Some old friends who are worried about their jobs disappearing have been asking me if there are still opportunities to make a living with domain names or on the Internet at large. This is what I told them... [...] Continue reading →

First it was newspapers, then magazines, then TV. Now it's radio singing the declining ad revenue blues - but there is one bright spot on that industry's latest report card - rapid growth online. With all branches of traditional media declining, only the Internet continues to enjoy double digit growth rates. [...] Continue reading →

GoDaddy’s website has been blocked in China. While no official reason has been announced, speculations include that it is part of an effort to “prevent people from registering Olympic winner’s names”. Another speculation is that it will encourage Chinese users to register their domain names in China, rather through the U.S. Registrar. [...] Continue reading →

I’ve always been a big fan of Unique Blog Designs work.  In fact, I’m such a big fan that I have been considering commissioning them to build a 100% custom theme for an important website/blog I am in the process of building.  It is a site that will probably define my online over the coming [...] Continue reading →

I’ve always been a big fan of Unique Blog Designs work.  In fact, I’m such a big fan that I have been considering commissioning them to build a 100% custom theme for an important website/blog I am in the process of building.  It is a site that will probably define my online over the coming [...] Continue reading →

A week after ordering it, my iPhone 3G showed up today. Here are some initial thoughts on whether or not this is the .mobi killer some claim it will be. Also, the agenda is posted for T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Down Under and an upcoming charity domain auction looks like a win win event for everyone involved. [...] Continue reading →

In today's tardy Lowdown post Moniker's latest live auction fails to stir an SEO crowd, we spend a day at a local car lot and Page Howe takes over administration of an interesting geo domain sales letter. [...] Continue reading →