I use GoDaddy to acquire domain names on their aftermarket, and recently posted about my experience regarding an auction. Despite losing that auction to someone else, I wasn't as frustrated as the winner must be currently. The reason being, the domain's registrant pulled the domain out of … [Read more...]
GoDaddy auctions : When the owner renews the domain
July 28, 2015 by 9 Comments
A lot of resources publish domain expiration lists and some are curated by hand. By using these resources, one then spends time identifying domains with a great potential, for development or resale at a later time. On the secondary market, I focus on aged, brandable com/net/org domains and … [Read more...]
Does your daddy know you’re bidding on domain names?
July 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Kids these days grow faster than my generation did. They have access to the Internet, and a great assortment of tech gadgets at their disposal. In stark contrast, I bought my first personal computer at 18. While I'm open to listening to the ideas, aspirations and the occasional wisdom tidbit … [Read more...]
Domain inquiries : I see you are not using your domain
July 22, 2015 by 3 Comments
One of the biggest arguments in domain ownership is what constitutes "use". To the average visitor that simply types in a domain name, "use" of a domain is synonymous to displaying some type of content. As long as there is a web page that displays something other than banner ads, then the … [Read more...]
Tech support feedback is important
July 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
When I open a ticket with a domain registrar, or with a related service provider, the primary goal is to get the issue resolved. One has to keep in mind that there are no automata staffing these tech support positions. Real humans, sitting behind a keyboard, examine every case and strive to … [Read more...]
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