The beauty of having multiple options

Having options means you can accomplish things faster, and more efficiently - as long as you're willing to make decisions. When the road ahead is a single route, you are constrained by the definition of that road; its bumps or twists determine your only navigation of it and the speed of your … [Read more...]

Thoughts on the Radio Shack domain list and auction

After all these years, Radio Shack is being liquidated. The auction for the Radio Shack portfolio of domain names is being handled by Hilco Streambank; the domain list includes 296 domain names. For a potential brand buyer, the domains related to the Radio Shack name are definitely part of the … [Read more...]

Using the domain BIN is not the only option

Expressing one's interest in a domain name is a combination of timing, price and knowing basic negotiation tactics. Those who own valuable domain assets aren't too happy when lowball offers arrive, but establishing a valid interest by making a respectable offer is always a good start. If the … [Read more...]

Uniregistry : Sequential WHOIS shield emails attract unscrupulous spammers

I never had any issues with Uniregistry that were not dealt with swiftly. As part of a group of people that beta-tested the domain registry platform before its launch, I assisted with the initial round of debugging its processes. As a systems analyst and UX professional, I made suggestions about … [Read more...]

Verify domain ownership before placing a bid on a domain auction

I'm an impulsive domain buyer, and I've made that clear in every venue or domain forum that I participate at. When a great deal is presented, time is often of the essence. As much as one must seize an opportunity, the associated risk can be costly. Imagine bidding on, and winning a domain … [Read more...]