tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18908646928733144912024-03-13T13:02:01.772-05:00Logistik LabsInternet buzz and trends.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890864692873314491.post-30244982373083018682014-07-12T23:16:00.000-05:002014-07-12T23:16:49.297-05:00Weekly Roundup and Practical AdviceIt happens to so many moms - your maternity leave is up. You’ve decided to go back to work. Or maybe you just need a few hours a day on your own to keep your sanity and get some things done around the house. No matter what your reason, sometimes you need to start looking for a day care for your child, or children.<br />
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Your little ones are so incredibly important to you - like many mothers say, having a child is like having a small piece of your heart out of your body, that can walk around on it’s own. Find <a href="http://www.fitbitcoupon.com/">fitbit coupon</a>. So you want to know that your children are getting the best care possible, all the attention they need, and that they feel 100% happy and safe at their day care.<br />
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How to Choose A Good Day Care<br />
1. Word of Mouth
Do <a href="http://kids.usa.gov/">some research!</a> Ask your friends, neighbours, any moms you can, about where they have brought their children. You will definitely find a few horror stories about certain spots - you can eliminate them right off the bat and narrow down your selection.<br />
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2. Figure Out Your Priorities
Do you want your child to simply enjoy themselves, or do you want them to have an educational experience? Does your child have special needs, or severe allergies? You need to take into account exactly what you want from a daycare - if you’re find plunking your child down with a few cartoons, paying for a daycare full of child development specialists may be unnecessary.<br />
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3. Choose Your Schedule
If you are navigating through your schedule, take that into account as well. If you are only dropping your child off for a few hours, are they going to be getting a snack, or a meal? Are they going to be napping for a good chunk of that time? Think about what you are going to be doing in that time frame - for example, if you’re going to be attending a spin class, when you pick up your child are they going to be just waking up for a nap and ready to run around for the rest of the day? Or will they have done a few activities, had a snack, and are ready for some rest.<br />
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4. Test Drive
Grab your kid and spend an afternoon at the day care you have in mind. How are the caregivers with the children? Are there enough toys, enough supervision for the amount of children?<br />
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5. Kid Stick Rate
If you are at the day care at pick up time, maybe have a chat with a few parents. How long has their child been going there? If you’re seeing families with children that have been attending that specific daycare for months or even more than a year, you know that the family is obviously pretty happy with the service they are giving.
No matter what you do, make sure that you are 100% confident with the spot you choose, and that it has honest, caring and genuine caregivers to take care of your littlest family members.<br />
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Written by Sara Quinn, editor at <a href="http://www.pottytrainingforgirls.com/">Potty Training For Girls</a>.<br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890864692873314491.post-62152304658402410922008-04-29T23:40:00.010-05:002012-08-25T21:23:09.002-05:00New Domaining Tool: Domize.com<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf3KYO_xX1ceWS_MPnxPFinSD5gNf3xDAd6om6V_AkihRghIuCpfKRRr6zYvEbwhH-n6OsLxd-qpQLmEiDMesVqSCuIAe9PpN7VcKQTxm6MAIUjTeMQwDcpVfGvHF3DLjJSoYGGoRfVMOZ/s1600-h/Picture+1.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf3KYO_xX1ceWS_MPnxPFinSD5gNf3xDAd6om6V_AkihRghIuCpfKRRr6zYvEbwhH-n6OsLxd-qpQLmEiDMesVqSCuIAe9PpN7VcKQTxm6MAIUjTeMQwDcpVfGvHF3DLjJSoYGGoRfVMOZ/s400/Picture+1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194895693788349986" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">In my never ending search to bring readers the newest domaining tools to hit the scene, take a second and familiarize yourself with <a href="http://www.domize.com/">Domize.com</a>.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div>At first glance, <a href="http://www.domize.com/">Domize</a> looks like your regular Ajax instant domain search tool but one thing that sets it apart is the "trail" of results that are instantly displayed as you type. Pretty cool.</div><div><br /></div><div>Notice when I typed in the phrase "credit cards", or even restaurant employee scheduling, each letter typed in is queried to show availability.</div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5FvG12TMqeP5DcemH_-s6BcdTmHqKDW0T_Xi7Lqp7d_QlJsUvaevEdBVQ80sZSZ2yB_0se1c76hpunn_q-iPRdWsu9TsGSY6O01Pd8i4S0b1MuRN19qNXPi18OujiohiPyoqaP-XYnuXl/s400/Picture+2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194895358780900882" border="0" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Although the results are lightning-quick, <a href="http://www.domize.com/">Domize</a> is limited to .<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">com</span>, .<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">net</span> and .<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">org</span> results.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Being a brand new tool, I'm hoping other extensions will be added soon.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Don't forget to <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/LogisitkLabs">subscribe</a> to stay up-to-date and current on all the new domain industry tools as they roll out.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><a href="http://www.domize.com/">Visit Domize.com</a></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890864692873314491.post-62734902622360505962008-04-29T19:28:00.011-05:002008-04-29T20:29:59.736-05:00How To Search Google Using A Specific Domain Extension<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">This post is for all the domain newbies out there.</span><br /><br />Here's a simple little trick you can use to utilize Google and only search for keyword results using a <u>specific domain extension</u> such as .<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">tv</span>, .<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">asia</span>, .<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">mobi</span> and such.<br /><br />First, get to the <a href="http://www.google.com/">Google Homepage</a> and click on "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Advanced Search</span>" to the right of the search bar.<div><br /><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKjC8ppxtJrzd_tJS-89pvKEiwqbw_JmgFaa43wRm6FSasA-PwnSE4MECosw-wtbQgMrwOs45N5dVKBH02-FWHq9PkHiWamE283d3lZ959SUsyhTqo-fNH5RlGwxWpWvds-okxWoZUObDi/s400/Picture+1.png.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194840980199966194" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Next, find the area that states "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Search within a site or domain</span>". This is where you will type in the domain extension that you want to search under. Go ahead and type in .<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">mobi</span> or .<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">tv </span>in that search field. Then click the "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">advanced search</span>" button.<br /><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8XWKJqVfIZqaYJUUStUBZNzLuWCyMxmmY_ttvrut2kVwEJftGEzK5JWRqBtmh3tBTapOS_gnetxVRdMbMODr3UQ1dkZ5q7n79BeOhNjW5YuScj2K1brwc8QVxI5Tvj2ilTZpu22kz3ABg/s400/Google+Advanced+Search.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194840743976764898" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>After clicking on the advanced search button, you will be taken back to the Google search page, but now the term "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">site:.tv</span>" will automatically be queried.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIFSuPBwCbPp7M58HPQN_BlbNleXs15obsk1WCYDh2g1hc8-V3h3A17I6DfC6Bz2uvQT99SrbhoVOl74C6-qMK6QdgYbo_MbDnhcRF1O6QvhxyYY5V16mHG9FP6_UuO10ZQaC8l_Xs61hK/s400/site_.tv+-+Google+Search.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194840366019642834" /></div><div><br /><div>Closer look.<br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht6-pX6JZLgniPWxgnu-4KmbTFaRcLTqo1EDdqv-l-NW6K5tGq8d-5AO4jDqkqg_njOL2xIQ5q5HqBFXEdZHP0b3MFLr-g8v1vJwmqoQuCBhHikCL_EL2SvhccLKtfbYpsJSqpIFRFAh4h/s400/sports+site_.tv+-+Google+Search.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194840069666899394" /><div><br /></div><div>Now all you have to do is type in your keyword in front of the "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">site:.tv</span>" term and presto, all your search results for your keyword will now be narrow down to all websites that end in the .tv extension. This works for all domain extensions.</div><div><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpQz3ueSSWQSD56d0L4ZLcg5WLxE_oeRxc6KapbsQG0BmxjfSS8IRrRjuOkt1b88hBb6JNPfXuyJbVfEsSIhS6mFMJOK_avQRiuaYRr6LdU-j2cj5vn6yn1TuGeiXd3IqIBGgHVy-rIWhq/s400/sports+site1_.tv+-+Google+Search.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194839923638011314" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Pretty nifty for trying to find websites that queries your search using a specific domain extension instead of getting all .com search results.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Enjoy.</div></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890864692873314491.post-25784189600332751832008-04-16T14:09:00.007-05:002008-04-16T16:56:22.491-05:00Go Daddy Declares April 29th WebMasters' Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigxzoQwssuU8uJ00RnXTAwy9vFOMOHsR5l9sVLYTE6SQTGJAKFqC5sLkFygFJvP3fTAnNF2sNREpVWQjql6Hb7B_J7hCuR7MC_2rdBeVe6seW-hnMTiV85EtZcm0hjV9AWf1ukQtcpuj5O/s1600-h/Picture+4.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigxzoQwssuU8uJ00RnXTAwy9vFOMOHsR5l9sVLYTE6SQTGJAKFqC5sLkFygFJvP3fTAnNF2sNREpVWQjql6Hb7B_J7hCuR7MC_2rdBeVe6seW-hnMTiV85EtZcm0hjV9AWf1ukQtcpuj5O/s320/Picture+4.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189923367645534610" /></a><br />"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">If newspaper carriers, cartoonists, doctors and hairstylists all have their own day, it's time for Webmasters to receive the same recognition. That's why, to honor the professionals responsible for the content on Web sites across the world, </span><a href="https://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/news/release_view.asp?news%5Fitem%5Fid=155&app%5Fhdr="><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">GoDaddy.com</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"> is declaring </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">April 29</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"> Webmasters' Day.