Hey Bob!
I enjoy your videos a lot...
They are very informative.

I was wondering If you could recommend any sources that helped you a lot when you we're starting your first business and/or website.

Any good books or websites on the matter that you can recommend?

Also, did you experience failure a lot before your businesses and websites took off? I would love to hear about it... (forgive me If you mention this in one of your episodes, I'm still in the process of watching them all.)

Thanks Bob!
Taiyo Nakata (http://flimsybacon.com) on Jul 26 2010, 07:54pm  Reply
Dear Taiyo,

I failed quite a bit in every business before I found a way to make them work.

Bob
bob parsons on Jul 28 2010, 07:47pm  Reply
Network Solutions is as crooked as Bernie Madoff.

Network Solutions is like the gang that couldn't shoot straight.
Mark on Jul 2 2010, 04:10pm  Reply
Bob, I always allow time in my business day to review worthwhile content on the web as part of my professional business development. A real treasure trove here for which I am thankful. Your blunt observations and candid but humorous feedback is both entertaining and educational. Well worth the time I'm investing in watching your videos. Thank you.
With Utmost Respect ~ Semper Fi, Hank
Hank (http://www.devildogbrew.com) on May 12 2010, 12:01pm  Reply
Hey Bob,
I,m from Alberta and I am new to this internet game, I have been thinking that maybe I cant do this but you and me seem to think a lot a like!

YOU MAID IT! WHY CAN`T I !!!!

So I am not going to quite, I am going to make this work.

THANKS LOADS;
YOUR FIEND ALLWAYS!!!
MICHAEL
Michael R Stinert on Apr 5 2010, 05:19pm  Reply
Network Solutions is the most unethical, sleazy, dishonest company on the face of the Earth.
Mark on Oct 29 2009, 04:03pm  Reply
Dear Mark:

But how do you really feel about them? :)

Nima Jones
Nima on Oct 30 2009, 07:27am  Reply
I must be brain-damaged because I'm voting "Liked" for every daggone, stinkin' vlog post and am hooked on Bob's no-frills style.
And I'm pretty sure he's a flippin' genius.
But I, too, am a Marine and have taken a few knocks upside the grape.
Hey, if that ain't right, it's all good.
And, if "techno" is music, then dog crap is caviar!
Go, GoDaddy!!!!!!!
Chris Moline, LEED AP (http://alexandriacarpetone.wordpress.com) on Aug 20 2009, 04:35pm  Reply
Network Solutions sucks.

Go daddy is number one.
Mark L on Jun 2 2009, 03:50pm  Reply
Can you put up all the Go Daddy commercials somewhere where we can see them all?

The girls are HOT and I love the Go Daddy tounge-in-cheek humor.

Bob, you are serious about your business but, you don't take yourself too serious.

Congratulations, on creating a fun company!
Mark on Jun 8 2008, 01:57pm  Reply
Hi Mark,

On the bottom right of the Go Daddy Website is a link for "See Our Commercials." You also see much more content at the Go Daddy Hot Spot.

Bob
bob parsons on Jun 9 2008, 11:59am  Reply
Great seeing Landon out there! GoDaddy keep up the good work sponsoring an exciting event. GO truck #46!!! :)
S Girardin on May 19 2008, 11:55am  Reply
Congrats Go Daddy! Loved seeing #46 Truck run so well with driver Landon Cassill. Hope to see more of this combination
Marie (http://Google) on May 19 2008, 11:27am  Reply
I love your use of the stooges - from one stooge fan to another!

-PD
Pastor Daniel Schultz on May 6 2008, 11:57am  Reply
this is very nice
aloooooon (http://www.yahoo.com) on Apr 13 2008, 04:25am  Reply
Does it cost Network Solutions anything to register domains for frontrunning? If yes, what's to prevent a competitor, disgruntled employee, or angry customer from searching a string of bogus domain names to run up costs?
Timothy (http://www.getagoldengoose.com) on Apr 12 2008, 01:49pm  Reply
Mr. Parsons,
Your second video was much better in quality and viewing. Thanks for the info on the shell game of other domain folks. I noticed this several times over the past year, but I choose not to bite their apple. Thanks again...
Ed Springen on Apr 12 2008, 02:17am  Reply
Wow, no kidding, network solutions registered the domain stealmydomainnetworksolutions immediatly after I searched for it. Thanks for the tip Bob!

Greg Rogo on Apr 11 2008, 09:34pm  Reply
Please bring back the audio podcast. Like to listen on the go and not stare at a screen.

