Archive for June, 2008
« Previous EntriesAm I Afraid of New Domain Extensions?
ICANN has announced the seemingly inevitable launch of any extension domains.
This has a lot of people jumping around one way or the other, but my reaction is mild to this news. First of all, the price tag of buying these names (initially at least) will be $100,000 so if anybody is going to purchase [...]
Leaving Sedo: It Only Makes Cents
2 cent clicks
When over 1/3 of your parking clicks receive $0.02, something is wrong. What’s the best solution when something is wrong? Change.
Sedo is the ultimate auction site for domains. Names selling on Sedo tend to receive peak market value because of the massive exposure the site generates. The caveat is, [...]
Domain Names: My Schematic Approach To A Multi-Level Website
Domain Name Blog
Here’s the deal. I’m launching a new website and being the domainer I am, I’m torn between how to go about the domain structure. Do I go with the classical subdomain of backslash page? Do I create matching sites such as zzzforum.com and zzzblog.com? Can I make an entirely new domain all together [...]
5 Step Process Before Registering A Domain Name
Before registering a domain name
And this goes for renewals too - you need to really step back and think about what you’re doing.
Here are the 5 steps/questions I recommend you ask yourself:
1. Why exactly am I registering this domain name?
Really, why are you registering this name? Is it because you’re caught up in a [...]
.TV Renewals: Plan Ahead
Godaddy currently has $15.99 .tv domains
Ok that’s fantastic, but wait 360 days and the renewals could snow ball on you. I just took advantage of the mini Godaddy loophole I found and was registering a .tv domain when I stopped to think, “hmmm maybe I should make this a multi year purchase.” I [...]
.Net A Good Alternative
Should I develop a .net?
.Net domains receive flack for playing second fiddle to .com. .Net sales reflect as much. But really, is a .net domain really only worth the stereotypical 10% of the .com?
With the proliferation of parking pages and the growing use of search engines to locate websites, practically speaking, I [...]
RRFK.com Currently $65
RRFK.com is currently on auction at NamePros for $65 which is a pretty nice price tag for a domain with a starting repeating letter such as R followed by a premium letter and a semi premium letter. A few months ago this name would already be at $100. If you have a potential use for [...]
June 2008: Get An Extra Extra Discount At Godaddy
Godaddy June 2008 Promo Code
I stumbled upon a way to get an extra discount on .tv domains at Godaddy. I was looking for June 2008 .org renewal coupons since the regular price is at the premium $10.99 charge. All I could find where the standard 10% off promo codes that worked. Since [...]
Domain Name Tips #1
5 Simple Tips Before Buying a Domain
1. Never pay for an appraisal
2. Do not register a companies name within your name
3. Check for hidden fees and services before you purchase
4. Make sure the name is not a typo or uses numbers instead of letters
5. See if there are any discounts or promo codes available
Domain History 101 #1
Ever wonder how early some of the top domains were registered?
A random fact is clue.com was registered on June 13, 1994 - exactly 14 years and 2 days from the date of this post. The registrar was Network Solutions.
Wouldn’t it be nice to turn back the clock.
A webmaster knows well about hosting and that marketing [...]
