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Mon 15th February 2010
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Weather Doesn’t Spoil Domainer Mardi Gras - Bad weather not enough to ruin Mardi Gras. Despite mother nature’s best attempt, the weather couldn’t spoil the second successful Domainer Mardi Gras conference. The event kicked off last Thursday night in New Orleans, concluding in the wee hours of the morning Sunday. Widespread snow storms made it difficult to fly into New Orleans, but most of the 150-odd registrants made it. For those that didn’t, Domainer Mardi Gras’ technical team did its best to bridge ... read more ...
Fri 12th February 2010
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Domainer Mardi Gras Kicks Off in New Orleans - Despite snowstorms, most make it to conference in New Orleans. This could have been a story with photos and videos from last night’s Domainer Crawfish Boil in New Orleans. But it’s not. It’s about how difficult it has been to get to New Orleans. Thanks to widespread snowstorms, air travel ground to a halt yesterday. Apparently the snowstorm will cause the most canceled flights since 9/11. My personal adventure started when American Airlines called me at 9 ... read more ...
Thu 11th February 2010
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Snow Slows Down Domainer Mardi Gras Procession - Widespread snow brings travel to a halt. Domainers heading to Domainer Mardi Gras in New Orleans are facing a big obstacle: lots and lots of snow. Domain Name attorney John Berryhill had to call it quits after the Philadelphia airport shut down. “It is really difficult to describe the weather situation here,” Berryhill wrote in an email. “I’ve lived here all my life and I’ve seen plenty of snow. This is an ungodly amount of snow.” Lest you think Berryhill ... read more ...
Wed 10th February 2010
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DNW’s Guide to Surviving Domainer Mardi Gras - How to prepare for New Orleans. The second annual Domainer Mardi Gras kicks off tomorrow in New Orleans. I’ve attended 100% of these shows, which makes me an authority to write this survival guide. 1. Bring your patience. With inclement weather across the nation, getting to NOLA won’t be easy today and tomorrow. When you get to the city, be ready for some long lines for taxis and other services. It’s a busy weekend. 2. Check your expectations. Think Mardi ... read more ...
Sun 7th February 2010
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Domainer Mardi Gras Just Got a Whole Lot More Exciting - Mardi Gras plus Saints celebration makes New Orleans the place to be this week. Last month I interviewed Domainer Mardi Gras Executive Directory Michael Ward about this year’s conference. After the interview, he sent an email to me about how important it was that people reserved their hotel rooms early. Here’s what he wrote: The hotel is already fully booked and they plan on selling out any rooms that I give back to them. We ran into this problem last year ... read more ...
Wed 3rd February 2010
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Domainer Mardi Gras on Tap for Next Week - Domainers head to New Orleans for third domain conference of the year. I’ve barely unpacked my bags from DOMAINfest, but now it’s time to turn my attention to next week’s Domainer Mardi Gras in New Orleans. For a preview of the event, including how you can get a discounted pass, listen to this episode of Domain Name Wire Radio. I will be involved with two panels at the event on Friday, February 12. At 1:30, Ron Jackson and I will take part in a reporter ... read more ...
Mon 18th January 2010
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Last Chance for Domainer Mardi Gras Hotel Rooms - If you’re thinking about attending Domainer Mardi Gras ’10, the bell is tolling for hotel rooms. Usually when you miss out on a domain conference’s hotel block, it’s not the end of the world. There are plenty of other hotels in the vicinity where you can stay. But Domainer Mardi Gras is different — and that’s why you need to reserve your room by Thursday, January 21. If you don’t book by Thursday, here’s what’s going to happen: 1. Any rooms from ... read more ...
Mon 11th January 2010
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DNW Radio: It’s Domainer Mardi Gras Time - Michael Ward discusses Domainer Mardi Gras 2010. One of the most talked-about domain name shows from last year kicks off one month from today in New Orleans – Domainer Mardi Gras 2010. Whether you’ve been to Mardi Gras or not, this is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy a domain conference and some of the most fun you can have in a weekend. I caught up with Domainer Mardi Gras executive director Michael Ward to get the scoop on this year’s show. In this show, ... read more ...
Fri 13th November 2009
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Mardi Gras Special Ends Today, WhyPark Gives Auction Details - Here are a couple news notes from Domainer Mardi Gras and WhyPark. Domainer Mardi Gras special ends today: Domainer Mardi Gras is giving away a 500 GB external hard drive to anyone who signs up to attend by midnight tonight. Registration rates are as low as $595 if you also stay at the conference hotel. This is the lowest fee you’ll ever see for attending an industry-wide domain conference. It’s a lot of fun, too. I recommend taking advantage of this offer ... read more ...