</span>"<div><br /></div><div>Good karma on Go Daddy's part by honoring and recognizing the efforts of these behind-the-scene professionals who are invaluable to any company with an online presence. </div><br />"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">The Internet wouldn't be where it is today without this underappreciated group who keep content on the ‘net fresh</span>," GoDaddy.com CEO and Founder Bob Parsons said. "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">I think a day to remind everyone of how vital Webmasters are is way overdue.</span>"<div><br /></div><div><div>For more information about Webmaster's Day or to send a virtual postcard to your Webmaster to thank them for all they do, visit <a href="http://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/holiday/webmastersday/send_ecard.asp?ci=12356">http://www.GoDaddy.com/WebmastersDay</a></div></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890864692873314491.post-79708376637766708812008-04-16T10:38:00.006-05:002008-04-16T12:25:40.896-05:00School of the Unethical: Renting .edu Blog Space<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6bh0LPbKNZmRxvCA44dLvZZdNf2j6x52XiTDWV_vqFJy0uHq8KTyU0cBBQPrEPE0zHyKDKlMIuxLEteQ6i8JD7xhossQQ0uCPGuR8sq-y1vMjyzcyvij9NIDoe0MOHr14tqiHtdZaejxr/s1600-h/Picture+4.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6bh0LPbKNZmRxvCA44dLvZZdNf2j6x52XiTDWV_vqFJy0uHq8KTyU0cBBQPrEPE0zHyKDKlMIuxLEteQ6i8JD7xhossQQ0uCPGuR8sq-y1vMjyzcyvij9NIDoe0MOHr14tqiHtdZaejxr/s320/Picture+4.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189878893259184514" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Oh how the domain industry needs a hero.</span><div><br /></div><div>It is now being reported that <a href="http://www.linkadage.com/">LinkAdage</a> and the <a href="http://blogs.pi.edu/">Pickering Institue</a> have teamed up to open up a <a href="http://blogs.pi.edu/">blackhole of unscrupulous actions</a> by offering anyone blog space for rent...on an .edu domain. This in effect allows ANY average-joe-schmo to post their blogs under a .edu sub-domain without actually being affiliated with any sort of educational institute. Dirty pool in my book.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Here is a few excerpts of the front page of the Pickering Institute website:</span></div>"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Our blogs allow you to reach an education minded audience that is difficult to reach with mass market blogs such as Blogger or Blogspot.</span>"<div><br />"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">PI.edu visitors are looking to learn about new things, and we are building the web's most sophisticated blog community. </span><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Having a PI.edu gives you instant credibility because we have strict guidelines as to who can have a blog and the quality and truthfulness of the writing.</span>"</u><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Did you read that last sentence?</span> Read it again.</div><div>"Having a PI .edu gives you instant credibility because we have strict guidelines as to who can have a blog and the quality of truthfulness of the writing."</div><div><br /></div><div>Basically...they are saying, "Pa<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">y us $50 a month and you can blog using our coveted .edu domain extension.</span>" This just kills me. </div><div><br /></div><div>Ian over at <a href="http://www.conversationmarketing.com/2008/04/linkadage-selling-edu-blog-space.htm">MarketingConversation.com </a>seems to feel the same way, and posts that using this method of marketing a blog:</div><div>1. Takes advantage of a vulnerable population.<br />2. Skews the search engine algorithm that expect <u>educational</u> information at .edu domains.<br />3. Is in poor taste.<br />4. And is generally bad for the community.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I agree.</div><div><br /></div><div>"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">For those who don't know: Links from EDU domains may get more authority in the search rankings. So a lot of folks prize links from .edu web sites. That's why this could be a compelling offer to unscrupulous marketers.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">"</span> Ian also explains. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">So, isn't this breaking the law in some form?</span></div><div>Not really. Seems <a href="http://www.linkadage.com/">LinkAdage</a> and the <a href="http://blogs.pi.edu/">Pickering Institute</a> have found a loophole when it comes to the rules of use around .edu domains. Since the Pickering Institute is considered a verifiable educational institute, they can assign third-level domains to other parties. This is where the Pickering Institute begins to mold themselves into a "blog community" instead of an "educational institute". </div><div><br /></div><div>You can almost hear the onslaught of worthless writing that will soon be flooding the .edu universe.</div><div> </div><div>So, How much does it cost to kill a top-level domain extension?</div><div>Seems only <a href="http://blogs.pi.edu/">$50 per month</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sad.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890864692873314491.post-3801550724416536522008-04-10T09:40:00.005-05:002008-04-10T10:21:07.858-05:00What Kind of Domainer Are You?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik1saxd9ZyZp4dcQQBl8gUl8ysGvadaYDpHRdDzwVZezT_b6MqJNuwhbJ0f1WROfuOSTNdVkwBqQC-MxGzTPUsPUNPy5rx664ApKA_AcqtDcPQmQGlY69_GSW5-W5ZKp__o2WnVlNoe363/s1600-h/Picture+1.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik1saxd9ZyZp4dcQQBl8gUl8ysGvadaYDpHRdDzwVZezT_b6MqJNuwhbJ0f1WROfuOSTNdVkwBqQC-MxGzTPUsPUNPy5rx664ApKA_AcqtDcPQmQGlY69_GSW5-W5ZKp__o2WnVlNoe363/s320/Picture+1.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187628220267093346" /></a><br /><div>Are you an Investor? What about a Flipper? You might be a Monetizer? </div><div><br /></div>Found a fun post over at <a href="http://www.mwzd.com/2008/04/10/the-different-types-of-domainers/">Media Wizard's</a> blog that divides domainers into 7 general categories according to how they proceed with a domain after purchase. <div><br /><div><u>The categories are:</u><div>- The Investor</div><div>- The Flipper</div><div>- The Developer</div><div><div>- The Builder</div><div>- The Monetizer</div><div>- The Broker</div><div>- and The Provider</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's a sample excerpt:</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">The Investor</span><br />"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">These are the sharpest of them all. Buy good quality when prices are low, hold long term, sell high. These guys hold onto assets, maybe even develop them, ensure that they’re hot and in demand when the market is totally ripe, then sell them. The advantages of emulating this type is that you can afford to sell 1% of your portfolio each year and still manage to pull in the major bucks. The downside is renewals, unless your portfolio generates enough revenue, this cost needs to be factored in. People like Frank Schilling, Rick Schwartz, Sahar Sarid, Adam Dicker, Michael Goldman and probably most of the other big ticket guys will be found in this group.</span>"</div><div><br /></div><div>Take a moment and read the rest of the post <a href="http://www.mwzd.com/2008/04/10/the-different-types-of-domainers/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">here</span></a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>And don't forget to comment back after you decide what category you fit into.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Personally, I think I fit into a couple of groups. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890864692873314491.post-53897661895608544682008-04-09T10:36:00.006-05:002012-08-25T21:24:04.326-05:00Walt Disney Goes On Domain Buying Spree<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHPKJn5oKIWk1JRksII6-DMTw3OgtD4U06ZQAz8JVkYsXdTqTLjDlRWc5anMHKSzn4CZ1AMzD0drfxIahaRYrO_mBGkgL4CTZ28pANe86gyh7WXxY7dPDcA6wvyqwyH0HP0xMfaHxyZDxG/s1600-h/Picture+1.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHPKJn5oKIWk1JRksII6-DMTw3OgtD4U06ZQAz8JVkYsXdTqTLjDlRWc5anMHKSzn4CZ1AMzD0drfxIahaRYrO_mBGkgL4CTZ28pANe86gyh7WXxY7dPDcA6wvyqwyH0HP0xMfaHxyZDxG/s320/Picture+1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187269921048573586" border="0" /></a>At a New York press conference today, <a href="http://www.cinematical.com/2008/04/08/breaking-disney-pixar-announce-upcoming-slate/">Disney-Pixar Films</a> unveiled their highly-anticipated upcoming lineup of <a href="http://www.cinematical.com/2008/04/08/breaking-disney-pixar-announce-upcoming-slate/">10 new animated feature films</a> to be released through 2012.<br /><div><br />Over the past 30 days, Walt Disney-Pixar Films has began to register a ton of new (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">and interesting</span>) domain names not only for these specific future planned films, but also for some rumored upcoming works in progress. Speculation and gossip in the Disneysphere has begun to explode over the recent domain names bought by Disney. </div><div><u>The domains recently registered by Disney:</u></div><div><br /></div><div>101DALMATIANS2DVD.COM<br />ADVENTURELANDBLURAY.COM<br />ADVENTURELANDDVD.COM<br />AMIGOSDVD.COM<br />AMIGOSOFFER.COM<br />BOLTBLURAY.COM<br />BRIDESHEADREVISITEDBLURAY.COM<br />BRIDESHEADREVISITEDDVD.COM<br />BUNNYTOWN-DVD.COM<br />BUNNYTOWNONDVD.COM<br />CAMPROCK2.COM<br />CAMPROCK2.NET<br />CAMPROCKTWO.COM<br />CAMPROCKTWO.NET<br />DADNAPPEDDVD.COM<br />DISNEYBUNNYTOWNDVD.COM<br />DISNEYCHANNELONDVD.COM<br />DONALDDVD.COM<br />DONALDOFFER.COM<br />MORNINGLIGHTBLURAY.COM<br />OLIVERANDCOMPANYDVD.COM<br />PRINCECASPIANBLURAY.COM<br />TINKERBELLBLURAY.COM<br />SNOWWHITEANDTHESEVENDWARFSBLURAY.COM<br />SNOWWHITEANDTHESEVENDWARFSDVD.COM<br />SNOWWHITEBLURAY.COM<br />CHRONICLESOFNARNIABLURAY.COM<br /></div><div><br /></div>FATHERKNOWSBEST-MOVIE.COM<div><br />GODSOFMARS-MOVIE.COM<br />GODSOFMARSMOVIE.COM</div><div>JOHNCARTERANDTHEGODSOFMARS.COM<br />JOHNCARTERANDTHEWARLORDOFMARS.COM<br />THEGODSOFMARS-MOVIE.COM<br />THEGODSOFMARSMOVIE.COM<br />THEWARLORDOFMARS-MOVIE.COM<br />THEWARLORDOFMARSMOVIE.COM<br />WARLORDOFMARS-MOVIE.COM<br /></div><div><br /></div>MOONROCK-MOVIE.COM<br />THEMOONROCKMOVIE.COM<br /><br />SWINGVOTEMOVIE.NET<br /><div><br />BDISNEY.NET<br />BDISNEYLIVE.COM<br />BDISNEYLIVE.NET<br />BDISNEYLIVENET<br />BDISNEYLIVENETWORK.NET<br />DISNEYBD.COM<br />DISNEYBD.NET<br />DISNEYBDLIVE.NET<br />DISNEYBDLIVENET<br />DISNEYBDLIVENETWORK.NET<br />DISNEYLIVE.NET<br />DISNEYLIVEBD.COM<br />DISNEYLIVEBD.NET<br />DISNEYLIVENET<br />DISNEYLIVENETWORK.NET<br />LIVEBDISNEY.COM<br />LIVEBDISNEY.NET<br />LIVEBDISNEYNETWORK.COM<br />LIVEBDISNEYNETWORK.NET<br /></div><br />THESUITELIFEONDECK.COM<br />THESUITELIFEONDECK.NET<br /><br />SEVENSEASHIGH.COM<br />SEVENSEASHIGH.NET<br />SEVENSEASHIGHSCHOOL.COM<br />SEVENSEASHIGHSCHOOL.NET<br /><br />HANNAHMATED.COM<br />HANNAHMATED.NET<br />HANNAHMATION.COM<br />HANNAHMATION.NET<br />HANNAHMONTANACROSS-COUNTRYADVENTURE.COM<br />HANNAHMONTANACROSSCOUNTRYADVENTURE.COM<br />HANNAHMONTANAFAMILYREUNION.COM<br />HANNAHMONTANAMATION.COM<br />HANNAHMONTANAMATION.NET<br />HANNAHMONTANAOFFTHECHARTS.COM<br />HANNAHMONTANAOLDFRIENDSNEWBEGINNINGS.COM<br />HANNAHMONTANAULTIMATECHOICE.COM<br />HANNAHMONTANAWELCOMEHOME.COM<br />HANNAHMONTANAWHEREITALLBEGAN.COM<br />HANNAHMONTANIMATION.COM<br />HANNAHMONTANIMATION.NET<br />HANNAHMONTANAILFILM.COM<br />HANNAHMONTANAILFILM3D.COM<br /><br />JONASBROTHERS-MOVIE.COM<br />JONASBROTHERS3D.COM<br />JONASBROTHERS3DCONCERT.COM<br />JONASBROTHERSCONCERT3D.COM<br />JONASBROTHERSCONCERTMOVIE3D.COM<br /><br />ABCFAMILYSEARCHFORSANTA.COM<br />SEARCHFORSANTA2008.COM<br />THESEARCHFORSANTA.COM<br /><br />DISNEYJAZZCELEBRATION.COM<br />DISNEYJAZZCELEBRATION.NET<br /><br />DISNEYMAGICPLACES.COM<br /><br />DISNEYSTEPNATIONALS.NET<br /><br />DISNEYMUSICBLOCKPARTY.COM<br />DISNEYMUSICBLOCKPARTYTOUR.COM<div><br /></div><div><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">And some weird ones that no one knows yet why, but assumed future projects:</span></u></div><div><br /></div>GOGOROBO.NET<br />*DISNEYNATURE.US<br />SHOPKGOTV.COM<br />MALEMATE.NET<br />SOCIALCRIB.NET<br />TOBYFILMHEAD.COM<br />COLDENBOOKS.COM<br />HAPPYMONSTERBAND.NET<br />RUICKANDHUNTPUBLISHING.COM<br />PERCYJACKSONBOOKS.COM<br />NIKKI-IN-THE-CITY.COM<br />WIZARDS-FIRST-RULE.COM<br /><br />RELATIVEMADDNESS.COM<br />RELATIVEMADDNESS.INFO<br />RELATIVEMADDNESS.NET<br />RELATIVEMADDNESS.ORG<br /><br />PATTYSPETS.NET<br />PATYSPETS.COM<br />PATYSPETS.NET<br /><br />THEROCKDOME.COM<br />THEROCKDOME.NET<br /><div><br /></div><div>The full list of domains can be found courtesy of <a href="http://disneyenquirer.com/NewsArticle-728">The Disney Enquirer</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890864692873314491.post-52451302020194407872008-04-07T10:13:00.010-05:002012-08-25T21:24:57.088-05:00Domain Tool of the Week: Domain Idea Box<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh39NrrkRKZFp-eLvWDrmtYa3t2hZbktHV7ecjqaVbWFXpecMOAnFLFBe3iWrB2e1ER4Kc8vd10LWTqHKDU3UNL2fKCbN4y51yBXUOR0DvwWFWukn0cmkV9YxqB8VgqZJeU3l-3ilPjIZNy/s1600-h/Picture+1.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh39NrrkRKZFp-eLvWDrmtYa3t2hZbktHV7ecjqaVbWFXpecMOAnFLFBe3iWrB2e1ER4Kc8vd10LWTqHKDU3UNL2fKCbN4y51yBXUOR0DvwWFWukn0cmkV9YxqB8VgqZJeU3l-3ilPjIZNy/s320/Picture+1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186534850280765058" border="0" /></a><br />Over at <a href="http://www.tiawood.com/news/domainer-news/the-domain-idea-box.html">TiaWood.com</a>, Tia has created a brand new domaining tool named the <a href="http://www.domainideabox.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Domain Idea Box</span></a> that helps domainers generate domain name ideas from a simple keyword or phrase search while also allowing unique data type parameters to be set . It's free and I'm already addicted. <div><br /></div><div>The look is clean, simple, fast, powerful and straight-forward and this is why Tia's new domaining tool is our <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Domain Tool of the Week</span>. </div><div><br /></div><div>Let's take a look at in in more detail. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Still in beta, with only one text field and one button, it will take a user about 10 seconds to understand the simple elegance of using the <a href="http://www.domainideabox.com/">Domain Idea Box.</a> But don't let the simplicity fool you to what this tool can do.</div><div><br /></div><div>First, you enter in a keyword or search phrase in the text field. Next, you have the option to search by either .com, .net, .org, .info., .tv, .biz or unfiltered. </div><div><br /></div><div>The next step is to narrow down the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">data type</span> you are searching for. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>The options are:</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCVS3aLEavbSJQ2WiWrpGz9OcSyeIQMjCxrUoQcHQSC-hobgmrGhL-AgA9K59PAJ4-vHPrpb3v-ciyA4W0Q-NpcDJ1yZ_gkPNpMdgNwvs0I8RQyJSq1LvYs4wJQlGwNvWhiOoHA_isEs5p/s320/Picture+2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186534631237432946" border="0" /><div><br /></div><div>You finish by clicking on the "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Generate Ideas</span>" button and The<a href="http://www.domainideabox.com/"> Domain Idea Box</a> instantly creates multiple suggested <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">ideas</span> right at your fingertips for you to use. The best part is you can check availability on any of the generated results by clicking on the green checkmark box next to each given result directly with <a href="http://www.moniker.com/">Moniker</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Free, easy and simple. And with this tool still in the beta stage, I am hoping to soon see a wider TLD extension selection available that may include .mobi, .Asia and maybe some IDN's. A choice to use other domain registrars to check availability would be nice too. All in all, this tool rocks. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">One more thing. I know a lot of domainers out there are skeptical in using any sort of search/generation tool for fear of someone stealing your ideas but don't worry, Tia is a member of the </span><a href="http://www.internetcommerce.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">ICA</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"> and adheres to a strict code of conduct of not collecting or storing any query data information. Thanks Tia</span>.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Visit <a href="http://www.domainideabox.com/">Domain Idea Box</a></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890864692873314491.post-50215127590408394872008-04-04T10:49:00.005-05:002012-02-25T23:27:56.987-06:00Minnesota Twins Purchase New Domain Names For Brand New Stadium<a href="http://www.ballparksofbaseball.com/future/twins2007900.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.ballparksofbaseball.com/future/twins2007900.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Some speculation has begun regarding the proposed new name for the <a href="http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/min/ballpark/index.jsp">Minnesota Twins </a>baseball team's brand new $544.4 million, 40,000 seat stadium set to open in Spring 2010. Recent purchases of some domains by the Twins, such as <em>LandOLakesPark.com</em> and <em>LandOLakesField.com</em> have baseball fans everywhere suggesting that the Minnesota-based company, <a href="http://www.landolakes.com/">Land O' Lakes</a>, has stepped up to the plate to sponsor the stadium.<br /><br />On a side note, does anyone else notice that if Land O' Lakes was the decided name of the new ballpark, the stadium would be <a href="http://www.valv.org/pygmy-marmosets-for-sale.html">pygmy marmoset for sale</a> known as LOL Stadium?<br /><br /><div>Anyways, Land O' Lakes isn't the only company vying for sponsorship of this new field. <a href="http://www.greatriverenergy.com/">Great River Energy</a> is also considered an option and the purchase of the domain name <em>GreatRiverField.com</em> and some other variations by the Minnesota Twins hint at that possibility also.</div><br /><div>With the <a href="http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/min/ballpark/index.jsp">stadium </a>set to debut in about 2 years, the naming of the stadium is probably a little farther down the timeline but it's interesting to see a baseball team's front office trying to protect their intended name for it's new stadium.</div><br /><div>Here's a cool link to the <a href="http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/min/ballpark/new_ballpark_webcam.jsp">Minnesota Twins live webcam </a>showing current construction progress.</div><div><br /><u>Also, some fun facts</u>:<br /><em><span style="font-size:85%;">-Minnesota's new ballpark will feature one of the closest seating bowls to the playing field in all of Major League Baseball, and will have approximately 18,500 infield seats. </span></em></div><em><span style="font-size:85%;"><div><br />-The ballpark will feature a 360-degree open main concourse giving fans an uninterrupted view of the playing field. The concourses will be twice as wide as those found in the Metrodome. </div><div><br />-Minnesota's new ballpark will feature multiple "Knotholes" along the 5th Street side of the ballpark allowing fans to watch the action outside the park without buying a ticket. </div><div><br /></div></span></em><em><div><span style="font-size:85%;">-Outdoor - open-air, natural-grass ballpark, with a view of the downtown Minneapolis skyline.</span></div><div></div></em><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890864692873314491.post-42514185040357542142008-04-02T09:52:00.009-05:002008-04-02T10:43:50.430-05:00Google's New Search Tool Causes Controversy Among Businesses<div>Google has recently unveiled a new web search engine platform named, <a href="http://www.google.com/webhp?complete=1&hl=en">Suggest Labs</a>, that has is causing a lot of negative chatter among business and company owners that rely on web exposure to drive traffic to their website. </div><div><br /></div>Let's take a second and review exactly how Google's new search tool works and is why domainers need to be aware of this new experimental search engine. <div><br /><div><div>First, the user visits <a href="http://www.google.com/webhp?complete=1&hl=en">Google Suggest Labs</a> and types in their search term just as they regularly would from the Google main page. At a glance, it basically looks like the same interface. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPHjkRBrUUDiaRm0PNFJM8VtTlMPyxXaxnrt7NuMzqoTDwXIqUghy_URYIIVJ6PMlSlq0YhRR37aPXOkPSzFYCsfZE4z7RGNzRXSdJ1GojoGyrRtOyG9T3W3VJunZPcS9OTYMsiNnzRCTd/s320/Picture+2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184663408475846210" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">As the user begins to type their search inquiry, a real-time AJAX window automatically pops up below the search field to offer some alternative websites that are relevant to the intended search. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The user than has the option to either proceed with their intended search by clicking on the "Google Search" button OR simply click on one of the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">suggested</span> search terms recommended by Google. From the user standpoint, this seems like a great convenient tool. Easy search, nice suggestions. