Five rules for your About page

Five rules for your About page
http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2010/09/five-rules-for-your-about-page.html

Five rules for your About page

When someone comes to your site for the first time, they’re likely to hit ‘about’ or ‘bio’. Why? Because they want a human, a story and reassurance.

Here are some helpful guidelines (okay, they’re actually imperatives):

1. Don’t use meaningless jargon:

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7 Simple SEO Tasks to Complete for a new site

7 Simple SEO Tasks to Complete for a New Site | Search Engine Journal
http://www.searchenginejournal.com/7-simple-seo-tasks-to-complete-for-a-new-site/24419/

I have assisted countless websites in launching a new or redesigned website. Regardless of the business or the industry, there are a number of tasks you should perform to make sure your SEO gets off on the right foot. The good thing is, these tasks can take no more than 30-60 minutes to complete and are well worth it.

1. Setup Webmaster Tools

Using a service like Google Analytics is great, but you really should verify your site with each of the search engines webmaster tools. These services allow you to diagnose and analyze things on your site, that a website analytics solution can not. Submit sitemaps, find error pages, diagnose slow loading pages, and tons of other neat tools are provided by the webmaster tools.

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How Is Your Blog Doing? TechCrunch Sells For $25 Million

How Is Your Blog Doing? TechCrunch Sells For $25 Million
http://www.thedomains.com/2010/09/28/how-is-your-blog-doing-techcrunch-sells-for-25-million/

How Is Your Blog Doing? TechCrunch Sells For $25 Million

2010 September 28 by MHB
According to several reports the blog TechCrunch has sold to AOL for “only” $25 Million.

TechCrunch has become a go to source for ground breaking internet news, and we hope that continues somehow despite the apparent sale to a huge mainstream media company.

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25 Billion Internet Users by 2025

Cisco: 25 Billion Internet Users by 2025
http://www.thedomains.com/2010/09/21/cisco-25-billion-internet-users-by-2025/

Cisco - 25 Billion Internet Users by 2025

by MHB
According to a study Conducted by Cisco Systems , the internet will grow to 25 BILLION users by 2025 and will produce $3 TRILLION in commerce.

The report says that in 1995 there were 16 million Internet users worldwide and today there are about 2 billion.

So the internet has grown 100x from 1995 to 2010.

So no one should we be surprised that values of domains rose drastically since 1995.

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Domain names surpass 196 million mark

Domain names surpass 196 million mark
http://www.itpro.co.uk/627112/domain-names-surpass-196-million-mark

    Domain names surpass 196 million mark

More than 196 million top level domain names can now be found on the internet, according to VeriSign.
By Tom Brewster, 22 Sep 2010 at 11:21

There are now more than 196 million top level domain names on the internet thanks to a boost of over three million additions in the second quarter of 2010.

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Quit Screwing Around, Punch Your Website Visitors in the Face

Quit Screwing Around, Punch Your Website Visitors in the Face
http://www.seo.com/blog/punch-website-visitors-face/

Here are 4 commonsense ways how NOT to mess around so you can sell more stuff:

1. Directly punch your visitors in the face with what they have come to see

That’s right. Hit ‘em where it counts. Make sure your site has a clear, powerful, influencing message — which should include points 2-4 below.

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Facebook gains control of domain name Facebok.com

Facebook gains control of domain name Facebok.com
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Facebook gets control of domain name Facebok.com

Facebook has prevailed in a domain dispute case related to Facebok.com.

The social networking giant would gain control of this domain name.

TechCrunch reported about some other similar sounding domains which are not yet controlled by the company: Faceboook.com and Facebooj.com.

It remains to be seen of Facebook would file more such cases to gain control over other domains that sound similar to theirs.

The company has been very active in taking on services that includes Face or Book in their names.

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The Get Rich Never Plan

The Get Rich Never Plan: AKA Putting Up a Junk, Template Looking Sites in Mass
http://domainshane.com/the-get-rich-never-plan-aka-putting-up-a-junk-template-looking-sites-in-mass/

There is a simple way to avoid the long road to riches.  It’s a tried and true method that will ensure that you never make any amount of long term financial gain.  It’s selling inferior products in an inferior location while putting in a minimal amount of time.  This is where mass development stands at this point in domaining.

