A much-anticipated new tool aimed at combating negative links has just been released by Google. Within your Google Webmaster Tools website profile, you now have the option to disavow backlinks that you would like Google to ignore when considering your website or domain for indexing. Google’s head of web spam Matt Cutts announced the Disavow … Continue Reading
Google, Search Engines, SEO
A revolution in buyer and seller protection for an industry that is no stranger to scams and theft is underway. Francois Carrillo, founder of the popular domain news aggregator Domaining.com, is now offering free escrow services for domain sale transactions under $500 at eCop.com. Update Nov. 2: The service is now available for free to paid members … Continue Reading
Domain Industry, Domain Investing, Domain Marketplaces, Domain Names, Domain Sales, Tools & Resources
Web developer and programmer Corey Ballou has developed a new and simple, yet refined application for discovering short domain names. Whether you are looking to build up your domain portfolio or find a brand name for your startup business, these lists may prove an invaluable resource for those who crave short and sweet. You can browse … Continue Reading
Available Domains, Branding, Domain Names, Domain Research, Tools & Resources
Google has just launched an innovative new service that aims to monetize web content by providing crowdsourced consumer surveys for businesses. Google Consumer Surveys will connect brands wishing to collect consumer information to publishers wanting to monetize premium content. Publishers will be able to host consumer surveys that will be presented to visitors as a … Continue Reading
Advertising, Blogging, Google, Marketing
Savvy domain investors have been aware of the concept and benefits of using keywords in their domain names for SEO purposes since the beginning. The rest of the world has started to catch on in recent years. While doing some freelance projects for my New Year website development special, I couldn’t help but notice a … Continue Reading
Branding, Domain Names, SEO
A new year is almost here! I would like to extend a special offer to DotSauce readers seeking professional website development. Included in this new package-deal are lots of extras that will offer a complete business web presence ready to take on 2012. I’m making this available to anyone for less than $800. I am … Continue Reading
Internet, Web Design, Web Development, WordPress
Social media is often overlooked in its roll as an element of SEO. In this article I share 5 areas of interest along with some suggestions for using social media marketing and social networking to increase you presence and rankings on search engines. 1. Set the Right Twitter Name One of the most powerful tips … Continue Reading
Facebook, Google, Internet, Search Engines, SEO, Social, Twitter
Late yesterday, I received an email from my GoDaddy Account Manager informing me of a very interesting new service. VIP accounts are being offered exclusive access to a master list of Premium Listing domains and will soon be able to setup keyword alerts to monitor domain listings of interest. If you’re not familiar with Premium … Continue Reading
Domain Industry, Domain Marketplaces, Domain Sales, Registrars
I’m sure you’ve all heard about Steve Jobs resigning as CEO of Apple. Today, I read a post that stood out among the sea of farewells and Apple nostalgia. I really didn’t think I would be writing a post about Steve Jobs myself, but this is a great look at the impact domains, especially generic … Continue Reading
Branding, Current Events, Domain Names, Internet, Notable Domain Sales
Last year, my original list of 12 domain name and SEO bookmarklets turned out to be quite a popular resource. Having instant access to data and analytics for any domain you’re browsing is such a convenience. I’m pleased to be sharing a bunch more new bookmarklets I’ve come across recently in a great post by Tom … Continue Reading
Domain Names, Domain Research, Scripts & Software, Search Engines, SEO, Tools & Resources