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">But, from the business standpoint, it's beginning to ruffle some corporate feathers.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Let me explain. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Google's new <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">search-within-a-search </span>feature seems to work great with either generic or broad search terms, such as <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">exercise</span> or <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">music</span>, by offering users more options to help narrow down their search results. <u>But</u>, as users begin to type in more exact search terms, such as WalMart or Circuit City, the new search engine begins to display a "directory" of individual pages on that company website instead of allowing a full web search. Notice in the picture below that when I typed in WalMart, the suggestions are streamlined to include WalMart directory pages, not a full web search. No problem huh? Wrong. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhselMwLLf12B5vGpj2S4idIizL9AX-FUUdimxyJ5Hzo6El5F03KMHvRlCcotttEIpbvU9FjoDkb2A_Cxd2AS5NfJ6WJuIiyocdcCR81mrHX5eFtUaVM3v8VUgZ2NJozeaw79h2xmUvELbn/s400/Picture+3.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184668343393269330" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This is exactly where the main complaint from featured companies begins. Basically, instead of having visitors search for "directory" information from the company's own website after a user visit, Google is giving Internet searchers the same options without the user even visiting the company's website. More traffic for Google, less traffic for that company's website. Not exactly a good equation for a that featured business's total website count. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It has been rumored that Amazon.com has already requested Google to remove their featured listing from the new Google Suggest search engine because of this exact reasons stated above.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Today's domainers need to be aware of this alternative search method offered by Google and take into account how keywords and SEO may not figure into this new method of search.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Stay informed.</div><div style="text-align: left;">-Rudy</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890864692873314491.post-2579326733923145492008-04-01T11:20:00.049-05:002012-08-25T21:25:58.063-05:0013 Ways To Improve Your Domain Trend Spotting<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiySUuvwCirJBNHWoAu168TVigP_C46SkNoMx1q-0jROgHiJWQB5kOeIKKUSUA7auyKhb5wlBGsPWmy9aVEhTJbmhZdeErOgbSrZvS_E40MCAHlIWZQsmgATDKAj7-0Wxy9BJ6A9ZvsXCC/s1600-h/Picture+7.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiySUuvwCirJBNHWoAu168TVigP_C46SkNoMx1q-0jROgHiJWQB5kOeIKKUSUA7auyKhb5wlBGsPWmy9aVEhTJbmhZdeErOgbSrZvS_E40MCAHlIWZQsmgATDKAj7-0Wxy9BJ6A9ZvsXCC/s200/Picture+7.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184333915764766210" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Searching for the newest global trends is a relentless and time consuming task. All over the world, each minute of the day, new trends are emerging that unsuspecting consumers will be influenced by because of their of their "newness or freshness" and flock to find out more information about that certain product/service or fad. As a domainer, it is advantageous to be on the cusp of these brand new trends to create a domaining strategy that will be beneficial for people wanting to know more about them when they research them online. (think keywords, <u>not</u> cybersquatting)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Below are 13 websites that I personally use on a frequent basis to familiarize myself with current trends and forecasts that are creating a stir on the global marketplace. A little research can harbor great rewards for a domainer.</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Njpw3n6kqzmVQhQAiA-kp0tQphYwOfXd4KMpviqAt_0VoQBo2ZimfRQJ4PvDEpm9J1gJ9qAc_0PrmDlQP0nBNtY61KUQS2kUTdaJKNppivqD2fdXmTN1eyG4E8ahSEoreMXeiyrMkit1/s200/page_divider.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184333404663657954" border="0" /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDwUWZks6kDlu6sCUkCZM-UONvXDWtjb3xx5C7_Nqe2ER2IR5QrBaX6t8o00ZmE5ItoCuwRbiDMlpYeaSD5fef992RTt6nl7Tyi4yOqhaymLmYPv0azss4dRit9PBWTsZ93kn4L6lgy5kg/s1600-h/trendhunter.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDwUWZks6kDlu6sCUkCZM-UONvXDWtjb3xx5C7_Nqe2ER2IR5QrBaX6t8o00ZmE5ItoCuwRbiDMlpYeaSD5fef992RTt6nl7Tyi4yOqhaymLmYPv0azss4dRit9PBWTsZ93kn4L6lgy5kg/s200/trendhunter.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184327035227157778" border="0" /></a><div><a href="http://www.trendhunter.com/">TREND HUNTER</a> is the world's largest trend spotting and cool hunting community. It is an explosion of cool, fueled by a global network of trend spotters and cool hunters. Innovation and strategic advantage hinge on the ability to anticipate the latest trends and identify the next big thing. By tracking the evolution of cool, Trend Hunters generate ideas, stimulate creativity, and ultimately unlock cool.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmnc-UKLzasqi_vowyDpJOTXP5CIMebJ96UjDzQylNaxEvLfdJ5HFZmFMBVNcwMyCgI-rzSYMEQ-6HRmuBSN-3ZpA1Rmb1p8hAsLo57goPLx9PH260FGuhMI81-6-LdwAIIHuTLO4A60pa/s200/divider.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184330230682826194" border="0" /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRwhm9YLWF-K7RWjE6vNpuKzU4T-dvPoT8TqEfUArIDmnh8PpqaHBbVkvEwlhIIjPZ5K_-fCHsgSIyJtrODVVu9Tlm26vD_qVKemUQowbvcKIWCcG7d3CB3x46hEmTkaQSZhnyi3HglQrx/s1600-h/35_yc300.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRwhm9YLWF-K7RWjE6vNpuKzU4T-dvPoT8TqEfUArIDmnh8PpqaHBbVkvEwlhIIjPZ5K_-fCHsgSIyJtrODVVu9Tlm26vD_qVKemUQowbvcKIWCcG7d3CB3x46hEmTkaQSZhnyi3HglQrx/s200/35_yc300.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184326421046834434" border="0" /></a><div><a href="http://news.ycombinator.com/">Y Combinator</a> is a venture fund which focuses on seed investments to startup companies. 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Engadget currently has four different sites, all operating simultaneously with each having its own staff, which cover technology news in different parts of the world in their respective languages.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7NAfl_IB7shI-CRUmA43j2TtcPa1FYzIeUaOVNBh6t_QZEXQbRGfvG-nuyfgm_GxpuXd0w124LTym3jZNgIbIfiOiXqJZ546g_EFZTYGyqHw1zMrvBxrDNoWv-9fNnij_U75WhKxSLKC9/s200/divider.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184330024524395954" border="0" /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKusINGPuDomMnAKhGM3UKZlXEnq-e3f2sHczk9h7Q33jYN_kN0o5J1BrXhOfTkvo1xP8kIrANQzj5QQYd_hEJxzKIGHHJbzRIt0yIgF4bUN6AuWh-6kvxz8GSGhMo9n66Kykyzgtfo0F2/s1600-h/guy2.0.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKusINGPuDomMnAKhGM3UKZlXEnq-e3f2sHczk9h7Q33jYN_kN0o5J1BrXhOfTkvo1xP8kIrANQzj5QQYd_hEJxzKIGHHJbzRIt0yIgF4bUN6AuWh-6kvxz8GSGhMo9n66Kykyzgtfo0F2/s200/guy2.0.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184325098196907234" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The <a href="http://blog.guykawasaki.com/">Guy Kawasaki Blog</a>, a practical blog for impractical people, covers the world of innovation and marketing from the viewpoint of a successful and popular quirky business perspective.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmABqKxfrQ-kCgtEi5OZkiHFM3p1-6e39B9z3FM8-1-zdltn8aOHjtqIN5dlMbdJM-HdJ8nxUeX0jSlsQkZAFlbOc7HzXnnrxyjDSEv7B87fkm0-myDwEYB8r6MkHk6ntN4pcX7mqgcgmL/s200/divider.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184329887085442466" border="0" /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Jaw5CNtpog5L2Uycv422VQogBJI0E__4yw8TcaGeys40juN_8GgdVub-YFbiwTfyLPrIIsaAghQ4Npnq-XGBAjqMUZHg2sBVI0k3PfMLrKyXTwqd8Hy84g61iX8weVmo2c7KQDK5EO7J/s1600-h/Picture+5.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Jaw5CNtpog5L2Uycv422VQogBJI0E__4yw8TcaGeys40juN_8GgdVub-YFbiwTfyLPrIIsaAghQ4Npnq-XGBAjqMUZHg2sBVI0k3PfMLrKyXTwqd8Hy84g61iX8weVmo2c7KQDK5EO7J/s200/Picture+5.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184324694469981394" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.adrants.com/">AdRants</a> is an editorial that covers emerging marketing and advertising trends, cultural and demographic shifts affecting advertising strategies, new campaign launches, viral and buzz marketing, useful industry research and the examination of the industry's shift from old paradigms to new.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWFzjfPGjSOz9p5a5bbZsX-R8x07YJ1zU_Q3RICxu79TVwgKtSOKEqS02QGL1AI8VxVaz8mVb3qecA9kEAfL4JIT7f8V98h7QnA5EN4zuUgqOLDJgAX31bb92B72RzVZo7S08pV-lPt00X/s200/divider.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184329719581717906" border="0" /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgmdIOxXSyj0XEAIfI3qnvuGyHbc-QVFlAqmmBEO35mR5h2sBU8lFc0NymoJZi1DnhIjJrRgMfKo0lr6rc-4BQ-xtpoK6g7FRTuzHs-_D85VTpl5khgZX6aS_VB9YJRM2LCojzu6xcWLLv/s1600-h/Picture+4.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgmdIOxXSyj0XEAIfI3qnvuGyHbc-QVFlAqmmBEO35mR5h2sBU8lFc0NymoJZi1DnhIjJrRgMfKo0lr6rc-4BQ-xtpoK6g7FRTuzHs-_D85VTpl5khgZX6aS_VB9YJRM2LCojzu6xcWLLv/s200/Picture+4.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184324385232336066" border="0" /></a><div><a href="http://valleywag.com/">ValleyWag</a> is a tabloid-style news and gossip website about Silicon Valley and it's technology. 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What's on our collective mind as we search for information? What's interesting to people right now? Hot Trends will tell you. At a glance, you'll see the huge variety of topics capturing our attention, from current events to daily crossword puzzle clues to the latest celebrity gossip. 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Japan’s Automotive Industry is the No.1 worldwide. Japan is the leading innovator of electronic appliances and gadgets. Japan is the birth place of the gaming market and boasts with the most advanced Mobile Communication Industry. 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The <u>first</u> domain registered by a customer at Go Daddy was <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">GhettoJustice.com</span>. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I thought it would be cool to chronicle the evolution of the Go Daddy main web page from 1999-2008 to see how Go Daddy changed their marketing campaigns with the growing popularity of domaining. All picture and date information provided courtesy of <a href="http://www.archive.org/">Archive.org</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Enjoy the pictorial timeline!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">November 27,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">1999</span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDMPmoZEZ-A4Wkii2NtvFPxJfQGAr7KvaSKx3haYRjIw6Phl6x588SXfPeCvkbDrvfLCxUPvnSad7V0VlXE6PdEqrZgi0JLcqbeOiBJPPvuL4GCg-mM_kqQ7wxfqLOxVtcqBfq2Q8ZX1Tk/s1600-h/Nov271999.