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Elliot's Blog
Having One Primary Source of Traffic is Not a Good Situation
Many people have websites that rely on Google as the primary source of traffic, and consequently, revenue. Some of my own websites fall into that category, with 80%+ of the traffic coming from Google searches. If there’s an issue with Google&rs...
Discussion
Having One Primary Source of Traffic is Not a Good Situation
Many people have websites that rely on Google as the primary source of traffic, and consequently, revenue. Some of my own websites fall into that category, with 80%+ of the traffic coming from Google searches. If there’s an issue with Google&rs...
Discussion
October 11, 2011, 10:13 am
Domain Name Wire
VeriSign Proposes Takedown Procedures and Malware Scanning for .Com
New registry service seeks to eliminate sites knowingly spreading malware. VeriSign is asking ICANN to approve a new Verisign Anti-Abuse Domain Use Policy. The policy (pdf) would allow VeriSign to run malware scanning of .com, .net, and .name domain ...
Discussion
VeriSign Proposes Takedown Procedures and Malware Scanning for .Com
New registry service seeks to eliminate sites knowingly spreading malware. VeriSign is asking ICANN to approve a new Verisign Anti-Abuse Domain Use Policy. The policy (pdf) would allow VeriSign to run malware scanning of .com, .net, and .name domain ...
Discussion
October 11, 2011, 9:32 am
The Domains
Quick Poll: Which Domains Will Sell At TRAFFIC?
The TRAFFIC live domain name auction will be held on Tuesday October 18th at 2PM EST Unlike previous years instead of the higher priced domains having a reserve range this year they are stated as being under a certain price. We are looking at domains...
Discussion
Quick Poll: Which Domains Will Sell At TRAFFIC?
The TRAFFIC live domain name auction will be held on Tuesday October 18th at 2PM EST Unlike previous years instead of the higher priced domains having a reserve range this year they are stated as being under a certain price. We are looking at domains...
Discussion
October 11, 2011, 8:59 am
The Domains
Domaining.com Now Blocked On FireFox Too
Last night Elliotsblog.com reported that Domaining was being show on the Chrome browser as a possible web forgery and blocked by the browser. This morning I got the same thing when I tried to get to the site on FireFox.com. The domain still seems to ...
Discussion
Domaining.com Now Blocked On FireFox Too
Last night Elliotsblog.com reported that Domaining was being show on the Chrome browser as a possible web forgery and blocked by the browser. This morning I got the same thing when I tried to get to the site on FireFox.com. The domain still seems to ...
Discussion
October 11, 2011, 8:46 am
Domain Shane
Tuesday’s Big List of Domain Auction and Drop Picks
I wrote a little article yesterday about start up names that have appeared on TechCrunch and ironically I received emails from two people that had each sold one of the names on the list. So even though many of the names seemed to be hand regist...
Discussion
Tuesday’s Big List of Domain Auction and Drop Picks
I wrote a little article yesterday about start up names that have appeared on TechCrunch and ironically I received emails from two people that had each sold one of the names on the list. So even though many of the names seemed to be hand regist...
Discussion
October 11, 2011, 3:25 am
The Domains
Twitter Close To Getting Trademark, Tweet
According to the Wall Street Journal, Twitter is about to get the trademark of the word Tweet by settling a suit with Twittad which currently holds the trademark to Tweet “”On Monday, James Eliason, CEO of Twittad, said in an interv...
Discussion
Twitter Close To Getting Trademark, Tweet
According to the Wall Street Journal, Twitter is about to get the trademark of the word Tweet by settling a suit with Twittad which currently holds the trademark to Tweet “”On Monday, James Eliason, CEO of Twittad, said in an interv...
Discussion
October 11, 2011, 12:26 am
Elliot's Blog
Domaining.com Alert from Chrome
I already sent Francois an email about this, but I want to let you know about an error message I just received from Google Chrome when I visited Domaining.com, and you should be cautious this evening. ...
Discussion
Domaining.com Alert from Chrome
I already sent Francois an email about this, but I want to let you know about an error message I just received from Google Chrome when I visited Domaining.com, and you should be cautious this evening. ...
Discussion
October 10, 2011, 9:18 pm
The Domains
Who is RiversideDomain.com & Why Do They Keep Trying To Sell Domains We Own?
If your a domainer you probably have gotten an email from RiversideDomain.com telling you about a domain that is soon to drop promising you that they can obtain it for you Here is how the emails typically read: My name is ___________ (name changes a ...
Discussion
Who is RiversideDomain.com & Why Do They Keep Trying To Sell Domains We Own?
If your a domainer you probably have gotten an email from RiversideDomain.com telling you about a domain that is soon to drop promising you that they can obtain it for you Here is how the emails typically read: My name is ___________ (name changes a ...
Discussion
October 10, 2011, 8:07 pm
Elliot's Blog
Free Columbia B-School Webinar: “Who Should Invest in a dotBRAND?”
Columbia University Business School’s Center on Global Brand Leadership will be holding a webinar on October 19th, and it might be of interest to you. The free webinar is entitled, Who Should Invest in a dotBRAND? Evaluating the Business Case f...
Discussion
Free Columbia B-School Webinar: “Who Should Invest in a dotBRAND?”
Columbia University Business School’s Center on Global Brand Leadership will be holding a webinar on October 19th, and it might be of interest to you. The free webinar is entitled, Who Should Invest in a dotBRAND? Evaluating the Business Case f...
Discussion
October 10, 2011, 3:46 pm
Domain Shane
Do Startups Buckup? A Look At the Last 25 Startup Names That Have Appeared on TechCrunch
No you haven’t accidentally stumbled to Morgan’s site. I like many people like reading about start ups for one reason. Money. I love the thought of making millions. What is probably more a reality is the chance to sell a...
Discussion
Do Startups Buckup? A Look At the Last 25 Startup Names That Have Appeared on TechCrunch
No you haven’t accidentally stumbled to Morgan’s site. I like many people like reading about start ups for one reason. Money. I love the thought of making millions. What is probably more a reality is the chance to sell a...
Discussion
October 10, 2011, 12:59 pm