NameDrive - New Keyword Implementation

[dongan]

New Keyword Implementation
As of March 5th, 2007, NameDrive will involve our users more actively in keyword verification. As before, all newly-submitted keywords will be checked regularly by ND staff, but now you can see your keyword's status in the member area. By using the magnifier, you can preview a keyword's effectiveness without submitting a keyword change. Please remember to use keywords which are as relevant as possible.
NameDrive will now keep you updated on the status of your new keyword. By rolling over the keyword box, you can see your live keyword. The colour codes are as follows:
# Green: - Live keyword, keyword approved.
# Yellow: - Keyword submitted awaiting ND approval.
# Red: - Keyword rejected. Please choose a more suitable keyword for your domain.
Remember to use the magnifying glass tool to preview domains before submitting a change. This will ensure that the keyword you submit for approval will be the best keyword for your domain. If you have submitted a keyword for approval, please do not change the keyword again as this will not be logged by the system until your first keyword has been approved.

Any thoughts?

 

[tetrapak]

I'm not so sure, if it means that the newbies will have a bigger chance to use proper keywords while the regular users that are changing their keywords now and then for a test will have a delay, then im not a big fan of this system.

 

[tipsfromthetop]

I agree with Tetra on this, its hard enough with many of us with hundreds of domains to keep our keywords current but with a delay this would make quick changes become a thing of the past and we would have to constantly check to see if they have been approved.

Only way this would work well is if namedrive sent us an email with the domains which keywords where not approved.

 

[fonzie_007]

This was one of the aspects of why I hate(d) Sedo parking. I'm giving a thumbs down to this system--just more red tape. Maybe it is time for me to start testing at another parking provider.

 

[tetrapak]

Ed / Namedrive:
How about an option that advanced users could choose not to have this feature as they are very well aware of which keywords can be used, and there is no need for a guide/help ?

 

[NameDriver]

Hi guys,

As many of you will be aware, if you have used this system, we check this extremely regularly (more than once every hour) so that the inconvenience to you is as minimal as possible. This is something that has been directed to us by Google and is something we are obliged to do while hoping to keep the hassle to you, our non-cheating, verified customers, as low as possible. We appreciate this is not the most popular thing we have implemented. It's something we have been handed down from 'above' and, in the realms of this, we are trying to handle it in a typical ND way and turn it into a positive thing if possible.

Ed

 

[Mark]

Thanks for the Explanation Ed

 

[fonzie_007]

Thanks for the clarification Ed. As this has been thrust on ND by Google, I understand this was not ND's call and that I should direct my frustration at Google (and those engaging in fraudulent PPC behavior).

 

[tipsfromthetop]

Thanks Ed,

Much appreciated i totally understand

 

[dongan]

thanks Ed for your explanation.