TRAFFIC 2008 Las Vegas, Orlando, New York

About T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Who Should Attend? Testimonials Archived Shows 2007 Archive 2006 Archive 2005 Archive 2004 Archive Sponsors Contact Us		Orlando 2008 Schedule May 20 - 24, 2008 Orlando, Florida Future of Parking and PPC Declining payouts for domainers, rising margins for others Developing mini-sites How to develop a domain without creating a JOB Does developing a business around a domain require time? How much time? All your time? 2 hours a day. 18 hours? Why Parking integrated into a mini-site could save the day Will consolidation and failure hit the domain channel? What will 2009 look like? Predators everywhere, will the domain industry fight the Snowe Bill? Fight CADNA? Fight those that are jealous of our success and want it for their own?? Or lay down like a can of sardines? Are domainers willing to realize that the current new breed of "Domainer" is a threat as they focus on trademarked domain names that we should all be against? Is it ok for those abusing the domain industry to continue unchallenged? Domaining and cybersquatting are now being mentioned in the same sentence. How does an emerging industry turn that around? If there are 100,000 "Domainers" and 98,000 are cybersquatters, can you blame folks for counting the 98% and coming to a conclusion? If the abuses can't be controlled how do professional domain investors separate themselves from those that put us all in jeopardy? The #1 reason to come to TRAFFIC comes down to a simple thought: "If you are not one step ahead, you are one step behind" It's about turning FEAR into opportunity. Challenging times present great opportunity. The key is how to tap into that opportunity. TRAFFIC will focus on new opportunities while exposing some possible pitfalls that will face all of us.. We are in a fast moving business. What is important now may not be important next week. Having the ability to keep up with changes in business is perhaps our single biggest strength. What we do know is we will bring the biggest and the best together once again and the show is sponsored by the top businesses on the net. Together with our partners, we promise a show that continues to be bigger, better and more important than the last. Built around networking with the key people that can affect our futures in a very positive way. We thank you for your past attendance and are anxious to see our friends in Orlando for another great event. Plus don't forget about our live domain auction. The world's largest live domain auction back again for a 7th time. Don't let a premier domain get away. At TRAFFIC EAST in October 2006 $5.3 million in domain names changed hands in just 4 hours. Then just a few months later nearly $15 million in domains sold at our New York City show. The schedule will be updated once or more weekly until the show: All times and seminars are tentative. Final schedule to be posted on May 9th Register early as there is NO onsite registration and seating is limited. We feed you breakfast, lunch and dinner each full day and have it framed with several cocktail parties. All first class food and drink so come hungry. Break bread with folks you can do business with. The key to the success of TRAFFIC is bringing the biggest and the best together. The quality of the folks that attend are beyond question. That puts the decision maker right there in the middle of a place where his/her decision making abilities get to be recognized and engaged over and over again. The ability to do years worth of business in just a few days. TRAFFIC has created an atmosphere of growth and terrific deal making potential. TRAFFIC is clearly more than a tradeshow or conference. As an event that is by invitation only, TRAFFIC sets a standard that cannot be matched. We know when we ask you to leave the comfort of your homes and your family it better be worth your time and money. That is why TRAFFIC has become such an important part of doing business for those that own domains, buy and sell traffic, have parking and PPC companies, search related companies investors and all the way down to the store on Main Street. TRAFFIC brings the biggest and the best together. It's just that simple. We keep the noise out and the business in. To sum it all up......TRAFFIC's greatness is in bringing key people together. It is exclusive no doubt. It isn't open to everyone, nor cheap, as in order to create the level of attendees we have created we must decline some "noise" and we must charge more then what a casual attendee would feel comfortable paying. TRAFFIC isn't for the average domain owner, it's for real professionals, highest integrity and business ethics - the best of the best,. It's a total TREAT for those serious about domain development, traffic and bringing us all to the next level. Tuesday May 20th 2008 12:00PM Exhibit setup begins 12:00PM Registration opens. 