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDMPmoZEZ-A4Wkii2NtvFPxJfQGAr7KvaSKx3haYRjIw6Phl6x588SXfPeCvkbDrvfLCxUPvnSad7V0VlXE6PdEqrZgi0JLcqbeOiBJPPvuL4GCg-mM_kqQ7wxfqLOxVtcqBfq2Q8ZX1Tk/s320/Nov271999.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182833559134221266" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">This is the first and original website design. Go Daddy did not sell domain names yet so the website only offered web site development services and hosting. For $89, you could purchase the WebSite Complete 2.5 Deluxe Edition. </div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">May 10,</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">2000</span></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUdom8fXT-U9BpJ42xgIIn-Gfmxu94ohdX1kZJAzvdB-UYPHxt1KddVmbdh0tv7SWy5akdM9rPvB65ox2vDQjuULCnGm49FVM7JaaZL2DayyVWD25lxiHV9zM8-nRVQR5UfHAsYOx1lpmR/s320/May102000.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182833434580169666" /><div style="text-align: left;">This was the first major design change for the main web page. The emphasis was creating your own website with <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">no experience required</span>. A Real Estate Edition of their services was introduced. Notice the lack of sexy girls integrated into the design. </div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">May 7,</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">2001</span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieql3kITAXXAF8iliAtWHItPOQxcusJOTSBGnuqIy9IczHR9aN_ZTWfeP2HpMRkOSNlMGOKarIzOC_9N6I14fQxKzc_436ogmD6-LkE1Z-3G0DWd5ZwOtMsNOrORHr3jTJ7rxa1AWvhaee/s1600-h/May72001.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieql3kITAXXAF8iliAtWHItPOQxcusJOTSBGnuqIy9IczHR9aN_ZTWfeP2HpMRkOSNlMGOKarIzOC_9N6I14fQxKzc_436ogmD6-LkE1Z-3G0DWd5ZwOtMsNOrORHr3jTJ7rxa1AWvhaee/s320/May72001.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182833292846248882" /></a></div><div>Hey, now we have some color! A one-year .com registration was $8.95 and a 10-year was only $6.95/yr. Crazy cheap back then!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">November 27,</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">2001</span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3o2fGlJr2Tkz7Kj9GDHQ7Qb9KcoeH30c9cfKkhI0HQZnuBIGJyY2fSNn3q1STAVAlLiK-_ZjwLnM-ELhEWS1CS8W4uMCs9j5GoIw_ExNghvFaqm24cB5bkKEBE4YMjliN3-XSkXEjeuAg/s1600-h/Nov272001.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3o2fGlJr2Tkz7Kj9GDHQ7Qb9KcoeH30c9cfKkhI0HQZnuBIGJyY2fSNn3q1STAVAlLiK-_ZjwLnM-ELhEWS1CS8W4uMCs9j5GoIw_ExNghvFaqm24cB5bkKEBE4YMjliN3-XSkXEjeuAg/s320/Nov272001.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182833181177099170" /><br /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: left;">The domain extensions .biz and .info are introduced and private email accounts cost $11. The design looks scattered and odd. Get ready for a storm of links and buttons.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">June 2,</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">2002</span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGEYakjOyaUA30kblz-1nOlGXzg-hCB__n8HL8Bnc3MQ9QrRvlq_UNGwFT0nezmMj9ljxe4rWnPru3ajFhAHC0ttYLI8Vh5lcBiyykxCCtg0bhTK3019HKwAIaHA1U1CFzGu8O95MIWytz/s1600-h/June22002.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGEYakjOyaUA30kblz-1nOlGXzg-hCB__n8HL8Bnc3MQ9QrRvlq_UNGwFT0nezmMj9ljxe4rWnPru3ajFhAHC0ttYLI8Vh5lcBiyykxCCtg0bhTK3019HKwAIaHA1U1CFzGu8O95MIWytz/s320/June22002.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182833048033112978" /><br /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: left;">Another confusing and complicated design with a plethora of links. It's funny how fully-dressed the female on the front page is. Don't worry, this will change soon. <br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">February 7,</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">2003</span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpo8i1k0DmSKT9M8KjSQOB7NPxlOm0Py823dr49bWcK2-aJu7tuupcmQ4ey9Z2sLKV6WjrXw8Lg9XEgx7Tol5kQ5jq9xax1YIcB9YM9lCwpPUrJYud2EAmp3byIbNsOzj6WT59UhyBI4_B/s1600-h/FEb72003.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpo8i1k0DmSKT9M8KjSQOB7NPxlOm0Py823dr49bWcK2-aJu7tuupcmQ4ey9Z2sLKV6WjrXw8Lg9XEgx7Tol5kQ5jq9xax1YIcB9YM9lCwpPUrJYud2EAmp3byIbNsOzj6WT59UhyBI4_B/s320/FEb72003.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182832897709257602" /><br /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: left;">It's been 4 years since the original website design and private registrations are going for $9 with Go Daddy offering Federal Copyright Protection for $59.95. Starting to look more and more cluttered.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">December 31,</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">2003</span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhco3jhbj5kSSsry4AAmURzzLpsMVXU8LUzZ7cM0ejbreYD_P3QKyDU_Sd3EbbzIoBuYIPFjIPwoydioq6iTGi9iGELtgiXi84vnc0N8cP3xalFFp9FxiB_5z9nZiMNcx54PWD4QqOIajeh/s1600-h/Dec312003.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhco3jhbj5kSSsry4AAmURzzLpsMVXU8LUzZ7cM0ejbreYD_P3QKyDU_Sd3EbbzIoBuYIPFjIPwoydioq6iTGi9iGELtgiXi84vnc0N8cP3xalFFp9FxiB_5z9nZiMNcx54PWD4QqOIajeh/s320/Dec312003.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182832751680369522" /><br /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: left;">There's a sale for $7.95 .com registrations instead of the regular $8.95 price. Awards show Registrar of the Year for 2002 and 2003. <br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">July 1,</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">2004</span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOGc7DlzOdRFNN5Ky059XruRM3IZ8CjYrqNgnWYhFcrCyljJKXUp3jV8L4JXfKGmBBxyEway72UbqdT1-HCWEDmeTD8GDwg972SMDI4S14loCOMyNlwEtlFabMNt4OGh_UgYDjpRoYXYuN/s1600-h/July12004.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOGc7DlzOdRFNN5Ky059XruRM3IZ8CjYrqNgnWYhFcrCyljJKXUp3jV8L4JXfKGmBBxyEway72UbqdT1-HCWEDmeTD8GDwg972SMDI4S14loCOMyNlwEtlFabMNt4OGh_UgYDjpRoYXYuN/s320/July12004.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182832592766579554" /></a></div><div>Major design change with emphasis on the free extras you get with each new domain registration. Hosting is now only $3.95 and Traffic Blazer is $29.95/yr. </div><div><br /></div><div> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">December 31,</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">2004</span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4s6Xtn5G9Cw1CpRPnyTICwe1xzUCug9seDznYRvbT4HTD8-oHRB6IEGF3ertcFg46bmBo3QC4fMpe3ae9jyP3TMkfmNjE7I6nNtfEMloTZq5C-J8Ub-L_pNhCMaeSNCHVQCssjCVx1TpB/s1600-h/Dec312004.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4s6Xtn5G9Cw1CpRPnyTICwe1xzUCug9seDznYRvbT4HTD8-oHRB6IEGF3ertcFg46bmBo3QC4fMpe3ae9jyP3TMkfmNjE7I6nNtfEMloTZq5C-J8Ub-L_pNhCMaeSNCHVQCssjCVx1TpB/s320/Dec312004.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182832408082985810" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: left;">The new look of this Go Daddy main page is by far the best and easiest to navigate. CEO Bob Parsons begins his blog and links it on the front page. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">November 23</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">2005</span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQF3Gvv3kUZaRUexlAGNrjnelgbVCiS6D8R5PhVerDiLtOKyus9u3o-amEXUGjWH5VbYaXakV5thd1AM4f5ODSRWRi4QZYac93liBIci2buoT2EI8HI0f9mfPN50qnZgXRvq6xPs2W4NKe/s1600-h/Nov232005.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQF3Gvv3kUZaRUexlAGNrjnelgbVCiS6D8R5PhVerDiLtOKyus9u3o-amEXUGjWH5VbYaXakV5thd1AM4f5ODSRWRi4QZYac93liBIci2buoT2EI8HI0f9mfPN50qnZgXRvq6xPs2W4NKe/s320/Nov232005.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182832270644032322" /></a></div><div>It's 2005 and customers wanting to purchase Domain Privacy now pay $4.95 (was $9). <a href="http://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/radio/strange_domains.asp">Radio Go Daddy</a> is introduced.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">March 6,</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">2006</span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC6VJL4aI2ZaIPyTAxI53WSgiI812JgObLdeHUboofx7P8-hJIYRt4upxpj7rK1GU4JRAf19OKYiAY15s8CM1hYLS7JIBTQT1ZdeYkMlKzBz1A2vDEnNtxcr1EYekQAR4LYf0Arm2Xzp7-/s1600-h/March62006.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC6VJL4aI2ZaIPyTAxI53WSgiI812JgObLdeHUboofx7P8-hJIYRt4upxpj7rK1GU4JRAf19OKYiAY15s8CM1hYLS7JIBTQT1ZdeYkMlKzBz1A2vDEnNtxcr1EYekQAR4LYf0Arm2Xzp7-/s320/March62006.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182832137500046130" /></a></div><div>Price drop on private domain registrations to $1.99. 50GB hosting is now only $6.95. Lots of tabs, links and buttons. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">December 30,</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">2006</span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifjzakyulHeHr5ng7b8SkvFChordsIfWtBaRWN52_xKWTGbsRmKuAPI5FIuTkY5nH-G1IkqtoeOe4h4YbBtyq7F6I2KAG4F_602qO4Te4ySrYg3DNvJdcyRyWyXxFUvg-CI0-dEFLamrm8/s1600-h/Dec302006.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifjzakyulHeHr5ng7b8SkvFChordsIfWtBaRWN52_xKWTGbsRmKuAPI5FIuTkY5nH-G1IkqtoeOe4h4YbBtyq7F6I2KAG4F_602qO4Te4ySrYg3DNvJdcyRyWyXxFUvg-CI0-dEFLamrm8/s320/Dec302006.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182831523319722786" /></a></div><div>Go Daddy girl, Danica Patrick, makes and appearance and after almost 7 years, Go Daddy begins to show signs of sticking to this template design. The <a href="https://www.tdnam.com/trpHome.aspx">Domain Name Aftermarket</a> Auctions are integrated into the front page to drive traffic to them. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">Today 2008</span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPmbIwW3HtRaT1Shz2i-gZctLmQYv60nGxMtQc4F3Ghn-8LlievWwxlxpWfCfk1QHz1RD618vBcW0HXqiQIE8LUkppk4z1jRHxAfbZQRN-qydI3ke_vkCrrGpfb_C5dzyy2FDGrsTftyr_/s1600-h/2008.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPmbIwW3HtRaT1Shz2i-gZctLmQYv60nGxMtQc4F3Ghn-8LlievWwxlxpWfCfk1QHz1RD618vBcW0HXqiQIE8LUkppk4z1jRHxAfbZQRN-qydI3ke_vkCrrGpfb_C5dzyy2FDGrsTftyr_/s320/2008.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182831411650573074" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And this is where we are today. This screen shot was taken on March 28,2008. Go Daddy has come a long way since their original first design in 1999. Their prices have consistently dropped and more and more services were added on a regular basis. Seems Go Daddy has also taken a liking to featuring some sort of female on their front page and inundating website visitors with a ton of links and buttons. I personally like the web design of 2004 since it seems far less complicated and cluttered. Either way, Go Daddy has shown that they have their finger on the pulse of the domain industry by frequently altering and changing their website to accommodate the changing of the domain industry. I wonder what Bob Parsons has up his sleeve for their next website design concept. We'll just have to wait and see.