The new $1.18/domain GoDaddy coupon ($1 + the $0.18 ICANN fee) will expire on the 31st of December 2011 at 11:59 PM EST or after it has been redeemed 10,000 times. It cannot be used for transfers or renewals, only new registrations. One domain per customer and it is not possible to use PayPal or AliPay.
Archive | November, 2011
Google+ Fan Pages Now Live
Posted on 10 November 2011 by Andrei
At this point, they don’t allow keyword-rich pages but that might change soon, so this update is of interest to you as a domainer. Anyway, just wanted to let you know that Google+ fan pages are now live, click HERE if you want one.
Rick, the Cash Register Idea Is Unfortunately Not Scalable
Posted on 09 November 2011 by Andrei
Rick Schwartz wrote a blog post today about an idea that sounds great in theory but based on my experience as a domainer who owns several online businesses (with employees, products and so on), the idea in question is unfortunately not scalable.
Boomers.com Sold at NameJet ($26,900)
Posted on 09 November 2011 by Andrei
The domain Boomers.com fetched $26,900 at Namejet after 320 bids from 230 bidders, 4 NameJet users were involved in the bidding war after the amount reached the 5 fig zone.
No Love for Tajikistan.com and Congressman.com at NameJet
Posted on 07 November 2011 by Andrei
The two domains (owned by Tucows) did not sell at NameJet, “Reserve Not Met” in both cases. 175 bids by 165 bidders generated a high bid of $10,600 for Tajikistan.com, while 182 bids from 169 bidders generated a high bid of $8,599 for Congressman.com.
How Much Will Tajikistan.com and Congressman.com Fetch @ NameJet?
Posted on 06 November 2011 by Andrei
Both domains are being auctioned by Tucows via NameJet, the two auctions will end in less than 24 hours. At the moment of writing, Tajikistan.com has a high bid of $8,200 (172 bids, 165 bidders) and Congressman.com has a high bid of $7,100 (180 bids, 169 bidders).
Domaining = NOT a Shady Industry
Posted on 05 November 2011 by Andrei
… at least not compared to most “alternatives”. You know what, let’s leave the Internet aside for a moment and analyze some offline companies/brands. Like maybe Pepsi and Coca Cola, which generate billions by selling unhealthy beverages or McDonalds/Burger King/whatever which also generate billions by selling unhealthy food.
The Economy Sucks but Maybe Things Aren’t *THAT* Bad!
Posted on 04 November 2011 by Andrei
I know, I know. US debt, European debt, worldwide debt. But let’s look at the big picture for a moment and I’m going to ask one simple question: do you think that those who lived during WW1 had it better? What about WW2? What about those who lived during the early 20th century… or those who lived during the 19th century perhaps?
Last Call, Sedo’s Premium .Me Auction Will End in 10 Hours
Posted on 03 November 2011 by Andrei
Sedo’s premium dot me auction (with domains such as VIP.me, RealEstate.me, London.me, Top.me, Job.me, Property.me, Jewelry.me, Shoes.me and so on) will end in approximately 10 hours and 10 minutes (at 1 PM EST).
Sedo’s Premium .Me Auction Ending Tomorrow at 1 PM EST
Posted on 02 November 2011 by Andrei
VIP.me, RealEstate.me, London.me, Top.me, Job.me, Property.me, Jewelry.me, Shoes.me and the list could go on and on, all of these domains will be sold to the highest bidder. The auctions will end tomorrow at 1 PM EST, so in approximately 30 hours.
