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news Why a great domain name is critical for new start-ups...
When you start up, every bit counts, including your product, leadership, team and physical location. However, I believe the most crucial factor is your company’s domain name.A domain is not just your online store; it’s your brand. There is a famous saying: "As you name the boat, so shall it...- News
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news Why a great domain name is critical for new start-ups...
When you start up, every bit counts, including your product, leadership, team and physical location. However, I believe the most crucial factor is your company’s domain name.A domain is not just your online store; it’s your brand. There is a famous saying: "As you name the boat, so shall it...- News
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advice Entrepreneurial Burn-out
Entrepreneur burnout. Do entrepreneurs get burnout? Um, do they run out of steam or something like that or do they hit a brick wall? What is it? So what do you think about that, Jeff? Like, do they really get burnout? Do entrepreneurs burn out at all?Yeah, I think certainly looking back at my...- News
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advice Entrepreneurial Burn-out
Entrepreneur burnout. Do entrepreneurs get burnout? Um, do they run out of steam or something like that or do they hit a brick wall? What is it? So what do you think about that, Jeff? Like, do they really get burnout? Do entrepreneurs burn out at all?Yeah, I think certainly looking back at my...- News
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advice New Start-Ups Not Choosing .com As Much Anymore
According to data from Betalist, as shared by Marc Köhlbrugge on Twitter, .com usage amongst early stage startups has been on the decline. The data that was shared shows .com usage was 78% ten years ago and it has declined to 56% most recently...Read More- News
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advice New Start-Ups Not Choosing .com As Much Anymore
According to data from Betalist, as shared by Marc Köhlbrugge on Twitter, .com usage amongst early stage startups has been on the decline. The data that was shared shows .com usage was 78% ten years ago and it has declined to 56% most recently...Read More- News
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- domain names domains... .com start-ups betalist marc köhlbrugge
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news Startups Choosing Longer .coms Over Alternative TLDs
The article discussed quite a few funded startups and their brand name choices. Brands mentioned in the article include Waldo, Morty, Pie Insurance, Carrot Fertility, Lemonade, Oscar, Herb, Bud, Purple Squirrel, and quite a few other companies with interesting (or even confusing) brand names.Of...- News
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news Startups Choosing Longer .coms Over Alternative TLDs
The article discussed quite a few funded startups and their brand name choices. Brands mentioned in the article include Waldo, Morty, Pie Insurance, Carrot Fertility, Lemonade, Oscar, Herb, Bud, Purple Squirrel, and quite a few other companies with interesting (or even confusing) brand names.Of...- News
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strategy Diversifying From A Sub-Niche To A Cross-Niche Campaign
In an earlier article, I wrote about breaking down a niche into sub-niches, micro-niches, and nano-niches for a more targeted audience. (Read: Breaking Down A Niche). I was inspired to write this article about diversifying from a sub-niche campaign to a cross-niche campaign after a few random...- Eric Lyon
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strategy Diversifying From A Sub-Niche To A Cross-Niche Campaign
In an earlier article, I wrote about breaking down a niche into sub-niches, micro-niches, and nano-niches for a more targeted audience. (Read: Breaking Down A Niche). I was inspired to write this article about diversifying from a sub-niche campaign to a cross-niche campaign after a few random...- Eric Lyon
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- business marketing... development start-ups miches target audience
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strategy Brand Development Tips – #1: Brainstorming Your Brand Name
I decided to start a new series for brand development tips to share some of the things I’ve learned over the years. When it comes to starting up a new online or offline business, the number one thing you need to get started is a solid brand to represent you or your new company. If you are an...- Eric Lyon
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strategy Brand Development Tips – #1: Brainstorming Your Brand Name
I decided to start a new series for brand development tips to share some of the things I’ve learned over the years. When it comes to starting up a new online or offline business, the number one thing you need to get started is a solid brand to represent you or your new company. If you are an...- Eric Lyon
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strategy The #1 Domain Strategy mistake most Startups make
Domains are an integral part of this branding process. A bad domain can destroy any momentum that a marketing investment can create.Most startups can’t afford to acquire the perfect domain when they first get started.A domain acquisition strategy should be included as part of the company’s...- News
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strategy The #1 Domain Strategy mistake most Startups make
Domains are an integral part of this branding process. A bad domain can destroy any momentum that a marketing investment can create.Most startups can’t afford to acquire the perfect domain when they first get started.A domain acquisition strategy should be included as part of the company’s...- News
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advice How To Choose The Right Domain Name
Companies looking to provide the next big domain extension have sparked a flurry of activity, along with investors looking to cash in on the next domain craze. As businesses try to make sense of the countless new domain name extensions and the possible impact on their business, Manish Dalal...- News
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advice How To Choose The Right Domain Name
Companies looking to provide the next big domain extension have sparked a flurry of activity, along with investors looking to cash in on the next domain craze. As businesses try to make sense of the countless new domain name extensions and the possible impact on their business, Manish Dalal...- News
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news 87 newly funded startups and their domain names: Boom.tv, Privacy.com, TheMemo.com
