I have reduced my Afternic Portfolio prices once again by 50%. I am virtually giving them away now. These prices won't last long, so take advantage of me while you can.
Some of these names have Afternic appraisals in the tens of thousand of dollars.You have never seen this many good aftermarket domain names, this cheap. And probably never will again. I just need some quick cash for a major purchase of my own. So, again, take advantage while you can. If you don't buy one of these names at these prices, you may want to reconsider if this is the right business for you. Here is a direct link to my Afternic portfolio. http://www.afternic.com/names.php?best=1&u=67249
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. Howard Bowling
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Monday, December 3, 2007
The Basics Of Domain Name Registration And What It Means To You.
The Basics Of Domain Name Registration And What It Means To You.
By Larry Evans
As the number of companies offering available domain names increase, the numbers of people who are engaging in domain name registration also increase. This is just the cause and effect situation when it comes to domain name, right?
So for those who are planning to undergo for a domain name registration, some important things specifically about the basics or the ABCs of the domain name registration must be paid attention. Knowing the ABCs of domain name registration will help you to pick up the right domain name and at same time for an easy and smooth process of domain name registration.
First things first, before you go for a domain name registration it is important that you know the nature of the domain name. So what it is? The domain name is basically the address on the internet. It is generally composed of two major parts, the top level domain name and the mid level domain name or the second level domain. For example, in http://yourdomain.com, the “.com” is the top level domain, and the “yourdomain” is the second level domain.
Speaking of the top level domain name since this plays a large role in picking the right domain name for domain name registration; many experts have noted that before you go for a domain name registration, you should identify your top level domain. The .com is the most common top level domain that is used today, for it stands for commercial domains. Of course there are other types and each has its own uses and functions.
Moreover, when you go for a domain name registration, you should know that the domain name that is entered into the domain name registration contact information is added to a database of all the available domain names. As such, your contact, billing, administrative contact, and also your domain name server or DNS is added to this database. It is for the main reason that when someone lookup for a website, you are basically accessing this large database for all of the domain names entered through a domain name registration, and such database directs you to the necessary DNS to access their database to locate which computer your website is on.
Also of important consideration for a successful domain name registration is the awareness that a domain name may contain letters, numbers, and hyphen. Most of the domain names registered today end in the above top level domains, of which .com is the most well-known. Before a domain name registration, you should refresh your mind that a domain name cannot start or end with a hyphen, and no space is permitted before, between, and after your domain. And also you can have characters in your domain name registration for up to 67 characters, however, it is noted that the shorter the domain name, the better. So try to keep it below that length for greater compatibility.
Lastly, in the domain name registration, you should be aware that it is only the domain name registrars who can handle all the process of domain name registration. No one can access and modify the domain name database except the domain name registrars. So if you want to go for a domain name registration, the domain name registrars is the first resource that you should approach.
About the Author: Finally, Here Are Ten Christmas Fairytales That Have Been Written For The Children Of Today And They Are Poised To Become The New Classics For The New Generation! Active hyperlink must stay with article.
Source: www.isnare.com
By Larry Evans
As the number of companies offering available domain names increase, the numbers of people who are engaging in domain name registration also increase. This is just the cause and effect situation when it comes to domain name, right?
So for those who are planning to undergo for a domain name registration, some important things specifically about the basics or the ABCs of the domain name registration must be paid attention. Knowing the ABCs of domain name registration will help you to pick up the right domain name and at same time for an easy and smooth process of domain name registration.
First things first, before you go for a domain name registration it is important that you know the nature of the domain name. So what it is? The domain name is basically the address on the internet. It is generally composed of two major parts, the top level domain name and the mid level domain name or the second level domain. For example, in http://yourdomain.com, the “.com” is the top level domain, and the “yourdomain” is the second level domain.
Speaking of the top level domain name since this plays a large role in picking the right domain name for domain name registration; many experts have noted that before you go for a domain name registration, you should identify your top level domain. The .com is the most common top level domain that is used today, for it stands for commercial domains. Of course there are other types and each has its own uses and functions.
Moreover, when you go for a domain name registration, you should know that the domain name that is entered into the domain name registration contact information is added to a database of all the available domain names. As such, your contact, billing, administrative contact, and also your domain name server or DNS is added to this database. It is for the main reason that when someone lookup for a website, you are basically accessing this large database for all of the domain names entered through a domain name registration, and such database directs you to the necessary DNS to access their database to locate which computer your website is on.
