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Last month I first discovered that Microsoft had secretly acquired 47 domain names related to a brand called “Synsup Labs&#. Those domain names had previously been pointed to the Bing.com search results for a keyword search for SynsupLabs. Now, about a month later, the total count of domain names related to Synsup Labs that Microsoft owns is an even 50, and each of those domain names have been set to resolve to their own name server. Previously these Synsup Labs domain names were resolving to Bing.com search results. MORE >>

Someone made a mistake recently and did not renew a high-end, premium domain name, Publication.com. But instead of Publication.com going through the normal domain name drop process, at the 11th hour, the domain name did not become available as it should have–and was suddenly renewed. This should not have happened, according to the domain name drop process. Domain names that are in Pending Delete status cannot be renewed by their former owner–it must become available to the public. The domain name was not renewed. MORE >>

Many business owners have a misconception about the cost of setting up an online presence. It doesn’t cost tens of thousands, you can set up a reasonable online presence for around a thousand dollars. That’s a domain name, hosting, a decent web site and blog thrown in. small business Internet adviser costs a lot less than you imagine and if it saves your business, could be the best investment you ever make. Small Business Internet Marketing domain names Internet advisers online presenceBook shops are a great example. MORE >>

gave a domain name back to its former owner. The former owner called me on the phone, told me that the domain name I bought several years ago at a Godaddy TDNAM domain name auction, was their former family-owned website. still owned the domain name and he was wondering if there’s anything he could do. Without hesitation, I told David, the former owner of the domain, that if was serious and wanted the domain back, I would transfer it back to him. There are real people out there who forget to renew their domain names. MORE >>