Merry Christmas everyone! Despite the holiday season a cool $392,558,280 in funding was raised by 87 startup companies last week. More than 67% of them launched with a .com domain name followed by the ccTLDs with a 17% piece of the pie. We have five startups that went with a new domain... -
news 87 newly funded startups and their domain names: Boom.tv, Privacy.com, TheMemo.com
Merry Christmas everyone! Despite the holiday season a cool $392,558,280 in funding was raised by 87 startup companies last week. More than 67% of them launched with a .com domain name followed by the ccTLDs with a 17% piece of the pie. We have five startups that went with a new domain... -
advice Branding advice: 6 ways your business can benefit from multiple domain names
If you start selling products and services that are in demand, you can almost guarantee that competition will spring up quickly. Some people say you have to think of a completely original idea to become successful. Yet, that isn’t always the case. If a product or service is needed, then there is... -
advice Branding advice: 6 ways your business can benefit from multiple domain names
If you start selling products and services that are in demand, you can almost guarantee that competition will spring up quickly. Some people say you have to think of a completely original idea to become successful. Yet, that isn’t always the case. If a product or service is needed, then there is... -
advice 7 Guidelines to Choosing the Perfect Domain Name
Your domain name is now inseparable from your brand name. This is great if you got in the game early, however, what about new companies or brands that want to expand and pivot?Domains are a strategic investment that appreciates in value. If you acquire it correctly, they can be sold later for...- News
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advice 7 Guidelines to Choosing the Perfect Domain Name
Your domain name is now inseparable from your brand name. This is great if you got in the game early, however, what about new companies or brands that want to expand and pivot?Domains are a strategic investment that appreciates in value. If you acquire it correctly, they can be sold later for...- News
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news Marijuana Domain Investors look to Weed “Dealers” for Inspiration
The Marijuana Business is growing even faster than we all imagined. It certainly won’t be long until it becomes legal in all 50 states as well as other countries. Both seasoned and first time entrepreneurs are looking to get their piece of this industry that will likely surpass the growth last... -
news Marijuana Domain Investors look to Weed “Dealers” for Inspiration
The Marijuana Business is growing even faster than we all imagined. It certainly won’t be long until it becomes legal in all 50 states as well as other countries. Both seasoned and first time entrepreneurs are looking to get their piece of this industry that will likely surpass the growth last... -
news Payoneer raises $180 million to help businesses move money across borders
Digital payments company Payoneer has raised a whopping $180 million in a series E round led by Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV), with participation from existing investor Susquehanna Growth Equity.“We’ll be using the money to support our long-term growth strategy, which includes a few key... -
news Payoneer raises $180 million to help businesses move money across borders
Digital payments company Payoneer has raised a whopping $180 million in a series E round led by Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV), with participation from existing investor Susquehanna Growth Equity.“We’ll be using the money to support our long-term growth strategy, which includes a few key... -
strategy The Dark Side of Entrepreneurship
In this extensive post about the “Dark Side of Entrepreneurship,” Jitendra helps bring to light and addresses issues and problems faced by men and women who aspire to become successful entrepreneurs.Whether one will succeed or not is the prime question which surrounds the mind of a sole...- News
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strategy The Dark Side of Entrepreneurship
In this extensive post about the “Dark Side of Entrepreneurship,” Jitendra helps bring to light and addresses issues and problems faced by men and women who aspire to become successful entrepreneurs.Whether one will succeed or not is the prime question which surrounds the mind of a sole...- News
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strategy How and why to purchase a custom domain for your business
The second you decide on a name for your business, you should purchase the corresponding domain for your website. They are inexpensive, easy to buy and one of the simplest ways to brand your business.Having a custom domain is one of the simplest and least expensive tools of branding your...- News
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strategy How and why to purchase a custom domain for your business
The second you decide on a name for your business, you should purchase the corresponding domain for your website. They are inexpensive, easy to buy and one of the simplest ways to brand your business.Having a custom domain is one of the simplest and least expensive tools of branding your...- News
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advice Startup lessons learned: What a trade show can teach you about your team
This week we exhibited at Shop.org, one of the biggest conferences in the retail world. Three years ago Daina and I went to the show and walked the floor, at that time Fashion Metric was just the two of us and along with our first hire, Key. I thought, someday we’ll have a booth here, but it...- News
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advice Startup lessons learned: What a trade show can teach you about your team
This week we exhibited at Shop.org, one of the biggest conferences in the retail world. Three years ago Daina and I went to the show and walked the floor, at that time Fashion Metric was just the two of us and along with our first hire, Key. I thought, someday we’ll have a booth here, but it...- News
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- start-ups fashion metric... trade shows team work
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strategy Building An Online Empire Doesn’t Happen Over Night
I’ve been slowly building an online empire since 2005. I started out buying a .ws domain for an online marketing and design business venture I wanted to develop at that time. It didn’t really pan out with my lack of experience back then and following hundreds of blogs on the topic that all...- Eric Lyon