5:30 PM The legendary T.R.A.F.F.I.C. Welcome cocktail party. Be the guest of Rick Schwartz and Howard Neu as they host their legendary opening night cocktail party which illustrates why you have come to Orlando. The electricity in the air is something you will remember for many years to come and you won't go home hungry. 8:00PM* Pre-conference Moniker/TRAFFIC NO/LOW RESERVE Domain Auction. 30 hand picked names will be auctioned off to start the festivities. Some will be very high profile domains that the owners have decided to TRUST the market to find the true market value. Wednesday May 21st 8:30AM Breakfast with fellow attendees 9:00AM Wireless Cyber bar opens. 10:00AM Exhibits open 10:00AM General session welcome address. Rick Schwartz and Howard Neu welcome you to TRAFFIC EAST 2008. We will tell you why we knew 2008 was going to be the most challenging year that the domain industry has ever faced and why rising domain values are the reason. 11:00AM The future of Parking, Domains, and the current business model as seen thru the eyes of domain owners? Is Parking here today and gone as a viable option down the road? If so, what is the time frame to make the leap into a full fledged development company and how will the industry reflect the changing landscape? Are payouts dropping for a reason or is the "Squeeze" on? Market forces or no competition? What doors will this realignment open? Michael Gilmour of whizzbangsblog.com, Jerry Nolte of Domainer's Magazine, Donny Simonton of Parked.com and Jonathan Boswell of LeaseThis.com. 12:00 Lunch fit for Kings and Queens and those in between. Results from Third Annual Domain Name Wire Survey will be announced as will other various activities and presentations. 1:45PM Turning FEAR into opportunity. Rick Schwartz will give you some tips on why a bad economy is an economy that presents the greatest opportunity. How to dig deep and look at the other side of the coin. Why being nimble is key. Why looking outside the domain industry should always be in play. How to make millions while others are losing millions. How to be one step ahead. How to view where we are at. Where we are going. The mile markers that must appear. Some pull back on the throttle, some give it all they have, some read the conditions and adjust as needed. How to survive and thrive in challenging times. What to look for. What to expect. What to watch out for so you won't be surprised. Then Rick will unveil something that will absolutely rock you. 2:30PM Industry Debate. A frank debate in which the domainers can ask questions and a discussion can take place about the state of monetizing our traffic. How will the Parking companies react to current challenges? Will they survive in the long term or are their days numbered? What are they doing to protect themselves and us from these outside forces? Will parking be a viable option after 2008? As seen thru the eyes of the top Parking companies. Can they assure their partners that these forces will not succeed? Hear what they believe direct from the parking companies themselves. Will payouts stabalize and rise? Are we looking at an emerging monopoly? What do they see coming in the next 6-12-18 months and beyond.. Ammar Kubba, TrafficZ, Divyank Turakhia of Skenzo, Don Ham of Hitfarm.com, Michael Gilmour of whizzbangsblog.com, Matt Bentley of Sedo, Jeff Kupietzky of DomainSponsor.com. 4:00PM What's next? The Snowe Bill today. 10 other bills tomorrow. CADNA apparently organizing against the domain industry. What are we going to do to insure our futures? We may be at a deficit financially, but when it comes to lawyers and those in the know about current events, we have some of the best in the world and they will share with you why you need to pay attention and who is out to get what. Phil Corwin of the ICA, Nat Cohen of Telepathy.com, Andrew Allemann of Domain Name Wire will have a lively discussion about the best way forward and what things to take seriously and what to filter out. 5:00PM Speed Networking TRAFFIC style. By popular demand we have brought back speed networking because that is what you said you enjoyed most 6:00PM Domain Trading comes to TRAFFIC!! Write down just 1 or 2 domains in your portfolio that are GOOD and you would trade if you thought you could get something better. Don't bring crappy stuff. PRIME domains that you would trade for a better domain in your eyes. I am bringinging CD.com and 6n.com as my two letter collection is weak but somebody else may be able to fortify their collection. 