Some time ago I wrote a blog series on domain development. By popular request (both of my blog readers requested it) I expanded the scope and turned it into an eBook. The eBook is now ready, a 40-page guide to monetizing domain names through development. It covers both beginner and advanced strategies, keyword analysis, domain [...] Continue reading →

The Castello Brothers have developed successful websites on a number of great domain names including PalmSprings.com, Nashville.com & Whiskey.com. They are doing it again with KingTut.com, a project that produced an unusual connection between the Castellos, Tutankhamun and DN Journal's Ron Jackson. [...] Continue reading →

If you are a newly ICANN accredited registrar and also new to all of the ICANN processes, the options for participating may seem endless and yet the amount of influence you have may seem hopeless. One group that you should consider joining is the Registrar’s Constituency in order to make sure your voice is heard [...] Continue reading →

We’ve received word that some technology providers for hosted registrar systems are charging their clients (who are often on long term contracts) up to $7,000 in order to comply with ICANN requirements, such as the Registrar Data Escrow (RDE) . While we feel that all mandated services should be part of a standard solution, there [...] Continue reading →

The Domain Registry of the .info domain, Affilias, has acquired dotMobi, the Registry for the .mobi TLD. Under the terms of their deal, Affilias acquired all of dotMobi's issued and outstanding stock. They plan to operate dotMobi as a wholly owned subsidiary. The two companies have been working together for some time. "Afilias and [...] Continue reading →

In my previous posting, I talked about how it is hard for many websites to take things to the next level, in terms of increasing sales and profits. Most websites, assuming they are able to stay in business for a few years, reach a plateau where they are making money, but it is just enough [...] Continue reading →

The Domainer Mardi Gras conference gets underway tonight in New Orleans. The forecast calls for a steady rain starting around 6pm that will last til noon tomorrow but in the Big Easy a little rain and cold weather will never stop a good party! Unfortunately snowstorms in the Northeast will stop some guests from [...] Continue reading →