Sensationalism in the media isn't something new; it has existed since the time someone printed a newspaper and sent out hordes of barefoot, underpaid kids to distribute copies of it. Headlines that are controversial catch our attention - that's the nature of the human brain; we are attracted to … [Read more...]
Ten years already: My extended testimonial about Escrow.com
July 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Owen Frager made an eye-opening post yesterday, about generic domains - and how corporate procedures and bureaucratic minds can make or break a brand. My personal testimonial about Escrow.com, as used in Owen's article, was as follows: "For almost a decade, Escrow.com has remained the champion … [Read more...]
Oh, to be a cybersquatter!
May 11, 2012 by 4 Comments
Fridays are the best days of the week to stretch and ponder about recent events and arguments. They are also probably the worst days to take things seriously; with the weekend ahead of us, domain investors can afford to squeeze some humor into serious matters about domains. :) The 'cybersquatter' … [Read more...]
Backorderzone beat SnapNames and Pool
May 3, 2012 by 5 Comments
Backorderzone.com - I 'hate' these guys. Actually, I don't hate them, but I'm amazed that they beat both SnapNames and Pool for a domain I had backordered. While SnapNames sent me the usual "apology" for trying and failing to capture the domain, not a pip was heard from Pool. Upon checking … [Read more...]
Patience is a virtue in the domain business
May 1, 2012 by 2 Comments
With regards to domain investment and sales, I tend to do things the fast way: I close deals quickly, after negotiating in a sharp manner. I don't have time to waste. My method and approach to doing business online is often perceived as arrogant, but trust me, I've never had any real life … [Read more...]
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