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Why Did a Russian Weed Company Just Buy Ebola.com for $200,000?

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If they wipe out the current site ASAP, replace it with some quality content that earns them some serious traffic, handle their PR well, and do a good job of monetizing on site, there is no reason that Ebola.com’s hefty price tag couldn’t be the entry fee for a seriously lucrative investment. News buying domains ebola ebola.com'

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Blind Luck: What To Do With Weird, Unpredictable, and Unavoidable Customer Horror Stories

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Chances are, he would also have turned to a competitor to buy the replacement blinds. While the average customer probably doesn’t buy a new set of blinds too often, every business owner knows that a customer who has a uniquely poor experience is more likely to leave a review, tell their friends, and advocate for the replacement company.

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What We Can Learn from Walmart’s Bazillion Dollar Facebook Campaign

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Based on the premise that a company’s Facebook fan is likely to shop more, buy bigger, and advocate more than a non fan, the study found that your average Coca-Cola Facebook fan is worth $70.16, while your average McDonalds fan is valued at more than twice that, at $182.98. Even without a big blinking “BUY ME!” Survey says: Nope!

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