We don’t know about you, but when you have to go, you have to go. And then, after the initial rush, one can take their time – reading domain stories, perhaps.
Every Sunday, we compile the best dozen domain stories of the week that passed, and serve them with a Constipation factor rating; the lower the number, the faster they can be processed.
We call this domain news series, the Domain Stories for the Throne for obvious reason.
Keep in mind that smart phones and tables gather a lot of germs and you need to both wash your hands afterwards, and disinfect that iPad with rubbing alcohol.
Happy reading! 😀
TRAFFIC Keynote Speakers Announced
Elliot Silver is an early morning riser, and he got to post the email he received from Rick Schwartz first. Lots of details about the upcoming TRAFFIC conference in Sin City, and a couple of price cuts if you act quick. Constipation factor: 2%Virtual Web Fair 2014: No hotel or airfare required
Acro shows his age by sharing his first Virtual Reality experience, 22 years ago – when most domainers were wearing diapers. It’s an introduction to the upcoming future of VR, immersive reality and Facebook likes with an Oculus Rift helmet. Constipation factor: 5%The Problem With Premium Domain Name Auctions
Konstantinos talks about art, collectibles and why people loaded with cash won’t rush to a premium domain auction at Sotheby’s. Some good points, and an easy albeit lengthy read. Constipation factor: 8%Attila and Maxwell join the DomainGang team
We have two great new contributors to the DomainGang team, and here’s a chance to see who they are and what they are all about. Attila and Maxwell say “wassup!”. Constipation factor: 1%New gTLD’s Take 1st Toll On Existing String? .Mobi Falls Below 1 Million Registrations
Mike Berkens shows the sad reality that garbage TLDs are facing in the onslaught of gTLD brands. Apparently, not much love for .mobi and it’s heading the way of .tel soon. Constipation factor: 2%By Popular Request – The Domain Investing Audio Book
Morgan Linton does it again. No more printing a PDF and waste trees of the Amazon forest, now you can simply download his book in audio format. Soothing voices while you squeeze. Constipation factor: 0%Without Notice – ICANN Approved Major Changes to gTLD Applications
Jason Schaeffer over at DomainCrunch points out that ICANN has been doing things all while we’re sleeping. Seriously. Changes that might affect all gTLD applicants in the future, are quietly rolled out. WTF? Constipation factor: 8%Long Isn’t Always Wrong: Three-Word .Com Tops This Week’s Domain Sales Chart
Ron Jackson makes a penis joke and talks about a three-worder domain that sold much more than most three letter .com domains go for. That, and other sales. Constipation factor: 6%Guest Post By Michael Castello On Google: “Block The Bullies”
Michael Castello dons his anti-Google armor and rides his Italian steed, urging everyone to boycott these bastards. Maybe we should all join, in a mass suicide, but it’d be for a good cause. Constipation factor: 7%City dot com: The metropolis of domains now available for acquisition
Looks like even successful, developed web sites like City.com eventually are offered for sale. This one will sell to the right Saudi prince, as offers must start at seven figures. Well worth it, however. Constipation factor: 1%Who is Responsible for New gTLD Marketing?
Elliot Silver ponders where to point the gTLD finger in this interesting debate that quotes responses from Frank Schilling and other gTLD Registry operators. A very interesting read, not to be missed, so sit on your toilet for a while. Constipation factor: 15%ICANN financials: Released IRS Form 990 shows hefty expense increase
George Kirikos rips ICANN a new one, going through their revenue and expenses for the previous fiscal year. You’ll never see non-profits with the same eye, ever, ever again! Constipation factor: 8%Domain Picks Dropping on May 18th 2014
Mark Hershiser talks about his gTLD strategy, in the middle of a debate whether the best investment is no investment – something only fools profess. Plus the usual quality domain drops. Constipation factor: 3%
