You probably have read on many blogs already the opinion that the TRAFFIC Miami show was the best TRAFFIC show since the 1st one way back in 2004. They're right. Now out of full disclosure I have missed two shows over the years; the one in Santa Clara and the one in Orlando, but of all the others I attended this one had the perfect mix of attendees, facility, location, speakers and … [Read more...]
Why Google’s Great Earnings Is Bad News For Domainers
While Google had yet another great quarter as it reported earnings last night, domainers all know that PPC payout have continued to decline. While most business and industries have suffered through the great recession of 2008, 2009, 2010 still with no end in sight, some asset classes and industries have done quite well. Gold, silver and those companies that mine such minerals have done … [Read more...]
Now The Chinese Have Even Learned How To Sell Domains From Rick Schwartz
I saw this story today and although I can't prove it, the owners of the domain certainly have gone to the Rick Schwartz school on how to sell a and price a domain. If you haven't read Rick's 2 part series on "How to Sell a Domain", then you have missed some of the best advice your ever going to get. I honestly can't believe the guy is giving away million dollars information for free. If … [Read more...]
Another Domain Theft: UDRP On Prince.com Filed With Owner Alleging The Domain Was Stolen
The former owner of the domain name Prince.com, Andrew Prince has filed a UDRP on the domain, claiming the domain which was sold by Mediaoptions.com for $235,000 in August was stolen. The domain is currently at Moniker.com showing the buyers whois info but is locked by the registry so the respondent of the UDRP (as it is referred to below) is Moniker.com This follows on the story of Chris … [Read more...]
ALERT: Identity Theft Hits NameJet & Dr. Chris Hartnett & It Can Happen To You
This is some pretty scary stuff. REALLY SCARY stuff and its happening to domainers Identity theft, impersonation, and if one victim is correct, there is a thief among us, someone with a lot of knowledge about the domain industry, how the business works, who the players are. Dr. Chris Hartnett is here to warn you. Dr. Chris Hartnett, is no ordinary domainer. Dr. Chris is a member of … [Read more...]
So What Happened To Sex.com?
According to Sedo.com last press release on Sex.com the deadline for selling it privately expired on last week on September 28th. " Sedo the leading online domain marketplace and broker of premium domain names today announced that the private sale period for Sex.com will end on September 28, 2010." That notice was sent out on September 9th. Today is October 4th and to date Sedo.com has … [Read more...]
Moniker & SnapNames.com Redesigned Sites To Launch Monday: Here is Your Sneak Preview
Both Moniker.com and SnapNames.com are going to launch redesigned sites on Monday afternoon and we got a sneak peak. Generally the sites both look a lot cleaner and more user friendly. Gone from the front pages of both sites are the banner ads for other products including domain auctions, domain shows which I thought garbaged up the sites quite a bit. Replacing those ads both sites … [Read more...]