</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Domaining.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">-Rudy</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); text-decoration: underline;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></span><br /></div></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890864692873314491.post-46785730682171180902008-03-28T10:39:00.004-05:002008-03-28T11:31:55.274-05:00GoDaddy Promo Code Not RequiredWant to know how to save $2 to $3 off <a href="http://www.godaddy.com/">Go Daddy</a> instantly without any coupons or promotion codes... <u>every time</u>?<div><br /></div><div>Check out this quick short video courtesy of <a href="http://www.jackborn.com/">JackBorn.com</a> explaining a couple of tips that anyone registering a domain name at Go Daddy should be aware of . Watch the video. Save a few bucks.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/70IVJ_4Rotw&hl=en"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/70IVJ_4Rotw&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890864692873314491.post-19668702447608705362008-03-27T14:45:00.004-05:002008-03-27T15:56:26.582-05:00New Go Daddy Girl: Elliot Spitzer's Escort?<a href="http://a.abcnews.com/images/Blotter/spitzer_prostitution4_080311_ms.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://a.abcnews.com/images/Blotter/spitzer_prostitution4_080311_ms.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Everyone knows that <a href="http://a.abcnews.com/images/Blotter/spitzer_prostitution4_080311_ms.jpg">Go Daddy's </a>CEO Bob Parsons sure loves controversy.</div><br /><div>Is it any surprise that Elliot Spitzer's hooker/escort is a potential new Go Daddy girl?</div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Check out the video blog </span><a href="http://www.bobparsons.com/NextGoDaddyGirl.html?watch=1"><span style="font-size:130%;">here</span></a> and find out.</div><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890864692873314491.post-80163026639335137322008-03-26T11:46:00.008-05:002012-08-25T21:26:38.320-05:00Japanese Ads Downplay URLs, Encourage Searches<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQEEsO001-Anq1A0GA_maB8h2rMMievKXL6Uj4BUh7YPWTAmwCBsb1T564_k2oK94vv_yKEmZoBkavTPUEFAddkGtRZqvxYRsFuqCET7Xi1sYkZyuRFRjhp8yXvnWOELBSAsuE7qQawbxk/s1600-h/Picture+1.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQEEsO001-Anq1A0GA_maB8h2rMMievKXL6Uj4BUh7YPWTAmwCBsb1T564_k2oK94vv_yKEmZoBkavTPUEFAddkGtRZqvxYRsFuqCET7Xi1sYkZyuRFRjhp8yXvnWOELBSAsuE7qQawbxk/s320/Picture+1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182101902865412850" border="0" /></a><br />There seems to be a new advertising trend emerging in Japan that domainers need to be aware of. Marketing companies of some major corporations are beginning to encourage potential customers to "search" for their company name and products instead of directing them to type in a specific URL website name. Is SEO ultimately going to trump direct web navigation?<div><br /></div><div>A recent post at <a href="http://www.boingboing.net/2008/03/25/japanese-ads-downpla.html">Boing Boing</a> highlights how a recent visitor to Japan noticed obvious advertising using recommended search terms instead of the traditional direct URL promotions. AOL has been using this method with their highly-publicized "Search Keyword: ABC" campaign. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have a few personal thoughts on this. At first glance, I seemed to understand that with the lack of "good" domain names available for companies, relying on keyword SEO was not only probably smart, but pretty much inevitable as a marketing campaign to compete with those generic domain names. But after some consideration, I started to realize that if a company decides to spend tons of money to advertise a specific search term as their primary method of attracting website visitors, the always changing search engine algorithms and blackhat SEO methods could possible skew the search results, letting other sites relevant to the advertised search term to pop up first and benefit from the intended traffic. The company would basically be advertising for another company. Bad business indeed. </div><div><br /></div><div>Keep your eyes open on how this could effect longer keyword phrase domain registrations and such.<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890864692873314491.post-69663573987295273842008-03-19T09:32:00.007-05:002012-08-25T21:44:17.790-05:00Selling Domain Names on Ebay = Risk<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg10m1LVX_qq-LXh_Q5qTdoQ03Mu3Ad4tvP0l5xygBqMut7lYt7SEey2El6ELnslVOA9HcDG8ENg1hFYnR-D-ZCXIY-DnAYbol6cOZOGvP3ir8CKycag6yTgPBCw0MNHViQXLogtiQiRLvk/s1600-h/Picture+1.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg10m1LVX_qq-LXh_Q5qTdoQ03Mu3Ad4tvP0l5xygBqMut7lYt7SEey2El6ELnslVOA9HcDG8ENg1hFYnR-D-ZCXIY-DnAYbol6cOZOGvP3ir8CKycag6yTgPBCw0MNHViQXLogtiQiRLvk/s320/Picture+1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179461118793446594" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Yesterday, I had some time to spare so I decided to check out the domain name auctions going on over at <a href="http://www.ebay.com/">Ebay</a>. I must admit, it has been some time since I last checked out that marketplace since I vowed awhile back not to sell/buy any domains there due to escalating scams and such. </div><div><br /></div><div>While searching, I noticed a few things that haven't changed since the last time I visited Ebay:</div><div>1. Crappy domains with <u>one</u> good keyword selling for upwards of $15 million dollars.</div><div>2. Few decent domains with a "buy it now" price upwards of $5 million dollars.</div><div>3. And a plethora of typo/hacks promising "high-traffic and clicks". </div><div>4. All of the above had no bids. </div><div><br /></div><div>Believe me when I say I literally sat there in front of my Mac screen and laughed.</div><div><br /></div><div>Is the Ebay marketplace dead for domain names?</div><div>Is anyone actually buying these "premium" domains for those obscene amounts of money?</div><div>Is <u>www.forsalebyownerok.com</u> actually worth the $21,000,000 (that's million!) asking price?</div><div><br /></div><div>The answer is "no" to all 3 questions.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Ebay domain marketplace is not dead, no one is buying those crazy priced domains and there wasn't one domain currently in auction even remotely close to being valued anywhere near $21 million.</div><div><br /></div><div>The reason I say the Ebay domain marketplace is not dead is because there about 4000 active domain auctions in progress. Other than that, it's dead to me. But just because it isn't dead doesn't mean it isn't risky.</div><div><br /></div><div>Over at <a href="http://www.dcdomainnames.com/2008/03/16/selling-domain-names-on-ebay-is-always-risky/">Dot Com Domain Names</a>, Craig recently posted an article about not being able to reap the true value of a domain name during a 10-day Ebay auction because you simply don’t get enough traffic from the right buyer during such a confined period of time. I tend to agree.</div><div><br /></div><div>Other than a few LLLL.com's, most domain auctions have zero bids and ridiculous asking prices. The few LLLL.com's that are being sold are selling for a little less than what they would probably get over at a domaining forum or Sedo. So why are people still selling their premium domains over at Ebay. Who knows. Maybe they are feel if they can sell a used "haunted" toaster for 10K then they could sell a crappy domain for $1 million.</div><div><br /></div><div>Either way, Ebay is not a place <u>I</u> suggest to sell your domain names. I see it as a place to basically pawn off your not-so-great domains to a unsuspecting chump or to undersell your great domains due to a limited customer base and timeframe. </div><div><br /></div><div>Do yourself a favor and either list them for sale at a reputable marketplace or simply stop buying worthless domains. Both will save you time and money.</div><div><br /></div><div>Also check out this post at <a href="http://www.fka200.com/2008/03/15/be-wary-of-the-deceivers-especially-on-ebay/">Fka200</a> about the recent and controversial COQL.com auction that ended over at Ebay. </div><div><br /></div><div>Stay informed.</div><div><br /></div><div>-Rudy</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890864692873314491.post-38108931961611499272008-03-18T21:13:00.009-05:002012-03-14T00:35:54.078-05:00Domain Tool of the Week: Nameish<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvuyi39mmbemr-ac9ajtuahN5HiW8_usz19pEeq6Yhpt4gEu6-wrFliKp8pjksZY1_sbqw9LwILPirJJZ8RRDrKEOHR36980T32MRXws74wUT2lsTD7WrxmzawYPEyHyRFaHV7uoFyw8WX/s1600-h/Picture+1.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvuyi39mmbemr-ac9ajtuahN5HiW8_usz19pEeq6Yhpt4gEu6-wrFliKp8pjksZY1_sbqw9LwILPirJJZ8RRDrKEOHR36980T32MRXws74wUT2lsTD7WrxmzawYPEyHyRFaHV7uoFyw8WX/s320/Picture+1.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179276426609783986" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; ">Stop wasting time thinking of domain names for your project!</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Ever racked your brains trying to come up with a killer name for a forum, project, business, blog or idea? Sure, we all have. </div><div><br /></div><div>What if I told you there's a tool out there that aims to simplify that process by offering you a quick and easy way to find a suitable name that represents your idea so that you may continue on to the bigger tasks at hand? Never fear, <a href="http://nameish.com/">Nameish.com</a> is here.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://nameish.com/">Nameish</a> was created by Jason Hines of <a href="http://devtwo.com/">Devtwo</a> Creative Software.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><u>Here's his description of this cool domainer tool</u>:</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">"Nameish is an attempt to help ease the creative hurdle in finding a good brand/domain for your web application. Often when a developer has a good name for a project, they can spend quite a bit of time simply thinking of the right name for it. As we know, proper branding of your project is critical and not all of us have the resources of a marketing team at their disposal."</span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div><div><u>How Nameish works</u>:</div><div><br /></div>Nameish finds suitable names based on the following logistical steps:<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">-Synonyms<br />-Thesaurus suggestions<br />-Web 2.0" naming suggestions, such as Flickr and del.icio.us</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(From these results, you are able to quickly lookup the domain for availability.)