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		<title>Domain Names &#8211; A Force For Good</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 01:07:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aftermarket Team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When Canadian-based SickKids Foundation decided to put an offer on healthyandhappy.com, they turned to Aftermarket Account Specialist, Mike Morrison. The foundation’s intention was to redirect the domain to a new campaign aimed at helping children with mental illness.]]></description>
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		<title>Article about the value of domains</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 18:40:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aftermarket Team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is a great article by David Teten of Forbes Magazine in a two part-series about the value of domains to startups. http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidteten/2013/05/01/should-a-startup-spend-vc-funding-on-a-domain-name/ Tweet]]></description>
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		<title>Amp Up Your Generic Domain with Keyword Specialization</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 23:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aftermarket Team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you listen to the pros in the world of domain names, generic keyword domains with the .com extension are the most effective because they tend to attract the most traffic. But not all generic domain names are created equal. Small differences can make one generic much more useful than another.]]></description>
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		<title>What&#8217;s In A Name? The Art of Valuing Domains</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aftermarket Team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ever wonder what the difference is between a $1,000,000 domain name and one that is worth $10 or less? Various characteristics of a domain name can either positively or negatively impact its valuation. Although there are always exceptions to these rules, it's important to understand a domain's value through these factors.]]></description>
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		<title>Updates to Aftermarket.com</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:25:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aftermarket Team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While it may be true that the only thing that doesn’t change is change itself, change isn’t always a good thing. Remember New Coke? How about George Lazenby as James Bond?

Well, we’re always changing, too. We’re continuously working on ways to improve our marketplace for both buyers and sellers. Consider us the Daniel Craig of changes.]]></description>
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		<title>The Domain Marketplace &amp; the ICANN Draw</title>
		<link>http://www.aftermarket.com/blog/uncategorized/the-domain-marketplace-the-icann-draw</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:45:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aftermarket Team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The domain marketplace will likely be affected in the months and years to come by ICANN’s program allowing expansion of new gTLDs. While the exact nature and degree of this affect is unclear, it will be interesting to watch the internet’s transition, as demonstrated by the recent Prioritization Draw for gTLD’s.]]></description>
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		<title>Domains For Sale: Is a Tsunami Coming?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:04:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aftermarket Team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Calling it a potential tsunami, a flood of registrations and subsequent domains for sale once the gTLD wave hits could threaten businesses, small to mid-size in particular, according to the Association of National Advertisers (ANA). To prevent this, they are appealing to the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) to “advocate for a ‘Do Not Sell registry’” in an effort to protect the domain marketplace.]]></description>
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		<title>Premium Domain Names: Your Company Business Card</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:01:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aftermarket Team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The value of a descriptive domain name cannot be underestimated. Think of your domain as your company’s business card. With the ability to make a memorable impression and build your customer base, a well-chosen descriptive domain can positively impact your business in four key areas: generating traffic, establishing leadership and credibility, boosting business growth, and providing an investment opportunity.]]></description>
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		<title>Domain Brokers: An Asset to Buyers</title>
		<link>http://www.aftermarket.com/blog/uncategorized/domain-brokers-an-asset-to-buyers</link>
		<comments>http://www.aftermarket.com/blog/uncategorized/domain-brokers-an-asset-to-buyers#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:57:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aftermarket Team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The novice domain buyer may feel that she doesn’t need  a domain broker; but choosing to go without such expertise can significantly impact what you end up paying as a buyer. Similar to a real estate broker, domain brokers provide critical expertise in navigating complex transactions, ensuring legal requirements are met, facilitating the exchange of funds, and overseeing the safety and security of the transaction.]]></description>
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		<title>Domain Brokers: An Asset to Sellers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:56:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aftermarket Team</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The novice domain seller may feel that he doesn’t need  a domain brokerage service. Yet without the expertise of a domain broker, going it alone can significantly affect how you price your domain. Price too high and your domain may not sell. Price too low and you are leaving money on the table.]]></description>
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