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Selling on Flippa, What’s the Deal?

Selling at Flippa, What’s the Deal?
http://sullysblog.com/Flippa-Domain-Sales

With all the news about recent sales at Flippa.com, have you thought about trying it out for some of you revenue generating names? While I have known of the site for some time, I have not yet listed any domains there. I spoke with Dave Slutzkin, General Manager at Flippa, to get a better feel for the service and to find out some interesting facts.

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Twitter Bought Twitter.com for $7,500 in 2006

Twitter Bought Twitter.com for $7,500 in 2006
http://domainnamewire.com/2010/09/14/twitter-bought-twitter-com-for-7500-in-2006/

Today Robin Wauters wrote about how Twitter bought the domain name Twitter.com for $7,500 in 2006. The company launched with web 2.0 name Twttr, but it was always pronounced Twitter.

In this case the company got smart acquired the domain name. It was also lucky that the domain’s owner didn’t hold out for more money. But can you think of all the good startups with web 2.0 spellings that balked at paying such a small sum, only to regret it later?

Most startups that choose a web 2.0 name end up paying dearly in the end. But they eventually get it. Think Flickr.com with Flicker.com and and De.lico.us (was that even where you put the dots in that stupid name?) with Delicous.com.

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3 Tips for Choosing the Right Domain Name

3 Tips for Choosing the Right Domain Name
http://smartdatacollective.com/noipcom/27281/3-tips-choosing-right-domain-name

We see a ton of new domain names each day– some good, some great, some…well, you know.   Regardless if it’s a blog,  personal website, or a full-scale enterprise presence, choosing the right domain is crucial in creating a successful website project. 

Registering your domain name may be a piece of cake, but deciding on a name isn’t always so easy.  Below are a few simple tips to help you  make the right choice when deciding on a new domain name:

1) Make it Relevant - When at all possible, choose a domain name that closely matches your project purpose.  If you’re a business, use your business name when possible.  For personal sites and blogs, focus on your core theme or brand goals when choosing a name.  Remember- your domain name should always relate to and be cohesive with your overall business and brand strategy. 

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Selling Websites in the shallow end of the pool

 

It's an exciting time to be selling websites

 

Selling Websites in the shallow end of the pool

 

It's an exciting time to be selling websites

 

Explaining Domains as an Asset Class to Finance types « Epik Blog

Explaining Domains as an Asset Class to Finance types « Epik Blog
http://www.epik.com/blog/explaining-domains-as-an-asset-class-to-finance-types.html

A balanced investment portfolio could easily justify having 10% of holdings in income-producing domain names. A portfolio of names including Tshirts.com sold for $1.25 million in New York on Wednesday.  Slots.com sold for $5.5 million earlier this year.  Yet, every day, about 80,000 domains are abandoned by their prior owners.

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There are 1000's of opportunities every day to pickup dropped domains for your selling websites projects. 

Article: Why Google Instant Might be a Game Changer for Domain Investors

Why Google Instant Might be a Game Changer for Domain Investors
http://www.elliotsblog.com/why-google-instant-might-be-a-game-changer-for-domain-investors-5733

Google is in the process of rolling out its real time search functionality, now known as Google Instant. While the company previously made search suggestions as you type, Google Instant goes a step further and begins showing actual results before you finish with your search.

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Sex.com sale may bring in millions

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New Record For A .Co Domain $76,000

New Record For A .Co Domain $76,000
http://www.thedomains.com/2010/09/10/new-record-for-a-co-domain-76000/

There is a new record for a .Co domain.

The domain name Mesothelioma.co just sold at the Land Rush Auction for $76,000.

Mesothelioma is one of the highest paying PPC keyword in the world.

