Of The SnapNames Scandal Michael Arrington wrote at TechCrunch: SnapNames: Apologies Should...
Discussion
November 16, 2019, 10:59 pm

The Domains
Weekend blowout – list your best .coms for sale up to $200
This post should be used to blow out a few names at wholesale where you are making some money with no commission, and leave some for the next buyer. So this post is for .com only and the max price is $200. You may list up to 3 names. There have been ...
Discussion
Weekend blowout – list your best .coms for sale up to $200
This post should be used to blow out a few names at wholesale where you are making some money with no commission, and leave some for the next buyer. So this post is for .com only and the max price is $200. You may list up to 3 names. There have been ...
Discussion
November 16, 2019, 8:01 pm

The Domains
Niche Pursuits review on Flippa – not great
Brady Cargle over at NichePursuits.com published a review on Flippa. The review is focused on buying websites at Flippa. From the article: Flippa is a lower end marketplace for online business owners. It’s a pretty good place to sell your site ...
Discussion
Niche Pursuits review on Flippa – not great
Brady Cargle over at NichePursuits.com published a review on Flippa. The review is focused on buying websites at Flippa. From the article: Flippa is a lower end marketplace for online business owners. It’s a pretty good place to sell your site ...
Discussion
November 16, 2019, 3:53 am

The Domains
Weekend blowout – list your best .coms for sale up to $200
This post should be used to blow out a few names at wholesale where you are making some money with no commission, and leave some for the next buyer. So this post is for .com only and the max price is $200. You may list up to 3 names. There have been ...
Discussion
Weekend blowout – list your best .coms for sale up to $200
This post should be used to blow out a few names at wholesale where you are making some money with no commission, and leave some for the next buyer. So this post is for .com only and the max price is $200. You may list up to 3 names. There have been ...
Discussion
November 16, 2019, 12:27 am

The Domains
Is now the time for Punchh to go after Punch.com?
So today it was reported that Punchh a company that did loyalty cards that has now expanded to analytics raised $40 million. Punch.com is owned by Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. They also own and have the trademark for Hawaiian Punch. Punch.com which surp...
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Is now the time for Punchh to go after Punch.com?
So today it was reported that Punchh a company that did loyalty cards that has now expanded to analytics raised $40 million. Punch.com is owned by Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. They also own and have the trademark for Hawaiian Punch. Punch.com which surp...
Discussion
November 14, 2019, 5:17 pm

The Domains
Canadian Organization takes on Global Domain Name Disputes
A new player is entering the domain dispute arena. The Canadian International Internet Dispute Resolution Centre or (CIIDRC) put out a press release announcing their entry into the world of UDRP. Press release: MONTREAL, Nov. 13, 2019 /CNW/ –&n...
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Canadian Organization takes on Global Domain Name Disputes
A new player is entering the domain dispute arena. The Canadian International Internet Dispute Resolution Centre or (CIIDRC) put out a press release announcing their entry into the world of UDRP. Press release: MONTREAL, Nov. 13, 2019 /CNW/ –&n...
Discussion
November 14, 2019, 3:48 pm

The Domains
4600.com closes at $68,000 and another interesting 4N.com story
4600.com expired at GoDaddy auctions and just closed at $68,000. This sale should go through at some price at least it can’t be renewed. Back in September 4065.com closed at $14,294 but apparently some people didn’t pay and the name was e...
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4600.com closes at $68,000 and another interesting 4N.com story
4600.com expired at GoDaddy auctions and just closed at $68,000. This sale should go through at some price at least it can’t be renewed. Back in September 4065.com closed at $14,294 but apparently some people didn’t pay and the name was e...
Discussion
November 13, 2019, 9:27 pm