Escrow.com vs. Sedo : A domain escrow timeline

For the past 14 years, I've been using Escrow.com to safely transact in domain name investing. Acquiring and selling domains requires a trusted medium, and I've raved about the services of Escrow.com. While Escrow.com is a sponsor of many domain industry publications, including one of my own, … [Read more...]

The scent of freedom

I grew up at a time and era when riding a bike exemplified the ultimate freedom. In those childhood years, not every kid had a bicycle, and we often borrowed  someone else's for a few laps around the neighborhood square. Being able to roam on a self-powered vehicle exposed to the elements of … [Read more...]

Do not rush to agree to a domain sale

As a long-term holder of domain assets I'm not in a particular rush to sell my domains to the first offer that arrives. Offers come and go, and for the most part domains appreciate in value with time. Even when a reasonable offer is made, it should be the right offer for a particular domain in … [Read more...]

A few things I learned from watching the Olympic games in Rio

The Olympics in Rio are over, and the spectacular athletic extravaganza delivered most of its promised glory, at a cost of a few billion dollars. These days, the spirit of the Olympic ideal is adjusted to suit 21st century ethics. Considering how in the early days Olympians would be stripped … [Read more...]

My 2016 votes for THE Domain Conference awards

This September, THE Domain Conference (TDC) welcomes domain investors from the US and from around the world, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This is the second year that TDC operates, from September 10th to 14th - a bit earlier than last year. After the final curtains were drawn on TRAFFIC, … [Read more...]