SitePoint Articles
Before You Code : Domain Names
Making Domains Your Business
- Domain Names
- March 5th, 2008
- Article
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
- Domain Names
- February 13th, 2006
- Article
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
- Domain Names
- April 3rd, 2004
- Article
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
- Domain Names
- October 31st, 2003
- Review
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!
- Domain Names
- February 22nd, 2003
- Article
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?
- Domain Names
- December 26th, 2002
- Article
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
- Domain Names
- September 19th, 2002
- Tutorial
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
- Domain Names
- September 10th, 2002
- Article
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
- Domain Names
- August 5th, 2002
- Article
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
- Domain Names
- June 18th, 2002
- Review
Looking to gain the traffic benefits from an expired domain? Lee reviews a product designed to weed out the winners for you.