Also of important consideration for a successful domain name registration is the awareness that a domain name may contain letters, numbers, and hyphen. Most of the domain names registered today end in the above top level domains, of which .com is the most well-known. Before a domain name registration, you should refresh your mind that a domain name cannot start or end with a hyphen, and no space is permitted before, between, and after your domain. And also you can have characters in your domain name registration for up to 67 characters, however, it is noted that the shorter the domain name, the better. So try to keep it below that length for greater compatibility.
Lastly, in the domain name registration, you should be aware that it is only the domain name registrars who can handle all the process of domain name registration. No one can access and modify the domain name database except the domain name registrars. So if you want to go for a domain name registration, the domain name registrars is the first resource that you should approach.
About the Author: Finally, Here Are Ten Christmas Fairytales That Have Been Written For The Children Of Today And They Are Poised To Become The New Classics For The New Generation! Active hyperlink must stay with article.
Source: www.isnare.com
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Website Domains For Sale
Website Domains For Sale
An average of 19,260 domain names expire every day. This number has increased tremendously since the same time last year when expired domain name figures were more like 1,200 daily. The expired domain name market is becoming increasingly popular with webmasters, who are locked in a fierce competition to stay one step ahead and get all the best domain names. The question is why do webmasters find someone else's old domain name so interesting?
What happens a lot of the time is people register a domain name, or purchase it for a year, they develop a web site and advertise it, to get targeted traffic. This takes a lot of time, money and effort, then due to unfortunate circumstances they may forget to re-register their domain, either they have lost interest, over looked a reminder that domain renewal was due or changed their e-mail address during the year that they used to register. Then just like that the domain name is up for sale.
Because of this, the domain, or address that they have created and all targeted traffic with the domain name becomes available for purchase. Thousands of these expired domain names are available every day. There are several tricks to knowing how to find these domain names, and how to know which domain names are valuable and which are not, and, most importantly, how to get to them first.
There are many benefits for picking up an expired domain name, unlike a new domain name, the expired name already has traffic that can come from search engine promotion, directories, forums, back links and a whole host of other promotion methods. Webmasters are using this to their advantage, either selling the domains for a profit, selling a web site with traffic already entering the site, or use as valuable sub domains for their own enterprise, thus increasing traffic to their own sites.
Quite often webmasters will register with an online service that notifies them daily of pending expiry of domain names, that will soon be up for purchase. This can keep a web master that desired extra step ahead of competitors. Competition for expired domain names, especially one word, catchy .com names is fierce, as they are in high demand and easy to remember, having most likely been around for a long time. So it is not surprising that some of them can be very valuable, for instance, a domain name could sell for $1M, yet it only costs $10 to re-register.
Benefits for acquiring an expired domain name are numerous, depending on what you want to do with it. For a small sum of around $10-$15 you have the potential of increasing traffic to your web site instantly, saving you a considerable amount of time, money and bother. It could be the cheapest targeted web site traffic around.
Author, Mike Freije, contributes articles on Internet Marketing for http://www.GlobalNewsArticles.com and http://www.freeinfoarticles.com . For more information, visit http://www.yourexpireddomains.com
An average of 19,260 domain names expire every day. This number has increased tremendously since the same time last year when expired domain name figures were more like 1,200 daily. The expired domain name market is becoming increasingly popular with webmasters, who are locked in a fierce competition to stay one step ahead and get all the best domain names. The question is why do webmasters find someone else's old domain name so interesting?
What happens a lot of the time is people register a domain name, or purchase it for a year, they develop a web site and advertise it, to get targeted traffic. This takes a lot of time, money and effort, then due to unfortunate circumstances they may forget to re-register their domain, either they have lost interest, over looked a reminder that domain renewal was due or changed their e-mail address during the year that they used to register. Then just like that the domain name is up for sale.
Because of this, the domain, or address that they have created and all targeted traffic with the domain name becomes available for purchase. Thousands of these expired domain names are available every day. There are several tricks to knowing how to find these domain names, and how to know which domain names are valuable and which are not, and, most importantly, how to get to them first.
There are many benefits for picking up an expired domain name, unlike a new domain name, the expired name already has traffic that can come from search engine promotion, directories, forums, back links and a whole host of other promotion methods. Webmasters are using this to their advantage, either selling the domains for a profit, selling a web site with traffic already entering the site, or use as valuable sub domains for their own enterprise, thus increasing traffic to their own sites.
