Some companies in the domain industry apparently believe that making their customers' lives miserable, is the best way to go. EuroDNS is currently one such company, in my book. Two full weeks prior to the expiration of several domains, they locked them, making any transfer out … [Read more...]
EuroDNS: Another company I won’t be doing business with in the future
Silence is unprofessional
Recently, I described how one has to work harder when selling domain names to a corporation; there is plenty of bureaucracy to overcome. Despite utilizing the service of the two most valuable assets of the domain industry, Internet Traffic and Escrow.com, things can still get sticky. Having … [Read more...]
GoDaddy TDNAM ‘BIN’ leaves a lot to be desired
Yesterday I used the GoDaddy "buy it now" method for a domain listed in TDNAM, which I liked. It was reasonably priced and instead of risking further back and forth with the seller, I promptly paid. The domain is registered with GoDaddy and despite the WHOIS protection on it, I can easily locate … [Read more...]
No, I don’t like the GoDaddy commercial – and here’s why
I know, it's that time of the year again. Tailgating, wings, beer and football. It's Super Bowl Sunday. Time to drop all other tasks and turn the computer off. The half time commercials are - allegedly -some of the best creative to be shown on American television, every year. I will have to … [Read more...]
Selling a domain to a corporation: You must work harder
Having just closed the escrow for a domain sold to a corporation, I can only attest to this: selling domains to a company takes more effort, than when the buyer is an individual. In my days as an employee of corporations, I experienced the events of "Office Space" almost verbatim; middle … [Read more...]
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