Straight from the horses mouth so to speak.  Standard Google Warning - after watching this you may still have questions. (3 minute video after the jump)

You've no doubt heard something about Google's change if you own a website.  While this change supposedly only affects 12% of the websites in their index, you better believe many of these sites were making money for someone.  The web is only expanding and evolving...http://www.affiliate.com/blog/five-quick-tips-to-taking-advantage-of-google%e2%80%99s-new-algorithm/trackback/Content is king,

I've been saying it for a few years now - domains are like Real Estate - they are a surefire long term investment in my opinion. I was kicking around a few different sites this morning and noticed a few things. I've never sold a domain but think I am ready to let go of a few I own. I'm looking at auction sites (average 20% commission) and flat out "buy it now" pricing. I'm also on a couple of lists

Astounding figures for sure. Notice that web sales are still a small percentage of total retail sales.Web-only - Top 500 analysis: It was web-only merchants and then everyone else in 2010 - Internet Retailer

The biggest issue on the web today in my opinion. The jist here is that by inferring that websites thatallow people to share copyrighted material could be terrorists, the Feds can now just call your web hostand put up their own page. That is crazy. Rule of law anyone? Here Come Homeland Security Internet Police, and They're Already Shutting Down Web Sites They Don't Like | | AlterNet