Some of you are probably DreamHost customers, so I thought I’d blog about this incident. There was a security breach at DreamHost and as a result, they decided that resetting the FTP/shell access passwords is the best approach. The security breach seems to have only affected FTP/shell access passwords, so all of your other passwords (billing, Web panel, email) have not been changed.
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Google Does the Right Thing: Chrome Has Been Penalized
Posted on 04 January 2012 by Andrei
I’m pretty sure at least some of you know that Google has been receiving a lot of criticism lately because their ad agency Unruly Media basically bought links through their Google Chrome campaign, so the ad agency basically exactly what Google tells webmasters not to do. Well, it seems that the Google team did the right thing and as Matt Cutts explained, Chrome has been penalized. Among other things, it dropped from position #2 to position #50 for the term “browser”.
Google Lets You Subscribe via AdWords Ads, FB Launches Messenger for Windows
Posted on 30 December 2011 by Andrei
It seems that 2011 is ending with some interesting developments. First of all, Internet users will be able to subscribe to the advertiser’s newsletter directly through the AdWords ad (screenshot included). And secondly, Facebook launched a Windows-based messenger (screenshot included) through which you’ll be able to communicate with others without being logged in via the Web-based interface. To download this application, click HERE.
A YouTube Video Worth Watching, Thank Me Later
Posted on 23 December 2011 by Andrei
You’re a domainer… maybe you consider yourself an investor, maybe you consider yourself a speculator. No matter what your perception may be, understanding a few economic fundamentals is a must. The video I’m about to share (Peter Schiff’s Congressional lecture on “What About Money Causes Economic Crises?”) will help you establish a solid foundation, an investment of 70 minutes that will prove to be more than worth it in my opinion.
“Real Work” on an iPad?
Posted on 10 December 2011 by Andrei
… or on any other tablet for that matter? Can’t remember where I read about iPads being used by domainers but I’m pretty sure a few of the other domain bloggers own one and I’m genuinely curious.
A Simple Long-Term SEO Tip for Domainers
Posted on 01 December 2011 by Andrei
Google Panda and other algo changes had devastating results for a lot of webmasters and things will only get “worse”. Even huge players such as ehow.com have implemented changes and they did the right thing in my opinion. The tip I am about to share is valid today and will be valid tomorrow, a month from now, a year from now and so on.
WordPress Launches WordAds (AdSense Alternative)
Posted on 29 November 2011 by Andrei
As a domainer, you should be happy whenever a new monetization solution for publishers is being launched, especially if a huge player like WordPress is behind it. Right now, WordAds is NOT a monetization solution for domainers but the launch of this project is a beginning.
Wow, These Guys Are CRAZY
Posted on 25 November 2011 by Andrei
Ok, I know this isn’t domaining-related but I just had to share this YouTube video. Before you watch it, I just want to warn you: don’t do it if you have a heart condition.
Quick Weekend Tip: NEVER Rely on Your Hosting Company’s Backups
Posted on 12 November 2011 by Andrei
A lot of hosting companies (including DomainingServers.com) offer off-server backups and that’s great but should you rely on these backups? No, no, no! I don’t care which company you’re with and I don’t care how great their track record is, you should always (and I mean ALWAYS) back up data yourself.
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.
