How do YOU find available domain names?
A couple of days ago I posted about finding available domain names using Amazon’s “Movers & Shakers” page. I know many domainers use Google’s Keyword Tool and I know many domainers simply sit down...
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Domains for online visibility
In today’s society where business has transcended beyond what is physical, it’s important that you maintain online visibility so that your business will reach your customers. Even business giants...
View ArticleCalling domain industry professionals: Participate in an upcoming series!
This is a casting call (of sorts) to domain industry professionals. After participating in recruiting events with PwC, I decided to start a series on my blog about working for a domain name company. If...
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Working in the domain industry: HostGator.com
When you think of HostGator, you probably think of web hosting. Did you know they offer domain registrations too? I had the pleasure of speaking with Sean Valant about working for HostGator. Read his...
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Fellow college students: Apply for the GoDaddy & dotME $10,000 scholarship!
If you’re a college student like myself, you’re probably finding how expensive it can be. GoDaddy & dotME are giving away 10 $10,000 again! Take a few minutes to fill out the application, found...
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How did you get started in the domain industry? (Win a $25 GoDaddy gift card!)
It’s always fun to read about how different individuals started investing in domain names. I accidentally landed on GoDaddy’s TDNAM (The Domain Name Aftermarket), which is now GoDaddy Auctions. You can...
View ArticleLast chance to win a $25 GoDaddy giftcard!
On Wednesday I asked my readers to share how they got started in the domain industry for a chance to win a $25 GoDaddy giftcard (or $25 via PayPal). At the end of the day today I will randomly select a...
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Congratulations Oscar! Winner of a $25 GoDaddy Gift Card (story inside!)
EDIT: Oops! GoDaddy no longer offers gift cards. Oscar and I are working together to find a suitable prize! Last week I ran a short contest to win a $25 GoDaddy Gift Card. All you had to do to enter...
View ArticleMAJOR WordPress attack going on NOW
If you own a WordPress blog, make sure it’s secure. According to HostGator.com’s blog, there is a significant WordPress attack taking place across a number of web hosts. As I type these words, there is...
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Hiking “The Lighthouse” at Palo Duro Canyon
This Saturday I had the pleasure of leaving Lubbock for a while to go hiking in Palo Duro Canyon. Palo Duro, as it’s called, is the second largest canyon system in the United States and is a short 2...
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Have you heard about #TheNextBigThing?
Believe it or not, I’m typing this post from a camera. Not a mobile phone, a point and shoot camera from Samsung. This past week, Samsung contacted the top ten Klout influencers at Texas Tech to offer...
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How I got started in the domain industry – updated for the Dynadot...
Below is an article that I wrote last year that has been updated for Dynadot’s scholarship contest. When I was 14 years old I was like every other kid. I played soccer, I played percussion in my school...
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The Importance of Personal Branding and Social Media
As a domain investor, you may spend a significant amount of time reaching out to end users. I’d be willing to bet that many end users search your name online if they aren’t familiar with you. What do...
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Have you seen Frank Schilling’s domain video? It’s perfect to show to end...
Frank Schilling’s YouTube channel shared a video on Thursday that explains how & why domain names are truly valuable assets. It’s a short video, only 1:43, so I’m inclined to believe most end...
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No BS Transfer Away From Internet.bs
Registrar makes transferring domains away a safe & easy process In order to keep track of my domain names I keep them all at Godaddy, however, I recently purchased a domain name that was registered...
View ArticleDrop picks for today
I’ve never published a drop list before but I tend to pick domains that aren’t covered on other lists. Just 5 names today, but I’d really like your feedback – if you like the names, great! If not, let...
View ArticleToday’s Drop Picks
Yesterday I posted my first drop list. The consensus was pretty evenly split: About half of voters thought the list was helpful and about half didn’t. Regardless, all of the domains I posted received...
View ArticleDrop Picks For Today
I missed the last couple of days due to moving back to Lubbock. School starts a week from Monday – I’m ready for another great semester at the Rawls. The names were pretty thin, too. There were several...
View ArticleToday’s Domains at NameJet
Last night was the kick off for the incoming freshman at the new business “learning community” at Texas Tech. I’m jealous of them… They get to stay in the nicest dorms on campus and they are surrounded...
View ArticleHere’s why GoDaddy might fetch huge sales with new auction rules
Update: Seems there was some misunderstanding… Click here for updated explanation Earlier today a few articles were posted suggesting that GoDaddy had completely changed the way auction rules are...
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