Companies that launch new products and services often seek to register one or more associated domain names. The preferred choice is a dot .com, although the introduction of new gTLDs has given many companies a wide range of options. When a corporation wants to rename one of its subdivisions, or itself, the quest for the [...] Continue reading →

Domain inquiries can lead to an exchange that indicates strong interest by the buyer. When strong interest is present, what’s missing from the exchange is an agreement on the framework of the sale. That can be the price, or the promptness of the payment itself. The latter is as important as the amount involved; after [...] Continue reading →

Registering domains as an investment means one thing: you should be prepared to hold onto your assets long term. The definition of “long term” depends on the exact domain assets you are holding onto. Sometimes, new trends emerge and give you the opportunity to close the circle, and sell these domain names profiting from the [...] Continue reading →

When I acquired Algorists.com a decade ago, it was already pushing past puberty. Registered in 1989, this remarkably aged domain name represents an era that predates both the commercial Internet, and the World Wide Web. Now at the ripe age of 29 years old, Algorists.com has never expired, and carries its July 5th, 1989 registration [...] Continue reading →

In February 1997, I registered my first domain name. It cost me $100 dollars for two years, and the registration took place through the only available registrar at the time, Network Solutions. As I lived in Greece, I also had to fax some information out. Domain payment was made via bank wire, although NetSol had [...] Continue reading →

Creating a successful brand is a combination of wisely naming your product and services, and choosing one or more appropriate domain names. IP attorney, Erik Pelton, summarized the process very nicely in a recent podcast, “Six Steps in Building a Strong Brand.” Sometimes I receive inquiries for domain names that for whatever reason feel compelled [...] Continue reading →

I attended MERGE! 2018 in Orlando, for the second time that the conference took place. Attending a local event isn’t necessarily an advantage, when one commutes daily to the venue. I spent 45-60 minutes on average getting to the Hilton in the Disney area. I’m certain that those who stayed at the venue hotel, enjoyed [...] Continue reading →