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Sergei Putanov: In communist Russia, Domain develops you!

Sergei Putanov: In communist Russia, Domain develops you!

August 21, 2010 · 8 Comments 

Sergei Putanov is a clever businessman, developing Dubai, Florida into a $2.75 billion enterprise. You’ve probably heard of Sergei Putanov before – if you haven’t, we highly recommend reading our previous coverage of this billionaire investor’s achievements. In an exclusive interview... [Read the full story]

Short News

Blast from the past: Bill & Bob’s domainer conference

August 26, 2010 · 3 Comments 

It appears that a lot of domainers are showing interest in affordable, one-day conferences. While we fondly remember the days when every TRAFFIC conference was 4 days long, it’s good to know that a lot of business can be achieved in a single day; for example, DomainFest New York was an absolute... [Read the full story]

Editorial

Still don’t get it? Look for the ’100%’ image!

August 23, 2010 · Comments Off 

I thought that by now most DomainGang readers would be aware of the existence of our ’100%’ graphic image. It’s an indicator that the story is entirely true, no if’s or but’s. Apparently, a lot of new readers missed the announcement, so here’s a quick link. In a... [Read the full story]

Stories & Manuals

10 Signs of a Non-Buying domain bidder

10 Signs of a Non-Buying domain bidder

July 28, 2010 · 3 Comments 

Offers for domains often start with a melodic introduction but end up amounting to little more than a waste of time. You’ve probably received these offers before; big, fat promises that begin with a coy inquiry about one of your most precious domain jewels. As you type up that response email,... [Read the full story]

Domain News

Hurricane Francois threatens the US East Coast

Hurricane Francois threatens the US East Coast

Hurricane Francois has already formed in the North Atlantic, off the coast of France. East Coast domainers are anxiously watching the projected path of hurricane Earl – but a new hurricane has already formed in the Atlantic ocean, off the coast of France. For years, NOAA – National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

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Sedo abducts Lucius – Hides him in Boston HQ

Sedo abducts Lucius – Hides him in Boston HQ

BREAKING NEWS: DomainGang writer extraordinaire, Lucius “Guns” Fabrice has been missing since yesterday. This is staff writer Bob kindly asking anyone with concrete information about his disappearance to get in touch. According to the latest information, Lucius has been abducted by the very kind and ultra-professional...

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Frank Schilling strikes back: A tale of Twin Cities dot net

Frank Schilling strikes back: A tale of Twin Cities dot net

Frank Schilling is the new proud owner of the Twin Cities network. Energized after a long weekend snorkeling in the Caymans, uber-domainer Frank Schilling returned to the auction arena. This time around, Frank – famous for owning the .com of every dish known to man – scored against the notorious “Namejet...

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Chatroulette.com: the miracle is lost

Chatroulette.com: the miracle is lost

It's business as usual for the monkey-spankers on Chatroulette. This is what happens when one has no specific business plan in mind: direction is lost. Ultra popular Internet destination, Chatroulette.com was down for more than a week, with the cryptic message displayed on its page: The experiment #1 is over now....

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Moon Orbit: Chef Patrick breaks new ground for Domainers

Moon Orbit: Chef Patrick breaks new ground for Domainers

Not content with the upcoming DNCruise – the first and only domainer conference on a ship – Chef Patrick is breaking new ground with his new project. To the Moon and beyond with Chef Patrick! Dubbed “Moon Orbit for the Domainer Millennium” the conference will utilize a powerful new service...

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The New Manhattan Skyline – Revealed renderings

The New Manhattan Skyline – Revealed renderings

A new rendering of the future Manhattan skyline has been revealed, which includes the upcoming completion of the structures that will replace the befallen Twin Towers. The new Manhattan skyline will be multi-cultural, embracing all religions. Further down, the newly planned Mosque of International Muslim faith will...

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Did the Retweet.com buyer blow $250,000 ?

Did the Retweet.com buyer blow $250,000 ?

RT @DomainGang - $250,000 got burned up buying Retweet.com The news of Retweet.com selling for a quarter of a million dollars on Flippa, six months ago, came as an indication that start-ups are willing to invest serious money in domaining and social media. As we mentioned back then, the existing trademark applications...

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Frager Factor Frags Domaining.com !

