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John Romaine

Excellent Domain Buying and Usage Advice

My friend and SEO expert John Romaine produces an excellent podcast, and in this episode he discusses what to do and not do when it comes to domain names. VERY informative. I’ve posted the transcript below, but please listen to the audio podcast for the full experience. You can find it here: Works Media Podcast […]

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Should I use “Buy Now” or “Make Offer”?

Today I want to address a question that I receive fairly often regarding listing domains for sale at the major online marketplaces like Sedo.com or Afternic.com. QUESTION: I have a question about listing domains at Sedo.com. Do you set a “buy now” price or do you use the “make offer” option? I just added about […]

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Should I Choose a Keyword Domain or Brandable Domain?

This is one of the dilemmas many people face when trying to decide what type of domain name would be best for their website. A brandable domain has a very specific purpose, and a keyword-rich domain generally has a very different purpose. What’s the difference? A brandable domain (like ‘google’, ‘twitter’, ‘blingomatic’, etc.) is absolutely […]

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Catching a Dropping Domain Name

Here’s a question I get asked a lot. “There is a domain name that I am dying to get my hands on, and it is getting close to the expiration date. What’s the best way to grab it if the owner lets it expire?” Great question! First you need to understand the domain life-cycle. When […]

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Conversation With a Scammer (domain appraisal scam)

Fun with a domain appraisal scammer There have been many domain scams circulating the web for years… one of the most prolific scams is where you receive a legitimate-looking email from a company who pretends to be interested in buying your domain name. The reality is, once you begin negotiating, they will promise to buy […]

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How to Find Buyer Keyword Domains

 This is how I find the best product-related keyword domains. http://HopHost.com/buyerkey

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When Using a .COM is Critical

A question that comes up very often is, “If I can’t find a great .COM domain for my authority site or main business site, should I consider a .NET or .ORG?” It’s easy to be tempted to opt for a .NET or .ORG because there are usually more choices available. However, there are some critical […]

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Welcome To The Domain Profits Academy Podcast

Learn the tips and tricks that we’ve used to turn $10 domains into hundreds and even thousands of dollars in profits.    

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Understanding Exact Match Domains (EMDs)

Google spokesperson Matt Cutts announced the latest Google algorithm the other day that is focused on Exact Match Domains. Panic has set in – at least for those who don’t understand what is really taking place. The algorithm, like all others before it, is Google’s attempt to remove “junk” websites from flooding the first pages […]

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All the Good Domains are Taken?

This is one of the biggest lies on the internet. That statement is as ridiculous as telling someone who wants to be a real estate broker “All the good houses are already gone.” Every single day, 70,000 to 80,000 domains expire and become available to register. Among them are HUNDREDS of very valuable domain names. […]

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