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Domain Shane
Monday’s Big List of Names at Auction or Dropping Around the Net 7-30-12
This week starts a tough week for me. Not because of any even going on but because its the week before I go on vacation. You know the week. The week where you go through the motions. Trying not to get too excited because it makes th...
Discussion
Monday’s Big List of Names at Auction or Dropping Around the Net 7-30-12
This week starts a tough week for me. Not because of any even going on but because its the week before I go on vacation. You know the week. The week where you go through the motions. Trying not to get too excited because it makes th...
Discussion
July 30, 2012, 6:30 am
Domain Name Wire
ICANN considering single batch for evaluation, but not for release of new TLDs
New TLDs will still be metered even if evaluated in one batch. ICANN is seeking community input on its latest ideas for how to batch new top level domain names. In its call for comments, it states that it still plans to limit the addition of new top ...
Discussion
ICANN considering single batch for evaluation, but not for release of new TLDs
New TLDs will still be metered even if evaluated in one batch. ICANN is seeking community input on its latest ideas for how to batch new top level domain names. In its call for comments, it states that it still plans to limit the addition of new top ...
Discussion
July 29, 2012, 9:37 pm
Elliot's Blog
Thanks, FreshDrop!
I was analyzing dropping names at FreshDrop last night, when I found a name I once inquired about but didn’t hear back from the owner. I switched tabs to NameJet and I saw there were no bidders with about an hour before the deadline. I added it...
Discussion
Thanks, FreshDrop!
I was analyzing dropping names at FreshDrop last night, when I found a name I once inquired about but didn’t hear back from the owner. I switched tabs to NameJet and I saw there were no bidders with about an hour before the deadline. I added it...
Discussion
July 29, 2012, 4:05 pm
Elliot's Blog
Are You a Full Time Domain Investor?
Are You a Full Time Domain Investor? Several years ago, I asked people who visit my blog if they work for themselves and are involved in the domain industry full time. I am pretty sure that number has gone down over the past few years with lower PPC ...
Discussion
Are You a Full Time Domain Investor?
Are You a Full Time Domain Investor? Several years ago, I asked people who visit my blog if they work for themselves and are involved in the domain industry full time. I am pretty sure that number has gone down over the past few years with lower PPC ...
Discussion
July 29, 2012, 2:47 pm
The Domains
Beckstrom: “The Internet Needs To Be An Organized Chaos”
“The Internet needs to be an organized chaos” said the former CEO of ICANN Rob Beckstrom, speaking at the Def Con conference in Las Vegas, according to Venture Beat. “Rod Beckstrom called for the hacker community to protect the Inte...
Discussion
Beckstrom: “The Internet Needs To Be An Organized Chaos”
“The Internet needs to be an organized chaos” said the former CEO of ICANN Rob Beckstrom, speaking at the Def Con conference in Las Vegas, according to Venture Beat. “Rod Beckstrom called for the hacker community to protect the Inte...
Discussion
July 29, 2012, 11:33 am
Elliot's Blog
What I Like About the “Best Domain Blog” Nominees
Rick Schwartz posted the TRAFFIC Award nominees for the “Best Domain Blog,” and I was honored to be among those nominated. A sincere thank you to whoever nominated me. Awards don’t mean all that much in the whole scheme of the busin...
Discussion
What I Like About the “Best Domain Blog” Nominees
Rick Schwartz posted the TRAFFIC Award nominees for the “Best Domain Blog,” and I was honored to be among those nominated. A sincere thank you to whoever nominated me. Awards don’t mean all that much in the whole scheme of the busin...
Discussion
July 29, 2012, 11:16 am
Domain Shane
Sunday’s Big List of Names at Auction or Dropping Around the Net 7-29-12
The list is a little shorter than normal but it IS Sunday. Month is almost over and it’s been a pretty good month for domains. I traded in 15 names sold for 2 names bought and looking to sell one in the next couple weeks. It&r...
Discussion
Sunday’s Big List of Names at Auction or Dropping Around the Net 7-29-12
The list is a little shorter than normal but it IS Sunday. Month is almost over and it’s been a pretty good month for domains. I traded in 15 names sold for 2 names bought and looking to sell one in the next couple weeks. It&r...
Discussion
July 29, 2012, 6:52 am
Domain Shane
Businesses More and More Are Turning Their Customers and Vendors In to Banks
It’s a sign of tough economic times. As a business owner and domainer I am seeing this more and more. Rather than paying their vendors or their customers immediately, they are holding the money from sales to meet cash flow needs that thei...
Discussion
Businesses More and More Are Turning Their Customers and Vendors In to Banks
It’s a sign of tough economic times. As a business owner and domainer I am seeing this more and more. Rather than paying their vendors or their customers immediately, they are holding the money from sales to meet cash flow needs that thei...
Discussion
July 28, 2012, 4:12 pm
Elliot's Blog
Name.com Video: How to Generate Leads with Content and Social Media
I really like what Name.com has been doing with videos, and the video I am sharing with you today can benefit you if you are developing your domain names into businesses or communities. The topic is how to generate leads with content and social media...
Discussion
Name.com Video: How to Generate Leads with Content and Social Media
I really like what Name.com has been doing with videos, and the video I am sharing with you today can benefit you if you are developing your domain names into businesses or communities. The topic is how to generate leads with content and social media...
Discussion
July 28, 2012, 4:06 pm
Elliot's Blog
Updated Comment Section
Although I’ve made several changes to my blog’s appearance during the last five years, I’ve kept the comment section pretty much the same as it was initially. I recently had some modifications done to the comment section, and I woul...
Discussion
Updated Comment Section
Although I’ve made several changes to my blog’s appearance during the last five years, I’ve kept the comment section pretty much the same as it was initially. I recently had some modifications done to the comment section, and I woul...
Discussion
July 28, 2012, 12:03 pm
