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Elliot's Blog
Video: New GoDaddy Ad Released
A few weeks ago, GoDaddy announced that the company had engaged Deutsch, one of the largest advertising agencies in the world, to create a new ad campaign for the company known for its provocative marketing. At the time of the announcement, CMO Barb ...
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Video: New GoDaddy Ad Released
A few weeks ago, GoDaddy announced that the company had engaged Deutsch, one of the largest advertising agencies in the world, to create a new ad campaign for the company known for its provocative marketing. At the time of the announcement, CMO Barb ...
Discussion
July 16, 2012, 4:29 pm
Elliot's Blog
Vote: Best Forum Moderator
Last week, I asked for nominations for the best domain forum moderator. I received a number of nominations, and the moderators are listed in the poll below. The person who receives the most votes by Thursday, July 19 at 5pm EDT will receive $200 from...
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Vote: Best Forum Moderator
Last week, I asked for nominations for the best domain forum moderator. I received a number of nominations, and the moderators are listed in the poll below. The person who receives the most votes by Thursday, July 19 at 5pm EDT will receive $200 from...
Discussion
July 16, 2012, 1:07 pm
Domain Name Wire
That’s some (un)intellectual property
Attorney starts blog covering overzealous intellectual property enforcers. I write a lot about companies that seem to think they have universal rights to generic terms. Whether it’s a UDRP or a trademark lawsuit, some companies seem to think th...
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That’s some (un)intellectual property
Attorney starts blog covering overzealous intellectual property enforcers. I write a lot about companies that seem to think they have universal rights to generic terms. Whether it’s a UDRP or a trademark lawsuit, some companies seem to think th...
Discussion
July 16, 2012, 12:31 pm
Elliot's Blog
Ebay Keywords With Domain Names Appearing First
I was curious to see what the most expensive men’s watch listed for sale on Ebay, so I searched for “watch” and had the results listed by highest price first. I was surprised to see that the highest priced auction for the “wat...
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Ebay Keywords With Domain Names Appearing First
I was curious to see what the most expensive men’s watch listed for sale on Ebay, so I searched for “watch” and had the results listed by highest price first. I was surprised to see that the highest priced auction for the “wat...
Discussion
July 16, 2012, 10:44 am
Domain Name Wire
Dyson sells bladeless fans, but doesn’t own the term
UDRP is was not creative for taking down site selling knock-offs. You may be familiar with Dyson, the company that makes mundane things (like vacuum cleaners) cool. One of its latest creations it the bladeless fan, which cools you off without the nee...
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Dyson sells bladeless fans, but doesn’t own the term
UDRP is was not creative for taking down site selling knock-offs. You may be familiar with Dyson, the company that makes mundane things (like vacuum cleaners) cool. One of its latest creations it the bladeless fan, which cools you off without the nee...
Discussion
July 16, 2012, 9:55 am
The Domains
Facebook Gains Control of Facebook.Info In A UDRP
Facebook, Inc. just won a UDRP on the domain name Facebook.info The domain name was registered in September 2004. The domain was going to a page which stated on the top: “not in any way affiliated with the social network available at Facebook.c...
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Facebook Gains Control of Facebook.Info In A UDRP
Facebook, Inc. just won a UDRP on the domain name Facebook.info The domain name was registered in September 2004. The domain was going to a page which stated on the top: “not in any way affiliated with the social network available at Facebook.c...
Discussion
July 16, 2012, 9:46 am
The Domains
MSNBC.com Becomes NBCNews.com, But Why Are They Paying For Their Own Ads On MSNBC.TV
NBC News has acquired full control of MSNBC.com from Microsoft Corp. and is immediately rebranding the site as NBCNews.com. According to MSNBC.com, the site will “become part of NBC News Digital, a new division led by Vivian Schiller, the forme...
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MSNBC.com Becomes NBCNews.com, But Why Are They Paying For Their Own Ads On MSNBC.TV
NBC News has acquired full control of MSNBC.com from Microsoft Corp. and is immediately rebranding the site as NBCNews.com. According to MSNBC.com, the site will “become part of NBC News Digital, a new division led by Vivian Schiller, the forme...
Discussion
July 16, 2012, 9:07 am
DomainSherpa
How to Build an Affiliate Website – With Perry Rosenbloom
Learn how Perry Rosenbloom set up affiliate websites that generate a healthy five-figure income (soon to be six-figures) on topics he loves -- and with domain names you can register today.It didn't happen overnight. It took consistent, hard work...
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How to Build an Affiliate Website – With Perry Rosenbloom
Learn how Perry Rosenbloom set up affiliate websites that generate a healthy five-figure income (soon to be six-figures) on topics he loves -- and with domain names you can register today.It didn't happen overnight. It took consistent, hard work...
Discussion
July 16, 2012, 8:00 am
Domain Name Wire
Internet hits 233 million domain names
Second level domain space continues to grow. Verisign released and announced its latest quarterly domain name report at an odd time this quarter — 4 pm on a Friday. That’s usually the time you release bad news you don’t want people ...
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Internet hits 233 million domain names
Second level domain space continues to grow. Verisign released and announced its latest quarterly domain name report at an odd time this quarter — 4 pm on a Friday. That’s usually the time you release bad news you don’t want people ...
Discussion
July 16, 2012, 7:23 am
Domain Shane
Monday’s Big List of Names at Auction or Dropping Around the Net 7-16-12
Some HUGE names on the board today. You’re going to need to bring your checkbook today for some of these. There are still plenty of names that hopefully will slip through the cracks at a discount. Curious to see how much social.org goes for. Ho...
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Monday’s Big List of Names at Auction or Dropping Around the Net 7-16-12
Some HUGE names on the board today. You’re going to need to bring your checkbook today for some of these. There are still plenty of names that hopefully will slip through the cracks at a discount. Curious to see how much social.org goes for. Ho...
Discussion
July 16, 2012, 6:40 am
