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Microsoft to Buy Linkedin for $26B

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Joe Alagna

Linkedin has always been one of my favorite social networks. I’m hoping that they don’t change much. But today, Microsoft announced they are buying them for $26 billion dollars!  Below is the official press release: REDMOND, Wash., and MOUNTAIN VIEW, … Continue reading →

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Local Sites With Revenue Over $1M Annually

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Joe Alagna

I just ran across an interesting PDF that lists local / niche news sites, listing their annual revenue.  Revenue for local news / feature sites has been a challenge for the news industry as well as for domain name investors.  … Continue reading →

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Revenge on the Telecom Robot

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Joe Alagna

I have an old phone number that I like and that I’ve used for almost 18 years.  I have robots calling me every day.  I’m sure that the “telemarketers” (aka spammers) unleashing these robots on the public won’t like this … Continue reading →

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No Daddy – No Godaddy Superbowl Ad This Year.

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Joe Alagna

Adage Magazine and other media outlets have reported that Godaddy is sitting out this year’s Superbowl. They’ve been advertising on it since 2005 so it’s a disappointment to the domain name industry. We have a lot to thank them for. … Continue reading →

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