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Why is it Called GoDaddy?

February 15, 2014 by Adam Lang 2 Comments

Most people are familiar with the brand Godaddy, but few could actually describe what the company does. Their evolution from just a domain registrar, combined with their “what the heck” marketing philosphy has left many of us scratching our heads. Blake Irving, GoDaddy’s CEO, admits, “never has a company had as big a gap between what the ads say and what the company is.”

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Adam Lang
Adam Lang

Adam Lang is the founder and editor of Rewind & Capture. He is passionate about creative marketing, design and brand etymology.

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Filed Under: How Tech Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: Blake Irving, Bob Parsons, Godaddy, Godaddy logo, Godaddy story

Why is it Called Amazon?

December 22, 2013 by Adam Lang 10 Comments

Buying things online is simple. We search, click on the things that we want and hit purchase. Just a few days later, you get a text message notifying you that your package has been delivered. The logistical mastery is unprecedented.

Did you know that Amazon patented and trademarked 1-Click purchasing in 1999? The patent US5960411 protects any e-commerce transaction executed with one-click purchasing using stored customer information.

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Adam Lang
Adam Lang

Adam Lang is the founder and editor of Rewind & Capture. He is passionate about creative marketing, design and brand etymology.

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Filed Under: How Tech Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: amazon, amazon logo, amazon story, jeff bezos

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