Google just released its own SEO Report Card. In a 49 page report it rates the search engine optimization (SEO) on its various properties including the Google search home page and gives itself a failing grade in a number of categories. One of the biggest areas of failure for is in "search result presentation," where Google scored itself with a score of 33 out of 100 or lower in three … [Read more...]
Can The Former President Of Monster.com Save The .Jobs Extension (Yes It Already Exists)
Bill Warren the former President of Monster.com, has big plans for the .jobs extension. No this is not one the new proposed gTLD's. The extension already exists. Employ Media LLC was granted the right to manage the .job registry all the way back in April of 2005. You can currently register a .jobs domain for $120 at Godaddy. Warren hopes to launch the DirectEmployers Association, a … [Read more...]
You Don’t Think We Live In The Internet Age: Topeka Changes Its Name To Google, Kansas
At 79, doesn't exactly understand the Internet boom. The Topeka, Kansas, mayor has an e-mail account, he said, but his assistants take care of most of his online communications and tend to search the Web for him. The mayor of Topeka, Kansas Bill Bunten, signed a formal proclamation Monday, changing the domain of his city from Topeka, Kansas to Google, Kansas. Ok so before the owner of … [Read more...]
DomainFest Coming To Prague In October
DomainSponsor, just announced that it will hold a its first Domainfest show outside of the United States on Wednesday and Thursday, October 6 and 7, 2010 at the landmark Hotel Intercontinental, Prague, Czech Republic. Included in the show will be a Moniker auction. Here are some details from the press release: "The October meeting will continue DOMAINfest’s focus on increasing the value … [Read more...]
How Much Traffic Can a .Info Site Lose To A .Com? 27,000 Visitors In 1 Day
Dominers have discussed the issue for years. What is the bleed over from a an advertised extension other than .com to the .com due to the fact that users often default to a .com since its the best known extension. Now I know for sure. 27,000 visitors. On a sleepy Sunday morning, the last day of the winter Olympic games, the CBS morning show did a 5 minute piece on the Move Your Money … [Read more...]
TRAFFIC Releases Early Bird Specials For Milan & Dublin
Targeted TRAFFIC is gearing up for its first 2010 European show, which will be held on April 27th-29th 2010 in Milan, Italy. Milan is the largest metropolitan area in Italy with an estimated population of 7.4 million. The conference will be held at The Milan Marriott which is adjacent to the Milan City Fairgrounds and a short distance from the city centre. Targeted TRAFFIC will conduct … [Read more...]
First Names, Last Names & Geo Gems, The .Me Auction Is Going To Be Huge
The .ME Registry and NameJet announced the that it would be auctioning off 300 "personal" domain names reserved by the registry, starting in just over a month on April 5th. When it comes to .me I think I know the extension well as I'm the guy who bought the most expensive .me sold by the registry to date, well it was date.me that I bought to go with meet.met and marry.me. Take my word for … [Read more...]