There has always been a mystery and myth surround the use of hyphenated domain names. Does it really matter if you use or don’t use a hyphenated domain name? I personally don’t use hyphenated domains, except for domain/brand protection reasons. For Search Engine Optimisation purposes, there are ...

I am getting a bit weary with all these new domain extensions these days. However, as I am in the business of selling domain names, and it is prudent to follow the money, it is imperative for me keep my ears to the ground. It is really hard to foresee another extension doing just as well [...] ...

I want to take this opportunity to wish all our clients, readers, advertisers and affiliates a very holy and joyous Christmas. I pray that you will find 2009 to be a prosperous year. I want to thank all our clients for their business and continued support. I wish you every success in your respective...

Doing business on the internet can be quite a daunting experience. It can be a little scary to begin with, and a lot of stuff will sound too complicated to handle. However, with the right guidance, an ebusiness can start earning income almost immediately. An internet business is just like any other ...

If this post does not make any sense, blame it on the never-ending Christmas parties that I have been attending here in the London. As domainer, I regular read blogs, check out domain sales reports, domains listed for sales on other marketplaces, and also if I have time, even visit a domain forum or...

The domain community is still trying to digest the recent step taken by Google to open the domain parking channel directly to domainer owners. Domainers can’t seem to have enough of the discussion. Domain Parking can be a great way to make money without lifting a finger. The parking company alread...

In the coming year, we will be upgrading our existing websites and adding new websites to our group/family of websites. We have had first-class chances to test a few concepts and to study the art of development and marketing. We will now be focusing fully next year on building brands. So far we cate...

The domain industry seem to be expanding daily. We now have a handful of domain forums and blogs. It can be quite hard to keep up with all the news and updates that get published daily. Although subscribing to the hottest blogs might help, it’s always good to have one good source of all good domai...

The domain name community feel a sense of pride and joy every time a blockbuster domain sale is reported. It gives domainers the well-needed confidence and hope that the domain aftermarket is alive, and that somehow, one day, they could be the next dude pulling in that six-figure sale. However, the ...

This year was a trying year for many economies around the world. Some big economies, notably members of the G7 have already gone into recession. As 2008 draws to a close, and we prepare to welcome 2009, it is time to started thinking about how the domain industry will do in 2009. In every situation ...

To make money you have to spend money. But you must also follow the money. Invest in ebusiness niches that carry goods and services that are in great demand. Regardless of any current economic condition, there will always be a set of goods and services that people will always buy. You just need to s...

Regardless of how the wider economy is doing, domain name sales report reveals that there is still very strong demand for domain names. The DN Journal sales report for last week shows that domain names are still selling for handsome figures. Here is sample of the top sales: BikeHelmets.com - $50,000...

If you are thinking of starting an eBusiness or wish to invest in domain names, here are some hot domain niches that you should consider: Real Estate Finance Debt Consolidation Recruitment Health Insurance Auto Repairs Given the current economic climate, these niches will definitely be booming in th...

Something is only worth what anyone is willing to pay for it. The same applies to a domain name. As much as a domain seller may wish to command six figures for his dot COM, he may soon realise that his expectation is just a fantasy. As I have written before, if you are trying to price [...] ...

Internet Marketing  is more than a channel for producing leads and sales - it’s now a major driver for building your eBusiness brand. Over the past few months we have seen stories of well-established newspapers and other print media shutting down their print publishing operations, and opting ...

Yesterday, I published an article titled “There Are No Secrets In The Domain Industry”, which has so far received a few interesting comments. If there was or is any secret in the domain industry as such, then it would be to do with expiring domain names. Almost every domainer will eventually hea...

As we are about to enter the last month of 2008, it is time to start looking towards 2009. 2008  will be remembered as the year of unprecedented economic and financial troubles. Some experts are predicting that unless urgent actions are taken, next year will be even worse. The main down fall for ma...

A lot of people may end up hating me (or hating me more) for writing this post. I may become public enemy number one. There are no secrets in domaining. None whatsoever. You make money in the domain industry by selling domain names, monetizing domain names and developing domain names. That’s it. P...

As much as you may have spent thousands to promote your company name, and may have even been successful at it, your company name may be killing your eBusiness. Online businesses or Internet marketing operate in a much different way than bricks and mortar businesses. The branding techniques used are ...

It is really hard to believe that the giant and mighty Citibank is in need of a government bailout. Citibank is one of the largest full service banks in the world. Here in the United Kingdom (UK), banking is a bit different from most countries where foreign currencies are concerned. UK banks charge ...

Widest Media will announce the launch of its domain name auction platform in the next couple of days. The auctions will be conducted via eBusinessDomains.com. Sign up to our email newsletter to be the first to learn about this exciting development. The domain auctions will be opened to the general p...

I was watching the BBC news channel yesterday and saw a news report that suggests that the USA’s dominant superpower status is threatened. I read the full story on the BBC’s website, where it states: “US economic, military and political dominance is likely to decline over the next two deca...

What does a niche have in common with a domain name? Well, there at least two things. A domain name is unique, distinct and individual. A niche shares the same characteristics. The other main similarity is that you need a domain name and a niche if you are to have any success in Internet marketing. ...

There will always be people who want to reap the harvest, but don’t want to sow the seeds first. There are some that would really want to benefit from services even if it costs serious monies to set up, operate and maintain, but would not be willing to even consider paying anything in return. Coul...

In the past few years, virtually all businesses have become, to some degree or another, an ebusiness. The pervasiveness of Internet technology, readily available and increasingly less expensive solutions, and the repeatedly demonstrated benefits of electronic technology have made ebusiness the obvio...