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Before You Code : Domain Names

Making Domains Your Business
by Peter T Davis

Peter T Davis

Unlike site flipping, domaining allows you to reap the benefits of investing in a web site without having to spend time giving your (virtual) property a facelift. In this article, Peter gives an insider's tips on how to identify, value, buy, and sell domains.

 

Hit the Jackpot! How to Find Money-making Domains
by Mara Miller

Mara Miller

Buying parked or active domains can be risky business -- unless you have Mara's step-by-step guide to weeding the garbage from the gems. Here, she explains three methods for assessing the traffic a domain receives, and details the research you should undertake to ensure you make the right purchase.

 

New Top Level Domains Launched by ICANN
by Derek Vaughan

Derek Vaughan

ICANN recently released the details of 9 new TLD proposals. The proposals come from all corners of the globe, and all areas of commerce. Derek outlines each in detail, and preempts the potential for an Internet land-grab when the approved names become official...

 

Review – DRAMS 4.0 Domain Registration Software
by Patrick O'Keefe

Patrick O'Keefe

Burgeoning Web hosts take note! If you've been disappointed by the lack of power and felxibility offered by eNom domain name reseller software, check out DRAMS. As Patrick explains, it offers strong advantages over the competition.

 

Domain Redemption Period Farce Exposed!
by Lee Hodgson

Lee Hodgson

At its launch, ICANN's domain redemption system sounded like the answer to every domain name owner's prayers. But ICANN and VeriSign have seen to it that the system has become the industry joke. Lee reveals all...

 

Expired Domain Treasure! ...Or Trash?
by Larisa Thomason

Larisa Thomason

You've just found your dream name on an expired domains list. You can't believe your luck - but wait! Before you buy, do a little research to make sure it hasn't been banned by the search engines.

 

Domain Name Goldrush Part 7 - WLS Gets ICANN Approval
by Lee Hodgson

Lee Hodgson

Verisign's Waiting List Service has been approved at last! And as Lee reports, it'll make life easier for all those involved in the dropping names industry...

 

Buy the Ultimate Domain Name
by Patrick O'Keefe

Patrick O'Keefe

Buying a domain name isn't as simple as it sounds. You'll need to consider extensions, trademarks, registrars, pricing... and that's before you even choose a name! Fortunately Patrick's put together this comprehensive primer to get you started.

 

What's in a Name? How To Snare A Good Domain
by David Gowans

David Gowans

Domain Name selection gets tougher every day - but don't fall into the trap of choosing a bad name because you think it's all you can get! Here David shows how to land a good name for your site.

 

Review - Popular Domains
by Lee Hodgson

Lee Hodgson

Looking to gain the traffic benefits from an expired domain? Lee reviews a product designed to weed out the winners for you.

 

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