Legal domains continue to shine on .Co

from → .CO. selling websites

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How To Access Google Instant From Australia

How To Access Google Instant From Australia
http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2010/09/how-to-access-google-instant-from-australia/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+LifehackerAustralia+%28Lifehacker+Australia%29

Google’s new Instant Search looks pretty impressive, but isn’t officially available on Google’s Australian domain right now. Here’s some tricks to get it working

As with most Google online products, Google Instant is being rolled out gradually across its operations, so even some US users on the main Google.com domain haven’t yet got access and may not see it for a couple of days.

Google said in a press announcement this morning that it “hopes” the service will be added to the Australian site “in the coming weeks”, but advises: “People outside the US will be able to use Instant Search through Google.com.” In practice, your success is likely to vary even if you try this. I raised this with Google, which says the service should be available via the .com site down under “in the coming days”.

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Keyboard Shortcuts That’ll Make Your Google Instant Searching Even Faster

Keyboard Shortcuts That’ll Make Your Google Instant Searching Even Faster
http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2010/09/keyboard-shortcuts-thatll-make-your-google-instant-searching-even-faster/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+LifehackerAustralia+%28Lifehacker+Australia%29

Google Instant comes with three starter shortcuts baked in (and here’s hoping for even more to follow):

1) Tab to Autocomplete
2) Up and Down keys for suggestion navigation
3) Right arrow key for I’m Feeling Lucky

Again, this time with detail:

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How to Become an Internet Land Baron

Shane Snow: How to Become an Internet Land Baron
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/shane-snow/how-to-become-an-internet_b_705175.html

When entrepreneur Juan Diego Calle asked the Colombian government to let him sell their Internet real-estate, he knew it was a long shot. The Harvard-educated Colombian native was battling over only two letters of the alphabet, but his request was tall: Let me commercialize the nation’s Internet identity.

Juan Diego Calle

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The Lifestyle & Income of a Super Affiliate

The Lifestyle & Income of a Super Affiliate
http://www.clicknewz.com/2317/lifestyle-and-income-of-a-super-affiliate/

As promised in my last post, I’m going to show you more of the “big picture” of my life & income as a Super Affiliate.

I’m a full-time Super Affiliate. For me, it’s all about lifestyle. About working from home and raising my two children. Being a great mom, and creating the life I want to live – and one that I absolutely love.

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8 Tips To Gain A Buyer's Trust When Flipping Websites

8 Tips To Gain A Buyer's Trust When Flipping Websites
http://www.articlelogy.com/business/e-commerce/8-tips-to-gain-a-buyer-s-trust-when-flipping-websites.html

In website flipping, being able to get the buyer’s trust, as much as a great site, is a crucial factor in your ability to sell a website. Listed here are 8 tips that site sellers can use to gain buyers’ trust, generate interest for their sites, and accordingly, increase sales. 1. Facts only please. Trying to get interest for your listing by exaggerating figures won’t get you anywhere. It’s not even advisable to calculate the “potential” earnings of a site (i.e., citing revenue for a day and multiplying this by 30 for a “month’s” income).

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30 Awesome Tools To Find Available Domain Names

30 Awesome Tools To Find Available Domain Names
http://www.howtomakeawebsite.net/tools-to-find-available-domain-names/

As you probably heard, domain names are the real state of the 21st century. Whether you want to build a personal blog of a startup company, the first step will be to find a good and available domain name. The task is not an easy one, but with the help of the 30 tools we listed below we are sure you’ll manage it!

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Arbitrator hands DisneyOffer.com domain name to Disney

Arbitrator hands DisneyOffer.com domain name to Disney
http://www.domainnews.com/en/arbitrator-hands-disneyoffer.com-domain-name-to-disney.html

The National Arbitration Forum announced that a ruling has been issued in favor of Disney ,regarding rights to the Internet domain name DisneyOffer.com .Disney,represented in this case by J. Andrew Coombs,submitted a complaint to the National Arbitration Forum,asserting legal rights to the disputed domain name. The company owns many trademark registrations with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) for its “DISNEY” mark .Therefore,they contended that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to its trademark. Moreover,they contended in the complaint that the respondent registered and used the domain name in bad faith . “Respondent registered the disputed domain name precisely for its trademark value, rather than in spite of it. Indeed, Respondent is no stranger to registering domain names which appear to infringe well-known trademarks including EBAY and CHEVY among others

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You Know You Are A Domainer When . . .