Quite often webmasters will register with an online service that notifies them daily of pending expiry of domain names, that will soon be up for purchase. This can keep a web master that desired extra step ahead of competitors. Competition for expired domain names, especially one word, catchy .com names is fierce, as they are in high demand and easy to remember, having most likely been around for a long time. So it is not surprising that some of them can be very valuable, for instance, a domain name could sell for $1M, yet it only costs $10 to re-register.
Benefits for acquiring an expired domain name are numerous, depending on what you want to do with it. For a small sum of around $10-$15 you have the potential of increasing traffic to your web site instantly, saving you a considerable amount of time, money and bother. It could be the cheapest targeted web site traffic around.
Author, Mike Freije, contributes articles on Internet Marketing for http://www.GlobalNewsArticles.com and http://www.freeinfoarticles.com . For more information, visit http://www.yourexpireddomains.com
Saturday, December 1, 2007
10 Tips for Accurate Domain Registration
10 Tips for Accurate Domain Registration
You should think about registering a domain name before you actually do it. Many people come up with a catchy name, or feel the need to lock in their name, and rush out to buy a domain name. But there are several things to consider in your domain name. After all, your domain name is an extension of your business and your image—don't you want to project the right one?
These ten tips will help you to pick just the right domain name for you and/or your business.
1. The extension you select makes a statement to user about where you are and who you are aiming to attract. For example, .co.uk tells people you are operating out of the United Kingdom, and .ca tells them you are operating out of Canada. If that is important to you, then register accordingly. If you would rather give them impression of being a global company, or based in the US, then pick a .com name.
2. Use a reputable registration service. Unfortunately, some domain registration services are little more than a scam. They are only middlemen. You tell them the domain name you want, and they register it, for a fee higher than you would pay! In the worst case, they actually register the domain name using their information, so it becomes very difficult for you to do anything with your domain name. Do some background research into the company before you register a domain with them.
3. Use keywords in your domain name. These will sometimes help search engines in ranking your website. For example, if you sell gourmet dog treats online and from your own store, but your business name is "Laura's Homemade Snacks," you might consider two domain names: one for your business name, and one for keywords. In this case you might select "gourmetdogtreats.com" as your domain name to represent to the search engines and searchers what you are about.
4. Short names are easier to spell correctly. What's easier to remember and type in: gourmetdogtreats.com, or laurashomemadeandgourmetdogsnacks.com?
5. Avoid trademarks from other companies. Companies have been known to sue website owners for copyright and trademark infringement, so be very careful if you try to play off an existing business. Make sure that you register a domain name in good faith, and think about the possibilities and connections that might exist between you and another business.
6. Avoid hyphens. Sometimes you must use hyphens because the straightforward name is gone. In that case, a better idea is to come up with a completely different name. The problem with hyphens is that users may end up visiting the wrong site. If you try to register gourmetdogtreats.com but it is already taken, you might choose to register gourmet-dog-treats.com instead. But you run the risk of someone trying to find you typing in the first address. This means you lose business. Better to try and register a name like homemadedogtreats.com instead.
7. Consider buying several different extensions so no one else can infringe on your success by registering a similar name. For example, if you register homemadedogtreats.com, you might also take .net and .org (with the same name), since these are the most popular extensions after .com. That way, no one can register homemadedogtreats.net and try to piggyback of your success.
8. Look for companies that offer telephone support. If you have trouble with your domain name, you need to be able to contact the company and talk to someone. If there is no phone contact, that may be a sign that you are not dealing with a reputable company.
9. Look for accreditations (i.e., ICANN). Reputable companies will seek out accreditations because they know it boosts their business image to be part of a group that enforces good business ethics and practices. Failure to have an accreditation does not necessarily mean the company is bad, but it could mean that. If the company you are looking at does not have an accreditation, make sure you check for other things like phone support, payment procedures, etc.
10. After you find a company you like, do a search on Google for "domain registration." Does your company of choice appear in the first couple of pages of results, or just via Adwords? If the latter, they may not have been around for a long time and may not be reputable. A legitimate company with a solid track record will be ranked in Google's search engine, especially within the first couple of pages. Beware of registration companies that you can only find in Adwords.
These ten tips will help you as you seek to register your domain name.
Adrian Lawrence is the webmaster for Discount Domains, one of the UK's leading Domain Name Registration Companies.
