Meeting Duane Forrester, Bing's search engine guru, during NamesCon was an empowering moment. Duane's not just a remarkably intelligent professional, he also possesses the interpersonal skills to … [Continue reading]
Rust Consulting delivers again as manager of the LCD class action lawsuit settlement funds
October 27, 2014 by 8 Comments
If you don't remember who Rust Consulting are, let me refresh your memory; they managed the settlement and rebates from the infamous "Hank Alvarez" scandal for SnapNames in 2009. Rust Consulting … [Continue reading]
Domain registrars: The good, the bad and the ugly
October 21, 2014 by 1 Comment
ICANN accreditation of domain registrars requires both a strict adherence to the standards mandated by ICANN, and a business approach that understands the complexities of the market. With that in … [Continue reading]
When you inquire about a domain, don’t pitch your own
October 15, 2014 by 3 Comments
It's common sense: When I go to a store to buy a product, I don't turn around at the checkout to sell my services instead of paying for the item. This exact, unprofessional behavior applies to … [Continue reading]
The Internet, 20 years later: Party like it’s 1994
October 14, 2014 by 5 Comments
Around this time this week, twenty years ago, I connected to the "real Internet", using a borrowed 9,600 bps modem. There is one word to describe the experience: Slow. It wasn't just the already … [Continue reading]
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