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Elliot's Blog
Lots of “Active” .CO Names on NameJet
I was a bit surprised to see a whole bunch of great keyword domain names for sale in NameJet’s “100 Most Active Pre-Release Backorders” email list this morning. After rubbing my eyes a bit, I noticed that most are .CO domain names f...
Discussion
Lots of “Active” .CO Names on NameJet
I was a bit surprised to see a whole bunch of great keyword domain names for sale in NameJet’s “100 Most Active Pre-Release Backorders” email list this morning. After rubbing my eyes a bit, I noticed that most are .CO domain names f...
Discussion
August 22, 2011, 8:42 am
Domain Shane
Monday’s Daily Domain Drop and Auction Picks
The Dot Cos are dropping. The dot cos are dropping. You will find more dot co domains on my list in the next few weeks than any time in history. I think the risk reward may be pretty good on a few of these drops so over the next few...
Discussion
Monday’s Daily Domain Drop and Auction Picks
The Dot Cos are dropping. The dot cos are dropping. You will find more dot co domains on my list in the next few weeks than any time in history. I think the risk reward may be pretty good on a few of these drops so over the next few...
Discussion
August 22, 2011, 4:12 am
DomainSherpa
P&G Is Wasting Half a Million Dollars a Year on Toothpaste.com
Even with the inherent superiority of a domain name like toothpaste.com, its value is undermined if the company that owns it does not develop a useful website on that domain, a website that can reach the top rankings of search engines.Such is the cas...
Discussion
P&G Is Wasting Half a Million Dollars a Year on Toothpaste.com
Even with the inherent superiority of a domain name like toothpaste.com, its value is undermined if the company that owns it does not develop a useful website on that domain, a website that can reach the top rankings of search engines.Such is the cas...
Discussion
August 22, 2011, 12:00 am
IDN Blog
Google Goes All-In for IDNs
A critical tool in developing site traffic is Google Adwords. In short, it is a great way to place targeted ads for cheap. The problem has always been that Adwords was not fully IDN compatible. Instead of being able to post an IDN that you are advert...
Discussion
Google Goes All-In for IDNs
A critical tool in developing site traffic is Google Adwords. In short, it is a great way to place targeted ads for cheap. The problem has always been that Adwords was not fully IDN compatible. Instead of being able to post an IDN that you are advert...
Discussion
August 21, 2011, 9:29 pm
Elliot's Blog
$100 Fantasy Football League
I am a big New England Patriots NFL football fan. A couple of years ago, I was in a fantasy football league and found that all of the games were more exciting when there was something on the line. I am participating in a fantasy football league ...
Discussion
$100 Fantasy Football League
I am a big New England Patriots NFL football fan. A couple of years ago, I was in a fantasy football league and found that all of the games were more exciting when there was something on the line. I am participating in a fantasy football league ...
Discussion
August 21, 2011, 8:49 pm
The Domains
Quick Poll: Will You Protect Your Site or Brand From .XXX?
There have been hundreds of stories in the past few weeks talking about whether brands should protect their domain in the .XXX TLD. Basically there are two protections possibly available to TM Holders and Site owners, a blocking feature that will mak...
Discussion
Quick Poll: Will You Protect Your Site or Brand From .XXX?
There have been hundreds of stories in the past few weeks talking about whether brands should protect their domain in the .XXX TLD. Basically there are two protections possibly available to TM Holders and Site owners, a blocking feature that will mak...
Discussion
August 21, 2011, 1:18 pm
Domain Name Wire
Groupon Goods: Merchandise or Charity?
Groupon registers domain names for “Groupon Goods”. Over the past several days Groupon has registered over a half dozen domain names for “Groupon Goods”, including GrouponGoods.com, GrouponGoods.fr (France), and GrouponGoods.o...
Discussion
Groupon Goods: Merchandise or Charity?
Groupon registers domain names for “Groupon Goods”. Over the past several days Groupon has registered over a half dozen domain names for “Groupon Goods”, including GrouponGoods.com, GrouponGoods.fr (France), and GrouponGoods.o...
Discussion
August 21, 2011, 12:53 pm
Elliot's Blog
Why I Like Screenshot Tool
I was making my daily inquiries the other day, when I saw a great domain name with a “coming soon” landing page. The page said that this was going to be a new venture and it would be launched sometime soon. There was no copyright or updat...
Discussion
Why I Like Screenshot Tool
I was making my daily inquiries the other day, when I saw a great domain name with a “coming soon” landing page. The page said that this was going to be a new venture and it would be launched sometime soon. There was no copyright or updat...
Discussion
August 21, 2011, 12:47 pm
Domain Name Wire
Are Bots Registering Twitter Handles Based on New Domain Registrations?
It would be and easy process to automate. When you finally find that perfect and available domain name, you’re not yet done securing your online identity. And someone might be lurking to “front run” your Twitter username. That&rsquo...
Discussion
Are Bots Registering Twitter Handles Based on New Domain Registrations?
It would be and easy process to automate. When you finally find that perfect and available domain name, you’re not yet done securing your online identity. And someone might be lurking to “front run” your Twitter username. That&rsquo...
Discussion
August 21, 2011, 12:19 pm
Domain Shane
How Domain Investing is Like Cheating On Your Wife
Thought I would have a little fun today. Happily married and faithful but still a guy 1. Most of the time you’re just looking and enjoying, but every once in a while you pull the trigger and take one home 2. You already have great q...
Discussion
How Domain Investing is Like Cheating On Your Wife
Thought I would have a little fun today. Happily married and faithful but still a guy 1. Most of the time you’re just looking and enjoying, but every once in a while you pull the trigger and take one home 2. You already have great q...
Discussion
August 20, 2011, 6:04 pm
