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Microsoft Offers To Buy Yahoo
2008-02-03 05:27:00
In new stock tech news, Microsoft has offered to buy struggling search engine Yahoo ! for $44.68 billion. Microsoft wants to boost its position in the powerful and financially rewarding search business.Just last week, Jason Miller of WebProNews Insider Report wrote that Yahoo! was working to uncover Google's method of page ranking."search experts at Yahoo seem to think it's not complex enough. Based on patent filings, Yahoo is dabbling in ranking algorithms that incorporate more user behavior data in advance of the company's next run at toppling Google's haloed relevance. " Definitely what Yahoo has not grasped nor Microsoft is the search habits of real people. People are not just searching terms anymore. We are looking for pictures, jpegs, music, music videos, the parameters for search has changed, and Yahoo nor I believe Microsoft have changed with their audiences. They spend lots of time trying to figure out Google's algorithm, when really they should just look at what people...
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DreamHost Got the Apology Wrong This Time
2008-01-24 04:38:00
By : Liam Eagle By now you've probably read a thing or two about the typing error at DreamHost that caused the company to accidentally bill customers for roughly $7.5 million earlier this week. DreamHost, characteristically, was quick to own up to the mistake, and let customers know what happened, through its blog. Of course, with a mistake of this magnitude there's really no alternative to the honest-apology approach. I can only imagine that trying to keep something like this from getting out would at best cost the company its customers' trust, and at worst make the whole incident indistinguishable from credit card fraud. But I wonder how much damage DreamHost might have done to its reputation with this particular gaffe, and more specifically with the form and tone of its apology. This is particularly interesting to me because of DreamHost's successful past work in the areas of apologies and their tones. I've held up DreamHost in the past as an example ...
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BUY BUY BUY - Web Hosts Firms On Sale
2008-01-24 04:37:00
by Tom MillitzerI was struggling writing a blog about web host valuations - you know the measurements, metrics and other forms of long division (A blog which I will write sometime.) when I was saved by news on the radio....and confirmed on Fox... Web Hosting Companies on sale...it was all over my news.At noon this date (January 22, 2008) web hosts firms are on sale. Companies had the ability to purchase web host firms today for a price less than yesterday.This is 100% the truth - and will act as a short primer on valuations, the long division stuff I keep harping on.About 11AM today the Fed lowered the benchmark overnight lending rate to 3.5 percent from 4.25 percent, the Fed wasn't even going to have a meeting for a week - took everyone for a surprise.Earthshaking stuff, a 750 basis points (3/4%) cut is massive...check out your cc bill or mortgage in a couple of months and multiply by 100 million. How does this web host savings work Tom? Thought you would never ask.You see a ...
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Are domain names real property? Thoughts from Domainfest 2008
2008-01-24 04:36:00
By : David SneadThe second day of domainfest 2008 concluded with a two hour live auction of domain names. At the start of today’s auction “sex.la” had the highest minimum required bid (surprise surprise). This auction in particular, and domainfest in general, got me to thinking about whether domain names should be considered to be real property, similar to real estate, or intellectual property, similar to trademarks and copyrights. Based on the chats I’ve had in the exhibit hall, and at other conferences, it seems that domainers like the idea of giving domain names some, if not all, of the attributes of real property. On the other hand, Big IP has been firm in its assertion that domain names should be considered to be intellectual property only. While using either of these analytical frameworks would add a certain amount of legal certainty, I think that using either framework, exclusive of the other would be a missed opportunity to create law that reflects the particula...
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A Beginner's Adventures in Web Hosting
2008-01-24 04:34:00
By : Zvi GrauerIn this blog I will review the lessons, dilemmas and occasional miseries associated with hosting a server. I will describe in detail my hosting journey, from conception, through planning and implementation, to (I hope) triumph.The importance of the web as a tool of self expression is quite obvious. Blogs, social networking and collaboration sites are hugely popular. These sites provide tools to facilitate creativity, and make it easy to contribute without knowledge of programming or design. Yet, the great majority of these sites are run by companies and media organizations, and users are tenants, not landlords. For owning and controlling web pages, one has to use a web hosting provider or use a co-location facility one's own server.Let's consider the available hosting solutions. Most residential Internet providers, be they dial-up, cable or DSL, provide space for personal web pages at no extra cost. Shared hosting costs a few dollars monthly. Dedicated servers are a...
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Is Your Domain Name Hurting Your Sales?
