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Anyone know how we can easily setup a page like chicago.com and sell email addresses?

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i had the same idea a little while ago too - i would also like to know.

it would also help if it gave automatic alternatives if your name was already taken.
 
I'm using Google apps for email. I like their anti-spam and anti-virus solution built in to the email.

I use the subdomain to check the email availability, once the customer successfully paid the service then I can "manually created their email address based on subdomain. I have it working for a while live at www.webew.com

I like hivemail but I have not install it yet.

Hope this help.
Regards,
EM @king.net
 
That seems to be a pretty decent business model. I read an article a few months back about this and they mentioned that money was flowing in like crazy. I think NYC.com was also going to be doing this.

Adam, which site are you planning to do this on? DNForum?
 
i see the same thing on some other domains such as Seattle.me and USA.me
 
I guess google apps or windows live domains would be the best choice i have a premium email bought from emailme.com and they also use google apps.
 
Interesting idea for a premium domain but the pricing is way too steep at chicago.com. They want $749 a year for [email protected]. :eek:
 
wow, they would make more money if they charged $10 a year!
 
Tucows has a division call Hover with a similar set up using cleveland.me. Brown.me is another one. Same with Vermont.me and Statecollege.me. It looks like dot me's are popular for these email address set up. I however can't find anyone providing/hosting this service though. It's a damn good idea!
 
Rackspace is just one of several that you can brand your own email.
 
I also used rackspace for email service, using exchange online for other subdomain service.

For [email protected], lowering price to $100/year using Google Apps.

Thanks,
[email protected]
 
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