Frager Factor Frags Domaining.com !

There’s no doubt good ole Owen Frager had no bad intentions when he made this post about taking offers on Frank Schilling’s domains. We all know that for quite some time now, Frank is eager to sell. Not sure how much he’d sell Antarctica.com for but since it’s a barely populated continent,...

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Miss Universe Jimena Navarrete acquires Mexi.co domain

Miss Universe Jimena Navarrete acquires Mexi.co domain

Jimena Navarrete is Miss Universe 2010. They say beauty and brains don’t go together – in the case of Jimena Navarrete, newly crowned Miss Universe for 2010 this has proven to be wrong. Born in Guadalajara, Mexico in 1988, Jimena Navarrete captured the audience and the pageant committee with her natural...

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Pigeonshit Auctions promises a lot of opportunities for domainers

Pigeonshit Auctions promises a lot of opportunities for domainers

Francois Carrillo of Domaining.com has launched a new domain service that promises to keep you on your toes as far as new, quality domain auctions are concerned. And that is all good. But what about the pigeonshit domains that you might be wanting to sell – or even buy? If you haven’t heard of PigeonDomains.com...

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NameJet Reserve wins all the auctions

NameJet Reserve wins all the auctions

NameJet Reserve - Satan's tool A lot of domainers are currently very upset - there is a new player in town with regards to NameJet auctions. Going by the cryptic username “NameJet Reserve” this apparently well-off domain bidder won every major auction recently, leaving only breadcrumbs to the rest of...

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Aboriginal Domainer owner of Australia’s top domain portfolio

Aboriginal Domainer owner of Australia’s top domain portfolio

Birdari Umakulong (right) - owner of a large domain portfolio - pictured with his account manager from Fabulous.com Having spent the best part of the past decade hidden in the bushland of the Australian Outback, Aboriginal domainer Birdari Umakulong owns a surprising portfolio of domain names. Birdari Umakulong –...

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Prince.com an apparent Wedding Gift to Prince Nikolaos of Greece

Prince.com an apparent Wedding Gift to Prince Nikolaos of Greece

Prince Nikolaos of Greece and his new Princess wife. Earlier today, DNJournal announced the sale of Prince.com – a brokered deal by Media Options, the same folks that brokered the sale of Pizza.net for a price between $1 dollar and $1 billion dollars. Prince.com was owned by a Prince Andrew before the WHOIS...

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For the love of God, Mike – Make your Facebook private!

For the love of God, Mike – Make your Facebook private!

As an entrepreneur, Mike Mann has been active since before the icebergs formed – but in this brave new world of social media something is not going too well for him. Mike Mann in an uber-cool pose Often praised as a pioneer investor in ccTLDs, Mike has invested in premium .co domains – some of his top registrations...

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Sergei Putanov: In communist Russia, Domain develops you!

Sergei Putanov: In communist Russia, Domain develops you!

Sergei Putanov is a clever businessman, developing Dubai, Florida into a $2.75 billion...


Tony Kanakaris: My Big Fat Greek Domainer Network is expanding

Tony Kanakaris: My Big Fat Greek Domainer Network is expanding

I called Tony Kanakaris up on a Friday afternoon, right as happy hour madness was...


10 Reasons why we like Frager Factor

10 Reasons why we like Frager Factor

The Frager Factor is about domains and controversial financials. Owen Frager is...


Are you a Vuvuzela Domainer? BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!

Are you a Vuvuzela Domainer? BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!

BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ! I’ll be honest with you: vuvuzelas in soccer...


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Stories & Manuals

10 Signs of a Non-Buying domain bidder

10 Signs of a Non-Buying domain bidder

Offers for domains often start with a melodic introduction but end up amounting to...


The 7 Dirty Words of Domaining

The 7 Dirty Words of Domaining

There are no dirty words - just dirty minds. There is no FCC to control what goes...


Top 10 Ways to respond to a Lowball Offer

Top 10 Ways to respond to a Lowball Offer

Domains are not like fruit and vegetables. As domainers, we receive them all the...


The Great Firewall of China: What offer letters about .cn domains mean

The Great Firewall of China: What offer letters about .cn domains mean

Beware of the Chinese bearing .cn domain gifts. The following email was sent to...


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