What Was The First Domain Registered? was it the right domain name? This was a fun quiz & I had never thought about how difficult it would have been to choose the right domain name, when they were all available. To me what was most interesting was how (relatively) … [Read more...]
An interesting look at the power of a strong brand
Here is a perfect example of the power of a strong brand. As a Domain & Brand Investor this is one of those stories that always catch your attention. We have been investing is BlockChain Brands (view portfolio) but didn't think this far "out of the box" about potential … [Read more...]
Exciting News: Toys ‘R’ Us Is Selling Sex-Toys-R-Us.com
You will be missed, Toys R Us It's sad, I took my 4 year old there for the final closing sale. Not only was Toys R Us where I got all my toys as a kid - it was a magical place to go as a child in the 80ies - I also worked there all through my high-school years. I did … [Read more...]
Personal Brand or Company Brand or Both? Control Your Personal Brand
Get out of the personal brand or company brand mindset and make sure your own online image & identity is controlled by you. Check out the article (link below), by the team at Mashable, about why your personal brand is so important - especially to your career. As part … [Read more...]
Bankrupt Toys R Us Is Auctioning Off Hundreds Of Domain Names in Fire Sale
The brand is selling off its intellectual property to pay off creditors and legal fees. Read More … [Read more...]
SEO, New Branding Strategy & Termiology: Common Questions Answered.
New Branding Strategy & SEO Common Questions & Explanations: Here is a great wrap up of some of the most common questions, from the perspective of an expert, received from clients looking to plan and launch new branding strategy and SEO campaigns. (full post … [Read more...]
The battle for France.com
Stolen property or were they "right"? What do you think of this? Those of us who follow the domain industry closely are aware of this interesting case...but most probably are not. Wanted to share as it will offer some insight into one of the biggest investor concerns. Check … [Read more...]
Man Gets 20 Years in Jail for Trying to Steal a Domain Name at Gunpoint
There were 332,198 robberies in the US last year according to the FBI, but (probably) only one of them involved a man trying to forcibly steal a domain name. Now the man responsible for the bizarre instance of domain hijacking will spend 20 years in prison. R…Read More … [Read more...]
An unsecured T-Mobile website made customer information available to anyone
An API on a T-Mobile domain intended for employees could have let anyone view customer information, so long as they typed in a phone number.Read More … [Read more...]
How to Choose a Brand
How do Professionals Choose a Brand? This report introduces you to many of the concepts and methodologies that branding professionals use to evaluate options, strengths, and strategies when they choose a brand. We will look at how important defining what you want your … [Read more...]
