The web is a living thing — ever-evolving, ever-changing. This goes beyond just the content on websites; whole domains can expire and be taken over, allowing corners of the internet to become a little like your hometown: Wait, wasn’t there a Dairy Queen here? For example, if TechCrunch forgets to pay its domain registrar, TechCrunch.com would eventually expire (on June 10, to be exact). At that point, some enterprising human could snap up the domain and do nefarious things with it…. Source link
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Nike’s longstanding partnership with Kobe Bryant, it seems, has ended. The deal between the company and Bryant’s estate expired this month, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, meaning his estate can now pursue new deals with other brands. “Kobe Bryant was an important part of Nike’s deep connection to consumers,” Nike said in a statement, via Charania. “He pushed us and made everyone around him better. Though our contractual relationship has ended, he remains a deeply loved… Source link
Read More »Google on Dealing With Sneaky Use of Expired Domains
Google’s John Mueller answered a question about the use of expired domains for ranking purposes. He explained how there are many legitimate reasons why expired domains registered and why balance and caution must be used for detecting which ones are used for sneaky purposes. Question About Expired Domains for Ranking Purposes Expired domains have been a popular way for sites to instantly acquire links for many, many years. It’s a practice rick that’s as old as exchanging reciprocal links… Source link
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