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		<title>Hostelworld.com sold to US firm</title>
		<link>http://www.predictivedomaining.com/2009/11/13/hostelworld-com-sold-to-us-firm/</link>
		<comments>http://www.predictivedomaining.com/2009/11/13/hostelworld-com-sold-to-us-firm/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:38:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barry</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A short sweet post. These are the kind of stories that keep everyone going. A lot of hard work finally paying off. Dublin-based company behind  Hostelworld.com has been bought by a US private investment firm. Web Reservations International, founded 10 years ago, sold €350m of accommodation online last year. Hostelworld.com sold to US firm Bookmark [...]]]></description>
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		<title>JuicyCampus.com, victim of plumeting ad revenue?</title>
		<link>http://www.predictivedomaining.com/2009/02/07/juicycampuscom-victim-of-plumeting-ad-revenue/</link>
		<comments>http://www.predictivedomaining.com/2009/02/07/juicycampuscom-victim-of-plumeting-ad-revenue/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 23:26:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barry</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Juicy Campus and Gossip JuicyCampus.com was based on one of the less desirable habits we as humans have: gossip. Gossip sells as any visit to a supermarket checkout will show you. However this web site took gossip to a new level allowing college students to post anonymously about their student life, other students and faculty. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Have you got an exit strategy?</title>
		<link>http://www.predictivedomaining.com/2009/02/06/have-you-got-an-exit-strategy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.predictivedomaining.com/2009/02/06/have-you-got-an-exit-strategy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:23:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barry</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.predictivedomaining.com/?p=822</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[So you have built up a portfolio of domain names and you have even started to develop some of them. You are generating some income and are excited about your blossoming business. But do you realize the decisions you are making today will affect the growth and ultimate outcome of your business endeavor? Tying a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mystery domaining auction helps domaining world?</title>
		<link>http://www.predictivedomaining.com/2009/01/04/mystery-domaining-auction-helps-domaining-world/</link>
		<comments>http://www.predictivedomaining.com/2009/01/04/mystery-domaining-auction-helps-domaining-world/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:47:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barry</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.predictivedomaining.com/?p=597</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In case you missed it, Jonathan Motson launched a Mystery Domain Auction aiming to &#8220;auction off a mystery domain name for an accumulated $1,000,000 in an &#8220;all pay&#8221; auction&#8221;. The winner gets a mystery domain name which Jonathan says is worth at least $10,000 and is willing to buy the domain name back for $10,000 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Domain sales are not based on real value</title>
		<link>http://www.predictivedomaining.com/2008/12/24/domain-sales-are-not-based-on-real-value/</link>
		<comments>http://www.predictivedomaining.com/2008/12/24/domain-sales-are-not-based-on-real-value/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:15:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barry</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.predictivedomaining.com/?p=541</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Rick Schwartz had a post recently reminding everyone that it is all about the sales. It reminded me that domain sales are not based on real value but on perceived value. It is focusing on that perception that can help you maximize your sales and your profit. Real versus perceived Lets take the example of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Domain name survey</title>
		<link>http://www.predictivedomaining.com/2008/10/29/domain-name-survey/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:08:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barry</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I surveyed 100 domains to see what was on those domains. I found that 4% had nothing, 71% had something other than parked pages and 25% were parked. Parked domains I chose domain names using terms from the content of websites like cnn.com, money.com and portals so that the terms were commercial and short i.e. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Preserving website value</title>
		<link>http://www.predictivedomaining.com/2008/10/21/preserving-website-value/</link>
		<comments>http://www.predictivedomaining.com/2008/10/21/preserving-website-value/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:11:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barry</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.predictivedomaining.com/?p=167</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Buying a domain with a website can often be a great investment. There are many domains that are poorly developed but indexed by search engines and available for purchase. The advantages of a search engine indexed website are easily lost upon transfer of ownership. Here are some ways you can preserve those advantages. The website [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Domain Aging &#8211; Fact or Fiction?</title>
		<link>http://www.predictivedomaining.com/2008/10/16/domain-aging-fact-or-fiction/</link>
		<comments>http://www.predictivedomaining.com/2008/10/16/domain-aging-fact-or-fiction/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:45:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barry</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.predictivedomaining.com/?p=161</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Domain age has been touted as a factor in the valuation of a domain but is this really true or is it a popular myth? I was reading a french domaining blog post La valorisation des noms de domaine &#8211; l’ancienneté. I struggled through with my schoolbook french and a rather unhelpful Babelfish but caught [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wellderly and illderly</title>
		<link>http://www.predictivedomaining.com/2008/08/22/wellderly-and-illderly/</link>
		<comments>http://www.predictivedomaining.com/2008/08/22/wellderly-and-illderly/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:40:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barry</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I discussed in my last post the trend towards increased lifespan and the associated consequences including elderly health. I was interested then to see that the Aug 6th issue of Nature had a article entitled &#8220;Genetic fact-check for ageing story&#8220;. (subscription required) This discusses &#8220;A genetic study of healthy elderly people aims to uncover the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How much is my domain worth: Part two</title>
		<link>http://www.predictivedomaining.com/2008/04/01/domain-value-part-two/</link>
		<comments>http://www.predictivedomaining.com/2008/04/01/domain-value-part-two/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:53:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barry</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Continuing my review of criteria for valuing domains. This time I want to cover criteria that do play into the potential valuation of a domain name. Search frequency The search frequency of terms in a domain name can play a part in valuation. The more popular the search term, the more visitors are likely to [...]]]></description>
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