Introduction To Domaining
April 4, No CommentsWhat Is Domaining?
Domaining is the process of buying, selling and monetizing domain names. This includes all kinds of domain names – from names that are yet to be registered, to names that have “expired” i.e. have not been renewed by their previous owners.
See the Domain Name Life Cycle for more information on how everything works.
What Domaining Is Not
It’s important to note the difference between domainers and cybersquatters. Domainers abide by the law and do not aim to register names that are trademarked or could mislead consumers in any way. Cybersquatters, on the other hand, intend to register names that are trademarked or could be confused with the domain names of other companies! Their aim is to virtually extort money out of the companies whose trade marks or domain names are similar to those registered or acquired by the cybersquatter. See also Domain Squatting.
As you might imagine, cybersquatters usually end up facing legal action and having their domains taken away from them. So cybersquatting is not a business I recommend! (If you’re in doubt over a given name, check the various trade mark databases – such as that at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (uspto.gov) – and/or obtain legal advice before proceeding.)