Thanks,
Scott Eisenhuth on Apr 11 2008, 11:02am  Reply
Good Vlog. Thank you.
John (http://www.eastsfbay.tripod.com) on Apr 10 2008, 12:03pm  Reply
"an icon with great taste"? This guy is a pathetic bottom-trawler. This is how you appeal to customers? Boobs & NASCAR?! I could only make it 1/3 of the way thru this video.

I'm embarrassed to be aligned with the company's image and the douchebags who think this is compelling.

<insert rebel yell>
Patchy Kahn on Apr 10 2008, 09:10am  Reply
Man, If I caught you kicken my dog, you'd be on your way to the county line in a U-haul.

Fact is I care more about Mr. Parsons than I do my dog.

Oh, Yea my dog's name is Patchey.

Poetically ironic isn't it?
Redneck (http://Ain't got one.) on Apr 11 2008, 08:04pm  Reply
"kicken"? I'm not familiar with that term. Must be a Japanese steak house in "Toofless Holler".

<insert rebel yell>

Patchy Kahn on Apr 20 2008, 03:44pm  Reply
Bob,
I have been a satisfied godaddy.com customer for some years now and have even informed the company I work for about your wonderful service and because your excellent prices and awesome service they have switched or are switching all their domain name registrations to your company.

I also want to say that one of my co-workers fell victim to the networksolutions.com front running issue. However, I'm pleased to state that recently those domain names became available and were all registered with godaddy.com and she was even going to move her current domain names that are on networksolutions.com to godaddy because of this unfair, predatory tactic of theirs.

I am glad that have a down to earth attitude, from what I can tell, and yet still reach for the stars. Thanks and keep up the great work!!
Cory G on Apr 9 2008, 09:35pm  Reply
nice video blog. you need better lighting. three points.good information. keep it going and good luck jr.
joey
joey valdez (http://www.godscookie.com) on Apr 9 2008, 01:30pm  Reply
I have, more than once, experienced domain names I search on at Godaddy.com show up taken very shortly after..

Someone in your company is checking a database because it is too much of a coincidence for this many domain names to quickly be taken after a search for availability is executed.

I no longer do searches to prepare my domain purchases for which I have many..
This is in my opinion thievery of another's ideas.

Hope you print this remark and reply.. However, I hope more for the discontinuance of such practices.
It is a suggestion you check into who has access to the domain search databases run daily, weekly and monthly.

B. Robert

B. Robert (http://informationEworld.com) on Apr 9 2008, 09:53am  Reply
Dear Robert,

We are ever vigilant to make sure that that sort of thing doesn't happen here.

What I believe happened to you is that the domains you searched for were similar to the millions being tasted and kited. That made it seem like someone here was up to no good — however I assure you that is certainly not the case.

Bob
bob parsons on Apr 9 2008, 02:17pm  Reply
Greetings Bob,

I always love to read comments when a businessman in your position has a pretty relaxed, confident attitude towards communication.

I wonder why so some people have such an urge to find ways to rip your personality and blog apart because of minor issues they have with the content and discussion material. Given that I'm from Canada and it's a different political climate here, I find it very amusing that people take great offence to prostitution and demeaning women, from the country that has Britney Spears on the cover of every magazine. If people actually lived their private lives like they claim in public, maybe their utopian dream will come true...

All the same, I think your blog is great and I like the discussion material, even if it does push the envelope for some. If they don't like it - there is always a Home or Back button. Your company has great customer service and I'm happy with the service and pricing. I'll continue to renew with you - the price is competitive and the fair business attitude I always see is what keeps me coming back.
Carl S. on Apr 9 2008, 09:03am  Reply
Enjoyed the blog and enjoyed seeing a what I think might be a regular guy having success in life and work-godaddy!
ken cather on Apr 8 2008, 07:56pm  Reply
When I need a boost of energy, I can always count on your infectious enthusiasm, Bob!
Scott (http://www.scottbaillie.com) on Apr 8 2008, 02:46pm  Reply
Hi Bob,
I wanted to introduce you to 1.888.Bus.Advertising (www.media-aim.com)located in Scottsdale. Why the heck am I telling you this on your blog? Cause it's out of the box just like you! You and your company are Amazing!! Awesome advertising and it helps the local schools.
Regards, Larry

Larry Vivola on Apr 8 2008, 11:39am  Reply
Bobby!
When it comes to picking your next girl or anything else you think about, do whatever you want! That's what we like about you!

Semper Fi
Jef


Jef (http://www.myrussianfiance.com) on Apr 8 2008, 11:13am  Reply
Just great Bob!

If other IPTV and VLog publishers used the level of enthusiasm, polish and skill as you show I could get all my info this way. I have nothing against "Spitzer's girl" or how she makes her living, but it is really demeaning to those who are for people to think she could be a "Go Daddy Girl". The "Go Daddy Girls" are not just sexy, they exude class and style.

