From Scottsdale
Notes on a city name.
Written where SDL already means Scottsdale. No weekly filler. Updated when there is something worth saying about this name.
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What a short .guide name is actually worth
How to think about price for a three-letter brandable on a keyword TLD — without trusting a free appraisal or a .com comparable.
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Why .guide is a high-intent extension
The extension is part of the brand. “Guide” tells a stranger what the site is for before the first sentence loads.
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How a domain escrow transfer works
The four moves in a normal premium-domain sale: inquiry, private terms, escrow, and registrar transfer. No wires to strangers.