For problems and issues around the registration of domain names.
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What are some good services for brainstorming domain name ideas? [duplicate]
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Is there a domain search tool on the web that works well?
I've run across a few of these but can't remember them right now (and I've probably missed a few good ones).
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Need advice on getting an internet domain (.se) [closed]
After I decided to learn HTML/CSS almost 1.5 years ago by myself I've played around and learned quite a lot, but since I've only done it on occasion as time allows I am still quite new to it. But the ...
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Why doesn't the .US top-level domain accept two-letter domain names?
As far as I'm aware, almost all TLDs allow for two-letter domain names, such as "is.gd" and "az.com". Why doesn't the .US TLD allow the same?
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What are the chances of a claiming a .com domain name from a squatter [duplicate]
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Purchasing a Domain from a Domain Squatter
As the question states, if a .com domain is squatted by the usual ad site, what are the chances of getting the domain (not ...
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Is Backordering an expiring domain still a “first come, first served” situation?
I'm looking at a domain name that is expired and trying to decide whether it mattes where I place my backorder.
This answer to a similar (but old) question indicates that various registrars ...
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Domain registrar that will allow separate sub domain NS record [duplicate]
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How to find web hosting that meets my requirements?
So I recently found out to my dismay that my domain name registrar does not even support sub domains?!
Hence I need ...
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Should add my naked AND www domain as separate sites in Webmaster Tools
Just a quick question: In Google Webmaster tools I have my site set to set to www. and the naked domain.
Do I need to add and verify the site for each variant or do I just keep it as the www and use ...
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The most valuable domains [closed]
Supposedly it was the first day of a new second level domain and you were given an opportunity to purchase any domains, without knowing anything about the prospects of the first level domain itself ...
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Registering a .CA domain extension, when I'm not a Canadian citizen?
I want to register a domain name that has a .ca extension, but it's asking me if I am current Canadian citizen. What can happen to me if I lie about it and continue with registration?
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domain name hijacked by my hosting provider with dubious invoicing practice
Over 12 months ago I purchased a domain name and hosting package from a hosting company.
Before the 12 months was up i was sent a single invoice for the same amount as I had paid for the preceding 12 ...
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Is it a bad practice to register sntsh.com if my name is Santosh?
My name is Santosh but I can't register a santosh.com because it is already taken. Most extensions for Santosh are already taken. I was trying to register a domain with .sh extension but santo.sh ...
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What is happening to a domain with status PENDING DELETE as well as AUTORENEWPERIOD?
A domain I once registered but gave away:
Expiration Date:13-Mar-2013 14:39:45 UTC
Sponsoring Registrar:Directi Internet Solutions Pvt. Ltd. dba PublicDomainRegistry.com
(R159-LRMS)
Status:PENDING ...
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Domain transfer and New Hosting Management
I wanted to migrate from my older registrar to GoDaddy. Main reason because current registrar/hosting provider doesn't support .NET.
My old registrar gave me control over the domain and hosting ...
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What is required to register .com.au domains?
I have a website that allows people to search for instructors. It's currently working in the USA and UK.
I'm wanting to start marketing the website to the Australian market, and so have been looking ...
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How can I register a domain that requires country residency? [closed]
I tried to register a .pm domain from ovh.co.uk, but they e-mailed me saying they want valid proof that I am a resident of the United Kingdom. I currently live in the United States though.
I am aware ...
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How to register a .cn domain
I would like to register a .cn domain. I found the below pages which list the officially accredited registrars:
-based in China: http://www.cnnic.net.cn/html/Dir/2007/06/05/4635.htm
-based outside ...
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How do people buy Domain Names?
GoDaddy charges $8 for a domain and name.com charges $10. Some people seem to buy many domains to increase their SEO or to sell them later for more money than they paid.
Do these people pay less ...
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Hiding whois information on GoDaddy registered domains
I have a few domains hosted at GoDaddy, and it's posting my address, phone number, and email address on my whois results.
It looks like they charge an exorbitant $10/year for "private registration" ...
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Domain Recovery Prevention
I'm in a situation where I've done a website for a client and the year is up and their annual renewal is due. They've decided they don't want to renew with me, which I don't have a problem with and ...
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.pro domain as a web designer/professional
I am looking at getting a .pro domain for my portfolio page as a web designer. I realize that .pro domains are for licensed professionals such as lawyers, engineers, etc.
What kind of certifications ...
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How would you convince a domain owner to sell his domain to you?
I'm wanting to have a domain name for my business that has already been registered by someone but that he is not using. He is offering it to me for $1000 (which is too much for me) and I offered him ...
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Does anyone know where I can register a website with a .cat TLD?
I have been looking to register a website with the TLD '.cat'. I know it was created for catalan websites, but I want to do a domain hack, like bit.ly (which appears to be English).
But all the hosts ...
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How do you generally find out the riskiness of a domain name? (concerning trademarks)
My domain would look like "tiltblah.com". I don't want to mention the real domain name here, because it might be registered by someone else then.
I'd like to register this domain, because I want to ...
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is there a way for visitors to register TLDs without leaving my site?
I want to allow users on my site to register a domain without having to go to a domain registar's site. They would not need to manage the domain ... it will simply be linked to their site. (Exactly ...