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strategy Building An Online Empire Doesn’t Happen Over Night
I’ve been slowly building an online empire since 2005. I started out buying a .ws domain for an online marketing and design business venture I wanted to develop at that time. It didn’t really pan out with my lack of experience back then and following hundreds of blogs on the topic that all...- Eric Lyon
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information Why Brand Names Are So Important, According To Science
As any successful entrepreneur can tell you, there are countless components to creating a successful brand - the most important of which, of course, is providing a good product or service.Still, however, the brand name itself carries more weight than you might think - and can mark the difference... -
information Why Brand Names Are So Important, According To Science
As any successful entrepreneur can tell you, there are countless components to creating a successful brand - the most important of which, of course, is providing a good product or service.Still, however, the brand name itself carries more weight than you might think - and can mark the difference... -
strategy Proven Domain Brand Strategies
Brand strategies for domain names fall into three main categories. Descriptive Domain Strategy The domain or brand describes what the company does. Examples: Wholefoods.com, WorkInjury.com, FreeConferenceCall.com, ContentMarketing.com, BigData.com, clutter.com Suggestive Domain Strategy...- News
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strategy Proven Domain Brand Strategies
Brand strategies for domain names fall into three main categories. Descriptive Domain Strategy The domain or brand describes what the company does. Examples: Wholefoods.com, WorkInjury.com, FreeConferenceCall.com, ContentMarketing.com, BigData.com, clutter.com Suggestive Domain Strategy...- News
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interviews Miika Hakala - CEO of BucketList® talks about his success in using a .Net
Miika originates from Ostrobothnia in Finland, a place where communal work has been a necessity for as long as it’s been inhabitable. The idea of working together has been taken online to create a crowdsourced community focused on helping people achieve their life goals.I wasn’t the first to...- News
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interviews Miika Hakala - CEO of BucketList® talks about his success in using a .Net
Miika originates from Ostrobothnia in Finland, a place where communal work has been a necessity for as long as it’s been inhabitable. The idea of working together has been taken online to create a crowdsourced community focused on helping people achieve their life goals.I wasn’t the first to...- News
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information Why Acquiring a Desired Domain Name is Not Enough for Your Brand
One of the first things you do while setting up a business, is look for domain name suiting your brand. There are often instances where entrepreneurs buy domain names first and then name their firm based on the best available address they can get.While you may be owning and running a...- News
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information Why Acquiring a Desired Domain Name is Not Enough for Your Brand
One of the first things you do while setting up a business, is look for domain name suiting your brand. There are often instances where entrepreneurs buy domain names first and then name their firm based on the best available address they can get.While you may be owning and running a...- News
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guide How to Transition Your Business from Offline to Online
According to a Forrester report from last year, executives predict digital will positively impact their businesses by 2020, with a 47% increase in revenue. Not only is it a good time to implement changes into traditional companies and embrace the online potential, but also to find the right...- News
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guide How to Transition Your Business from Offline to Online
According to a Forrester report from last year, executives predict digital will positively impact their businesses by 2020, with a 47% increase in revenue. Not only is it a good time to implement changes into traditional companies and embrace the online potential, but also to find the right...- News
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- domains hosting... development registrars online business start-ups
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Using Domains to Build and Expand Your Business (Video)
The video titled “Using Domains to Build and Expand Your Business” covers how to use domains to build and expand a successful business.. Read More- News
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Using Domains to Build and Expand Your Business (Video)
The video titled “Using Domains to Build and Expand Your Business” covers how to use domains to build and expand a successful business.. Read More- News
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- domains development... video start-ups exanding business
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advice 3 Tests You Need To Do On Your Startup Name
Well, there are three things that make a name sticky... It’s easy to communicate. It’s easy to spell. It’s easy to remember. Today, I’m going to show you how to test your name’s stickiness. If you haven’t named your startup yet, you’re in luck. Because I’m also going to show you an easy...- News
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advice 3 Tests You Need To Do On Your Startup Name
Well, there are three things that make a name sticky... It’s easy to communicate. It’s easy to spell. It’s easy to remember. Today, I’m going to show you how to test your name’s stickiness. If you haven’t named your startup yet, you’re in luck. Because I’m also going to show you an easy...- News
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news Educational Resources for Start-Up Founders
It can be difficult for startup founders to see the starting line amidst the tornado of information we have access to these days. With that in mind, I put together some of my favorite resources that I believe will help budding entrepreneurs at the onset of their journey. Enjoy!..Read More- News
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news Educational Resources for Start-Up Founders
It can be difficult for startup founders to see the starting line amidst the tornado of information we have access to these days. With that in mind, I put together some of my favorite resources that I believe will help budding entrepreneurs at the onset of their journey. Enjoy!..Read More- News
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