Keep up the great work.

A happy Go Daddy customer for many years.

WhiteKnight on Apr 8 2008, 09:07am  Reply
I like your vblog, especially the Three Stooges excerpts. Light and humorous!
Thomas (http://www.imagesmith.com) on Apr 8 2008, 08:32am  Reply
-Yo

Just wanted to say thanks for Go daddy.com
This is my first website & domain experience
and it has been a really good one. I just happened upon your site when I googled domain names and got a good feeling about yallz. Your staff has been great and the web design page and tools are very effective. The last part of your video blog about not letting people push you around is hot.... Here is another one for you.
"A coward dies a thousand death a real man dies but once"

thanks go daddy......Anilast
Anilast (http://rhythmloungeradio.com) on Apr 8 2008, 05:02am  Reply
I have to admire Bob for speaking out with complete honesty. That's not easy to do. Also I believe Dotster is also involved in FrontRunning that they register names when people type them in. I already know several people with the experience of typing in a name but having it registered a few minutes later. I always check with Dotster because it's easier to check many domain names at the same time. I hope Godaddy can do this as well. Also, the prices for Godaddy, I hope they lower prices by around 10-15%.
craig on Apr 8 2008, 03:19am  Reply
I like the video blog Bob!
Tony on Apr 7 2008, 11:15pm  Reply
Hey Bob:
Thanks for showing some needed class on the Spitzer Issue. Not everyone thinks it was funny or even appropriate to consider. I have had a hard time swallowing the focus on the commercials too. Honestly offensive especially to women.
But kudos on the front-running stand nice to see we still can count on modicums of honor now and then too.
Your support guys have been great to work with though!! Some of the best. I actually live down the street from the Raintree office and have some wonderful chats with the guys! Please do not ship your support overseas or do anything stupid like that. Thats the way you will sustain the business. I don't have to tell you that it is 7 times more expensive to get a sale out of a new customer than one that has been on board.
Like the stooges too. Great service Bob appreciate it!!! Although you have to be on large doses of cafeine to sort through the confusing godaddy website links. Getting better.
(If I don't speak honestly there is no change for the better - heard negative feedback about this in a seminar in front of 1000 people in LA last Oct. Still went with you guys too even though I don't do caffeine)
Thanks Bob!!
Arthur Thum on Apr 7 2008, 09:14pm  Reply
It's aight (all right in Jamacain)? I like the podcasts better. Longer for me to listen to on the road and I like the other PJ's (Podcast Jockies (I penned the term)) comments along with the special guests. If I could download it on my ipod it could be ok. Just ...ok.
Ken on Apr 7 2008, 06:45pm  Reply
Bob - your blog is brilliant. Tell Dale Earnhardt Jr. you heard from one of the guys he was in a water balloon fight with down in Jamaica a few years back - (he won't remember me but it was a funny story)
Take care and keep up the good work.
Otto D'Agnolo (http://www.ottod.com) on Apr 7 2008, 06:17pm  Reply
So does this mean now when we here to find out about "A registrar to worry about" or other web issues you discuss we have to watch you comedic attempts before getting to the actual information?

Go back to the written blog so I can skip the items that don't interest me.
Jim on Apr 7 2008, 01:28pm  Reply
man you got to practise your stuff. you are giving george's reading some competion
joseph on Apr 7 2008, 12:30pm  Reply
Bob, Bob, oh Bob! I think you are a very curious creature. While every other beast in the jungle is ripping the flesh from unsuspecting gazelle, you choose to be the lion who lyes down with the lamb. Thank you for caring about us. I love what you said about not letting anyone push you around. You're an inspiration. Can't wait to see the GoDaddy car whiz around the track. Much Love! Kiss, Kiss ;-) Xoticbrandi
Xoticbrandi (http://www. Xoticbrandi. net) on Apr 7 2008, 12:27pm  Reply
Love it, thanks.
Ashley Dupre (http://www.ashleyduprecallgirl.com) on Apr 7 2008, 12:00pm  Reply
Dear Mr Parsons,

Firstly thank you for your and your company's innovation in providing affordable web hosting with an excellent selection of web/database applications ready to go.

