By now, the subject of so-called "liquid domains" has been covered ad nauseam. My recent position on the subject generated a lot of interesting commentary, for and against the existence of this domain genre. Personally, I believe that it's a unicorn of sorts. Elliot's blog featured a "free for … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2015
In memoriam of 9/11 : From the ashes, new life rises
September 11, 2015 by 3 Comments
September 11 marks the haunting legacy of human loss, in an extensive act of terrorism that cost 3,000 human lives. Every year, memories of that day should become stronger, not weaker; they should become starting points for new beginnings, not the end of the line. This year also marks the … [Read more...]
Are gTLD alternatives “stealing the bread” of traditional domain investors?
September 11, 2015 by 2 Comments
Twenty months after the launch of the first new batch of gTLDs, the registration numbers show many interesting things. Top placement for XYZ, which holds 15% of the total, despite allegations for a "massaging" of the numbers via a Network Solutions promotion. Totaling more than 7 million … [Read more...]
10,000 reasons why you don’t need ‘liquid domains’
September 10, 2015 by 33 Comments
This year marks the 10th anniversary of my first five figure sale. I still remember the feeling of crossing the number "10000", up from four figures. The German buyer still uses the domain, which makes me feel good about the sale. In the years since, not much has changed in how I attack domain … [Read more...]
Two way authentication : Print some back-up codes
September 8, 2015 by 2 Comments
After getting a new phone over the Labor Day weekend, I found myself in a situation I hadn't planned for. While transferring photos, contacts etc. was my priority, I didn't remember to disable two way authentication at various domain registrars, before switching to the new phone. By doing so, … [Read more...]
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