2008: A Year That All Domainers Will Remember
2008 was a very unique year in the domaining industry. The popularity of domaining continued to rise even as prices dropped. Increasing numbers of end users noticed the value of domains as well and there were quite a few astonishing sales reported throughout the year. At the same time, domain parking came to a virtual [...]
Who Is Really Monitoring Your Domain Searches?
It's getting more and more difficult to do any kind of domain research without running the risk of losing your domain ideas to unscrupulous domain tasters.
Back in February, we described the problem as follows:
A perfect domain name pops into your mind.
A quick check at your favorite domain registrar reveals that the domain is still available.
For [...]
Congressional Hearings on Cybersquatting?
As we’ve reported recently, cybersquatting is attracting increased attention. A report released May 3, 2007 states that it is not just bloggers and business journalists that have taken notice of unsavory practices in domaining.
The telecommunications industry is beginning to grumble about domain tasting, kiting and cybersquatting. This is significant because of the funds [...]
Microsoft Sues Competing Cybersquatters
In a return to anti-competitive strategies that got it into trouble with the U.S. justice department years ago, Microsoft is attacking its competitors like there is no tomorrow. This time, they go after competing cybersquatters, who, in cooperation with Google and Yahoo, apparently take a big bite out of Microsoft's domain typo profits.
As the Daily [...]
WIPO: Cybersquatting On The Rise!
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) released a sensational press release entitled "Cybersquatting Remains On The Rise With Further Risk To Trademarks From New Registration Practices"
The issues:
The number of cybersquatting disputes filed with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2006 increased by 25% as compared to 2005.
WIPO sees this as evidence that cybersquatting is [...]
.ORG Registry Allows Spanish Domains, Stops Domain Tasting
It is now possible to register .org domains that contain the Spanish characters á, é, í, ñ, ó, ú, or ü. However, it appears that many registrars have not integrated this option into their system yet. The Daily Domainer tried to register a Spanish .org domain at several different registrars listed at the Public Interest [...]
Who Is Monitoring Your Domain Searches?
It has happened to most of us:
A perfect domain name pops into your mind.
A quick check at your favorite domain registrar reveals that the domain is still available.
For some reason, you put off the actual registration for a few days.
And when you come back to finally register the domain, it's taken by someone else!
In many [...]