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Elliot's Blog
Sunday Updates
We’re in the middle of a nice weekend, and hope you’re enjoying your weekend as well. We bought a bbq grill a few weeks ago, and it seems like we’ve been grilling most weekends. It’s one of the perks of living in the suburbs. ...
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Sunday Updates
We’re in the middle of a nice weekend, and hope you’re enjoying your weekend as well. We bought a bbq grill a few weeks ago, and it seems like we’ve been grilling most weekends. It’s one of the perks of living in the suburbs. ...
Discussion
May 19, 2013, 10:15 am
Elliot's Blog
Numeric Domain Names are in Demand
It seems like every domain broker is looking to get their hands on one type of domain name – numeric domain names. Every time I have a conversation with a broker where we are discussing domain names for sale, I am asked if I know of any good nu...
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Numeric Domain Names are in Demand
It seems like every domain broker is looking to get their hands on one type of domain name – numeric domain names. Every time I have a conversation with a broker where we are discussing domain names for sale, I am asked if I know of any good nu...
Discussion
May 18, 2013, 10:45 am
Elliot's Blog
Domain Due Diligence: Previous Marketing
Before buying a domain name, it’s a given that you need to do your due diligence for a variety of reasons. The primary issue I want to discuss today is previous marketing attempts for the domain name. In my opinion, there are two reasons you wi...
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Domain Due Diligence: Previous Marketing
Before buying a domain name, it’s a given that you need to do your due diligence for a variety of reasons. The primary issue I want to discuss today is previous marketing attempts for the domain name. In my opinion, there are two reasons you wi...
Discussion
May 17, 2013, 11:42 am
Elliot's Blog
NameMedia Job Opening: Premium Domain Name Analyst
I saw a NameMedia job opening on LinkedIn, and I want to share it in case you might have an interest. NameMedia, based in Waltham, Massachusetts, is looking to hire a “Premium Domain Name Analyst.” Usually, I hear about job openings at do...
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NameMedia Job Opening: Premium Domain Name Analyst
I saw a NameMedia job opening on LinkedIn, and I want to share it in case you might have an interest. NameMedia, based in Waltham, Massachusetts, is looking to hire a “Premium Domain Name Analyst.” Usually, I hear about job openings at do...
Discussion
May 16, 2013, 4:01 pm
Elliot's Blog
Why You Should Give Feedback
A couple of weeks ago, someone emailed me about an embarrassing error on one of my websites. It wasn’t a big deal and was an easy fix, but I was embarrassed that it was there for 2+ years without anyone telling me. On a site that sees...
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Why You Should Give Feedback
A couple of weeks ago, someone emailed me about an embarrassing error on one of my websites. It wasn’t a big deal and was an easy fix, but I was embarrassed that it was there for 2+ years without anyone telling me. On a site that sees...
Discussion
May 16, 2013, 12:26 pm
Elliot's Blog
Domain Brokerage Listings – 5/15
Listed below are the weekly domain brokerage listings from various brokers and brokerages. If you have an interest in one of the names below, contact the broker directly. You are welcome to share one name for sale if you’d like in the comment s...
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Domain Brokerage Listings – 5/15
Listed below are the weekly domain brokerage listings from various brokers and brokerages. If you have an interest in one of the names below, contact the broker directly. You are welcome to share one name for sale if you’d like in the comment s...
Discussion
May 15, 2013, 7:28 pm
Elliot's Blog
VP of Marketing Karen Dixon Discusses Revamped BuyDomains Website
It’s an exciting day at NameMedia. Today we re-launched BuyDomains.com, our domain sales platform that was founded over ten years ago. Our goal for the new site was to simplify the process of searching for and purchasing premium domain na...
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VP of Marketing Karen Dixon Discusses Revamped BuyDomains Website
It’s an exciting day at NameMedia. Today we re-launched BuyDomains.com, our domain sales platform that was founded over ten years ago. Our goal for the new site was to simplify the process of searching for and purchasing premium domain na...
Discussion
May 15, 2013, 4:17 pm
Elliot's Blog
Deposit Necessary for Hilco Streambank Auction
I assume you already know about the Hilco Streambank domain name and IP auction that is happening in a little over a week. I wrote about the Bargain.com and ETM.com auctions in a blog post last month, and the company shared a press release ...
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Deposit Necessary for Hilco Streambank Auction
I assume you already know about the Hilco Streambank domain name and IP auction that is happening in a little over a week. I wrote about the Bargain.com and ETM.com auctions in a blog post last month, and the company shared a press release ...
Discussion
May 15, 2013, 10:33 am
Elliot's Blog
Hidden Costs of Domain Name Leasing
I’ve written a number of articles about domain name leasing. I’ve discussed the benefits of leasing a domain name, and I’ve also discussed the downsides of domain name leases. In 2009, I also wrote about additional problems with dom...
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Hidden Costs of Domain Name Leasing
I’ve written a number of articles about domain name leasing. I’ve discussed the benefits of leasing a domain name, and I’ve also discussed the downsides of domain name leases. In 2009, I also wrote about additional problems with dom...
Discussion
May 14, 2013, 2:46 pm
Elliot's Blog
Ryan Colby Starts Domain Aftermarket Insights Newsletter
At the end of 2011, Domain Holdings hired Ryan Colby as its Senior Vice President of Product Management. Lately, Ryan has been working quite a bit on the brokerage side of the business, and he just started a periodic newsletter called “Domain A...
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Ryan Colby Starts Domain Aftermarket Insights Newsletter
At the end of 2011, Domain Holdings hired Ryan Colby as its Senior Vice President of Product Management. Lately, Ryan has been working quite a bit on the brokerage side of the business, and he just started a periodic newsletter called “Domain A...
Discussion
May 14, 2013, 12:36 pm
