NameFAQs - Answers to common domain name questions

RJ · 07-21-2003, 06:08 PM

NameFAQs - http://www.namefaqs.com

I am compiling a list of frequently asked questions about domain names. The goal is to have a base of knowledge that will further help 'Newbies' become 'Name Pros'.

What kind of questions do you think would be fitting to include?

If you'd like to help further the effort, you can post or PM your Domain Related Questions and Answers.

As a little bonus, if your question makes it onto NameFAQs you'll get 25 NP$ out of it, and if you provide a question AND an answer to the question and we use it, you'll receive 75 NP$

Dr.Pepper · 07-21-2003, 06:16 PM

Question: How long can a domain name be?

Answer: In the fall of 1999 a domain could only be 23 Characters. But the rules have changed and you can now register a domain with up to 63 characters.

RJ · 07-21-2003, 06:18 PM

Thanks pepper, though we alread had that one.

http://www.namefaqs.com/question/qstId/16.html

Any other ideas? Check the FAQs that we already posted on the site.

Sending 20 NP$ anyway for being the first reply. Thanks!

Dr.Pepper · 07-21-2003, 06:21 PM

Question: What characters can I use in a domain?

Answer: The letters of the alphabet numberic characters and the hyphen.

I didnt see this one on your site^

RJ · 07-21-2003, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dr.Pepper
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/domain-newbies/3282-namefaqs-answers-common-domain-name-questions.html
Question: What characters can I use in a domain?

Answer: The letters of the alphabet numberic characters and the hyphen.

I didnt see this one on your site^

Same FAQ as I posted before. You're on the right track though, exactly the kinds of questions I'm looking for.

Dr.Pepper · 07-21-2003, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by -RJ-
Same FAQ as I posted before. You're on the right track though, exactly the kinds of questions I'm looking for.

Dr.Pepper · 07-21-2003, 06:32 PM

Question: Can a domain name include curse words?

Answer: The question still has not been answered in court. So it is up to the registers policy.

Dr.Pepper · 07-21-2003, 06:40 PM

Question: What are the new titles going to be?

Answer: No one knows for sure but many people have suggested the follwoing titles:

.god -For a religious site
.firm -For businesses and firms
.web - For online activities
.arts - For artistic and cultural sites
.rec -For entertainment sites
.xxx For adult sites
.sex For adult sites

Dr.Pepper · 07-21-2003, 06:48 PM

Question: Is it true that every single all a's domain names have been registered? (example a.com aaaa.com aaaaaaaaa.com

Answer: Yes every domain from 1 to 63 characters long that have all a's have been registered.

Question: Was ais the people who regged all these?

Dr.Pepper · 07-21-2003, 06:52 PM

Question: How many country specific domains are their?

Answer: Their are 184 country specific domains.

100 are restricted and require a local presence

84 are unrestricted - anyone from anywhere can register them

http://www.verisign.com/products/idn.../idnames1.html

Sharpy · 07-21-2003, 07:07 PM

What are all of the possible Domain status catagories:

Active
Registrar Lock
Registrar Hold
Redemption Period
Pending Delete

What does each mean?

Active: Domain enjoys good standing between its owner and the registrar of record.

Registrar Lock: Domain most likley enjoys good standing between its owner and the registrar of record. The domain owner has used the lock feature so that no transfer request can be completed unless the owner unlocks the domain

Registrar Hold: The domain has expired. The registrar is attempting to contact the owner to renew it. During this period, about 35-40 days after the listed expiery date, only the owner may renew the domain name at its regular renewal Rate. The Hold period can be calculated by looking at the expiered/on-hold domain and adding 35-40 days to the "Updadted" Date

Redemption period. Domain is expired and has gone through its Hold period without being renewed by its owner. During this period, 30 days, only the domain owner may renew the domain, however the cost is 10-30 times more than the regular renewal rate, depending on the registrar. Again the redemption period end date may be arrived at by adding 30 days to the "Updated" date.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=3282

Pending Delete. Domain is expired and has gone through its Hold period and the Redemption period without being renewed by its owner. During this period, 6 days, noone may renew the domain, this domain is now set to delete and will become available to the public/drop services. Again the Pending Delete period end date may be arrived at by adding 6 days to the "Updated" date.

-RJ- these dates/facts may be a little off but I think the inclusion of the satus info would be good. Just fix my explanations if they are off a bit.

webmasterinfo · 07-21-2003, 07:12 PM

Very nice site!!
Thx alot!

