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Ira Zoot retweeted
In 1998, Kevin McKim removed DBA.com from his shopping cart to save about $100.
Around 2007, Ira Zoot passed on IZ.com for $15,000 because he couldn't verify the chain of ownership.
Two decisions. Two very expensive regrets.
We've picked the winners of The Domain That Got Away contest. First place goes to @izoot for IZ.com, and second place goes to @KevinMcKim for DBA.com. One story was about caution. The other was about saving $100. Both still hurt.
Kevin's prize includes a $100 Dynadot credit, which feels a little poetic. Nearly 30 years later he gets another $100 to try his luck.
And thanks to @spaceship, Ira gets $500 in account credits, which seems fitting. His domain story already launched into orbit. Kevin also received $500 cash, a one-year Countersign Team subscription, a one-year DomDB Tycoon subscription, an official URLs.com domain appraisal, a brokerage consultation with a discounted acquisition commission and a 30-minute legal consultation with domain attorney Jeff Neuman of JJN Solutions. Congrats to Ira and Kevin, and thank you to everyone who entered. These stories were painful, funny, and way too relatable. Big thanks to @spaceship, Countersign, @domdbcom , @Dynadot , and @JJNSolutions , for helping make it possible.
Congratulations to the winners! To read the full stories go to: urls.com/market-trends/lost-…
Ira Zoot retweeted
The best business names don't describe a company. They describe what it does.
Represents. Endorses. Promotes. Entertains.
Four premium .com domains that map the full life cycle of the talent and entertainment business: Represents.com, Endorses.com, EventPromoters.com, and Entertains.com.
In this article I explain why one-word verb domains are some of the most valuable brand assets a company can own, and why these four fit together so naturally.
All four can be found at OurIdeasWork.com.
#DomainNames #Branding #TalentManagement #EventMarketing #Entertainment
Ira Zoot retweeted
Check out my latest article: Your Ticket Business Starts With the Right Name linkedin.com/pulse/your-tick… via @LinkedIn
Ira Zoot retweeted
FILMSAI PREMIERE
presents @CyberMetalRec AI music video, “Firefly Rave.”
The last song of summer goes out glowing: fireflies, fireworks, dancing, banjo, country rock and wobble bass in the signature Hillbilly Hellfire style.
Watch now. Link in replies
Ira Zoot retweeted
Zoot.com — Why This Domain Is a Rare, Strategic Asset
There are domains… and then there are category-defining digital assets.
Zoot.com sits firmly in the second category.
In an era where most meaningful one-word .com domains are long gone, Zoot.com represents something increasingly scarce: a short, memorable, highly brandable name with broad, cross-industry applicability. It’s the kind of asset that doesn’t just support a business — it can become the business.
Here’s why:
📷 Ultra-Rare Digital Real Estate
Single-word, four-letter .com domains are among the most limited assets on the internet. There is only one Zoot.com — and there will never be another equivalent. Scarcity at this level creates long-term intrinsic value.
📷 Memorable, Distinctive, and Ownable
“Zoot” is punchy, phonetic, and globally recognizable. It’s easy to say, easy to spell, and impossible to confuse. That’s brand equity from day one.
📷 Multi-Vertical Flexibility
Zoot.com is not locked into a single niche — which dramatically increases its buyer universe. Potential use cases include:
• Technology / AI platform
• Fintech or digital payments brand
• Consumer marketplace or app
• Entertainment / media property
• Lifestyle or fashion brand
• Web3 / crypto project
This versatility means it can scale with the vision behind it.
📷 Instant Credibility & Authority
Owning a domain like Zoot.com signals leadership, permanence, and confidence. It shortens the trust curve with users, partners, and investors.
📷 Marketing Efficiency
Short domains reduce friction everywhere — from direct navigation to word-of-mouth to advertising. Lower customer acquisition costs and higher recall are built in.
📷 Long-Term Appreciation Potential
Premium domains are finite assets. As digital competition intensifies, names like Zoot.com continue to appreciate — especially as strong brands consolidate top-tier domains.
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For founders, investors, and strategic buyers, Zoot.com is not just a name — it’s a platform for building something significant. If you’re looking to anchor a serious brand with a world-class digital identity, this is the type of opportunity that rarely becomes available.
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For acquisition, partnership, or investment inquiries, feel free to reach out directly to Tracy Fogarty at [email protected] .
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Ira Zoot retweeted
Check out my latest article: EATMERAW.com Is Looking For A New Home linkedin.com/pulse/eatmerawc… via @LinkedIn
Ira Zoot retweeted
Hi folks .. if anyone has any ticket brokers I’ve created questions I’ve built a resource for you. TicketBrokers.org
Just info resource .. no sales.
Ira Zoot retweeted
hey - you should join us for this live room happening now "WED Night Chat 💬 April is almost over…🗓️".
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Ira Zoot retweeted
MyTHC.com is available to acquire. Details can be found in LinkedIn post below. Inquiries and serious offers should be sent to [email protected].
Thank you, please share with others that might have interest.
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Ira Zoot retweeted
Check out my latest article: Premium Digital Real Estate in the Events & Entertainment Industry linkedin.com/pulse/premium-d… via @LinkedIn
Ira Zoot retweeted
I've been working on a new domain marketing site at OurIdeasWork.com ... just wanted something different than a basic landing page for potential customers.
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Ira Zoot retweeted
Important
Grok has the lowest hallucination rate of any AI model because @elonmusk pushed for Grok to be maximally truth seeking. Other models will struggle with this because they are pushed to be inherently biased. Biased models will hallucinate more.
Ira Zoot retweeted
ZOOT.COM IS 4 SALE THE FASTER THE MORE AFFORDABLE IT WILL BE! linkedin.com/pulse/zootcom-s…
Ira Zoot retweeted
Check out my latest article: TICKETING DOMAINS FOR SALE linkedin.com/pulse/ticketing… via @LinkedIn
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🚨 JEWISH ACTIVIST GROUP, ADL, BANNED ON WIKIPEDIA FOR BEING “UNRELIABLE”
Wikipedia editors have voted to declare the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) "generally unreliable" on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and antisemitism.
This decision places the ADL alongside sources like the National Inquirer and Newsmax.
The ADL claims this is a "campaign to delegitimize" them.
Losing this credibility is seen as a major setback for the ADL’s mission to fight antisemitism and all forms of hate.
Source: Jerusalem Post