Please feel free to republish this article provided this resource box remains intact together with a working hyperlink.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=A_Lawrence
You should think about registering a domain name before you actually do it. Many people come up with a catchy name, or feel the need to lock in their name, and rush out to buy a domain name. But there are several things to consider in your domain name. After all, your domain name is an extension of your business and your image—don't you want to project the right one?
These ten tips will help you to pick just the right domain name for you and/or your business.
1. The extension you select makes a statement to user about where you are and who you are aiming to attract. For example, .co.uk tells people you are operating out of the United Kingdom, and .ca tells them you are operating out of Canada. If that is important to you, then register accordingly. If you would rather give them impression of being a global company, or based in the US, then pick a .com name.
2. Use a reputable registration service. Unfortunately, some domain registration services are little more than a scam. They are only middlemen. You tell them the domain name you want, and they register it, for a fee higher than you would pay! In the worst case, they actually register the domain name using their information, so it becomes very difficult for you to do anything with your domain name. Do some background research into the company before you register a domain with them.
3. Use keywords in your domain name. These will sometimes help search engines in ranking your website. For example, if you sell gourmet dog treats online and from your own store, but your business name is "Laura's Homemade Snacks," you might consider two domain names: one for your business name, and one for keywords. In this case you might select "gourmetdogtreats.com" as your domain name to represent to the search engines and searchers what you are about.
4. Short names are easier to spell correctly. What's easier to remember and type in: gourmetdogtreats.com, or laurashomemadeandgourmetdogsnacks.com?
5. Avoid trademarks from other companies. Companies have been known to sue website owners for copyright and trademark infringement, so be very careful if you try to play off an existing business. Make sure that you register a domain name in good faith, and think about the possibilities and connections that might exist between you and another business.
6. Avoid hyphens. Sometimes you must use hyphens because the straightforward name is gone. In that case, a better idea is to come up with a completely different name. The problem with hyphens is that users may end up visiting the wrong site. If you try to register gourmetdogtreats.com but it is already taken, you might choose to register gourmet-dog-treats.com instead. But you run the risk of someone trying to find you typing in the first address. This means you lose business. Better to try and register a name like homemadedogtreats.com instead.
7. Consider buying several different extensions so no one else can infringe on your success by registering a similar name. For example, if you register homemadedogtreats.com, you might also take .net and .org (with the same name), since these are the most popular extensions after .com. That way, no one can register homemadedogtreats.net and try to piggyback of your success.
8. Look for companies that offer telephone support. If you have trouble with your domain name, you need to be able to contact the company and talk to someone. If there is no phone contact, that may be a sign that you are not dealing with a reputable company.
9. Look for accreditations (i.e., ICANN). Reputable companies will seek out accreditations because they know it boosts their business image to be part of a group that enforces good business ethics and practices. Failure to have an accreditation does not necessarily mean the company is bad, but it could mean that. If the company you are looking at does not have an accreditation, make sure you check for other things like phone support, payment procedures, etc.
10. After you find a company you like, do a search on Google for "domain registration." Does your company of choice appear in the first couple of pages of results, or just via Adwords? If the latter, they may not have been around for a long time and may not be reputable. A legitimate company with a solid track record will be ranked in Google's search engine, especially within the first couple of pages. Beware of registration companies that you can only find in Adwords.
These ten tips will help you as you seek to register your domain name.
Adrian Lawrence is the webmaster for Discount Domains, one of the UK's leading Domain Name Registration Companies.
Please feel free to republish this article provided this resource box remains intact together with a working hyperlink.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=A_Lawrence
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Buy Domain Web Site
Buy Domain Web Site
By Joe Duchesne
Building web sites by hand takes time. More than that it takes knowledge. Many people don't have the time it takes to learn HTML so that they can build their own web sites. While a person can use something like Frontpage to build their web site, it still leaves some to be desired in its professional results and ease of use. What other option does a web design beginner have?
Web site builders are designed to make your life easier. Instead of having to start from scratch, you usually have the option of choosing from multiple ready made templates. Most web site builders allow you to build a web site using an easy to follow web site wizard. This wizard will walk you through the steps to getting started with your web site.
It is easy to create your web site pages and equally easy to make changes when needed. A good web site builder will allow you to make changes as easily as using a word processor. Making changes on a web site is something that will happen often. Nothing will turn off your visitors faster than a web site that is never properly updated. Look for a web site builder that makes the editing process simple.