2007-10-15 05:47:00
Tips on Selecting a Domain NameToday I want to share with you some things about your domain name selection that you need to think about before you begin to promote your business or product online. If you already have a website in place, no problem, you can incorporate these ideas to make even more online sales. Here are some of the things to think about when choosing your domain name: 1. Choose a domain name for your business AND for your product.Yes, that’s right. Multiple domain names. For example, if your business is ABC Corporation and your product is called Maximize Your Sales , then get a domain name called www.ABCCorporation.com and www.MaximizeYourSales.com. You can have both of these domain names pointing to different pages of your web site. This way, customers who only know you by your product name can find you easily by typing in the NameOfYourProduct.com, and those who know you by your corporate name can find you easily by typing YourCorporation.com.(Hint: If you are an...
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- Yahoo domain description
2007-03-01 10:33:00
What is a Yahoo domain ?A Domain Yahoo Name is very similar to an address forwarding service.The Domain is the address people type in their web browser to get to your web site.The Domain Yahoo Name then points to the "real" address that contains your web site.Yahoo Domain ReviewsAccording to PC Magazine "domain registration through Yahoo! Small Business is the easiest."How do I choose a domain name?Your Yahoo domain name is your address on the Web. It's the vehicle that helps friends, associates or customers find you or your business online. When you pick your Yahoo domain name, keep the following tips in mind:Yahoo Domain names can only use letters, numbers, and hyphens ("-"). Spaces and other symbols, like underscores, are not allowed, and domains cannot begin or end with a hyphen. Yahoo Domain names are not case sensitive. They can be between 2 and 63 total characters, not including the domain extension.Find a Yahoo domain?Below, you can find keyword to find Yahoo domainyahoo do...
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- Choosing A Domain Registrar
2007-01-24 17:14:00
by Dan Grossman Since Network Solutions lost its monopoly over the domain name registration business, a multitude of competing registrars and thousands of resellers have popped up. Now a domain buyer may choose between these various sites at various rates for basically the same service.So why does it matter where you buy your domain names? No two registrars are the same. They vary in price, services offered, ease of use, management system, etc. This is why which registrar to go with is an important decision. If you register your new domain name at one, and find you have overpaid compared to other registrars or you're not happy with the service, you either have to let the domain drop when the registration expires or pay to register it again in order to transfer it to another registrar.The following are the main factors to consider when choosing a registrar when buying a domain. Whether you are buying a new domain or thinking of transfering an existing domain to a different one, cons...
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- Before You Register a Domain Name for Your New Online Business
2007-01-24 17:00:00
by Gerardas Norkus Recently I made a mistake that may cost a great deal of traffic to my new web site.Let me explain... I studied so many books about Internet marketing over the last couple of years that I decided to start a new web site, and share my knowladge and experience with other fellow Internet marketers. Since I read lots of information about search engine optimization (SEO), I intended to optimize all of my web pages for search engines from the beginning on, expecting Google to be my number one source of traffic in the near future.I did an extensive keyword research using WordTraker, made a blueprint for my product and article pages, and the time has come to choose a great domain name for my new project.I went to GoDaddy, the famous domain name registar, tried this and that, and finally came up with a beautiful domain name related to Internet marketing - netmarketingstrategies.comYou probably know that Internet marketing is a very competitive niche, so I was glad that this...
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- 7 Strategies to Choosing an Effective Domain Name
2007-01-24 16:54:00
by Donna Gunter A friend of mine calls me the "Domain Queen", since at one time I owned around 50 domains. I've let many of them go (I own only 22 now) as my business has changed and developed, or I've just simply lost interest in the project. I'm often asked how I go about picking effective domain names, so as the "Domain Queen", I'll share my thought process with you.1.What's the purpose of the domain name? Are you planning on using this name as the main website for your company, as a one page sales letter site, or squeeze page site? If the domain name will be your primary company website, try and find the closest version to your company name that you can. If you're just starting out, choose your business name and domain name with care. When I started my virtual assistant practice, I chose the name SOHO Business Solutions, as I thought everyone knew that SOHO stood for Small Office, Home Office. I think I've run into 2 people in my 7 years in business who knew what that acr...
