30A.com acquires Domain Name

Bob Hudson Bob Hudson avatar

Bob HudsonBeach FanaticSanta Rosa Beach1,066 postsJoined May 10, '08View profile MessageBeach Fanatic

Apr 20, '11 · 7:48 PM1,737

For Immediate Release

WALTON COUNTY, Fla., April 20, 2011

30A.com announced the acquisition of the website domain name, SouthWalton.com. The URL joins a family of other brands owned by the company, including Grayton.com, 30-A.com, ThirtyA.com, 30Arealestate.com, 30Arentals.com, 30Abeaches.com, CoastalDuneLakes.com, 30Atv.com, 30Anews.com, TheBeachHighway.com and over 150 other domain names related to the region.

"Everyone knows what 30A is, but there's always been some confusion about how to brand the broader region," said 30A.com's Mike Ragsdale. "With civic institutions already in place such as South Walton High School, South Walton Fire District, South Walton Courthouse Annex and South Walton Coastal Branch Library -- in addition to the recent 'South Walton: To Each, Your Beach' marketing initiatives announced by our Tourist Development Council -- it's clear that the 'South Walton' brand is here to stay."

30A purchased the domain name from Robert Nelson of I Fix Computers, Inc. (I Fix Computers, Inc.) in DeFuniak Springs.

"I like what Mike's doing with 30A.com, and I'm happy that we were able to strike a deal," said Nelson, who has owned the domain name since 1997. "I know he plans to use it to promote our community and local businesses."

Terms of the acquisition are undisclosed, and Ragsdale said that the company is not yet ready to share its vision for the brand.

"It's a very exciting opportunity, and it's also a responsibility that we take very seriously," said Ragsdale. "Right now, we just know that owning SouthWalton.com will enable us to drive even more visitors to local businesses, charities and events."

Replies

Matt J

Matt JSWGB24,862 postsJoined May 9, '07View profile MessageSWGB

Apr 21, '11 · 12:14 PM#2

Woohoo! wrobert, you can contact me for my 10% consultant fee.

wrobert

wrobertBeach FanaticDeFuniak Springs4,132 postsJoined Nov 21, '07View profile MessageBeach Fanatic

Apr 21, '11 · 1:43 PM#3

I have a feeling I am going to be a serious soiree sponsor and some point in time this year.

Bob Hudson Bob Hudson avatar

Bob HudsonBeach FanaticSanta Rosa Beach1,066 postsJoined May 10, '08View profile MessageBeach FanaticAuthor

Apr 21, '11 · 2:19 PM#4

Grabbed the "gold ring" didn't you. I know several organizations that would gladly accept a contribution. LOL

Teresa

TeresaSoWal GuideSouth Walton, FL30,970 postsJoined Nov 15, '04View profile MessageSoWal Guide

Apr 21, '11 · 2:24 PM#5

Good for your Wrobert! congrats.

Johnny PostJohnny PostBeach Lover67 postsJoined Jan 13, '08View profile MessageBeach Lover

Apr 22, '11 · 3:58 PM#6

Congrats to wrobert for having the foresight to acquire that domain so long ago.

One does wonder if Mr. Ragsdale made this purchase to attempt to cash in on the TDC and it's new branding. Or maybe it is just a way to give them the middle finger.

Edited Apr 22, '11 · 3:59 PM

Bobby J

Bobby JBeach FanaticBlue Mountain beach4,041 postsJoined Apr 18, '05View profile MessageBeach Fanatic

Apr 23, '11 · 3:57 PM#7

Congrats to wrobert for having the foresight to acquire that domain so long ago.

One does wonder if Mr. Ragsdale made this purchase to attempt to cash in on the TDC and it's new branding. Or maybe it is just a way to give them the middle finger.

Let's hope both.