I rely on your services remaining viable, and so would implore you try and keep your ego in check and keep GoDaddy afloat. All of the conventional business marketing wisdom will not alter the fact that there is a finite market and that sustainability must be factored in to GoDaddy long term ... I do not see this as being evident in most of the marketing. That is my only real concern. Otherwise - good work!
Max Wohlgehagen (http://www.maxgennetworx.com) on Apr 7 2008, 07:58am  Reply
Thats entertaining and true your views are hip with no hop. Name theives. Weak enforcers.music,comedy and rule number 12 and nascar plus a corrupt politican for openers.What about a new rule dont blame me for the truth.Rock on Bob thanks for keeping it real and fun,affordable and speaking the truth, without being rude. It shows alot of class with or without a coat and tie.
jeri on Apr 7 2008, 02:01am  Reply
What the heck? You want to be antyhing but ordinary, and you sponsor a CHEVY?

Come on! Sponsor a Dodge team. Stand out. Be a real winner, not a follower of mediocrity.


Mark K on Apr 7 2008, 12:03am  Reply
Bob,

You don't have to give up the Hayabusa for commuting after all!

Check out these Smart cars implanted with a Hayabusa engine...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPQIizRp9ck
Raj (http://www.godaddy.com) on Apr 6 2008, 09:30pm  Reply
And this is what it's all about. Thanks, Bob. You've proved that "customer service" goes beyond simply helping folks how to figure out how to implement an email account. On the other hand, your customer service reps have always been exceptionally hands-on and helpful beyond my expectations. And now, I have to say that your own response and your personal attention to this issue have won me over. Thanks again.

best regards,
Colleen
Colleen Devlin Barrigar (http://The Village Bakery) on Apr 6 2008, 09:21pm  Reply
Over past few years I have become a fan of Dale Jr. and I am happy to hear that you are a sponsor of the #5 Nationwide Car and the # 5 Sprint Series Car. I have been a Go Daddy customer for about 9 months and I have not thought once I wish I went with another company. So I like thank you Bob for having a great company. My Aunt and Uncle needed to get a new website for Northern Michigan Dragway and right away I knew where to go for hosting and domain registration. By having Northern Michigan Dragway as a customer of Go Daddy it will be saving them like $500 - $750 over the next 10 years. The company they used to go through was a good company but if they ever need customer service that had to call between 9-5 on a week day so it is nice to be with a company if we ever needed help with anything that you guys are there to help 24/7. Also Bob have you ever thought about Go Daddy and Drag Racing since you are a Indycar sponsor and now a Nascar sponsor.
David Jados (http://northernmichigandragway.net) on Apr 6 2008, 07:01pm  Reply
Dear David,

We've so far went with IndyCar and NASCAR because they are more mainstream and have bigger audiences.

Drag Racing is something we've not looked at. Who knows maybe in the next few years we'll get there.

Bob
bob parsons on Apr 6 2008, 08:36pm  Reply
Bob, as far as front running, is the answer basically not to search a domain name on another registrar? I have'nt searched another registrar since I found godaddy in 2001, and transferred my names to godaddy from network solutions at the same time. Does network solutions take all names that are searched? Thanks
D'marie (http://esaltlake.com) on Apr 6 2008, 03:36pm  Reply
Hi D'marie,

If you search only at GoDaddy.com you won't have a problem with front running — because we don't do it.

Bob
bob parsons on Apr 6 2008, 05:46pm  Reply
hola a todos
desde colombia
una cimba con h este video lo felicito Bob,
y saludo tambien a Danica Patrick super chica para mi, don Bob sera que algun dia hace un concurso para cenar con Danica, y que yo me lo gane, jejeje

saludos a todos...


A. from Pereira Colombia
alexander (http://pereiravirtual.com) on Apr 6 2008, 12:21pm  Reply
Way to go, Bob!!!! Danica, cute models, and auto racing!!!!!!!! Plus, a cool domain site no less. Boo to the person who said they couldn't get through 1/3 of the video.
Thomas on Apr 11 2008, 10:09am  Reply
Bob,

I LOVE your new video blog. Keep 'em coming!!


Mike

Michael Gorin on Apr 6 2008, 10:02am  Reply
great Video blog

Go Dale Jr & Go Daddy

what do you think about working with Bill Farley? $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

watch the video at www.newmansnaturals.com

I get my Domains at GoDaddy.com

Debbie (http://newmansnaturals.com) on Apr 6 2008, 04:06am  Reply
WOW I learned a thing or two while being totally entertained. I REALLY liked it. I need to visit more often.
Jimmy Johnson (http://www.LasVegasNevadaPortal.com) on Apr 6 2008, 12:56am  Reply
Please lose the earring and the bs about Elliott Spitzer's prostitute. I don't want an artificial, uptight registrar, just one that's a notch above the fray.
Doug Jones on Apr 5 2008, 06:35pm  Reply
Hilarious Sir!

Still in a state of wondrous amusement..

Best of luck this weekend!