RJ · 07-21-2003, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sharpy
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=3282
What are all of the possible Domain status catagories:

Active
Registrar Lock
Registrar Hold
Redemption Period
Pending Delete

What does each mean?

Thanks Sharpy! Now in the FAQs

http://www.namefaqs.com/question/qstId/26.html

NP$ on the way

RJ · 07-21-2003, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dr.Pepper
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=3282
Question: How many country specific domains are their?

Answer: Their are 184 country specific domains.

100 are restricted and require a local presence

84 are unrestricted - anyone from anywhere can register them

Good one, thanx Dr. P! Just added
http://www.namefaqs.com/question/qstId/27.html

Dr.Pepper · 07-21-2003, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by -RJ-
Good one, thanx Dr. P! Just added
http://www.namefaqs.com/question/qstId/27.html

Thanks for the NP$ !

Dr.Pepper · 07-21-2003, 09:14 PM

Question: I own a domain name that is a trademark of a large company. Can I sell it to them?
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=3282

Answer: No! If you approach a company with the intention of selling them a domain name that they have a trademark on. You are saying that you registered the domain name for that purpose to profit from a trademark infringement. This is one of the easiest ways to lose a legal battle before it has even started.

Question: Can I own a domain name that is or contains the name of a celebrity, politician or other well known person?

Answer: Yes you can should you no could it could easily become a legal battle.

Question: Is their a place where I can go and talk to other people that buy and sell domain names?

Answer: Yes you can join the online forum NamePros.com full of a online comunity of people who buy and sell domain names.

Question: Why should I own a domain name?

Answer: Investment -When you buy a domain you are making a investment. Competitive Advantage - If you own a top level domain you are going to look a lot more professional then owning a free web site.

RJ · 07-22-2003, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Question: Can I own a domain name that is or contains the name of a celebrity, politician or other well known person?

Question: I own a domain name that is a trademark of a large company. Can I sell it to them?

Two good questions for the legal issues FAQs. I need to work on the answers a little. Thanx again Dr. P.

KingDon · 07-22-2003, 01:37 AM

How do I choose a good name to register?

If you can find 5 people you strongly believe would have an interest in the name, then it's worth a shot. Know who your prospects are before you buy the domain name. The object is to buy something you can sell, not because it sounds nice. This is what separates the collectors from the sellers. Only buy what you think you can sell, and always go with reason over emotion when uncertain.

RJ · 07-22-2003, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by KingDon
[B] How do I choose a good name to register?

.../B]

Thanks Don! I added your FAQ here
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=3282
http://www.namefaqs.com/question/qstId/29.html

Hope you don't mind, I put your name with a link to Venora. Good for your link popularity!

KingDon · 07-22-2003, 11:48 AM

I just checkeed the link and it says give instead of 5, something got lost in the cut and paste, thanks for the DNF cash, think I'll go buy a bottle, WOOO HOOOOOO!!!!

Oh yea Venora.com, one day I'll have it up and running right, registrations, hosting, the whole 9 yards. Thanks again Rj,

Don

Sharpy · 07-22-2003, 02:11 PM

Question:
I'm thinking about getting into Domain Name Speculation as a carrer, what should I do to be successful?

Answer:
A. Slap self in head
B. Turn off computer
C. Run
D. Run Far
E. Run Far Away
F. and never return
G. If that same thought or desire ever occurs to you again, repeat steps A through F

Jeff · 07-23-2003, 12:01 PM

Sharpy!

PS. You may wish to check your "NP$" post, KingDon.

Keep 'em coming folks!
PS. 50 NP$'s each for the next four (4) entries selected for inclusion at the www.namefaqs.com site by RJ. Good

Deal, IMHO.

Dr.Pepper · 07-23-2003, 12:41 PM

Question: Are all the Dictionary words gone?

Answer: Some 97 percent of the words in Webster's dictionary have been registered.

SlashRoot.Com · 07-23-2003, 09:42 PM

Some one has initiated an illegal transfer request for my domain name. Do I need to do any thing?

Yes. you must deny it within a time frame stipulated by the current ICANN reguations. Strange as it may sound, if the owner/administrator does not NAK a transfer request, it goes through after the stipulated time.

SlashRoot.Com · 07-23-2003, 09:45 PM

How do I protect my domain name from unauthorized updates or domain hijacking?

