Down with Facebook, get your own domain names!

Facebook has been up and down more often than an Essex girl's knickers, to quote a British joke. Many businesses were drawn into utilizing Facebook as their sole outlet to conduct transactions, all thanks to the easy - and downright plain - creation of content. Facebook's reach is remarkable, … [Read more...]

My TRAFFIC 2014 / Miami nominations

Being nominated is often more important than winning an award. I didn't come up with this remarkable observation, Frank Schilling did - despite winning the Domainer of the Year award three times at TRAFFIC. Nomination is an indication of appreciation, a floating pointer above one's virtual head … [Read more...]

Huion GT-220 drawing tablet: Owner’s review

After roughly seven years of using a Wacom Cintiq 12WX, it was time to upgrade. Two options were available: stick with Wacom and fork out $2,000 for the Cintiq 22HD or go with an alternative tablet from the emerging Chinese market. As an Adobe Suite user, the issue of drivers steered me … [Read more...]

Grassroots movements move any industry forward

The propelling force of any industry, domaining included, is the people that form it. Beyond any unions, organizations, associations and clubs, the core of any industry is what constitutes the grassroots movement it's defined by. The domain industry is not an exception, and this is witnessed … [Read more...]

Domain theft is a threat to your business

A major Internet publication is currently working on an extensive article covering the theft of domains, and they reached out to consult me on such incidents. Over the course of a dozen or so years, I've assisted with the identification and recovery of roughly twenty domains, in more than ten … [Read more...]