NameFAQs - Answers to common domain name questions

[RJ]

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$

 

[K_atherine]

Originally posted by Sharpy
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

:D

:lol:

 

[Webtwink]

Question

What is Pop3 Email and What is it used for?

POP3 is the abbreviation for Post Office Protocol - a data format for delivery of emails across the Internet.

For example, you can create a POP3 account such as [email protected] and all emails to that address will be stored on that POP3 account. You can then download the email messages to your computer using POP3 compliant email software such as Outlook Express or Eudora.

This goes in Web Hosting & Email

 

[Webtwink]

Another Question.

I doing a new post bcuz i want to make RJ aware that i have 2 or more questions. Any new questions will be editted and added into this one.

This Question can go in domain management.

Q. What is URL Forwarding?

A. URL Forwarding is redirecting your domain name to any other URL or website on the web.

This Question can go in webhosting & email

Q. What is Domain Parking?

A. This service points your domain to a space on a webserver, also referred to as a “parked” page.

 

[Jeff]

Well done, Webtwink!
Keep up the good work, suggestions.

 

[RJ]

Great keep them coming. I'll be updating NameFAQs later this week with your suggestions.

 

[Webtwink]

Another Question

Q. At what places can I learn more about Domain Reselling and fellow Domaineers?

A. When you enter domain reselling, you have to know fellow members who are in domain reselling. These people are your best advice and your guide. They can help you out in your problems and you will also know what will take to be in domain reselling.

The best places to meet fellow domaineers are forums. Some of the recommended forums would be NamePros.com, DomainState.com, and DNF.

Besides meeting, Domain Forums are the best place to sell your domains and also get their appraisal.

Q. What is Enom?

A. Enom is a Domain Registeration service. They provide registeration service for a very low price. Generally to qualify for these low prices you have to sign up as a reseller. Depending on the type of reseller account you have your prices vary.

Q. Who and What is A reseller?

A. A reseller is a person who sells services of another company for a generally lower price. In domain business, you have a lot of previleges of being a reseller. As a reseller, you can offer registeration services to end customers for a customized price.

 

[Dave_Z]

I have a rather...disturbing question. Hope any of you can provide answers on how to solve it.

Let's say you have a domain name troublesome.com & you wish to modify it. You had it registered a year ago by an employee you eventually fired due to unprofessional conduct.

You attempt to log inside to change the DNS, only to find out that the domain name is registered under that ex-employee's name. To make matters worse, the ex-employee was the one who paid for it.

Of course, the registrar says that only the registrant on record can authorize changes.

Question: how can you get the domain name registered to your name....IF IT'S POSSIBLE? Otherwise, what other options are available?

A quick followup.

What are NP$? I'm a virgin, here.

 

[redhippo]

if I parked 20 domains at my registrar and then sell in parts, would there be a transfer fee?
if there are fees, who pays? buyer or seller?

 

[Jeff]

Originally posted by redhippo
if I parked 20 domains at my registrar and then sell in parts, would there be a transfer fee?
if there are fees, who pays? buyer or seller?

This is probably better suited for the general "Domain Discusions" Forum (a new thread) ... as in here we're hoping to have Questions and Answers provided to then be added to the NameFAQs.com site.

Which Registrar are you using, redhippo? :o

Originally posted by davezan
What are NP$? I'm a virgin, here.

Thread: http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10

 

[webscorpion]

Originally posted by Sharpy
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

:D

Done that.

 

[Jeff]

:lol:

Submissions (Questions AND Answers) requested here, as always! :tu:
Next update to NameFAQ's will be in December ... thanks for keeping it up-to-date and timely folks.

 

[webscorpion]

Thanks RJ for starting this thread. This will surely benefit the newbies like me. And, of course, all forumers as well.

 

[Jeff]

Q. Where can one locate past (and detailed) decisions in UDRP proceedings?

A. Here: http://www.icann.org/udrp/udrpdec.htm

 

[Wesley]

Question: I misspelled my domain name when I was registering, is there any way for me to change it to the correct spelling?

Answer: No, you cannot change the domain name once it is registered. However, you may register the correct spelling as well. You will not have to buy another hosting package, just the domain. You may wish to contact your host for more information on this.
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Question: What is a "parked domain"?

Answer: When you have a parked domain, it means you own the actual domain, but you do not have a DNS (Domain Name System) to host the site.
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Question: Can I use capital letters in my domain name?

Answer: Well, yes and no. When registering, all domains are lowercase. However, many people find that using capital letters makes it look more professional. Most web browsers will automatically change capital letters to lowercase, so you can use them when creating links.

 

[.edu]

Question: Where can I check for existing trademarks?

Answer: http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/gate.exe?f=login&p_lang=english&p_d=trmk (U.S.)

http://webdb4.patent.gov.uk/tm/text/ (U.K.)

 

[Grrilla]

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.

Being a little pedantic on this, but... I believe character total includes the "." and the ext to = 67 char. Therefore in the case of .com, .net, and other 3 char exts, the correct number preceding the "." = 63. However w/ .us and other cc 2 letter ext the correct # = 64 and conversely, w/ .info, it would = 62. :gl:

Fairly sure this is correct, but double check me.

 

[matrics]

What does .tm stand for?

 

[domainabilities]

fat finger, or misspelled domains

How can you check how popular a misspelled domain is ? A hugely popular domain over two million links with one letter wrong is it valuable ?? Overture didnt help, where can you check unique searches or typein mistake searches. Thanks. Mike C

 

[DownUnder]

What happened to the namefaqs.com page?

It's now ppc.....

Bring back namefaqs.com, it was a great place to send newbie domainers!

 

[eSology]

It expired on the 18th.