Lock it up! Most registratrs allow you to a put a "lock" on your domain. While a domain is in locked state, name server changes, doman transfers, ownership changes, etc. are disabled. Check with your domain registration services provider (rsp) or domain registrar for details.

SlashRoot
----------------------
SlashRoot.Com

07-21-2003, 06:08 PM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
RJ NamePros Webmaster Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,930 Follow @DomainBuyer	NameFAQs - Answers to common domain name questions NameFAQs - http://www.namefaqs.com I am compiling a list of frequently asked questions about domain names. The goal is to have a base of knowledge that will further help 'Newbies' become 'Name Pros'. What kind of questions do you think would be fitting to include? If you'd like to help further the effort, you can post or PM your Domain Related Questions and Answers. As a little bonus, if your question makes it onto NameFAQs you'll get 25 NP$ out of it, and if you provide a question AND an answer to the question and we use it, you'll receive 75 NP$ __________________ @DomainBuyer facebook

07-21-2003, 06:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dr.Pepper Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,186	Question: How long can a domain name be? Answer: In the fall of 1999 a domain could only be 23 Characters. But the rules have changed and you can now register a domain with up to 63 characters. Last edited by Dr.Pepper; 07-21-2003 at 06:20 PM.

07-21-2003, 06:18 PM	THREAD STARTER #3 (permalink)
RJ NamePros Webmaster Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,930 Follow @DomainBuyer	Thanks pepper, though we alread had that one. http://www.namefaqs.com/question/qstId/16.html Any other ideas? Check the FAQs that we already posted on the site. Sending 20 NP$ anyway for being the first reply. Thanks! __________________ @DomainBuyer facebook

07-21-2003, 07:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
Sharpy future domainer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: domainsville Posts: 712	What are all of the possible Domain status catagories: Active Registrar Lock Registrar Hold Redemption Period Pending Delete What does each mean? Active: Domain enjoys good standing between its owner and the registrar of record. Registrar Lock: Domain most likley enjoys good standing between its owner and the registrar of record. The domain owner has used the lock feature so that no transfer request can be completed unless the owner unlocks the domain Registrar Hold: The domain has expired. The registrar is attempting to contact the owner to renew it. During this period, about 35-40 days after the listed expiery date, only the owner may renew the domain name at its regular renewal Rate. The Hold period can be calculated by looking at the expiered/on-hold domain and adding 35-40 days to the "Updadted" Date Redemption period. Domain is expired and has gone through its Hold period without being renewed by its owner. During this period, 30 days, only the domain owner may renew the domain, however the cost is 10-30 times more than the regular renewal rate, depending on the registrar. Again the redemption period end date may be arrived at by adding 30 days to the "Updated" date. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=3282 Pending Delete. Domain is expired and has gone through its Hold period and the Redemption period without being renewed by its owner. During this period, 6 days, noone may renew the domain, this domain is now set to delete and will become available to the public/drop services. Again the Pending Delete period end date may be arrived at by adding 6 days to the "Updated" date. -RJ- these dates/facts may be a little off but I think the inclusion of the satus info would be good. Just fix my explanations if they are off a bit. __________________ DietI earn 0 if you click on this link. . Can't catch names? Have limited design skills? Develop the names you have! TurnkeyWebsitesI earn 0 if you click on this link Last edited by Sharpy; 07-21-2003 at 07:11 PM.

07-21-2003, 07:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
webmasterinfo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: At home Posts: 2,053	Very nice site!! Thx alot! __________________ Work!

07-21-2003, 06:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dr.Pepper Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,186	Question: What characters can I use in a domain? Answer: The letters of the alphabet numberic characters and the hyphen. I didnt see this one on your site^

07-21-2003, 06:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dr.Pepper Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,186	Question: Can a domain name include curse words? Answer: The question still has not been answered in court. So it is up to the registers policy.

07-21-2003, 06:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dr.Pepper Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,186	Question: What are the new titles going to be? Answer: No one knows for sure but many people have suggested the follwoing titles: .god -For a religious site .firm -For businesses and firms .web - For online activities .arts - For artistic and cultural sites .rec -For entertainment sites .xxx For adult sites .sex For adult sites

07-21-2003, 06:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dr.Pepper Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,186	Question: Is it true that every single all a's domain names have been registered? (example a.com aaaa.com aaaaaaaaa.com Answer: Yes every domain from 1 to 63 characters long that have all a's have been registered. Question: Was ais the people who regged all these?