</span><div><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPRYG-AceHRXJ85pNPbquospalfop6ulnDrgk81Z8CaowGsgWqKF1sQQiAULJcfNZkpqPyz69lDgihXeMpO7aWwBkMQeC_d5DjC_8pS84obteD9b4TMLTpiMHbwhLxVJ8jPVHBceTsZ_Ur/s400/Picture+2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179273484557186178" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Another cool thing about this tools is that it shows the most recent searches queried by other domainers to help spark even more ideas for you. More features are set to come. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">See more at </span><a href="http://nameish.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Nameish</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">.com.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And don't forget to <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/LogisitkLabs">subscribe</a> to be informed of the latest domainer tools as they unfold onto the domain scene. <a href="http://www.austinbabyoutlet.com/austin-baby-stores.html">Austin baby stores</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: left;">-Rudy</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="http://www.bridetide.com">wedding news</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890864692873314491.post-49909971138719149422008-03-12T15:44:00.004-05:002008-03-12T15:56:07.528-05:00GoDaddy won't register domain names with 'godaddy' in them<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.strategyteam.com/images/suspicious2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://www.strategyteam.com/images/suspicious2.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div>Something may be up over at <a href="http://www.godaddy.com/">Go Daddy</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>There's a forum post floating around the anti-Go Daddy site, <a href="http://forums.nodaddy.com/index.php?topic=182.0">No Dadddy</a>, that explains any domainer trying to register a domain name with "godaddy" in it will get a message that says "unavailable" -- even if it has offensive or gibberish words in it.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjthatmhKh1SIZJ99d-s5Z1yLOnahb7n0XSLpOCf4kMjeo3rev2b5TjoiVqVOL-7qbKRBOuvHeIZZT8OvuKbB2fT8KdJ54-Qc6BMfwn6Z5R4VQQxtriDzvmeBKDqYtRi8wP3-LN5HtuIrxT/s400/Picture+6.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176960421329990722" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I tried it out and confirmed the same thing. </div><div style="text-align: left;">After trying to register <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">TestGodaddyTest.com</span>, I received the "unavailable" error. Then headed on over to a couple of other registrars and it was available to be registered. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We'll keep our eyes open and see what plays out. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Check back.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">-Rudy</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890864692873314491.post-44899886906686612772008-03-12T09:07:00.015-05:002012-08-25T21:27:25.814-05:00Domain Tool of the Week: Impulse Domain Lookup Tool<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ01VH0cxemAXiNMg4heCh0qk5aTvmZkqtmvtZyMwy1Deox-Eo3lCjSwQq5Smpp3fWKsSaUez3XEMJgcRckzYzdcr0dVX08xJhhGWNMRaDb_K8oUwLi29_LeDd50AkHyEjzHPascd9xc9y/s1600-h/Picture+5.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ01VH0cxemAXiNMg4heCh0qk5aTvmZkqtmvtZyMwy1Deox-Eo3lCjSwQq5Smpp3fWKsSaUez3XEMJgcRckzYzdcr0dVX08xJhhGWNMRaDb_K8oUwLi29_LeDd50AkHyEjzHPascd9xc9y/s200/Picture+5.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176863161795572642" border="0" /></a><br /><div>This Domain Tool of the Week has simply blown me away.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Courtesy of <a href="http://www.themadhat.com/domains/impulse-domain-lookup-tool/">The Mad Hat</a>, the domain industry will flip over this <a href="http://www.qualitynonsense.com/148/domain-lookup-firefox-extension/">Firefox extension</a> that makes it super easy to lookup domain names. The extension lets you perform <u>one click</u> domain searches at your registrar of choice using the selected text in your browser window. Let me repeat that...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">the extension lets you perform one click domain searches at your registrar of choice using the selected text in your browser window.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span><div>It's named the <a href="http://www.qualitynonsense.com/148/domain-lookup-firefox-extension/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Impulse Domain Lookup Tool</span></a> and it's freaking sweet.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM62CXvYHowG8VcNNYtX500YE1g5qG6KJs4hZ86FyMm7eqsv3nO225sM8w8wqJpkluZSPycSfXNEzBOFMy-hgfpv6ZRedbv5BBlag6scFXtA3qBN69VFtSl0kP2Izs4bQnCKhx97SzFzcn/s320/Picture+2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176861838945645458" border="0" /><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Highlight the text you want to look up.</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Right-click and select "domain lookup"</div><br /><div><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSjAADHDOiIGFXhlbiXFdT2LlIbPIRE3x2_5T-lZu-Vd5WUy2y1COy5yK6S1iezCYuLputvhXO_C6zxRxf4ooiTC94F3y3ig8VJTQJfsp2ecsLm3hqt83bdBpMPyzsevoQzXjaXf5Q8kAV/s320/Picture+3.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176861710096626562" border="0" /><br /><div><div><div style="text-align: left;">The extension will normalize the text, removing spaces and other illegal characters etc, then launch a new tab/window to search for the domain at your favourite registrar.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMkyg8aSiD-fbuFS-rHKOHXgz0KqECutbCGJbZr2Kk8GoyW1IwxHini80Rq2IWVbKUHdzY6ielcuz7Xw3GWGElC34juk_sq__sJU3Nmf0FadWQrD5UJdtZYlw9J7PZII4AOhpg_fUjmQK2/s320/Picture+4.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176860705074279282" border="0" /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">3. Choose registrar and search. That's it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Excerpt from The Mad Hat</span>:</div></div></div>"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">I’ve been beta testing a Domain Lookup Firefox extension from Richard Kershaw at Quality Nonsense. I renamed it the “Impulse Domain Lookup Tool”. Say you’re reading a story in the CNN technology section on wireless earphones and decide you want to check real quick to see if wirelessearbuds.com is available. All it takes is a right click or keyboard shortcut to open a new window and query the registrar of your choice.</span>"</div><div><br /><div> </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Visit the </span><a href="http://www.qualitynonsense.com/148/domain-lookup-firefox-extension/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Impulse Domain Lookup Tool</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">.</span></div><div><br /><div> </div><div>Stay informed of other new domaining tools by <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/LogisitkLabs">subscribing here</a>.</div><div><br /></div></div></div><a href="http://www.weddingstats.org/average-cost-of-a-wedding-dress.html"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890864692873314491.post-79539345625126481752008-03-11T14:14:00.005-05:002008-03-11T14:22:47.644-05:00(video) Keith Olbermann Weighs In on Republican Committee Cybersquatting<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/r1GRDfyeLmE"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/r1GRDfyeLmE" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><br /><u>Here's a full list</u> of domains registered by the Republican National Committee:<div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">2007</span><br />calculatingclinton.com<br />canttrustclinton.com<br />clintonbabbit.com<br />clintoncleland.com<br />clintoncohen.com<br />clintonisbad.com<br />clintoniscorrupt.com<br />clintoniswrong.com<br />clintonkerrey.com<br />clintonlibrarycard.com<br />clintonlibraryresolution.com<br />clintonomalley.com<br />clintonsalazar.com<br />clintonschweitzer.com<br />clintontruthwatch.com<br />hillaryiswrong.com<br />hillarymythfact.com<br />hillaryrecords.com<br />hillaryspendometer.com<br />hillarytaxplan.com<br />hillarytruthsquad.com<br />hopelesshillary.com<br />outwithhillary.com<br />thetwohillarys.com<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">2008</span><br />amateurobama.com<br />barackisliberal.com<br />barackiswrong.com<br />baracknotready.com<br />barackobamanotready.com<br />barackobamatheliberal.com<br />baracktheamateur.com<br />barackthebeginner.com<br />fauxbama.org<br />hesnotready.com<br />meetbarackobama.com<br />norealexperience.com<br />nowecannot.com<br />nowecannot.net<br />nowecannot.org<br />obamaisliberal.com<br />obamaiswrong.com<br />obamanotready.com<br />obamaspendometer.com<br />obamatheamateur.com<br />obamathebeginner.com<br />yeswecandowhat.com<br />yeswecanwhat.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890864692873314491.post-6483996906876257832008-03-10T14:17:00.005-05:002012-03-14T00:34:49.898-05:00Rupert Murdoch Outfoxed Over Domain Name Dispute<a href="http://www.portfolio.com/images/site/editorial/profiles/murdoch.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.portfolio.com/images/site/editorial/profiles/murdoch.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Found this on </span></em><a href="http://blog.wired.com/27bstroke6/2008/03/murdoch-outfoxe.html"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Wired </span></em></a><em><span style="font-size:85%;">about an hour ago.</span></em></div><br /><div>The World Intellectual Property Organization is concluding that a Florida businessman is the rightful owner to <a href="http://www.foxbusinessnetwork.com/">foxbusinessnetwork.com</a>. Still, WIPO said it was "suspicious" that the name was registered the same day the Rupert Murdoch-owned network announced February 2007 it was launching a business news channel.<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.wipo.int/amc/en/domains/decisions/html/2007/d2007-1782.html">decision </a>certifies that Worldwide Directory Services of Sebring, Florida, is the rightful owner of the disputed domain name. Derek Hodges, Worldwide's president, goes by the nickname "British Fox." Hodges had used the term <a href="http://www.valv.org/staar-test.html">staar test study guides</a> Fox Business Network for legitimate offerings of services, including a domain name registration business and free business web page offerings, WIPO concluded </div><br /><div>Read the entire transcript <a href="http://blog.wired.com/27bstroke6/2008/03/murdoch-outfoxe.html">here</a>.</div><br /><div></div><br /><a href="http://bridalsnob.tumblr.com">wedding tumblr</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890864692873314491.post-53992878643187952912008-03-07T11:46:00.006-06:002012-03-14T00:34:08.957-05:00No Better Time To Be A Domainer<a href="http://www.hollandcollege.com/library/diversity/images/thumbsup2.gif"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.hollandcollege.com/library/diversity/images/thumbsup2.