How Matt Meeker Acquired the Domain Meetup.com for $1,500
In the early 2000s, when the internet was still a bit of a wild frontier, Matt Meeker, found himself navigating the uncharted territory...
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ben
- 6 days ago
- 1 min
Introducing "Master of Your Domain" – A New Podcast by Snagged
Ever wonder how some of the most iconic domain names were acquired? Want to hear Rob Schutz, founder of Snagged.com and co-founder of...
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ben
- Sep 4
- 6 min
RuneScape: The Original MMORPG Experience
In the ever-expanding world of online gaming, few titles have achieved the lasting impact and cult status of RuneScape. Launched in the...
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ben
- Aug 26
- 3 min
The Golden Age of Internet Chatrooms: Where the Wild West of the Web Began
The internet chatroom—a magical place where anonymity reigned, friendships were forged through text, and the excitement of a new message...
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ben
- Aug 19
- 4 min
The History of Gmail: From Secret Project to Email Giant
When Gmail launched on April 1, 2004, many thought it was an April Fools' joke. After all, who would believe that Google—primarily known...
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ben
- Aug 15
- 5 min
Meme-orable and Nostalgic: The Internet's Greatest Hits
Memes – possibly the most shared thing on the interwebs. Long before social media algorithms could predict your every thought, there...
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ben
- Aug 9
- 5 min
TLD’s on the Rise: .CO domains are looking pretty, pretty good
Domain names play a crucial role in shaping a brand's identity. There’s no debate that .com has held the torch as being the premium...
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ben
- Jul 31
- 5 min
From Screen to Reality: Five Fictional Companies That Made It Big
In the world of fiction, some companies are so iconic that they leap off the screen and into our everyday lives. We watch them in movies,...
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ben
- Jul 23
- 4 min
The Joy of Getting Lost: Snagged’s Top Ten 404 Pages
The infamous 404 page – the digital Bermuda Triangle where our hopes of finding that perfect cat video or must-have gadget vanish into...
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ben
- Jul 17
- 3 min
3 Lesser Known TLDs: .wtf, .fail, and .xxx
The Internet is a vast, wild frontier, and some parts of it are more colorful than others. Among the lesser known and eyebrow-raising...
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ben
- Jul 9
- 5 min
GeoCities.com: The Birth, Boom, and Bust of an Internet Icon
A Canvas for the Internet In the vibrant tapestry of the early internet, one name stands out as a beacon of creativity and community:...
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ben
- Jul 2
- 6 min
The Saga of the .Sucks TLD
A new TLD is born Ah, the internet — a magical place where you can find anything, from cute dog videos to detailed conspiracy theories...
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ben
- Jun 26
- 3 min
The Burning Tale of Hell.com
In the 1990s, the internet was a wild and creative space, with many quirky and unique websites that became cultural touchstones. Many of...
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ben
- Jun 19
- 3 min
The First 5 Domains Ever Registered: One Company Sold for $9.6B
Did you know…1985 was a hotbed of domain registration. At the time, there were seven TLD’s (top-level domains) that could be used for...
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ben
- Jun 13
- 3 min
Top 5 Websites to Prank Your Frenemies
Sometimes your sibling pisses you off – other times, you have an annoying neighbor or co-worker who you’d love to receive some anonymous...
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ben
- Jun 5
- 6 min
How Overstock Rebranded to Bed Bath & Beyond
Overstock launched in the late 90’s. But fast forward to 2023, and Overstock has now fully rebranded after acquiring the IP and digital...
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ben
- May 29
- 5 min
Instagram and the Wild Goose Chase for Instagram.com
From Instagr.am to Instagram.com Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard of Instagram. And, if you’re deep into the world of...
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ben
- May 20
- 3 min
How Chris Clark Made a 10,000x Return on Pizza.com
The Frontier Days of the Web Back in ‘94, the www was the wild west when it came to registering domain names. A person could purchase...
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ben
- May 15
- 4 min
Mindfulness & The Cool Million: The Lesser Known Tale of Two British Dot-Commers
The Million Dollar Homepage In 2005, a young British student named Alex Tew faced the daunting challenge of funding his university...
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ben
- May 8
- 2 min
Epic Fails and Unintended Meanings: Domain Names Gone Wild.
In the quirky world of the English language, we sometimes string words together that form unexpected meanings, especially when it comes...
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