07-21-2003, 06:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dr.Pepper Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,186	Question: How many country specific domains are their? Answer: Their are 184 country specific domains. 100 are restricted and require a local presence 84 are unrestricted - anyone from anywhere can register them http://www.verisign.com/products/idn.../idnames1.html

07-21-2003, 09:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
Dr.Pepper Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,186	Question: I own a domain name that is a trademark of a large company. Can I sell it to them? ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=3282 Answer: No! If you approach a company with the intention of selling them a domain name that they have a trademark on. You are saying that you registered the domain name for that purpose to profit from a trademark infringement. This is one of the easiest ways to lose a legal battle before it has even started. Question: Can I own a domain name that is or contains the name of a celebrity, politician or other well known person? Answer: Yes you can should you no could it could easily become a legal battle. Question: Is their a place where I can go and talk to other people that buy and sell domain names? Answer: Yes you can join the online forum NamePros.com full of a online comunity of people who buy and sell domain names. Question: Why should I own a domain name? Answer: Investment -When you buy a domain you are making a investment. Competitive Advantage - If you own a top level domain you are going to look a lot more professional then owning a free web site.

07-22-2003, 01:37 AM	#18 (permalink)
KingDon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 1,176	How do I choose a good name to register? If you can find 5 people you strongly believe would have an interest in the name, then it's worth a shot. Know who your prospects are before you buy the domain name. The object is to buy something you can sell, not because it sounds nice. This is what separates the collectors from the sellers. Only buy what you think you can sell, and always go with reason over emotion when uncertain. __________________ I'm going for personal success rather than the lottery; the odds are MUCH better. Not everyone who smiles while listening to your achievements, is planning on congratulating you.

07-22-2003, 11:48 AM	#20 (permalink)
KingDon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 1,176	I just checkeed the link and it says give instead of 5, something got lost in the cut and paste, thanks for the DNF cash, think I'll go buy a bottle, WOOO HOOOOOO!!!! Oh yea Venora.com, one day I'll have it up and running right, registrations, hosting, the whole 9 yards. Thanks again Rj, Don __________________ I'm going for personal success rather than the lottery; the odds are MUCH better. Not everyone who smiles while listening to your achievements, is planning on congratulating you.

07-22-2003, 02:11 PM	#21 (permalink)
Sharpy future domainer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: domainsville Posts: 712	Question: I'm thinking about getting into Domain Name Speculation as a carrer, what should I do to be successful? Answer: A. Slap self in head B. Turn off computer C. Run D. Run Far E. Run Far Away F. and never return G. If that same thought or desire ever occurs to you again, repeat steps A through F __________________ DietI earn 0 if you click on this link. . Can't catch names? Have limited design skills? Develop the names you have! TurnkeyWebsitesI earn 0 if you click on this link

07-23-2003, 12:01 PM	#22 (permalink)
Jeff Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: Winter Break© Posts: 29,526	Sharpy! PS. You may wish to check your "NP$" post, KingDon. Keep 'em coming folks! PS. 50 NP$'s each for the next four (4) entries selected for inclusion at the www.namefaqs.com site by RJ. Good Deal, IMHO. __________________ Be cool. Be polite. Be professional.™

07-23-2003, 12:41 PM	#23 (permalink)
Dr.Pepper Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,186	Question: Are all the Dictionary words gone? Answer: Some 97 percent of the words in Webster's dictionary have been registered.

07-23-2003, 09:42 PM	#24 (permalink)
SlashRoot.Com NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 630	Some one has initiated an illegal transfer request for my domain name. Do I need to do any thing? Yes. you must deny it within a time frame stipulated by the current ICANN reguations. Strange as it may sound, if the owner/administrator does not NAK a transfer request, it goes through after the stipulated time. __________________ I GotGreat.Com at http://www.SlashRoot.Com

07-23-2003, 09:45 PM	#25 (permalink)
SlashRoot.Com NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 630	How do I protect my domain name from unauthorized updates or domain hijacking? Lock it up! Most registratrs allow you to a put a "lock" on your domain. While a domain is in locked state, name server changes, doman transfers, ownership changes, etc. are disabled. Check with your domain registration services provider (rsp) or domain registrar for details. SlashRoot ---------------------- SlashRoot.Com __________________ I GotGreat.Com at http://www.SlashRoot.Com

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