A couple of days ago, on the aftermath of the massacre in Norway - where almost 100 people were killed and as many were wounded - I posted a tweet to test the scruples of domainers. The tweet read: NorwayKiller.com is available to register, if you feel so inclined #domains #norway #oslo It … [Read more...]
Recovering stolen domains: no bigger reward than a Thank You
July 26, 2011 by 8 Comments
Morgan Linton is a smart entrepreneur, whom I've met during TRAFFIC in Las Vegas. His latest project, DomainTheft.org, leaves a lot to be desired; I'm about to unleash a serving of advice and "tough love" based on experience. For years, I've helped domainers (aka, resellers) and end-users … [Read more...]
My domain valuation methodology: Part 2 – As a Seller
July 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
When pricing domain names for sale, the old rule of "buy low, sell high" applies. So if you start off with a low acquisition cost, or even hand-registered a domain name, anything above that cost should be considered a fair selling price, right? Wrong. Allow me to explain why I don't share … [Read more...]
A little too late for .CO transfers?
July 16, 2011 by 3 Comments
The .CO landrush clocks a year in existence next week and it seems that if you haven't renewed your .CO domains yet, you might be having a bit of a problem. Some registrars charge an arm and a leg for renewals, while others offer coupons and discounts. After buying a .CO domain earlier today I … [Read more...]
My domain valuation methodology: Part 1 – As a Buyer
July 15, 2011 by 7 Comments
I've no recollection of my first domain purchase but it probably happened on eBay, more than ten years ago. Back in those days, eBay held a higher reputation than today, even with non-tangible goods such as domain names. Since then, my domain acquisitions diversified and I've completely … [Read more...]
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