I first used the Internet in the late 80's, even though back then it was just email; something that worked surprisingly well. There was no spam, and to read my email I needed permission from the university's IT department manager. Every single time. These days, we take it for granted; we are … [Read more...]
Domaining.com through the years: A Screenshots.com tribute
April 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Popular domain news aggregator, Domaining.com, is currently down, due to unforeseen circumstances. While we all hope that Francois Carrillo will bring his virtual baby back up soon, it's interesting seeing how much Domaining.com has changed, since its launch in 2007. Here's a timeline, … [Read more...]
Reminder: If you use it for free, you are the product
April 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Time and again, the users of free online products and services cry 'foul' the moment their favorite gizmo is acquired by an 800-lbs industry gorilla. The news about Facebook buying photo-sharing app and web site, Instagram, for a billion dollars in cash and stock was met by frustration by … [Read more...]
Want to sell more domains? Make your own landing pages
March 30, 2012 by 16 Comments
Shane Cultra's post about increased domain inquiries at Frank Schilling's Internet Traffic outfit, clearly shows something that Sedo and other parking companies need to take note of. The increased number of inquiries and offers aren't due to the beautifully crafted landing pages that Frank … [Read more...]
My first Apple product was just launched
March 7, 2012 by 1 Comment
By my own admission, I'm not an Apple product fan - but I appreciate Apple's corporate culture. As a graphic designer, I'm partial to the Microsoft Windows OS and its range of supported hardware, despite being forced in the past to use employers' own range of Apple macs, running Adobe … [Read more...]
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