6:30PM TrafficZ presents a Cocktail Party, buffet dinner and the best networking anywhere! Then join Ammar and Kevin and the rest of the TrafficZ team for a great party at a surprise location inside Disneyworld. 9:00PM-???? The Official TRAFFICZ party After a long day this is a chance to relax, have fun and continue to do what we do best. NETWORK!! The legendary T.R.A.F.F.I.C. party is a must! Be the guest of Ammar and Philip of TrafficZ as they plan a night not to be forgotten for a very long time. A chance to really unwind and have a networking experience you will never forget. This is the party you won't want to miss. Rick and Howard give it 2 thumbs up. TRAFFIC ATTENDEES ONLY. All others will be turned away. Thursday May 22nd 8:30AM Breakfast Buffet 9:00AM Wireless Cyber bar opens 10:00AM Exhibits open 10:00AM Speed Networking Session #2. In this Early Bird session, We will have another round of speed networking with a different format. 11:00AM If parked pages are deemed "Non use" how will domain owners develop their domains in mass? What other alternatives will be available to monetize domains? Will "Banner farms" once again come to be? Will parking companies evolve into development companies. Our early bird panel will articulate alternative ways to monetize your domains and grow a business and user base at the same time. How do you start a business around a domain name? How do you make it profitable? How long should the process take? Is doing that a false premise? Jeff Beasley of Bluefrog Interactive, Andrew Allemann of Domain Name Wire, Jerry Nolte of Domainer's Magazine, Donny Simonton of Parked.com, Ammar Kubba TrafficZ and Dr. Christoper Hartnett of USA Global Link and Gregg McNair of Domain Holding Group 12:00PM Lunch with new and old friends. 2:00PM Are US registrars at risk and is it safer to move your domains offshore? How do you stay one step ahead of the steam roller? Bill Mushkin of Name.com, Monte Cahn of Moniker.com, Freddy Schiwek of EuroDNS.com, Divyank Turakhia of Skenzo. 3:30PM "Insider Tips" - A hands on panel that passes along knowledge from top domain owners and developers for those of you that are 'newer to the industry. We will cover 'tools' to use, creative ways to monetize, even 'how to find new domain investments' - tips on email lists, Google Adsense, how to approach domain owners whose domains you wish to purchase and other timely tips. Lonnie Borck of NetRocket.com,, Ofer Ronen of Sendori, Page Howe of TheCardShop.com, Ron Jackson of DNJournal.com, Dave Evanson.of NetVantagePoint and Lissi Mack-de Boer of Sedo.com 4:30PM Grand Networking. Wine and cheese with the exhibitors. Have a few drinks with the exhibitors and then enjoy a free evening to have get together's, events, meetings, dinners, enjoy Disney and then come back and enjoy the Beach Party presented by Parked.com. This is no ordinary beach party. This will rival the best of what we have had yet. 8:00PM - 11:00PM Beach Party!! Join the folks at Parked.com along with Rick and Howard for their 2nd pool party. This one at the Old Floridian Beach and it is top notch all the way. Relax, enjoy, network in a great atmoshpere with live music, food, artists and entertainers. Friday May 23rd 9:00AM Breakfast Buffet 9:00AM Wireless Cyber bar opens 10:00AM Exhibits open 10:30AM Expert SEO panel will discuss search, development and how to have your site be developed and kept current in an automated way. How it is time for Developers, Publishers, Domain Investors and SEO to work in unison. Rick Waters CEO Webcast1, Paul Bliss of elliance.com, and Eric Schiffer of SEOP. 12:00PM Lunch Live and silent auction instructions presented by Moniker's Monte Cahn. Ron Jackson's report on sales for the first half of 2008 compiled by DNJournal.com. 2:00PM-6:00PM The PREMIUM domain auction. World's first and largest live domain auction takes center stage once again with perhaps the best collection of domains to date. We expect several million dollars in high profile domains to change hands. The auction alone is worth the price of admission for any investor. Sponsored by Moniker.com and refreshments and snacks provided. 7:00PM Farewell cocktails and dinner gala. Prizes and Surprises and some of the best fun you will ever have with gourmet food that will please you to no end. Prepare for a feast!! A networking feast! Saturday May 24th 9:00AM Breakfast Buffet 9:30AM Board of Advisors meeting 11:00AM Check Out Why come to TRAFFIC? Read DOZENS of unsolicited testimonials from the leaders of our industry.