April 2011

Domain Pioneer Marc Ostrofsky Tells Us About His New Book That Hits Stores on Monday

(April 29, 2011)

Not long after I met domain pioneer Marc Ostrofsky for the 1st time, he told me he was working on a book about how to make money on the Internet. That was several years ago and every time I saw him after that he was still working on and excited about the project. Finally his hard work is coming to fruition with the release of Get Rich Click!

Toby Clements Takes Over Rick Latona Domain Newsletter – First Edition Went Out Today

(April 27, 2011)

Earlier this month Rick Latona announced that he and long time partner Toby Clements were dividing up their assets and going their separate ways. As part of the deal, Clements, a veteran domain broker, got 100% ownership of Latona's popular domain sales newsletter We talked with Clements about what he has planned.

Year’s Best Sale + Best 2011 ccTLD Sale & 2nd Best Non .Com gTLD Sale Top DN Journal Chart

(April 27, 2011)

This was quite a week for the domain aftermarket as we saw not only the biggest sale of the year to date, but also the biggest country code sale of the year and the second biggest non .com gTLD sale of the year. Those domains fill the first three slots on our new weekly all extension Top 20 Sales Chart.

Poll: How Do You Define A Quality Domain Name?

(April 27, 2011)

Premium, Generic, and Quality are all popular domaining terms that investors should be well accustomed and have likely been frustrated with at some point. It seems just about every newcomer has a handful or even an entire portfolio of…

Poll: How Do You Define A Quality Domain Name? DotSauce Magazine

Do you Know Which Domains in Your Portfolio are Worth $1 Million or More?? $100k or More?

(April 27, 2011)

Morning Folks!! At first glance you may just laugh when I ask “Do you Know Which Domains in Your Portfolio are Worth $1 Million or More??” That is a VERY serious question. I have made a living off of those that don’t know the answer. Let me be blunt. Most domainers would not get this one right. The ability to OBJECTIVELY pick the potential million dollar names is what it is all about. It is the #1 factor. It trumps every other. I guess the point of my writings are that there are plenty of $1M domains out there when you know the elements to look for. When you see it through the eyes of others. When you have the...

New DN Journal Cover Story Profiles the Secret Millionaire + More DOMAINfest Europe Details

(April 26, 2011)

Yesterday I mentioned that I was wrapping up work on a new Cover Story that would be released today. That article - a profile of Secret Millionaire John Ferber - is now out and is one I think you will enjoy reading. Also today, we have more details on the show agenda for the DOMAINfest Europe conference coming up in June.

How John Ferber Sold His Company for $495 Million and Why He Loves the Domain Business Now

(April 26, 2011)

Few (if any) people in the history of the domain industry have entered the business accompanied by the aura of success that surrounded John Ferber when he arrived on the scene last year. In a new DN Journal Cover Story, Ferber, who sold his company for $495 million, explains why he loves the domain business now.

People & Events in the News: Sai Pola, Playboy Mansion Illness, Juan Calle & David Harry

(April 25, 2011)

It has been a busy few days here so I've had a few items pile up on my desk that I wanted to share with you as we head into a new week. This rundown of People and Events in the News includes Sai Pola at InGurus.com, a Playboy Mansion Illness Update, .CO's Juan Calle and a new blog from Australian domain investor David Harry.

Morgan Stanley Sues Cybersquatters and Phishers

(April 25, 2011)

Bank sues alleged cybersquatters and phishers. Morgan Stanley already has the domain names — but it wants more than that. The bank has filed a lawsuit against the owners of five domain names that it says were used for cybersquatting and phishing. The company already has possession of four of the five domain names thanks [...]

ABC Gets Lucky With Happy Endings

(April 25, 2011)

I was watching the Boston Celtics beat up on the New York Knicks yesterday afternoon, when I saw a preview of a new television show on ABC. “Happy Endings” is a modern comedy starring Damon Wayans Sr. and Damon Wayans Jr. If you’d like, you can read more about it on ABC’s website. The term [...]

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