Damn you, Cyber Monday!

After six whole years, my trusty Panasonic Lumix FZ20 has been retired. The aged, bulky 5 megapixel camera still functions just fine, and image quality has always been great - but one cannot fight the proverbial "force of progress" much longer, particularly in digital photography. My new … [Read more...]

The industry that never sleeps

It's Thanksgiving time here in the US; time to count one's blessings and give to others. Unlike Christmas and other religious holidays, Thanksgiving is about crossing the barriers of religion and sharing food - literally - with family and strangers alike. The domain industry knows no such breaks, … [Read more...]

Never put all your domain eggs in one TLD basket

When it comes down to investing in stocks, one thing you learn fast is never to bid all your money on one stock. Unlike horse racing and gambling, investing in the stock market is a matter of researching both fundamentals and trends. The same rules apply to the domain market. When one … [Read more...]

There are still Gentlemen in the Domain Industry

A recent incident that quietly unfolded on the popular domain forum, DNForum.com involved the following protagonists: A seller eager to let go of a premium domain for a low price A buyer #1 who recognizes good deals A buyer #2 who silently bought the domain I cannot reveal all the … [Read more...]

DomainTools gets the job done

I've been using DomainTools - the paid version - since mid-2006. During those past five years, I discovered my "addiction" to this indispensable WHOIS tool and here are a few reasons why: It's fast. Even if other WHOIS services claim to be faster, DomainTools delivers more information on … [Read more...]