-Tom

P.S. Thanks again for the advice.
M. Thomas Southerland (http://www.planetchess.org) on Apr 5 2008, 03:20pm  Reply
Bob, thank you for being an honest company. I am a loyal GoDaddy customer and I love your service. I believe the domain frontrunning business is unethical and borderline illegal.

I also hope the GoDaddy car wins every race. Dale is an awesome driver.
Demond (http://www.bedroomforeplay.com) on Apr 5 2008, 02:44pm  Reply
Didn't watch the video. Sorry. I may be old-fashioned, but I prefer to read the information I want to not be forced to watch/or listen. You might consider posting a text transcript of your video blogs.

Thanks
John on Apr 5 2008, 02:40pm  Reply
GoDaddy is the bomb! Straightforward & informative for the average Joes & Janes in the tech world! And says it with humor ... GoooooDaddy!
JennyWren on Apr 5 2008, 02:01pm  Reply
Glad to hear the term 'domain name frontrunning'

Personally searched a potload of 'cash gifting and 1ups' ...ALL were available when initially searched on NETWORK SOLUTIONS. When I later learned of Go-Daddy and searched same DN's -they ALL were no longer available.

I assumed one or the other DNRegistrar had a glitch. I went back to NETWORK SOLUTIONS ...AND YES, they WERE AVAILABLE THERE ...at the higher rate.

How do I find out about this class action lawsuit?

Thanks, Bob
Gata Heart (http://NA) on Apr 5 2008, 09:28am  Reply
please let us know if reports of domain front-running from that other registrar become confirmed.

we're also new to video blogging, think you're doing a great job, bob. keep it up!
marcia lynn (http://www.DomainerTV.com) on Apr 5 2008, 09:02am  Reply
Wow this is the first time that I've heard of domain frontrunning but I have suspected Network Solutions and others of doing this for years. That is why when I'm just searching for a domain, I use internic.com/whois.html
I will be even more careful now that there is confirmation of my suspicion.
CC on Apr 5 2008, 08:24am  Reply
Thank you Bob!

Its unusual to find content that is both educational and entertaining but you did it. If you don't mind I'm going to share your video blog with my web site design students.

Mark
Dr. Mark Winegar on Apr 5 2008, 07:34am  Reply
Dear Dr. Mark,

Not only am I fine with you sharing my vlog with your students, I very much appreciate you doing so.

Bob
bob parsons on Apr 6 2008, 12:05pm  Reply
Hey Bob@
Just discovered something way cool.......
whenever I enter the letters "go" in the search field of my Mozilla browser to pull up Godaddy.com to check email or some other tidbit there follows in a LONG list all the url's associated with "google, goamerica, etc".
What I am getting at is when I enter the third letter "d' making the search word 'god' all reverts to Godaddy.com.......
WOW, I guess there REALLY IS A "god" and thanks for being you in this crazy world, you would make a dynamite lead actor in the remake of 'Bruce Almighty' as you know who!!
Your TV Blog hits the bullseye!
Keep it Up!!!!
"Ducs Forever!!!!"
atxguy on Apr 5 2008, 01:57am  Reply
Tell it like it is. I love it when people have been through enough crap that they reach the point that they speak their mind. Even better when they know what they are talking about. Call a spade a spade and never run from a fight. Ah, a man after my own heart. And for years I thought John Wayne was dead.
Robert Sobotor on Apr 4 2008, 08:45pm  Reply
Bob,
Hopefully it's not just my location, but the streaming on the video blog is horrible. I get to hear about 10 seconds before it pauses for another 10 seconds. The cyle repeats itself and makes it pretty tough to understand everything you're saying.

Good luck!

Cory
Cory H (http://www.morepro.com/) on Apr 4 2008, 02:54pm  Reply
Hi Cory,

We just made the vid file quite a bit skinnier so the stream should be faster now.

Thanks for the heads up,

Bob
bob parsons on Apr 7 2008, 09:49pm  Reply
It's good to see you reporting on what those SOBs at Network Solutions have been doing (no doubt for years undetected). You need to get another wrestler GoDaddy Girl! Maria Kanellis sure looks fine!!
Jake on Apr 4 2008, 02:07pm  Reply
Dear Jake,

I appreciate your recommendation but I have to tell that in my mind it will be impossible to replace our original Go Daddy Girl, Candice Michelle.

Also I don't think NetSol has been engaged in front running for years. I think it started after they were acquired by a venture capital firm called General Atlantic. My guess is it may have been triggered by pressure to increase their profits. Whatever the cause, the decision for any registrar to engage in such a practice is short sighted and ill advised.

