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Elliot's Blog
Notice of Infringement Sent to Domain Registrant But Not Domain Owner
A few weeks back, I wrote an article stressing the importance of keeping your email addresses updated for Whois records. Not having an updated Whois record can cause problems for your domain assets and can potentially allow someone to steal them. Tod...
Discussion
Notice of Infringement Sent to Domain Registrant But Not Domain Owner
A few weeks back, I wrote an article stressing the importance of keeping your email addresses updated for Whois records. Not having an updated Whois record can cause problems for your domain assets and can potentially allow someone to steal them. Tod...
Discussion
March 28, 2011, 5:38 pm
Domain Name News
Demand Media to Expand to Europe in 2011
According to an interview by PaidContent:UK, Demand Media’s content division will expand to Europe this year. [...] Demand’s European sales and business development VP Stephanie Himoff tells paidContent:UK Demand will start filling its ga...
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Demand Media to Expand to Europe in 2011
According to an interview by PaidContent:UK, Demand Media’s content division will expand to Europe this year. [...] Demand’s European sales and business development VP Stephanie Himoff tells paidContent:UK Demand will start filling its ga...
Discussion
March 28, 2011, 4:15 pm
The Domains
Mashable.com: “A New Era For Internet Domains: Why .XXX is Just The Beginning”
Mashable.com just published a post entitled “A New Era for Internet Domains: Why .XXX is just the Beginning.” The story was written by Ben Crawford who is the CEO of Central Nic and was featured on CNBC last week Speaking about new gTLD&r...
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Mashable.com: “A New Era For Internet Domains: Why .XXX is Just The Beginning”
Mashable.com just published a post entitled “A New Era for Internet Domains: Why .XXX is just the Beginning.” The story was written by Ben Crawford who is the CEO of Central Nic and was featured on CNBC last week Speaking about new gTLD&r...
Discussion
March 28, 2011, 2:27 pm
Domain Name Wire
How to Get Rich in the New TLD Gold Rush (Part Two)
Six more ways to profit form new top level domain names. This is the second in a two part post about ways you can make money from new top level domain names. See part one here. 7. Become a trademark lawyer Startup Cost: Expensive OK, this is really o...
Discussion
How to Get Rich in the New TLD Gold Rush (Part Two)
Six more ways to profit form new top level domain names. This is the second in a two part post about ways you can make money from new top level domain names. See part one here. 7. Become a trademark lawyer Startup Cost: Expensive OK, this is really o...
Discussion
March 28, 2011, 2:15 pm
Elliot's Blog
Get The Long Tail Names for Your Website
I know there are a lot of domain investors who have developed one or more websites, and many have seen success in terms of traffic and advertisers for one or more website. I want to make a suggestion to those of you who may have local directory sites...
Discussion
Get The Long Tail Names for Your Website
I know there are a lot of domain investors who have developed one or more websites, and many have seen success in terms of traffic and advertisers for one or more website. I want to make a suggestion to those of you who may have local directory sites...
Discussion
March 28, 2011, 1:44 pm
Domain Shane
I’m Going To Say It: New TLDs Are Released Only For Speculators and Defensive Registration, Not Need
And I’m OK with it but ICANN is a bunch of pushovers. Long ago they quit being the manager of TLDs and became the lackey of every company that is willing to pay big money for a new TLD. The recent vote to allow .XXX proved once and ...
Discussion
I’m Going To Say It: New TLDs Are Released Only For Speculators and Defensive Registration, Not Need
And I’m OK with it but ICANN is a bunch of pushovers. Long ago they quit being the manager of TLDs and became the lackey of every company that is willing to pay big money for a new TLD. The recent vote to allow .XXX proved once and ...
Discussion
March 28, 2011, 1:04 pm
Domain Name Wire
12 Ways to Get Rich in the New TLD Gold Rush (Part 1)
Get your creative juices going. A lot of people in the domain name industry are opposed to new top level domain names. But their eventual approval is inevitable. Rather than focusing on what’s wrong with a massive introduction of new top level ...
Discussion
12 Ways to Get Rich in the New TLD Gold Rush (Part 1)
Get your creative juices going. A lot of people in the domain name industry are opposed to new top level domain names. But their eventual approval is inevitable. Rather than focusing on what’s wrong with a massive introduction of new top level ...
Discussion
March 28, 2011, 11:11 am
Elliot's Blog
Video of Bob Parsons Hunting Problem Elephant in Zimbabwe (Warning: Graphic)
Someone sent me a link to a video of GoDaddy CEO Bob Parsons hunting “problem” elephant in Zimbabwe. The video was posted on Parsons’ website and documented the hunt, which targeted three elephants that were causing problems for a s...
Discussion
Video of Bob Parsons Hunting Problem Elephant in Zimbabwe (Warning: Graphic)
Someone sent me a link to a video of GoDaddy CEO Bob Parsons hunting “problem” elephant in Zimbabwe. The video was posted on Parsons’ website and documented the hunt, which targeted three elephants that were causing problems for a s...
Discussion
March 28, 2011, 10:48 am
Domain Name Wire
Sorry, You Can’t Boycott a Top Level Domain Name
Some adult operators want to boycott .xxx. Yeah, good luck with that. I understand why some adult web site owners are upset about .xxx. But trying to boycott the new top level domain name is a ridiculous idea. Before its rally at the ICANN meeting in...
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Sorry, You Can’t Boycott a Top Level Domain Name
Some adult operators want to boycott .xxx. Yeah, good luck with that. I understand why some adult web site owners are upset about .xxx. But trying to boycott the new top level domain name is a ridiculous idea. Before its rally at the ICANN meeting in...
Discussion
March 28, 2011, 10:15 am
Domain Shane
Monday the 28th’s Domain Auction and Drop Picks
On this fine Monday morning I’m starting to notice a trend of high search dot nets coming up for auction. I’m not sure it’s an overall industry devaluing of dot nets or just a couple large portfolios liquidating, but the...
Discussion
Monday the 28th’s Domain Auction and Drop Picks
On this fine Monday morning I’m starting to notice a trend of high search dot nets coming up for auction. I’m not sure it’s an overall industry devaluing of dot nets or just a couple large portfolios liquidating, but the...
Discussion
March 28, 2011, 2:55 am