If you've had it with comment spam, you're not alone. A couple of years ago I recommended a particular WordPress plugin that did its job silently - until its creator ended all support and actually downgraded its features, to promote a better, but paid version. When trying to determine whether a … [Read more...]
Archives for 2014
Is your domain Registrar receiving private emails meant for you?
March 12, 2014 by 7 Comments
The way WHOIS information is presented these days, differs from a year ago. Queries now display information that places emphasis and priority on the Registrar of the domain, including their contact email address for abuse. While this change appears to be subtle, it can have an impact on your … [Read more...]
Dutch brand specialist claims domain reselling constitutes ‘theft’
March 11, 2014 by 9 Comments
My tolerance of unsavory commentary is relatively high - unless it involves unfounded accusations that are borderline libelous. Then, I would snap; this is part one of an ongoing exchange with a 'buyer' over at Domain Name Sales. The Dutch lady "N.V." is a brand specialist for a company in … [Read more...]
No .domains for me
March 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Dot .domains enters general availability in two days. I have not registered any domains in that gTLD and won't be doing so. The reason is simple: unless your business name ends in "domains", or you are in the direct domain brokerage business, this particular gTLD is more of an "inner circle" … [Read more...]
Elliot’s domain broker listings: A good source of domains for sale
March 7, 2014 by 1 Comment
Elliot Silver's blog, as a rebranded DomainInvesting.com portal about domain investing information and advice, is one of several domain industry publications that I read daily. I have to admit, that I still type in ElliotsBlog.com. :) Elliot puts a lot of effort in his publication daily, and … [Read more...]
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