Bob
bob parsons on Apr 4 2008, 02:42pm  Reply
Bob,
I think you made a good choice by not adding the 'Spitzer girl'. In my opinion, she doesn't have any REAL talent like the other Go Daddy Girls have. Others may disagree with me on that. ,-)

You're the best and great shirt!


azsoccermama on Apr 4 2008, 01:38pm  Reply
Loved the video bob. I have bought dozens of domain names from go daddy over the years. I have also purchased several hosting plans. I never realized how much go daddy had to offer until for the first time I had to call tech support for a question. I have been trying to figure out blogging software lately for one of my sites, and I finally realized godaddy offers it free with its hosting service. Awesome. No programming needed. Thanks guys. Keep up the good work. BTW. Earnhart is not my driver, but I will be cheering for the godaddy car.
Michael Roberge (http://www.michaelroberge.com) on Apr 4 2008, 12:08pm  Reply
dont be a chicken shyt bob ...godaddy her bro...
david (http://i dont have one...thats why im here...dawg...) on Apr 4 2008, 10:28am  Reply
Great video blog. One thing I may suggest is that you have someone write down the contents of your blog in text and post it below the video. This will let people who don't have speakers (Which is many people in corporate America) still know the content of your blog. It will also let the search bots find the data. Your blog is simply too good to have it lost because people can't hear or find it.

I love godaddy, and one main reason I use and recommend you is because of the ethics of your company. You would never do the sort of just that netsol does. You offer great fair prices and great service. (I do have to say that some of the recent upgrades made working with domains harder though) I knew about this practice of domain front running but it is shocking that netsol, who says they are the best, practices it. Thanks for pointing it out.

Jason Dragon
My blog is here http://blog.capitalactive.com/
Jason Dragon (http://www.jasondragon.com) on Apr 4 2008, 09:41am  Reply
I like the video blog, might start watching on a regular basis. LOVED the stooges clips thrown in, very nice touch.
It would have been a non-issue for me about the Spitzer girl, not sure why people were so passionate about the issue. However I greatly admire a business leader who seeks direct input and then listens to what his customers have to say.
BTW I'm moving all my domains to GoDaddy - I like your style. Even if I don't agree with all your opinions, you give me credit for having my own.
You Go Daddy!
Nick PC on Apr 4 2008, 09:17am  Reply
You know I have looked at your Blag banner like a trillion times, considering I am on the Godaddy site on a daily basis, but i never took the time to watch or listen... Well I can't lie the whole Spitzer thing caught my eye this time, and just couldn't resist. First I am glad she won't be a Godaddy girl, don't really think that would be setting a good image. Second I love how you went into the whole thing, hilarious! Keep up the great rates and awesome support! Thanks & good luck at the race!
Ryan
Ryan on Apr 4 2008, 08:46am  Reply
I think that the people will give you the best choice. You listen to your clients they will bring you the best reward. Now, about some of the other Hijacks happening with the other web companies. :( I have it happen to me. Thank you for providing straight free no BS service. :)
damian schmidt (http://www.damianschmidt.com) on Apr 4 2008, 08:37am  Reply
Go Daddy #5 Good Luck!!!!!!
Jeff Fuller (http://none) on Apr 4 2008, 07:44am  Reply
Bob,

First and foremost, killer garage shirt! I vote for you to sport your selection of biker wear in each of your blogs. (My next bike will be an Italian twin...I need another expensive machine to crash).

Secondly, GoDaddy's customer service and prices speak for themselves. I was honestly impressed with the customer service. How many other companies make a phone call to the customer AFTER the sale [to make sure they're satisfied]? Outstanding Bob.

I model my business on a high level of customer service.

Network Solutions will suffer the consequence of those business practices [if not already].
Corey (http://www.core1computer.com) on Apr 4 2008, 07:35am  Reply
grande bob!!!
rob on Apr 4 2008, 07:35am  Reply
Hi Bob,

Didn't one of your people first complain about what has since been labeled "domain front running" at an ICANN meeting in Marrakech, Morocco years ago? I could post a link if you need a refresher. :)

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the idea behind front running that a 3rd party, apart from the end user and the registrar, is "spying" on the user's search queries? At least that seems to be what ICANN's and Nominet's respective reports on the subject seem to suggest, unless I understood it wrong.

Then again, I guess we still have yet to generally agree what constitutes "domain name front running", although lots of people believe front running happens only with registrars. That's one reason why I'm probably confused why Network Solutions is accused of front running, even though their definition seems closer to ICANN's and Nominet's.

Oh well, people disagree anyway.

On the side, I can't help but find your blog entertaining. I will no doubt link or refer to it in my blog sometime in the future.