Look for a company that offers you a free trial before you buy. The free trial should give you the opportunity to play around with the web site builder, evaluate whether it meets your needs or not and then sign up without having to lose the work you've already put into your website. A number of companies now offer free trials or at least demos. A free trial usually allows you to start working on your site right away while a demo will usually lose any work you do on it when you exit the browser window.
Consider purchasing access to a web site builder when you are ready to build a web site and make your life a whole lot easier in the process.
About the Author: Joe Duchesne is webmaster for Yowling.com which offers a 30 day free trial of their web site builder that allows you to build a web site quickly and easily. Reprint freely as long as you keep the live keyword rich link in this resource box with this article.
Source: www.isnare.com
By Joe Duchesne
Building web sites by hand takes time. More than that it takes knowledge. Many people don't have the time it takes to learn HTML so that they can build their own web sites. While a person can use something like Frontpage to build their web site, it still leaves some to be desired in its professional results and ease of use. What other option does a web design beginner have?
Web site builders are designed to make your life easier. Instead of having to start from scratch, you usually have the option of choosing from multiple ready made templates. Most web site builders allow you to build a web site using an easy to follow web site wizard. This wizard will walk you through the steps to getting started with your web site.
It is easy to create your web site pages and equally easy to make changes when needed. A good web site builder will allow you to make changes as easily as using a word processor. Making changes on a web site is something that will happen often. Nothing will turn off your visitors faster than a web site that is never properly updated. Look for a web site builder that makes the editing process simple.
Look for a company that offers you a free trial before you buy. The free trial should give you the opportunity to play around with the web site builder, evaluate whether it meets your needs or not and then sign up without having to lose the work you've already put into your website. A number of companies now offer free trials or at least demos. A free trial usually allows you to start working on your site right away while a demo will usually lose any work you do on it when you exit the browser window.
Consider purchasing access to a web site builder when you are ready to build a web site and make your life a whole lot easier in the process.
About the Author: Joe Duchesne is webmaster for Yowling.com which offers a 30 day free trial of their web site builder that allows you to build a web site quickly and easily. Reprint freely as long as you keep the live keyword rich link in this resource box with this article.
Source: www.isnare.com
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
AfternicDLS Member Reduces Prices Across His Portfolio
AfternicDLS Member Reduces Prices Across His Portfolio
November 28, 2007 by afternicdls
AfternicDLS member Howard74 has reduced prices across his portfolio. Be sure to check it out:
View all of his listings here
He’s done a great job pricing all of his names. Most have asking prices and reserve prices. Many have appraisals and include websites with the sale.
This is a nice way to create a compelling promotion of your portfolio.
View all of his listings here
Tags: AfternicDLS, appraisals, Asking Prices, Reserve Prices
Posted in Promotions | No Comments »
November 28, 2007 by afternicdls
AfternicDLS member Howard74 has reduced prices across his portfolio. Be sure to check it out:
View all of his listings here
He’s done a great job pricing all of his names. Most have asking prices and reserve prices. Many have appraisals and include websites with the sale.
This is a nice way to create a compelling promotion of your portfolio.
View all of his listings here
Tags: AfternicDLS, appraisals, Asking Prices, Reserve Prices
Posted in Promotions | No Comments »
Reality domain names.
It seems we still have our work cut out for us in educating the public on domain names. I do see the day however when TRAFFIC or Moniker will have a weekly (reality?) TV show with auctions. I can see analysts discussing the value and importance of each name and predicting the winning bids and names. Just like Football. A 30 min pregame show. With
Sahar, Rick, Frank and Monte being the analysts. I hope that day comes soon. That and maybe a couple of best selling books about making it big in this business. Maybe a movie (do I smell Academy Awards?) would really get the message out there. Everyone loves a “rags to riches” success movie. Somebody call Tom Cruize. I really do wish one of you guy’s would at least write that book. And I want to be one of the first guest’s on the TV show :)
Sahar, Rick, Frank and Monte being the analysts. I hope that day comes soon. That and maybe a couple of best selling books about making it big in this business. Maybe a movie (do I smell Academy Awards?) would really get the message out there. Everyone loves a “rags to riches” success movie. Somebody call Tom Cruize. I really do wish one of you guy’s would at least write that book. And I want to be one of the first guest’s on the TV show :)
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