These are terms you’ve probably heard used, when talking about domains. But what do they mean? What’s the difference? Although they sound similar, they refer to very different things. When talking about domains or reading articles about domains, these terms … Read More
Category Archives: Domains in General
What is Domain Tasting?
Misspelt Domain Names
Mispelt Domain Names are growing in popularity, as domainers realize they can capitalize on people misspelling domain names when visiting websites. When typing a domain into the search bar a customer may skip letters, double letters, reverse letters or not … Read More
Domain Name Front Running
Domain name front running is the act of a domain registrar using insider information to register certain domain names for the sole purpose of re-selling them or to earn profit. Often front running is conducted via popular whois searches; where … Read More
DNS Errors
The Domain Name System (DNS) is a naming system for computers or resources connected to the Internet, or a private network. Its most important function is to translate domain names into the numerical identifier (usually and IP address) of the … Read More
Type in Traffic
Type in traffic is an example of direct navigation; it is defined as a visitor entering a keyword into the address bar of the web browser and then adding ‘.com’ or ‘.net’ (or any other code) to the end. Internet … Read More
Remember to renew your domain names…
or be prepared for a lot of grief! If you let your domain expire it becomes available for other domainers to purchase. If another domainer purchases your domain you will no longer have access to that particular domain name. Unfortunately … Read More
The Future of Domains
As dot com domains become more scarce, the value of generic domain names rapidly climbs; many shorter generic domains selling for several million US dollars. I often wonder if this value increase will continue at this rate, or if, as … Read More
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