This update is going to be shorter than the usual, letting you guys know what’s up.
Please.com
This is an interesting one. I’ve always read Jon’s blog day-to-day, and his most recent post was about domain names. Find yourself a domain you want, find the owner via whois, and try to get a deal going. So, for kicks, I decided to try this one out. I’ve always wanted the domain name Please.com so I went for it. I e-mailed the owner and successfully exchanged a few e-mails before being given his phone number.
I gave him a call. It lasted about twenty minutes, we were just discussion the domain and some potential plans. Its one heck of a domain name, comes with a trademark to the name as well. Guess his asking price? I was expecting around mid $xxx,xxx after talking to some people, turns out he wanted $1-2 MILLION for it. I guess I can’t argue, like I said, its a stunning domain. Registered 11 years ago, the domain as well as the trademark. I may just put the call up on Fruda, since I did record it.
Design Work - Availability =]
I just finished on all and any client work I had to catch up on, so I’m accepting new jobs. If you’re interested in getting a design from me, or possibly not a design (I can provide anything, from a fully functional coded and designed website like YouTube.com or simply a three page template.) then please get in touch with me! You could either e-mail me at jtargo [at] gmail [dot] com or leave me a comment with your contact information.
Note: I accept contract work as well.
Tam Denholm
Otherwise known as Dread. He’s got a blog over at DreadBlog.com and updates very frequently with interesting topics. Its almost like fruda, but more on the programmer-ish side. He’s also equipped for life with an original Scottish accent, so podcasts and video updates are always entertaining.
So, like I said, this is a short one - BUT! Do expect something to make up for it soon. I will be writing some tutorials, or providing something useful, at least, shortly!
Ciao!
Hey Julek, nice update (however small). I remember joining IRC and you two talking about please.com.. Anyway, I wish I could hire you, but I don’t have nearly enough money.
Good luck and can’t wait for the next update.
I really hope you told him you recorded the conversation, otherwise its illegal for obvious reasons.
Unlucky on the high price though.
Out of interest, do you have a portfolio anywhere I can see?
Oh and I also emailed a domain owner, Have yet to receive a reply though
I sure did, Zane.
Gethin, I’m working on creating a showable portfolio.
Ok thanks
I wonder how much a typical Wordpress redesign costs when hiring you Julek…?
Let me know via email please
Allen.H
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