This is a true story, but some names have been changed to protect upcoming marketing plans. ;) Lana's comment on a business forum was full of frustration, anger, disgust: "They stole my domain and for a year now I've been trying to prove it, to no avail. I would contact ICANN next but it'd take … [Read more...]
How the use of a gTLD domain saved a marketing director money and frustration
July 16, 2015 by 7 Comments
GoDaddy and two-factor authentication update
July 7, 2015 by 8 Comments
Two factor authentication is a must these days; domain hijacking is rampant and cybercriminals often devise some crafty attempts to steal domains via social engineering. Domain registrars that currently implement two-factor authentication include GoDaddy (SMS, US only), Uniregistry (Google app), … [Read more...]
How to turn an unsuccessful domain sale to your benefit
June 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
On a given day of the week, I receive numerous inquiries for domains in my portfolio, even on weekends; the needs of people and companies for a domain representing their brand never stops. Not every inquiry turns into a sale, and conversion rates fluctuate during the year, depending on various … [Read more...]
Numbers and figures : The psychology of domain bidding
June 28, 2015 by 6 Comments
Bidding on domain names in public - or private - auctions, is a process that requires certain elements to be present, as part of a successful strategy. To begin with, domains that are promoted extensively or prominently, most often don't fall in the "great deal" category. They are simply chosen … [Read more...]
GoDaddy expired domains : Why the long wait after payment?
June 27, 2015 by 9 Comments
Recently, I renewed my trust in GoDaddy and it's all thanks to the hard work of Joe Styler, who has been assisting with a lot of the issues I addressed last year. First and foremost, Joe's patience, demeanor and ethics project sainthood; I am fully aware of the gravity of the word, and it's not … [Read more...]
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