The Book That Never Was
There are few really world-class, industry leading domainers (no, I don't include myself) and even fewer who provide free information.
One of the most prolific is Rick Schwartz.
Today, he closed his blog. He's posting no more, but he is leaving the archive online for all to see.
It's an education. Love him or loathe him, you will learn a lot from his blog at www.ricksblog.com
I for one would liek to thank him for his generosity in sharing his insight. I don't always agree with his viewpoint, but he has welcomed me into his private board and into his home and for that I am very grateful.
There are times when I have wondered I have a blog, but then I'll receive an email from someone who has taken a snippet of advice from one of my posts and turned it into cash, or made a positive change in their life.
That happens about once or twice a year.
Amazing considering the number of viewings this blog gets, but do you know what? Those emails, messages and calls I receive always spur me on to give more via the blog.
I don't crave praise and I don't really care if anyone ever reads my blog, but I do like to know if I've made a difference to somebody's life.
I guesss Rick is the same, so thamks Rick, you have helped me immeasurably - often indirectly, just through running your board.
Whilst I am on this theme, I'd also like to publicly thank Donna Mahony who runs another domain board where many of my peers reside.
Without the people on both boards, I wouldn't even have an online presence now.
posted by David Carter @ 10:19 PM
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I read it and I am grateful for the insight. I also envy you for the different path you've taken that in the end shows its not about the name but the business value one can create. You don't need a lot of domains or fancy development, just a passion for the opportunities the web can create. Anyone who has ever sold a product to a customer marvels at the ability to drive costs and complexity from sales. For the small guy to take on the big guy and win. With all the despair about domains and ppc, at the end of the day every domain is an incredible opportunity to build something special you can own. When people stop looking at the web as a times square ad circus or strictly as a mall for commerce, they can concentrate on how they can leverage the technology as simply as possible to solve a problem or enrich someone's life. The money will follow.
Couldn't agree more Owen.
Opporunity abounds and you never know where buying a domain name or publishing a web site will take you.
This week for example, one of my sites pulled in a very real UK government enquiry from Cuba.
My contact tells me that nobody else got that enquiry, because he couldn't find the same information I had posted elsewhere.
I don't know if I'll get the contract, but the prospect of travelling to Cuba with somebody else footing the bill is pretty exciting to me.
Whether that actually happens or not doesn't matter.
For me, the excitement and satisfaction comes from knowing that I did something and it worked!
Thanks David...but you are one of my inspirations...you never held back. Every new tool or helpful tip was shared. We are all products of the communities we share. Hopefully, we have all helped each other in some way.
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