{"id":2849,"date":"2012-10-19T19:09:43","date_gmt":"2012-10-19T23:09:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/acro.net\/blog\/?p=2849"},"modified":"2012-10-19T19:09:43","modified_gmt":"2012-10-19T23:09:43","slug":"set-your-alarm-for-the-domain-auctions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acro.net\/blog\/set-your-alarm-for-the-domain-auctions\/","title":{"rendered":"Set your alarm for the domain auctions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;ve lost quite a few domain auctions in the past, and I have no-one else to blame but myself.<\/p>\n<p>Although I do receive reminders via email, there is nothing more frustrating than realizing the very auction I was following, ended minutes prior.<\/p>\n<p>There is no reason not to take drastic measures: set an alarm clock, the old-fashioned way, which will definitely remind you of the event on time.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s a regular clock ringing <em>ad nauseam<\/em>, or your &#8220;smart&#8221; phone yelling at you via a pre-recorded MP3 &#8211; &#8220;<em>Get your ass to NameJet.com!<\/em>&#8221; &#8211; that&#8217;s the best way to ensure you&#8217;re following an auction closely.<\/p>\n<p>Just remember to keep the batteries charged.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;ve lost quite a few domain auctions in the past, and I have no-one else to blame but myself. 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