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  • Domain tips for Beginners
    By Forsaken on July 27, 2009 | 16 Comments16 Comments  Comments
    In my country, Fiji Islands, 80% of the population never had access to the internet. Out of the other 20% having the “luxury” of internet access, only a few (you can count this number using your fingers) know anything about domain names. Local domain registrars have capitalized on this lack of ...
  • Expiring Domain Names
    By Forsaken on July 19, 2009 | 16 Comments16 Comments  Comments
    Just lately, I came upon a domain name that caught my attention. The domain was short, memorable and bound for big potential. It was, moreover, undeveloped, indicating there was little chance this domain will be renewed.  A quick check on Who.is database revealed its expiry date within 2 weeks. I ...
  • Domain and Hosting Giveaway!
    By Forsaken on July 10, 2009 | 22 Comments22 Comments  Comments
    My Good friend, and the owner of Web Master Peers,  Farrhad A, is organizing a domain and hosting giveaway on his forum. 10 people will receive free domain name registration of their choice and a month’s hosting, courtesy of WPWebHost. Participation is simple. Make a minimum of 25 posts on t...
  • They were wrong about .mobi!
    By Forsaken on July 5, 2009 | 19 Comments19 Comments  Comments
    For domainers and website owners alike, .mobi TLD was seen as one of the biggest domain name innovation failure of all times. The major factor leading to .mobi’s non-acceptance and criticism was its alleged non-conformity to principles of device independence. There was a lot of argument that...