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- 10 Sensible Steps to Take When Choosing Your Domain Name
2007-01-24 16:48:00
by Emma Kalson With such a huge growth in the number of websites and the resulting difficulty in finding an available domain name, it is tempting to grab the first one that sounds like it might do the trick. However, a small amount of homework will pay big dividends – follow the ten steps below to obtain the optimal domain: 1. AVAILABILITYIf it’s not available you can’t have it – simple!2. COPYRIGHTEnsure that you do not breach copyright or infringe trademarks with your choice of domain.3. EXTENSIONSIt’s widely acknowledged that the best TLD (top level domain) is .com. However, in the UK, web users are more than used to .co.uk so this is equally acceptable for UK websites. If .com isn’t available and you use .net instead (for example), check that .com isn’t either a competitor or that the .com site content is acceptable! Always try to get the .com, your country TLD or .net in that order. Web users are still not used to .biz or .info.4. BE GREEDY!If more than one TLD va...
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- A Guide to Sell Your Domain Name Quickly
2007-01-24 16:24:00
by By Ehsen Siraj Everyday I read this question on different forums “how I sell my domain quickly?” To me earning huge income from domain and selling it quickly are two different things, and you have to select one. Many newbie register a domain in the hope that next day someone will purchase it in two million dollars, which is obviously nonsense. If you are not successful in domain business, forget everything you know about domain trading and start a fresh in a scientific way. Now I explain the whole thing step by step.Domain AcquisitionAlways try to backorder an expired domain instead of registering a new one. Expired domains are already listed on search engines and most have some traffic so you can sell them on high price. If you have registered a new domain the maximum sale price of this domain will be 60$.Never ask too much for your domainIf you want to sell your domain on an auction never ask too much in the beginning. Your customer will feel very freaky when (s)he will see...
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- Business Domain Names
2007-01-24 16:16:00
by Steve Baba Since every website needs a name, Dr. Steve Baba has written a free ebook that will help you obtain a brandable, memorable domain name at a reasonable cost, which will contribute to your brand equity and profits. The ebook, downloadable from Seemly.com, explains how to select and buy an elite domain name. You will be able to obtain a better name than your competitors have.There are at least 10,000 words in a dictionary that would make great domain names plus at least 10,000 proper names and 10,000 great short coined-words. With a supply of 30,000 great names and millions of good names, obtaining a good name is easy.There is no need to pay more than a few thousand dollars for a great one-word domain name, and many good domain names are available for free. This book provides you with the information needed to beat domain name speculators at their games.Both naming methodology to identify great domain names and negotiating/purchasing methods to obtain great domain names a...
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- Business Domain Name
2007-01-24 16:11:00
by Justin Koh Business Domain Name - Biggest Benefit Of Using A Long Web Domain Name As A Marketing StrategyIn the world of 21st century, it is no longer surprising to find that most business had already establishes a web presence to support their brick-and-mortar businesses. There are many advantages of establishing a web presence on the Internet such as selling globally to prospective customers and disseminating information to the public.Most business owner would have already understood the importance of a web presence to their business. What most of them had failed to understand is that the domain name in their website can contribute significantly to their online marketing strategy.First, we look at a few rules of a good domain name. Most would agree that a good domain name should:1) be able to describe your business when people first look it.2) include hyphen in between the words to make it easier to read.3) have an appropriate .com, .net, .biz, .info, .org to reflect the nature...
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- A Very Simple 3 Step Process To Find That Perfect Domain Name Using Som
2007-01-24 16:02:00
by Mike Makler So you finally decided you want your very own home on the World Wide Web. Many people use free services like Geocities or AngelFire for their first home on the Internet. Others jump in and get their very own domain and then set up a hosting account.Here is a very simple 3 step process to find that perfect domain name using some free online toolsStep 1 Decide on a Theme.It is very important that you decide on a Theme for your web page. Once you decide on a theme you should pick a Name that works well with your Theme. If your theme is about Pets you wouldn't want your Domain Name to be All-About-Plants. For this example we will choose Debt Reduction and Bill consolidation as our themeStep 2 Find a Domain Name Most Internet Guru's recommend that you get a '.com' for your Domain. It is also best to choose a Domain with Keywords that are Popular for your Theme. Again if your domain is about Pets you probably wouldn't want plants as part of your Domain Name unless you a...
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- A Look at the Top 5 Cheapest Domain Name Registrars
2007-01-24 15:56:00
by Stu Pearson There are a number of domain name registrars out there online. For something as simple and yet necessary as domain name registration, price is the main factor. So where can you find the best deal to get your domain name registered? Here are the top 5 cheapest domain name registrars.There are a number of domain name registrars out there that can get you your name for under $4.00. What separates one from another is the support and extras you get with your price. With that in mind, the first of the top 5 cheapest domain name registrars out there is active-domain.com. For the $3.95 you pay for one year of domain registration, this company also offers you a number of features. In addition to any suffix you need, you get a web-based services account to keep track of your domains, free email forwarding, catch-all email accounts, free sub-domains, parking page, and many other features that make this a definite top five cheap domain name registration company. A second member o...