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div>With all the <em>doom</em> and <em>gloom</em> being talked about the domain industry over the past few months I thought it would be nice to throw some positive light on today's overall domain marketplace situation.<br /><br />The negativity about the upcoming <a href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/snowe-bill-threatens-domain-name-registrants-and-internet-commerce">Snowe Bill</a>, the drama over the resurfacing of an infamous domain <a href="http://domainnamewire.com/2008/03/06/domain-name-appraisal-scam-resurfaces/">appraisal scam</a>, and the talk about the <a href="http://domainnamewire.com/2008/02/26/the-irs-cares-what-type-of-domainer-you-are/">IRS domainer tax </a>confusion definitely has some domainers doubting the future of domain name investing and the well-being of the entire industry. While I understand that all three may have drastic and negative implications on domaining, I can't help but <strong><u>still</u></strong> feel that there is no better time to be a domainer.<br /><br />Our marketplace is still thriving.<br />Media and public awareness of the domain industry is still rising.<br />And companies and corporations around the entire globe are beginning to <em>fully understand</em> that a good domain name is a major integral factor in their overall business plan.<br /><br />Domaining is big business. And it's here to stay.<br /><br />Below are some articles/posts/opinions that I've read over the past week that indicate that today's domainers still should feel confident in their investments and understand that even though things seem bumpy right now, smoother sailing is still ahead.<br /><br />Have a great weekend!<br /><br /><strong><em>New York Times</em></strong><br />"<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/01/technology/01domain.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss">Coins In The New Realm</a>"<br /><br /><strong><em>Ecommerce Times</em></strong><br /><a href="http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/Getting-Ahead-in-Domain-Name-Trading-61967.html">Getting Ahead in Domain Name Trading</a><br /><br /><strong><em>Domaining.org.uk<br /></em></strong><a href="http://www.domaining.org.uk/2008/02/28/are-llllnet-domains-the-next-internet-goldrush/">LLLL.net domains - welcome to the next internet goldrush </a><br /><em><strong><br />American Nonsense</strong></em><br /><a href="http://americannonsense.com/?p=5560">Switching to Domain Name Investing</a><br /><br /><strong><em>Go Daddy</em></strong><br /><a href="https://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/news/release_view.asp?news%5Fitem%5Fid=145&app%5Fhdr=">GO DADDY IS A TRAILBLAZER IN SAFEGUARDING CUSTOMER DATA<br /></a><br /><strong><em>Talk Price</em></strong><br /><a href="http://talkprice.net/2008/03/02/the-secret-behind-dropped-domains/">The Secret: Dropped Domains </a><br /><br /><strong><em>DomainBits<br /></em></strong><a href="http://www.domainbits.com/steven-morales/">WHAT EVERYONE OUGHT TO KNOW ABOUT GEO DOMAINS </a><br /><br /><strong><em>Learn N Earn<br /></em></strong><a href="http://www.jayantuppal.com/blog/big-bucks-from-domains/">Big Bucks from Domains </a></div><br /><div><strong><em>The Conceptualist</em></strong><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.conceptualist.com/2008/03/05/sitepoint-making-domains-your-business/">Making Domains Your Business</a><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.austinweddingblog.com/2009/02/austin-wedding-venues-huge-list-of.html">austin wedding venues</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890864692873314491.post-33658919193173893732008-03-07T10:16:00.004-06:002012-02-25T23:28:39.834-06:00Mix.com - The Worst Usage of a Good Domain Name Ever<a href="http://casasxmenos.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/itchy.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://casasxmenos.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/itchy.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><div>Found this humorous article over at <a href="http://mashable.com/2008/03/06/mix-worst-domain-name/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Mashable</span> </a>about how the owner of the domain name: <strong>Mix.com</strong> is not using this short, premium, generic and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">brandable</span> domain name even remotely close to it's fullest potential.<br /><br /><div><div><span style="font-size:78%;">(sample excerpt)<br /></span>"<em>The site has a photo of a girl in a bunny costume, holding a tray, with two fire extinguishers in the background. A Daffy Duck effigy, hung on a Christmas tree. A badge that says “We support the Writers Guild of America.” Two links to some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">CDs</span> on Barnes and Noble, and a very short explanation of “How To Unlock A Password Protected <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Panavision</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">HDW</span>-F900 Camera."</em></div><p>I can see how this may drive some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">domainers</span> crazy seeing such a great domain name used in such a nonsensical way. Who knows, maybe they will <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">receive</span> some offers after people hear about this?<a href="http://www.valv.org/1/post/2012/02/streampix-app-iphone-and-android.html"> streampix app</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Read the article </span><a href="http://mashable.com/2008/03/06/mix-worst-domain-name/"><span style="font-size:130%;">here</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">.</span><br />Enjoy.<br /><br /></p></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890864692873314491.post-65621848147548175352008-03-04T10:34:00.007-06:002008-03-04T13:51:36.100-06:00Domain Backwording: The Journey Continues<a href="http://shakethepalmtree.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/growing-flower.png?w=492&h=545"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://shakethepalmtree.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/growing-flower.png?w=492&h=545" border="0" /></a><br />Since my <a href="http://logistiklabs.blogspot.com/2008/02/next-hot-domaining-trend-backwording.html">first post </a>on a new emerging domain trend called <em><a href="http://logistiklabs.blogspot.com/2008/02/next-hot-domaining-trend-backwording.html">Backwording</a></em>, I have, with help from other intrigued domainers, uncovered a little more interesting information, facts and tidbits about this topic. The last 5 days have been very exciting. Here's what we've found:<br /><br /><u>Things we've found out since the last post</u>:<br /><br />-- In early 2001, an Israeli firm named <a href="http://news.earthweb.com/bus-news/article.php/587091">LocallyNet</a>, made <a href="http://news.earthweb.com/bus-news/article.php/587091">obscure headlines </a>with it's idea of using a text-conversion algorithm in Internet browsers to allow typed-in entries to be read backwards by the <a href="http://www.melbourneitcbs.com/news.php?article=20&title=BACKWARDS%20DOMAIN%20NAMES&year=2001&month=02">browser</a>. Seems the main motivator was that the CEO of LocallyNet saw the rapidly dwindling supply of domain names available as limitations to a growing Internet. This seems to be the origin of today's current <em>backwording</em> framework.<br /><br />- As of today, there has <u>not</u> been one <a href="http://www.wipo.int/portal/index.html.en">WIPO </a>(World Intellectual Property Organization) domain name dispute case filed citing legal action against a backwards/reversed domain at fault or infringing on any UDRP policies.<br /><br />- Major domain parking companies seem to often view backworded domains as regular domains and aggregate keyword advertising content as if the domain was not reversed. Examples are <a href="http://sthgilf.com/">sthgilF.com</a> (flights.com) and <a href="http://www.noisivelet.com/">noisiveleT.com </a>(television.com). [VERY INTERESTING]<br /><br />- A huge marketplace for premium and generic backworded domains still exist, although each day a few more of our favorites are registered. Maybe people are starting to see this an an alternative method for advertising their websites?<br /><br />- Google registered elgooG.com on April 7, 2000 and that domain has an Alexa ranking of 572,726. Another fun site is <a href="http://elgoog.rb-hosting.de/index.cgi">here</a>.<br /><br />- <u>As expected</u>, we were unable to find any significant sale records of any backworded domains in the past. This is mainly due to <em>backwording</em> still being an undiscovered niche.<br /><br />- No matter how many people <em>agree</em> or disagree that <em>backwording</em> <u>may</u> become a permanent practice in the future, people and businesses around the world are already using backworded domains, and have been for quite some time.<br /><br />- We also discovered that there is <u>not</u> a comprehensive list of developed domains that utilize <em>backwording</em>, so a project has been started and will be launched at Backwording.com. This website will be a community for domainers interested in backwording and a way for us to communicate more about the topic. Feel free to send me any backworded domains you have recently registered and developed so we can add them to our developed website directory (<a href="mailto:info@logistiklabs.com"><span style="font-size:85%;">info@logistiklabs.com</span></a>). More news will come soon. Stay posted by subscribing <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/LogisitkLabs">here</a>.<br /><br />So, as you can see, <em>backwording</em> is causing a small but definable ripple in the domain pool and causing other domainers to take notice. I'd like to thank everyone for their emails, comments and opinions on this emerging topic so far and look forward to uncovering more information about this interesting and hidden domain niche. The excitement is growing. Stay tuned.<br /><br />-RudyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890864692873314491.post-45219279352321370982008-03-02T23:09:00.006-06:002012-03-14T00:33:25.873-05:00Is 2008 The Year Of The .mobi?<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/adVugjt1nTQ"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/adVugjt1nTQ" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><div><br />- dotMOBI CEO Trey Harvin</div><div><br /><div>The video, filmed by <a href="http://lordbrar.com/">Lord Brar</a> of <a href="http://www.dnforum.com/f408/dotmobi-ceo-trey-harvin-s-message-domainers-thread-281971.html">DNForum</a> and <a href="http://domainingtips.com/">DomainingTips.com</a>, is an encouraging interview for all domainers who have invested in the .mobi extension. 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