2013
Domain Name Uniform Rapid Suspension System is Here
Trademark owners have been asking for a quick takedown process for domain names that clearly infringe on a trademark owners’ rights. And now it appears that the URS is going to be put into action.
2012
Godaddy Caught Registering Domains Names After Availability
Godaddy, the domain name registrar, has apparently been caught registering domain names after someone has looked up the availability of a domain name. This guy claims that he looked up a domain name to see if that domain name was available. The domain name was available, but apparently he did not register the domain name that day. He came back a fe
Microsoft Registers Outlook Domain Names: A Lesson In Protec
Microsoft recently launched Outlook.com as a new online email service, to rival Google’s Gmail. Hotmail.com will be replaced by Outlook.com. On the same day that Microsoft rebooted Outlook.com, they registered a whole slew of similar domain names–in a move that looks like it’s mainly to protect the Outlook brand.
The Frager Factor: Seller Schilling, Meet Buyer Whiteley: Ta
“I hadn’t dealt with Frank before and didn’t know who I was dealing with. The prices were high – but they are good domain names and I should get good returns by using them. I think the fascinating thing at the moment is that there still isn’t really a fixed way of valuing a domain yet.”
2011
Google Acquires Illegal Google Plus .com IDN Domain Name
In an effort to protect their Google Plus social network, Google recently acquired .com. The problem is that .com, aka xn--dra.com is not allowed. It s an illegal domain name. IDN characters are not allowed or available in the .com TLD. Google, what were you thinking when you purchased this IDN .com domain name? I hope you did not pay too much f
3M Files Trademark and Anti-Cybersquatting Lawsuit
3M Corporation has filed a trademark infringement and anti-cybersquatting lawsuit over domain names that appear to be similar or confusingly similar to their own trademark.
Microsoft Moves Synsup Labs Domain Names
In April 2011 I first reported that Microsoft had acquired 47 domain names related to something (a brand or a company) named Synsup Labs. Those domain names had previously been pointed to the Bing.com search results. Now, the total number of domain names related to Synsup Labs that Microsoft owns is an even 50 domain names, and a name server has be
2010
Search Engine Optimization Tip: Who Owns Your Domain?
For this search engine optimization tip, let us talk about the Whois and the data that it contains.
Why Your Business Should Invest In Keyword Rich Domains
One of the best kept secrets of the search engine optimization and search engine marketing industry is the expired domain name auctions that exist out there. If someone does not renew their domain name, it is frequently put up for auction on by the registrar itself, like Godaddy. If you do not renew your domain name at Godaddy.com, then there is a
How to Properly Redirect a Domain Name
I recently received an email asking a question about redirecting a domain name that he had recently purchased. Here is his email and my detailed response about how to properly redirect a domain name.
2009
Snapnames Employee Bids on Domain Name Auctions
Snapnames, an aftermarket domain name auction service, has reportedly discovered that a rogue employee set up an account and bid against other bidders. And was doing it for several years.
Network Solutions Settles Lawsuit for Frontrunning Domains
Front Running? Or protection against Front Running. That was the argument in this issue of Network Solutions registering every domain name searched by customers for availability on NetSol's WHOIS database.
Consider Alternate Spellings of a Domain
One thing I think about when evaluating domain names to purchase is the possibility that there are alternative spellings to the domain names - both accepted spellings and common typos.
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