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19-Jan-2012
Choosing your Domain Name
You’ve decided to create a website, you know what it will be about and you may have even started writing the content. But what will you call your site? Choosing a domain name
27-Sep-2011
Lady Gaga Files UDRP and Loses
Over the last few months we’ve reported on all sorts of famous names getting lawyers involved to try and recover various domain names. Some domains simply languish with different owners, and others are being used for blatant trademark infringement. Possibly the highest profile...
09-Aug-2011
Neiman Marcus acquire Premium Domain
Neiman Marcus have acquired the domain name bg.com to use in conjunction with their Bergdorf Goodman brand. So far it remains unclear whether or not the retail chain actually paid for the domain however. The domain bg.com has an original registration date of March 20...
02-Aug-2011
Further Domains Seized by US ICE
Last month we reported that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had started to seize domain names even if the registrant and all associated content was based outside of the US. These raids were designed to target people involved in illegal activities that infringed on...
22-Jul-2011
Warner Bro's Pursue Hangover 3 Domains
It has hit the Domain News this week that Warner Bro's are fighting to recover a number of domains that have been registered surrounding the next instalment of their comedy blockbuster The Hangover. The second movie in the series grossed $200 million at the box office in its f...
06-Aug-2007
Covering your Brand's Identity Online
You may be overjoyed to have registered your ideal .com domain name. But don't forget that, secondary as it may seem, you should also secure other versions of your new domain name to protect your brand. Cybersqua...
02-Aug-2007
Freeware, Shareware and Open Source Software
If someone offers you some software for free – especially some *useful* software – your response might just be a brief "Yay!" before hitting the download button. But distinguishing between open source software, freeware and shareware is important, because the differ...
26-Jul-2007
Introduction to Domain Names
Every domain name comprises two main elements: a top-level domain (TLD) such as .com or .co.uk, and a second level domain (2LD), such as the "DomainMonster" part of "DomainMonster.com". Choosing the best Dom...
18-Jul-2007
Hyphens in Domain Names
Depending on whom you ask, hyphens in domain names are either a really good idea, or a really bad one. There are pros and cons to the use of dashes in your domain name, and they are worth considering before you register yo...
12-Jul-2007
Cybersquatting and Typosquatting
With the increase in ecommerce and the necessity of a web presence for any business, protecting trademarks has become increasingly important, as large companies face the risk of their valuable traffic being hijacked by cyber- and typo-squatters. Cybersquatting is the...
09-Jul-2007
Hosting: Terms of Service
As with software, and with any other service you can sign up for online, you will have to agree to a Terms of Service document, and often also an Acceptable Usage Policy, during the process of opening an account with a web Copyright Disputes Hosting
05-Jul-2007
Dreaming of Selling Your Domain for Millions?
Getting started in the domain name speculation market is a tricky business. Of course there are stories every day of people selling Domain Names for thousands of pounds, but ...
04-Jul-2007
Choosing the Right Domain Name
Your domain name is your virtual business card: it is often the first impression that your customers will have of your business, and they will use it to find you again and again. You must therefore ensure that you make...
04-Jul-2007
Five Common Domain Name Myths
Author: Steve Ashton Copyright 2006 Steven Ashton With domain name articles and tips floating around all over the Web, most people probably feel that they know a good deal about picking and protecting a domain name. However, some common domain name myths pe...
04-Jul-2007
Selecting a Quality Domain Name
Shelley Lowery When you're ready to launch your web site and you're trying to select a good domain name, there are many factors that need to be taken into consideration. Select a Domain Name that Reflects Your Web Site Above all else, your domai...
04-Jul-2007
Protect Your Domain Name and Reputation
Emma Kalson - littlefishwebdesign.com CYBERSQUATTING - The Problem Cybersquatting, or registering a domain name in bad faith (usually a variation or mis-spelling of your domain name) an cause untold damage to a company and is a major problem on the Intern...
04-Jul-2007
Business Domains
A professional or business site is one where the primary purpose of the site is to facilitate business transactions. You can sell items directly online or exclusively offline, but the result is the same. You want customers to buy products and/or service directly from you. ...
04-Jul-2007
800 Domains
The toll free number 1-800-Get-Rich belongs to the Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City. Perfect vanity number for a casino, right? Well apparently not. Their website shows the actual numbers, 1-800-438-7424 for the marketing department of Resorts Atlantic City. Those NUMBERS...
03-Jul-2007
Cybersquatting
Getting clicks and traffic by accident appears to be big business. And by "big" I mean worth MILLIONS of dollars! While typosquatting is unfortunately not a new online marketing practice, its use and, moreover, its ABUSE has grown significantly and exponentially sin...
03-Jul-2007
Domain Registrant Legal Appeals
In a landmark case, the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals has just stated that domain names, despite their virtual nature, should be treated exactly as a "plot of land" would be. This is a huge victory for all domain name registrants, not just for Gary Kremen...