Sensationalism in the media isn't something new; it has existed since the time someone printed a newspaper and sent out hordes of barefoot, underpaid kids to distribute copies of it. Headlines that are controversial catch our attention - that's the nature of the human brain; we are attracted to … [Read more...]
“Dirty” domain tricks or guerrilla marketing?
December 9, 2013 by 1 Comment
When Vincent broke the news of a Facebook ad by Minds+Machines on Twitter, the resulting reaction was 100% as expected. The ad itself was a quick attempt at being provocative, because no-one in their right mind would believe that the .com name space is truly dead. However, there is this … [Read more...]
My first and last domain “pull”
December 7, 2013 by 2 Comments
The transfer of domains between accounts within the same registrar, is referred to as a domain "push." Such pushes occur daily, and it's a common practice during both domain acquisitions or domain sales; all that is needed is the originating and the target account at the same registrar. As it … [Read more...]
Collector’s nightmare: gTLD domains aren’t Pokémon toys
December 6, 2013 by 4 Comments
If you're seeing the TLD seas swell and rise, it's because many new gTLDs are currently launching, or about to sail into the ocean. This is the time that you must define your route, your strategy, your compass and get ready to leave the comfort of the shores behind. Regardless of whether you … [Read more...]
Main Street is like a carriage horse
December 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
When it comes down to domain name investing and the upcoming expansion of the Internet name space, the so-called Main Street behaves like a carriage horse. It passively likes to be led, commanded, directed. It takes no initiative, thanks to the decision blinders that have been kept on it for … [Read more...]
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