Daily Domainer

Domain theft is problem that's bigger than many of us realize.

There are several aspects to this important issue. The Domainer Tips column in our daily email newsletter analyzes each of these points over the course of this week:

1. How to protect your own domains from being stolen. There are many surprising and also some obvious strategies domain thieves use to relieve innocent victims of their domains. You can protect your domains by following a few simple steps.
2. What to do if one of your domains does get stolen. It can happen to all of us, especially if you manage a large number of domains. Learn what you can do to maximize your chances of getting your domain back.
3. How to research domains you're considering buying to make sure they haven't been stolen recently or at some time in the past. What you must know about a domain before entering escrow or handing over a down payment.
4. What actions should you take if you do find yourself in possession of a domain that was allegedly stolen recently or at some time in the past?
5. To what extent do allegations (true or untrue) that a domain was stolen affect the domain's value? How to protect yourself against untrue or unproven allegations.

If you have any comments or input regarding the above points that would be helpful to our readers, or if you have additional questions about domain theft that you'd like us to answer, please post a comment below or submit a response here. (If you'd like to submit a private and anonymous response please use this form.)