Danny Sullivan has apparently been contacted by Google, Inc.
According to Mr. Sullivan, Google has stated that domain name tasting is OK. Here's the quote:
"Domain kiting is when someone registers a domain but never pays for it, then keeps registering it. Google said the policy will only apply to kiting. Those doing domain tasting -- registering a site, trying it out with ads and then actually paying for it -- will not be impacted."
see http://searchengineland.com/080125-081815.php
Sorry folks -- haven't posted much here so I don't know much of the markup. Have always like the site, though.
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> "Search.com is not Google. Chopper.com is not Harley Davidson. Yahoo.com is not about happy people. Amazon.com is not about tall and powerful women."
This is rather lame and shortsighted.
I could just as well say that Firefox is not Internet Explorer -- and neither are an IPod. WTF? Are people *totally naive*? If you're looking for a hotel, then you do *not* type hotel into Google.COM -- right? I mean, like: HELLOooo! That there isn't alot happening here yet is no indication that this will continue to be the case.
So the coffee is already freshly brewed -- wake up and smell it! (enter shameless self-promotion here;)
BTW: the blog that goes along with that article ("The Key") is *heavily censored* -- so what else is new, right? So don't expect opening alot doors of perception on *that* one.
Instead, here's an "open invitation" (but unfortunately I won't be able to "sell" you anything -- except may an idea or two): Wisdom of the Language
ps: why list the domain name when linking out -- does that add meaningful information or not?
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I dunno!
When did ICANN vote unanimously to stop domain tasting?
When did Google announce that it would stop domain tasting?
Did Google announce it would end domain tasting after ICANN vote unanimously to stop it?
Danny Sullivan has apparently been contacted by Google, Inc. According to Mr. Sullivan, Google has stated that domain name tasting is OK. Here's the quote: "Domain kiting is when someone registers a domain but never pays for it, then keeps registering it. Google said the policy will only apply to kiting. Those doing domain tasting -- registering a site, trying it out with ads and then actually paying for it -- will not be impacted." see http://searchengineland.com/080125-081815.php
Simple question, simply answer (I don't care if you say "yes" or "no" -- the reasoning would interest me more)...
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> "Search.com is not Google. Chopper.com is not Harley Davidson. Yahoo.com is not about happy people. Amazon.com is not about tall and powerful women."
This is rather lame and shortsighted.
I could just as well say that Firefox is not Internet Explorer -- and neither are an IPod. WTF? Are people *totally naive*? If you're looking for a hotel, then you do *not* type hotel into Google.COM -- right? I mean, like: HELLOooo! That there isn't alot happening here yet is no indication that this will continue to be the case.
So the coffee is already freshly brewed -- wake up and smell it! (enter shameless self-promotion here ;)
BTW: the blog that goes along with that article ("The Key") is *heavily censored* -- so what else is new, right? So don't expect opening alot doors of perception on *that* one. Instead, here's an "open invitation" (but unfortunately I won't be able to "sell" you anything -- except may an idea or two): Wisdom of the Language
ps: why list the domain name when linking out -- does that add meaningful information or not?