Keep up the blog work. If anything, it'll be anything but boring. :D
David (http://davezan.com) on Apr 4 2008, 03:23am  Reply
Bob, few things... your video editing sucks. You sure you own this company? Step it up. Second... your Green Screen needs better lighting. The key is properly lighting the green screen behind you. This removes the shadow around your hair and shoulders, etc.

Now... I also want my so called "spammed" domain back... "westchesterlove.com"

Also... just wanted to say the name GoDaddy means a lot to me. When I'm sitting at the bar and see a hot chick and I need to muster some confidence... I picture her saying GoDaddy and the projection becomes reality.

P.S. You were in the military?

Larry Morrison (http://www.imwconsulting.com) on Apr 4 2008, 01:20am  Reply
Hi Larry,

I was in the Military. USMC back in 68.

Bob
bob parsons on Apr 4 2008, 10:17am  Reply
Bob I really like your candor. I'm shocked you would even entertain the thought of discussing putting the Spitzer call girl in the league with your highly successful and respectable GoDaddy girls. Now if I was one of those GoDaddy girls I would be insulted by this. I don't think that was a good business move......a Commander for a Sheriffs department that I do training for said once "If something can even have the slightest bit of appearance that Can (and you know it will), be taken out of context on, Then don't do it! NOW being the big boy that you are, you knew you were going to get the comments you did.....NOW here's a big GODADDY SLAP for you.....Ya I know you did it for fun, but think about the clients that were truly offended by this. (I'm not one of them, I'm a dog just like you!) When your ready to get a GoDaddy Helicopter I'm your man! I can see it flying around the races now doing aerial photos and video, flying those hot GoDaddy Girls around!!!!
Captain Rotorhead (http://www.HeliflightofMichigan.com) on Apr 3 2008, 08:14pm  Reply
Thanks for the info Bob. I love this entry. Hope you continue to make these. I have enjoyed them.

Btw, do you know you smile alot? You have plenty of reasons to.
Mike on Apr 3 2008, 08:14pm  Reply
Hey Bob, I don't know any other way to get ahold of you but I would like to ask you for your help. I know you are an avid motorcyclist and may be interested in helping us out. Here's the info.

Mitch Crownhart Benefit Ride
Meet @ Sonic Broadway just East of Rural
in Tempe @ 6pm on April 5th



Mitch Crownhart is a member of Desert Demons Sportbike club. Mitch was involved in a very bad car vs. bike accident on Sunday March 30th. The details of the accident are not clear but we do know that Mitch is in very bad shape. Mitch has 2 broken legs, 2 broken ankles, 1 broken arm, 2 broken cheek bones, a broken eye socket, a damaged eye (vision unknown), shattered hand, broken ribs and spline damage. No other internal injuries are known at this time. Mitch is in intensive care at Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn.

The Desert Demons Sportbike Club would like to host a benefit ride on Saturday April 5th heading to the pavillions. We will be accepting donations from $5-$100 and we will also have a donation box at the Pavillions as well as the Aztracktime trackday on Sunday April 6th. The core members from the Desert Demons will present Mitch with the money raised on Monday April 7th.

If you cannot make it to any of these events we will also accept donations to our Desert Demons paypal account located on our main page at DesertDemons.org. Mark your donation Mitch Crownhart.

The ride will begin saturday evening at the Sonic on Broadway just east of Rural in Tempe. Meet at 6pm and leave at 630pm.

We have an account setup for Mitch through Bank of America to help aid Mitch.
Account info: Mitch Crownhart Benefit fund
Anyone can go into a Bank of America and donate directly into the account by asking the teller to search for the title
(Mitch Crownhart Benefit fund)

If anyone has any questions please contact me

Sean Gallian
Desert Demons President
480-415-3023
Stallion636@desertdemons.org

Sean Gallian (http://desertdemons.org) on Apr 3 2008, 08:04pm  Reply
God I love this company!

It is great to be invloved with a company that for the most part...makes me either smile, or laugh my ass off nearly every time I visit the site. You are great Bob...and you should be proud of your team of service techs. They are an awesome crew! I dont get this much attention from my own wife!

Thanks so much-
Keith
Keith Swart (http://www.MyCareerDepot.com) on Apr 3 2008, 07:18pm  Reply
Doesn't Network Solutions, just hold the domains for 4 days, then release them? Just wondering.
Rob on Apr 3 2008, 05:03pm  Reply
Thanx Bob, Having watched the video, Bob, This is Funny, I watch this Broadcast, and gotta admit people can be quite Dense, I find laugh after laugh about the posted Results you gave, Look forward to Next weeks Broadcast talk to you again... Thanx for the Industry Heads Up.
Conrad E. Murphy (http://www.monolithicmedia.com) on Apr 3 2008, 02:35pm  Reply
Hey Bob,
ever planning on getting into the web-buying game like Yahoo and Google? Buying out major sites?
Baser on Apr 3 2008, 02:29pm  Reply
Dear Baser,

Not anytime soon.

