Domain investors were given ample time to define a strategy involving gTLD domain names. For the past year and a half, the details of this monumental change in the Internet name space became increasingly available; while the road that led to the creation of a "white paper" on gTLDs has been … [Read more...]
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Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana
February 7, 2014 by 2 Comments
Groucho Marx of the Marx brothers, is one of my favorite comedians. His whacky and absurd sense of humor and antics make me wish he were around today; he'd get a kick from the domain community's personalities that often incorporate some of his bizarre character. "Time flies like an arrow, … [Read more...]
End-users register what they want, domainers register what they believe end-users want
February 6, 2014 by 14 Comments
There seems to be a disconnect between the mindset of a domainer and that of an end-user. Domainers seem to be preoccupied with a book of logic and assumptions, some of which are erroneous or outdated. In the world of end-user domain buyers, anything goes: they use exotic ccTLDs, dashes, two … [Read more...]
Brokered domain sales: Don’t just sit on your ass
February 5, 2014 by 1 Comment
When you have a lot of domain inquiries, you have to learn the art of delegation. Sure, having to pay commission for brokered sales could be a reason you'd want to keep everything to yourself, but what if you can't cope with the volume or the attention that certain inquiries deserve? At Domain … [Read more...]
Domain brands: Want a specific keyword in the new TLDs? Use the tiered landrush option to secure it
February 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you absolutely *must* have a particular keyword in the new TLDs, forget about waiting for general availability to kick in. The second that the clock ticked 11:00am Eastern US time today, thousands of domain applications in seven gTLDs by Donuts, Inc. were sent off from various registrars to … [Read more...]
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