2009 Domain Sales Season Comes to a Close
"The domain that tied Find.net for the #5 spot was HomeBars.com, a name that was purchased by Niche Stores, Inc., in a private transaction for $25,000."
"The domain that tied Find.net for the #5 spot was HomeBars.com, a name that was purchased by Niche Stores, Inc., in a private transaction for $25,000."
Domain Name Journal — January 6, 2010
Niche Stores buys $25K Web domain
"Austin-based Niche Stores, which operates specialized online businesses with generic domain names, bought HomeBars from Spokane, Wash.-based Dotzup.com Inc., company officials said."
"Austin-based Niche Stores, which operates specialized online businesses with generic domain names, bought HomeBars from Spokane, Wash.-based Dotzup.com Inc., company officials said."
Austin Business Journal — December 31, 2009
Tap Boards Inc.'s chalkboard handle
"Tap Boards founder Christian Lavender is also CEO of Austin-based Niche Stores Inc., which operates nearly 300 generically named Web sites for specific markets. Its most successful Web site, kegerators.com, targets beer makers and dispensers."
"Tap Boards founder Christian Lavender is also CEO of Austin-based Niche Stores Inc., which operates nearly 300 generically named Web sites for specific markets. Its most successful Web site, kegerators.com, targets beer makers and dispensers."
Austin Business Journal — December 18, 2009
To .biz, or not to .biz - that's the question
"Because dot-coms have a longer history than dot-biz domain names, Web search engines typically give dot-coms higher rankings on results pages, said Christian Lavender, CEO of Austin-based Niche Stores Inc., which operates hundreds of Web sites."
"Because dot-coms have a longer history than dot-biz domain names, Web search engines typically give dot-coms higher rankings on results pages, said Christian Lavender, CEO of Austin-based Niche Stores Inc., which operates hundreds of Web sites."
Austin Business Journal — December 04, 2009
Christian Lavender featured in Austin Monthly Magazine
"The sites have evolved into a full-fledged business, selling everything from kegerators to conversion kits, accessories and home-brewing supplies for beer or wine."
"The sites have evolved into a full-fledged business, selling everything from kegerators to conversion kits, accessories and home-brewing supplies for beer or wine."
Austin Monthly Magazine — November 01, 2009
Tapping Into Changing Tap Handles
"One Austin, Texas, man has a simple solution for barkeeps who are tired of fumbling around for the next tap handle.."
"One Austin, Texas, man has a simple solution for barkeeps who are tired of fumbling around for the next tap handle.."
Beer Advocate Magazine — October 30, 2009
Home Brewing Experts
"If you are looking for hobby that lets you combine your love for a cold brew, with the art of being homemade, check out this Web site submitted by a News 8 viewer."
"If you are looking for hobby that lets you combine your love for a cold brew, with the art of being homemade, check out this Web site submitted by a News 8 viewer."
News 8 Austin Web Sightings — August 14, 2009
A Business is Brewing
"Web site domain names trade hands on a fairly regular basis, so it caught our attention when an Austin company issued a news release announcing that it had bought one."
"Web site domain names trade hands on a fairly regular basis, so it caught our attention when an Austin company issued a news release announcing that it had bought one."
Austin Business Journal — April 21, 2009
HomeBrewing.com Domain Acquired by Niche Stores
"Niche Stores, an Austin-based boutique of category-specific internet properties announced today that it has acquired the domain name HomeBrewing.com, for an undisclosed sum."
"Niche Stores, an Austin-based boutique of category-specific internet properties announced today that it has acquired the domain name HomeBrewing.com, for an undisclosed sum."
Domain News — April 06, 2009