Wipe your smart phone clean

Interacting with one's phone is a task that has turned from a simple 10-digit puncher, to a swipe, tap and pinch process that is repeated dozens of times daily. The old days of using a phone as a … [Continue reading]

Keep the momentum: Charity works best with strangers

The act of giving to charity and strangers is strongly American. It's not because Americans are rich, it's because collectively they believe in sharing and giving to the needy. Donating one's … [Continue reading]

Domainer spam and the use of ‘monikers’

There's plenty of email arriving at my mailbox(es) daily; the last thing I need is the type of mass-mailed "announcements" about domain opportunities that somehow suit my business. Of course, the … [Continue reading]

Time stamps for domain services should be localized

A pet peeve I have with online domain venues, such as domain auction web sites or registrars, is the timestamp of various events. Since I am required to have an active profile with such venues, … [Continue reading]

Escrow fees: Buyer, seller or split?

When selling a domain through an escrow service, for example Escrow.com, there are typically three options regarding the fees: Buyer pays the fees. Seller pays the fees. Split payment e.g. … [Continue reading]