.EU Domain Hording Found ‘Acceptable’

Published in August 10th, 2006

Posted by Lonny Paul in Cyber-Squatting, Domain Names

CNET reports today that the .EU domain has been fully gutted of all ‘great domains,’ including three letter and other popular terms, en masse - and the .EU legislative body isn’t really happy. ICANN, of course, turned a blind eye, not even mentioned within the report. Domain Kiting and Warehousing is becoming an ever increasing problem.

Post.com denied to Deutsche Post

Published in August 2nd, 2006

Posted by Lonny Paul in Domain Names, Trademark Issues, UDRP Issues

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Fighting problem domain registrations can be a problem. This decision though, repulses me.

How to Pick a Good Domain Name

Published in March 31st, 2006

Posted by Lonny Paul in Domain Names, Hints, Tips and Tricks, Internet / Web

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Using keywords in your domain name is a great first step when it comes to search engine optimization in general. For example, say you run an ecommerce web site that sells used books about web design. When people use a search engine to find your web site, they will be using keywords such as “used books” and “web design”. These are the keywords you want in your domain name.

How Do Phishing Scams Work?

Published in January 14th, 2006

Posted by Lonny Paul in Computers, Domain Names, Phishing

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Phishing scams may take many forms, but they usually start with an e-mail, instant message or pop-up window asking you to update your personal information.

CyberCanvas Design: Cybersquatter

Published in December 11th, 2005

Posted by Lonny Paul in Cyber-Squatting, Domain Names

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CyberCanvas Design of Napa, CA is a known cyber-squatter for the registration of the domain SHOPTIGERDIRECT.COM on 12-11-04. This domain has since been released by the squatter.

$2.95 Domain Name Registration “Hot Deal!”

Published in November 21st, 2005

Posted by Lonny Paul in Domain Names, Hot Deals!

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While the last, get some of those domains you really don’t want to spend $9 on for only $2.95 at iPower who’s offering a launch special for NEW CUSTOMERS and additional hosting is NOT required.

.EU Domain Registration Starts Dec. 7

Published in November 21st, 2005

Posted by Lonny Paul in Domain Names, Internet / Web

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Those who seek to have a claim in the .EU domain need to be ready! December 7 the preregistration madness will begin!

Domains Domains oh where art thou?

Published in November 16th, 2005

Posted by Lonny Paul in Domain Names, Internet / Web

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Ever wonder what all those .xxx and .edu and .nu and .ru are? Where are they from? Where do they come from? Who do they belong to and how do I get one?Check out here. It’s pretty amazing the # of countries with domain extensions of their own!
Seven original generic TLDs
.com, .edu, .gov, .int, [...]

UDRP Info - Decisions for the average guy

Published in August 22nd, 2005

Posted by Lonny Paul in Cyber-Squatting, Domain Names

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What is the UDRP process like? Is it painful? Well, some think it may be more painful to some than others, that’s why UDRPInfo.com is such a great site!