Wed 7th October 2009
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Domainer Mardi Gras Early Bird Rate Ends Next Week - Best Domainer Mardi Gras discount ends soon. Early bird rates for Domainer Mardi Gras end October 15, so now is the time to register if you plan to make the trip. Early bird registration is $795, but if you also book your hotel room at the conference hotel, you’ll get admission for only $495. The hotel is a good deal, too, so this will probably be your most affordable conference opportunity for 2010. Domainer Mardi Gras (DMG) organizers sent a multi-page brochure ... read more ...
Mon 24th August 2009
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Domainer Mardi Gras Set for Feb Return - Popular conference making its return. Building on the success (and fun) of its first year, Domainer Mardi Gras is making a return in 2010. The event will be held at the New Orleans Marriott February 11th – 13th, 2010. Fat Tuesday is February 16. The event is now an independent event. Parked will be a headline sponsor. Compared to last year, you’ll spot two key differences off the top: the hotel is closer to the action and the entire event is cheaper. Although ... read more ...
Fri 27th February 2009
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More Domains Sell in Aftermarket.com Extended Auction - Auction ends today at 4 PM CST. It ain’t over until the fat lady sings. Aftermarket.com’s Domainer Mardi Gras auction is still going, and some of the domains that didn’t sell during the live auction last Saturday are getting bids. That includes Credenzas.com, at $13,500, and GolfSets.com at $4,500. The extended auction also includes new domains that weren’t in the original auction and have no reserve. These include Engrossing.com, HealthyMenu.com, PhotoPapers.com, ... read more ...
Sun 22nd February 2009
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Domain Name Auction Picks Were 82% Accurate - My picks for the Aftermarket.com auction were right 82% of the time. I used a stunningly complex methodology to pick the winners in yesterday’s Aftermarket.com auction at Domainer Mardi Gras: I made a gut call on whether or not someone would bid on the name. Yep, that’s it. No complex algorithms. No looking up advertiser or traffic counts. Just making a call. I was right 82% of the time. I underestimated the number of domains that would sell. I predicted ... read more ...
Sat 21st February 2009
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Domain Company Acquisition News Tuesday; More Observations from New Orleans - Big news coming Tuesday. A domain name company acquisition will be announced on Tuesday. Check back then for the news. Here’s a roundup of yesterday’s events at Domainer Mardi Gras in New Orleans. First, a couple more observations: Someone forgot to put in crosswalks in New Orleans… If inflation gets out of control, I’m hedging my bet with cheap plastic beads. These things are a valuable currency… Yesterday was the first full day of Domainer Mardi Gras. ... read more ...
Wed 21st January 2009
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What Domainers Should (and Shouldn’t) Do Post Kentucky - Here are some things for domainers to consider now that the Kentucky case has been overturned. The Kentucky Court of Appeals has overturned a trial court’s ruling that the state could seize domain names associated with online gambling. The Court of Appeals ruled that domain names weren’t “gambling devices”, which was part of the statute used to justify seizing the domains. As Michael Berkens pointed out, this is a narrow victory. Electronic Frontier Foundation ... read more ...
Fri 9th January 2009
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DOMAINfest, Domainer Mardi Gras on Horizon - Two domain conferences on agenda for next 6 weeks. Domain industry professionals have two conferences on the agenda from now until the end of February. In less than two weeks, DOMAINfest kicks off in Hollywood, California. DOMAINfest, organized by DomainSponsor, is the largest industry conference by attendance. DomainSponsor will spend about $1 million organizing the show, including parties at Universal Studios and the Playboy Mansion. The conference starts January ... read more ...
Wed 29th October 2008
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Domainer Mardi Gras to Focus on Risk Management - Domainers head to New Orleans to learn about risk management (and partying). Modern Domainer Magazine’s Domainer Mardi Gras will take place in New Orleans February 19-21, 2009. The event is produced by Modern Domainer with support from Parked.com and other sponsors. According to an advance copy of the agenda obtained by Domain Name Wire, the event will focus on risk management for domainers. The conference overview reads: The domain name industry witnessed dramatic ... read more ...
Wed 20th August 2008
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September Modern Domainer Ships Next Week - Latest issue tips scales at over 125 pages. The September issue of Modern Domainer magazine will start shipping Monday, and this issue is a monster at over 125 pages. The main feature is the second in the two-part series “Domainer’s Blog Bible”, which includes selected posts from Domain Name Wire. I’m happy with the selections Modern Domainer chose as it will re-introduce some topics that haven’t been discussed much lately. Please be sure to read the ... read more ...