I just received this comment from Mike Cohen of Wanna Develop on the article regarding Google and their Domain Partners. With Mike's permission I thought that it was worth while posting it as an article as it contained some interesting insights. Enjoy!

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It's all about economics. Google has rolled out so many changes that have to do with monetization throughout various channels of their own properties within the past 30 - 60 days in order to squeeze out as much money as possible...There is just too many to mention.

All they are trying to do is keep the growth and positivity coming, and of course they operate a business and have their own investors and people to look after... As for the interests of their "feed" partners --- If I was dealing with them I'd be pretty pissed with this latest move.

But then again.. Google is everywhere.

Google directly competes with search engine marketers who advertise for 100,000's of keywords on the Google Search and Google Content channels that are aimed towards webmasters, publishers and businesses... They also directly compete with 1,000's of well established businesses.

Search on google.com for "driving directions" and you see ads for Google Maps.

Search for "horoscopes" you see an iGoogle widget for horoscopes... same thing for "translator" or "translation" and tons of more.

I am not comfortable bidding against "the house"

Imagine if SnapNames or Pool were in the auctions bidding on names....

Crazy times we live in :o

Best,

Mike
Wanna Develop