I'll keep it simple: ICANN opened the sack of Aeolus, containing the winds, and they can't be stuffed back in - get ready for some extreme turbulence. In other, less lyric words: the introduction of gTLDs is not an experiment, or a partial guesstimate of how the Internet might evolve into … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2013
Apparent SnapNames glitch worked to my advantage
November 15, 2013 by 4 Comments
Quite often I use SnapNames as one of the domain backordering services of choice. Although over the years they have lost a significant part of their ability to beat every single competitor in the field, they are still quite reliable. After placing a bid for a domain during its expiration … [Read more...]
NamesCon: My thoughts on an important Domain Industry event
November 12, 2013 by 2 Comments
When I attended my second TRAFFIC conference, in January 2010 in Las Vegas, I flew home energized by the benefits I had reaped from the de facto domain industry event. Having established new connections and strengthened established relationships, it was the best way to begin the new year. Jodi … [Read more...]
GoDaddy: Inbound transfers require a double-checking of the WHOIS info
November 10, 2013 by 4 Comments
You either love or hate GoDaddy - there is no in-between. Or maybe, there is: when things work as expected, one gets to appreciate the quick in/out transfers. GoDaddy is also the only domain registrar that regularly shares coupon codes for below the cost registrations, in the $0.99 - $2.99 … [Read more...]
Due diligence is a must before buying a domain name
November 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
When acquiring a domain name, the proverbial phrase "if it's too good to be true, it probably isn't true" most often applies. For example, if a keyword generic domain name, or an LLL .com are being offered for an exceptionally low price, this could be an indication of an attempt to launder the … [Read more...]
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