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05-14-2008, 12:12 PM

· #126

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Originally Posted by Reece

I downgraded the server recently to a 8 core x 2.66ghz Harpertown setup, upon suggestion that it may actually work faster (2x12MB cache in new setup versus 4x4MB in the old one) because of the difficulty most software currently has in taking advantage of even 8, nevermind 16 cores. Still, it isn't cheap by a longshot (still using RAID 10 with quad SCSI) and there are lots of servers out there which cost less to buy than I'm paying per month to lease this one.

I'd rather just stay on one server permanently than get into load balancing or (gasp!) changing servers if such a time were to come (had I gone with a cheaper option eg. 1 core Celeron). Peak server load so far has been 0.18 -- and that's to be divided by 8, because I have 8 cores in here, so clearly it can handle a whole lot more stress than is currently being placed on it.

I have some experience managing servers. I have been a webmaster and developer a long time before even thinking of being a domainer

Obviously, the server you are using now exceeds your current needs by a HUGE margin. I've run high traffic sites from celeron servers for years without a problem.

That being said, I understand your position and I agree that there are many advantages to have a powerful server. With a site like bqb one of the most important factor of success is the reliability and speed of your site. The other is security. If you have a powerful and secured server (firewall, software up-to-date, etc.) you won't have problems when your site starts to grow, which I think will happen at a very fast pace.

I wish you luck with your site.

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05-14-2008, 12:14 PM	· #127
Ja$on Senior Member Name: Jason Hopkins Location: Dropdude.com or San Diego Trader Rating: (67) Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,983 NP$: 76.95 (Donate)	What is BQB? I keep wanting to ask, where are the ribs? __________________ Expired Domain Name Blog - Brought to you by the Drop Dude. I chase expired domain names. Interested in my service? $18 for 1 catch, $30 for 2. PM me.

05-14-2008, 01:31 PM	· #128
Michael_Goldman Senior Member Name: Michael Trader Rating: (41) Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,404 NP$: 2505.00 (Donate)	Great, I see the site is growing and there were many names sold Reece, where we can see sales history? __________________ Bune.com, AARR.com and more top LLLL.com's for sale Domain Magnate

05-14-2008, 01:33 PM

· #129

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Originally Posted by Michael_Goldman

Great, I see the site is growing and there were many names sold

Reece, where we can see sales history?

Yep, sales history would be really good... it would help Antonio a LOT to!

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05-14-2008, 02:43 PM

· #130

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Will have a sales history up in about an hour

There's actually a surprisingly large number of sales -- quite a bit more than I thought there were! For the cheaper names like LLLL.nets, LLLL.infos, and 5L.coms, BQB finally seems to be a place where they sell quite easily near full market value.

BQB sales history is up

Link: http://www.bqb.com/custom_page,page...d,content_pages

Originally Posted by Ja$on

What is BQB?

I keep wanting to ask, where are the ribs?

Approved your account mate - hope you enjoy BQB

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05-14-2008, 06:24 PM

· #131

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Hey Reece,

Do you think it would be possible to remove 30 day auctions? Those are a bit too long,

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05-14-2008, 06:28 PM

· #132

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Hi Bill,

I'm going to implement an "automatically reduce auction length to 10 days remaining" feature on June 6 for any longer listings which receive bids while 10 or more days remain.

Just want to allow domainers who don't need quick sales the ability to price their domain at full (or above full) market value and not have to relist their names 3+ times per month until it sells.

Originally Posted by Bill

Hey Reece,

Do you think it would be possible to remove 30 day auctions? Those are a bit too long,

-Bill

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05-14-2008, 06:30 PM

· #133

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Originally Posted by Bill

Hey Reece,

Do you think it would be possible to remove 30 day auctions? Those are a bit too long,

-Bill

Funny that.....for one of my names I think I choosed 90 days.

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05-14-2008, 06:35 PM

· #134

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Come June 6 any domain with bids and with 10+ days remaining will default to 10 days remaining. For members who'd prefer their auction run the full 90 days, you can put a higher starting bid to discourage bidding. For those who want their domain sold as soon as there's interest, you can put it at no reserve 90 days and it'll sell 10 days after the first bid is placed.

Originally Posted by italiandragon

Funny that.....for one of my names I think I choosed 90 days.

Responded to your pm Lorenzo, thanks for your continued support

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05-14-2008, 06:41 PM

· #135

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Originally Posted by Reece

You`re welcome, that is just a great idea.

When I`m in no hurry to sell some names, I just like to expose them...so really I think that leaving different options is fine.

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05-14-2008, 06:53 PM

· #136

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Originally Posted by VURG

Reece. There is a little space at the bottom of the homepage that isn't being used effectively that you could put the most recent 5 or 10 sales or some recent high sales info to sell the effectiveness of the site. Just an idea.

I think this would be great, but I think the last 30 or so sales (more the better) would be better. It would make an BQB more interactivly interesting. I am sure lots of people are left guessing what auctions went for

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05-14-2008, 07:00 PM

· #137

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Thanks Reece!

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05-14-2008, 07:01 PM

· #138

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The rightmost link on the bottom of the homepage now shows recent sales data: http://www.bqb.com/custom_page,page...d,content_pages .

Will update it 1-2 times per week, so it should give everyone a good idea of what has recently sold on BQB.

Originally Posted by raredn.com

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05-14-2008, 07:07 PM

· #139

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Originally Posted by Reece

Great! plus lots of sales listed, good stuff. Would it be possible to put a link up the top linking to the sales data too, as I think some poeple may miss it. if it can not be integrated in the main menu due to design, maybe in could go next to: SALES DATA | FAQ | ABOUT US | CONTACT US as well as down the bottom where the sales data link is now

05-14-2008, 07:10 PM	· #140
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