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- 8 Tips for Choosing a Domain Name
2007-01-24 15:27:00
by David Cooper If you're just starting out on the Internet choosing a domain name is one of the first major decisions you will have to make. I won't say that choosing a name for your site will determine the overall success or failure of your online business. It will, however, affect almost every aspect of your business. Finding a good domain name requires extensive planning.I would like to offer some tips for successfully choosing a domain name:1) Use the .COM extension. This is still the number one choice for the majority of online businesses. While, .NET, .ORG,.INFO,.BIZ, and .US are viable alternatives they are not as widely recognized as .COM. The .COM extension will immediately give you and your business more credibility. Also, because we are creatures of habit many people automatically include .COM when typing in almost any web address, so why not capitalize on human nature?2) Keep it Short. Whenever possible your domain name should not be longer than 13-15 characters, numb...
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- 5 Ways To Think Up A Great Domain Name That's Still Available
2007-01-24 15:21:00
by Marcia Yudkin I'd be a zillionaire if I earned a dollar each time someone complains that all the great domain names are already taken. It's just not true, however. Even in a highly competitive industry, you can think up original, appealing domain names for businesses by using naming tactics that few people use, such as these:1. Focus on results. What is the outcome or end result that people want to have from buying a certain product or service? How do they feel when they have finished the transaction? My own company name, Named At Last, falls into this category.2. Look for puns. Make a list of relevant keywords, say each out loud and play around with the sounds. Puns are much less likely than other kinds of names to have been registered because their component parts are not actual words. For instance, the name Sitesfaction, for a web design company, was a finalist in our first naming contest - and an available domain at that time despite tens of thousands of web design firms in...
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- 5 Tips For the Perfect Domain Name
2007-01-24 14:50:00
By Niall Roche What is a domain name? A domain name is the location of your website on the Internet. Your domain name will be what you become known by online so it's important to get it right.Each website on the Internet is labeled with something called an IP address which is the actual address of the website online. A typical IP address looks like this: 159.134.27.64. Remembering a string of numbers like that is difficult so a domain name translates all those numbers into something like www.amazon.com. This is far easier to remember.#1 Dot what?Each domain has what's called an extension. The most well known of these extensions is .com. This, however, is not the only type of domain extension available. There is also:.netIf you can't find your preferred .com domain name you could always choose the same domain with a .net extension. It might not have the same ring as a .com but is still as just useful as a .com..orgThese domain extensions were orginally designed for educational and...
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- Domain Name Registration Basics
2007-01-24 14:47:00
by Joe Duchesne Domain Name Registration Basic sThe domain name registration process can be confusing to first time buyers. There are a number of terms to worry about. Hopefully, with the information below, you'll be able to successfully register domain names while avoiding the pain that can sometimes come from the domain registration process. What the heck is a nameserver anyway? Nameservers refer to a service that runs on servers belonging to a web hosting company that hosts the account that the domain name will point to. Every domain name on the internet must point to an IP address but each IP address can have multiple domain names on it thanks to shared hosting. Entering the nameservers of the hosting company you have for the domain name you are registering lets the big DNS nameservers on the internet know where to find the hosting account for the domain name in question. Without this service, it would be impossible for any computer to find any web page. This is all usually done...
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- How to Buy and Register a Domain Name
2007-01-13 06:17:00
By Candice PardueAre you ready to buy or register your domain name? How to Buy Regis ter a Domain NameIf you're wondering how to buy register a domain name, don't sweat it! Here are some simple steps to take before, during, and after the process. It's easier than you think to get a great domain name.As the Web becomes more popular, the domain names are becoming scarce. It can be difficult to find a domain name that best suits your company because so many other people in your field might be thinking of the same domain name. So, you must be creative and brainstorm a little while to decide on the right domain name for you.How to Brainstorm when Buying a New Domain Name Coming up with a great domain name can actually become a family event. You can spend quality time with your family while trying to brainstorm for the right domain name. Even the kids will enjoy trying to think of great names - they might even hit the jackpot and pick a winning domain name!Write down these four things be...