Archive for the ‘Domain Names’ Category

Avoiding Domain Hijackers

Domain name could be a subject to theft anytime and such a process is called domain hijacking. This is an illegal activity and is the same as stealing somebody else’s personality. Get associated to domain registries that use the EPP or extensible provisioning protocol. Here a unique code is exclusively given to domain registrants. Find a truthfully consistent web host that does not utilize open DNS servers. Visit dnsreport.com and enter the domain name of the website. A secured DNS server is very difficult to hack as compared to the open server. Try changing web hosts if the problem still persists.

Domain Name Flipping

Domain name flipping is another way to make money online. You can look for effective expired domain names that would attract people. You also need to have a domain name seller that is cost-effective and transfers the domain names to the buyers with the best possible customer service. You are then required to market the domain names in various places such as auction sites, reputable forums, or blogs. The whole purpose is to capture a wide audience. Use different free keyword selector tools to verify the most searched keyword phrases while looking for a domain name.

How to Choose a Domain Name?

A lot of people cannot remember longer domain names and hence you must try and register the shortest possible domain name. It would also make it easier for your visitors to remember the name and they would be coming back quite often. Register about 2-3 words related to your product name or business. Domain names typically include only letters, numbers, and dashes, however try to avoid the numbers and dashes. People try for a .com (dot com) extension while choosing one for their website, although it would also be beneficial to have the same domain name with a .net or .biz extension as well.