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What is the safest way to search for domain names availability?
I am victim of Domain name front running. I searched for domain names on some sites
& I lost those names soon.
Now, what is the safest way to search for availability of domain names ? Using
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How do a forward my domain's traffic to my wordpress.com hosted blog
I own a domain e.g. myname.com but host my blog with wordpress.com e.g. myname.wordpress.com
Can I forward the traffic visiting my domain name to my wordpress.com blog so that when my friends look ...
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transfer domain from godaddy
I bought a domain name on godaddy a couple of weeks (before SOPA) back. Now I want to transfer the hosting to bluehost where I have my other domains. When I try to transfer, bluehost tells me
The ...
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How to register a single character SLD
Most of the major registrars have a 3 character minimum for second-level domains. However, I know that it's possible to register them. (a.cc, o.co)
You can ever register single unicode domain names ...
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Does same domain name, but with multiple extensions (com,org…) help for page rank?
Here's my (short) story:
I've made a website for a customer that didn't pay me.
He bought a lot of domains:
http://groupesynergies.com/
http://groupesynergies.fr/
and so on.
Thanks to my work, he ...
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ICANN Violation and Trademarks
I'm trying to register a domain name with a .eg(i live in egypt) as the top-level domain. However, the local registrant told me to register a domain with the .eg extension i need to have a registered ...
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I own a domain and recently got a Trademark Infringement for it can I offer to sell it to them?
I own a domain related to an iPhone Game and have been sent a Trademark Infringement on said domain by the company.
It makes me a few dollars a month but nothing great, And I would like to offer to ...
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How does Google find a domain with no links to it?
I recently registered a new domain, pointed it to my existing server, and set up a minimal page just saying "test" and nothing else.
I just discovered tonight that the page is already indexed in ...
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New domain and submission to search engines
I have registered a new domain with a hosting company. They offer the feature that for each new domain there is an associated placeholder page. Actually it is a "Site not configured page" with some ...
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What happens when a domain name reached it's expiration date? [duplicate]
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when does a domain name really expire before someone else can register it
As my title says, my question is when can I buy a domain name when it will be expired in the ...
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Does the domain owner get contacted if someone else back-orders the domain?
I'm trying to purchase a domain name that I like. I noticed that the domain is about to expire and has only been registered for a year now, Nothing really shows on the page when going to the site. ...
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Why Google says that “www.domain.com” is different from “domain.com”?
In Google webmasters tool, there is mentioned that www.domain.com is different from domain.com, and the webmaster is asked to get sure that the correct one is in action there to get the reports.
Why ...
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Delay in .at Domain Name Registration?
I noticed at http://101domain.com that there's a three (3) day delay in registering new .at TLD domains. Any idea why this is? Is it just back-end processing/approval? Has anyone had it go sooner?
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Procedure to register an URL
this is a newbie question.
I want to set-up a web site (let call it www.mywebsite.com) on a server I own with a public IP address:
What is the precise procedure to register the URL? What I mean ...
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How long is the redemption period on a domain?
There is a domain that I would like to buy that has a status as follows:
Registry Status: redemptionPeriod
I presume this means the current owner has a grace period during which they can repurchase ...
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Registering a domain name with a trademark in it
One of our competitors is lets say called WidgetMaker. They target Macs.
We target Windows computers.
WidgetMaker is a trademarked term. I'm assuming the answer to this question is no, but could ...
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Am I able to delete a domain name
I manage a number of domain names with Network Solutions. I've transferred out all the domains that are or will be used. However, there are some left which were bought speculatively and will never be ...
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How can I organize my domain names?
I have some domains registered with 1and1 and some with dreamhost and hosting on both companies but some point to hosting with dns. It's all a mess!
Is it best to register your domains through a ...
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Can a company take my domain away from me?
I have a domain which coincidentally is the same name of a company. Is there any legal way in which this company can take my domain away from me?
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Registering a domain became a problem?
I went to register a domain today and for my surprise almost all the short variations I could possible think or use for the domain I want were taken giving me not much options in that sense.
What was ...
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Domain registration - Does the registrar matter?
I have following questions about domain name registration:
1: Will it matter, in technical aspect, with whom I register my domain? I know for webhosting there are lot of things to consider e.g. ...
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Pointing from domain registrar to host: Name Servers vs A Records
What are the performance or any other considerations involved when deciding whether to use Name Servers or A Records when pointing your domain registrar to your website host?
My case:
I have a ...
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Can any domain register support any TLD if domain is transferred there?
There are some domain registers out there that support certain TLD's that others do not. My question, is can you register a domain with a special TLD at one register and then transfer the domain name ...
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What does it mean if a domain is unlocked?
A domain I'm interested in acquiring as its status showing as "Unlocked". It's due to expire in a couple of weeks.
What does the "unlocked" status mean? Am I more likely to be able to register the ...
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How long after your domain expires do you have to re-register it before someone else can?
Can you register an expired domain immediately after it expires, or is there a waiting period?
(I'm sure this can be found on google, but I don't know the proper name for it. :( )
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what would happen to my domains if my domain provider company bankrupted
I am thinking to transfer all my domains to one registerer so that the control will be easy.
But I am a little bit worried about the following question;
what would happen to my domains if my domain ...