Bob
bob parsons on Apr 3 2008, 06:14pm  Reply
Nothing like going to Network Solutions and trying to register; "Networksolutionsdoesntsteal.com" only to have them register it... Talk about irony.

-fin
Thales
Robert Hughes (http://www.thebusinesshost.com) on Apr 3 2008, 02:17pm  Reply
Sir,

I had the best experience with ANY customer service person in my long life. I was on the Internet when it was still the ARPANET.

Linds Irving held my hand through not only setting up one hosting account/Email setup, but also through the second one I purchased today.

Thank you for having people like that in your customer service department and she should be EMULATED by all. The Internet would be a much better experience for everyone if all customer service people were as good as the qualities and knowledge she shared with me today.

Carl S. Hayes
Business Intelligence
Carl S. Hayes (http://www.BIKnows.Com) on Apr 3 2008, 12:53pm  Reply
Don't Let anybody push you around?

Does that include Google and Sedo when it comes to Adsense and other Pay Per click down streamers.

Google will give all the info you want and need if you buy ads "Adwords" tools, help, Stats and on and on. It seems with "Adsense" where they have to pay us they just say "TRUST US" take what we say or report or leave it. Sedo seems to do the same with there Park and Click program, one day its .40 the next is .02 I know the down stream providers have a bid and say in that but its not reported or shown. Google has positioned its self as the "Good Guy" that we have to use...But they are really just the "Big Guy"..Bob, as I know you never will? don't eGoDaddy GoDaddy become just the "Big Guy".

As they say, Google is making a lot of money and it seems they have a system to keep it.

I have never used NetSol nor see the need to and what they are doing is out there for everyone to see. I just wish the others (like you do) expose them, would expose just how Google operates and how perhaps if you are an adworks customer your "Natural Search" for that URL gets bumped down with some software or program crawl or whatever while Yahoo and others (that don't use Google's search) is showing you on the front page.

Just some thoughts, that might apply for us little guys that have a few small guys that have 30 or 40 sites and a a hundered or so domains that mightGoDaddye the heart and "sole" of GoDaddy business.
Yoe Moee (http://www.Deltalina.com) on Apr 3 2008, 12:47pm  Reply
Keep up the good work, good price, great service. I like your style!
Tamara (http://www.icsec.org) on Apr 3 2008, 12:30pm  Reply
While we love Bob and all and it's cool to be able to see his goofy face..wait, did I say "goofy", sorry, I meant "happy" face....we love the old podcast way because it was soo cool being able to chat with the other listeners. while listening to the podcast.

How about having the rest of the Godaddy Staff on this TV show next time. Maybe ya'all could do a nudist podcast sometime? (Don't forget to show Bob from the neck UP though) LOL!

Your loyal customer!
John
John (http://www.nakedinvermont.com) on Apr 3 2008, 11:35am  Reply
Kudos to you, Bob, for hosting the most innovative CEO blog around. I love the idea of a TV blog that is delivered to my desktop. Now I can listen to what you have to say instead of just reading it .... and check out the screen from time to time ... a multi-tasker's dream. Keep up the good work!
Lori Martinek (http://www.mbasylum.com) on Apr 3 2008, 11:35am  Reply
Thanks for the update. That explains why a few obscure domain names I was looking for on NS wound up taken shortly thereafter when I went to register them with GoDaddy. Of all the hosts and registrars I've dealt with over the last decade, GoDaddy is tops amid the only two I will conduct business with. Thanks again for the superior service and the American-based call and service center. It's simply the best in the business.
FidelGonzales (http://www.UNLIMITEDdirt.com) on Apr 3 2008, 09:58am  Reply
Sweet!
Keith Richard Radford Jr. (http://Http//:www.sosunite.com) on Apr 3 2008, 08:58am  Reply
You are the best!

I registered and host:

www.straughnanddavidenterprises.com
www.caponethecomedian.com
www.tightwebsites.com (reseller)

When I grow-up, I wanna be just like you! ..LOL
Angela Midgette (http://www.jabarisociety.org) on Apr 3 2008, 08:55am  Reply
Wait a minute, Bob actually listened to his customers complaints.

One last comment. Although Bob may in actuality never considered Kristen as a Go Daddy girl, the fact that many people thought he would just indicates the reputation he has.
Brian K Mcclung (http://www.bkm-engineering.biz) on Apr 3 2008, 08:52am  Reply