You Know You Are A Domainer When . . .
http://idnblog.com/2010/09/02/domainer-when/

Here is the history behind the offer. Years ago, when I introduced different family members and friends to domaining, I pulled up a simple GoDaddy registration page and told them that for fun they should type in words to see what was available. After realizing that domains like World.com and Love.com were long gone, they tried more niche domains like Grapes.com, only to learn that virtually every English word was taken. Eventually, my Mom settled on a two word brandable domain to buy for approximately $8.00, which she hoped to develop one day.

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Article: Salary.com Fetches $80 Million- As First Predicted HERE, Cloud Computing SaaS Application Names a...

Salary.com Fetches $80 Million- As First Predicted HERE, Cloud Computing SaaS Application Names a...
http://fragerfactor.blogspot.com/2010/09/salarycom-fetches-80-million-as-first.html

Yesterday we told you about the acquisition of Learn.com for $125 million. This follows big prices paid for Team.com, Mint.com (see a rebroadcast of my post below). Now TechCrunch reports that Salary.com has sold for $80 million. In all cases development is key because they are selling the perfect combination of a cloud software application and the brand name that describes it to a "t". This is not about search stats or Estibot scores. It's about ADVERTISING and BRANDING. The names ARE an ad so no advertising is needed.
This is the future of domaining to the next level for people with the best prospective names who got it early like him and them.

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Jerusalem.com sells for $510,000

Jerusalem.com sells for $510,000
http://www.domainnews.com/en/jerusalem.com-sells-for-$510000.html

Jerusalem.com domain name was recently sold through Sedo for over half a million dolars.

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5 SEO Mistakes Anybody Can Avoid

5 SEO Mistakes Anybody Can Avoid
http://dailyseotip.com/5-seo-mistakes-anybody-can-avoid/1064/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DailySeoTip+%28Daily+SEO+Tip%29

Whether you own a small three page hobbyist website or a monster E-commerce store there are several things you can check to ensure you are not placing any barriers in the way of your search engine optimisation campaign.

Below you will find the 5 most commonly checked areas when a website is critiqued by an outsider. Any webmaster has the ability to check these and, depending on your content management system, you should be able to fix them.

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Due Diligence Before Buying a Domain Name

Due Diligence Before Buying a Domain Name
http://www.domaining.com/headline/?id=734455&t=2

In my opinion, it’s the buyer’s responsibility if he buys a stolen domain name, and all buyers should perform due diligence on a domain name before making the acquisition or risk losing his investment and domain name. Just like with physical property, if a purchase is found to be stolen, the person in possession of it will probably lose it and will likely not see his funds returned (I am sure there are cases where this isn’t true – especially when something is bought in good faith, but it’s an assumption).

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Almost 500,000 .CO domain names registered

Almost 500,000 .CO domain names registered
http://www.domainnews.com/en/almost-500000-.co-domain-names-registered.html

The number of .CO domain names is getting closer to half a million .The number of domain names registered to date hit 469,639 .

Judging by the number of domain names registered until July (300,000),it is more than obvious that in a couple domain name registrations will hit half a million.

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MySpace Spends $25K on MySpace.Co, A Domain They Could Have Bought For $300

MySpace Spends $25K on MySpace.Co, A Domain They Could Have Bought For $300
http://www.thedomains.com/2010/09/01/myspace-spend-25k-on-myspace-co-a-domain-they-could-have-bought-for-300/

They still have a lot to learn when it comes to domain names.

A reader informed me that they were in the auction for MySpace.co and that the domain sold for $25,000.

The whois record now confirms that Twentieth Century Fox, which is owned by NewsCorp, which also owns MySpace.com, is the new owner of the domain.

Of course as the trademark holder, Fox could have just applied for the domain in the Sunrise period for around $300 and gotten the domain.

Moreover, one would think that they would have had a very good chance of getting the domain through a WIPO proceeding for 1/4 of the price they paid at auction.

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