The recent rebranding of Snapchat to Snap, and the assorted "upgrade" of the corporate domain to Snap.com, generated positive commentary in the domain community. Going from Snapchat.com to Snap.com might seem like an upgrade at first. But in my opinion, it's a brand downgrade. Old school … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2016
Escrow.com vs. Sedo : A domain escrow timeline
September 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment
For the past 14 years, I've been using Escrow.com to safely transact in domain name investing. Acquiring and selling domains requires a trusted medium, and I've raved about the services of Escrow.com. While Escrow.com is a sponsor of many domain industry publications, including one of my own, … [Read more...]
The scent of freedom
September 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
I grew up at a time and era when riding a bike exemplified the ultimate freedom. In those childhood years, not every kid had a bicycle, and we often borrowed someone else's for a few laps around the neighborhood square. Being able to roam on a self-powered vehicle exposed to the elements of … [Read more...]
Do not rush to agree to a domain sale
September 9, 2016 by 5 Comments
As a long-term holder of domain assets I'm not in a particular rush to sell my domains to the first offer that arrives. Offers come and go, and for the most part domains appreciate in value with time. Even when a reasonable offer is made, it should be the right offer for a particular domain in … [Read more...]
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