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How long does it take to see significant organic traffic for a new site?

One of the interesting things to understand about domain development is the timing of the development cycle as it relates to organic search. The reality is that organic traffic to a previously parked page will typically not arrive overnight. There is a timing to it which correlates heavily to search position. In this example, IceCreamMaker.com [...]

A 5th way to go big-time on Epik – A savings plan

A popular post on this blog discussed 4 case studies that showed how Epik Developers are achieving scale economies. These models all came from listening to the Developer Community and responding with innovative solutions that map to personal situations and goals. Earlier today I had the opportunity to speak to another ambitious Epik developer who [...]

So, where exactly is the money? We found out.

So, where exactly is the money? We found out.With more than 5,000 Epik-powered stores live, we now have some decent visibility into which categories make money. To help domain owners with selecting domains and product categories that monetize, here is a digest of the August CPC numbers by category. Appliances Air Purifiers $0.36 Blenders $0.36 [...]

If you think DevCon is expensive, I have news.

If you think DevCon is expensive, I have news.We are now just 15 days from the start what promises to be a great conference. Yesterday evening I had a discussion with a new Epik Developer. It gave me an insight into how the Epik DevCon is perceived — he thought the conference was expensive. In [...]

Four ways to build big-time on Epik — without breaking the bank

Four ways to build big-time on Epik — without breaking the bankEpik Developers are having success. A growing number of them are expanding their portfolios to the point that the investment level in domains and portals becomes material. This post discusses 4 case studies of individuals who are building big-time without breaking the bank. Volume [...]

Does your Epik site need a tune-up?

Does your Epik site need a tune-up?One of my favorite places in the world is a placed called Caneel Bay in St. John. One of the long-time staffers is an aging bartender who has a rather unique presence. If you ask him how he is doing, he always has one pat answer, delivered with characteristic [...]

Color is money

Color is moneyEpik Developer Todd Johnson checked in tonight to say that his color sites are making money on Epik. I checked it and it is true. For example, you can check the stats on Todd’s WhiteShelves.com by clicking here — $39 net in a week for what used to be a parked domain. I [...]

Guest Post: Securing Your Place in The SEO Universe

Guest Post: Securing Your Place in The SEO UniverseChad Fisher of Pyramid SEO will be speaking at the Epik DevCon on the morning of September 16. His talk will be part of our Acquire-Develop-Operate-Sell series. Chad is an SEO veteran. He regularly consults with Epik Developers and also manages one of our content sourcing relationships. [...]

This is what they call a Stick-save

This is what they call a Stick-saveI have gone on record here and here to rotate out of stocks and bonds and into domains and websites. I am sticking to this call. In fact, today was what traders call a “stick save”, i.e. where we narrowly avoided busting through 10,000 on the Dow to the [...]

Hotels near Epik DevCon

Hotels near Epik DevConThe Edgewater is now fully booked during the Epik Developer Conference — September 15-17. We are on the hunt for more rooms and have secured 5 more rooms. If you need assistance securing a hotel room, please contact Kristine Oliver — kristine@epik.com. We’ll update this page as we secure additional group rates. [...]