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$

 

[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.

 

[RJ]

It's been renewed and will be back online shortly.

 

[GamingHybrid]

Cool site, very interestring and Helpful.

GOD BLESS

 

[Jeff]

Cool site, very interestring and Helpful.

GOD BLESS

Thanks, keep your suggestions and FAQ's additions coming, folks! :tu:
Link: http://www.namefaqs.com

 

[Nunim]

Thanks

Thanks for letting me know about this guys, very nice site... I hope for it to be helpful in the future.

BTW... this is my first post but I hope to make many more here, this is a neat place that i never knew existed before today.

 

[1rrr1]

Cool site, very interestring and Helpful.

GOD BLESS

Thanks, keep your suggestions and FAQ's additions coming, folks! :tu:
Link: http://www.namefaqs.com

nice

 

[Dwayne]

nice site, its going to be very helpful to me

 

[Ringr]

Awesome idea RJ, that's very helpful!
Thanks :D

 

[Ringr]

What was the first .org registered?

 

[smadison]

What is Dynamic DNS and how can it be used?

I'm really surprised no one responded to this one, as it's something all of you domain speculators should be jumping on, and doing so loudly.

Dynamic DNS allows broadband internet users to identify their domain name with a dynamic IP. Since most ISPs allocate dynamic IPs to home users, these subscribers are otherwise inhibited from establishing their own domains. With DDNS, users can register their domain and associated with a server on their own network (say, a WinXP box running IIS) in spite of the fact that their IP will change periodically.

Originally we used to roll our own DDNS services using bind and nsupdate, but today anyone can subscribe to a DDNS service provider. And the best bit is--it's usually FREE! The DDNS provider then updates the A records, MX records, and CNAME records to your new IP every time it changes, snap!

 

[samith1109]

Why is it so much more expensive to register .tv domain names than in other realms like .com-.us-.info...etc.?..Thanks..Mike

 

[smadison]

Because 9000 people living in the nine coral atolls that comprise the tiny nation of Tuvalu entered the new millenium by deciding to sell off the entirety of its allocated domains under .tv to a California-based company called Idealab, who founded their startup, dotTV to profit from the exploitation of .tv domains.

Tuvalu retains a 20% share in dotTV, which contributes significantly to their GDP in addition to their other chief exports: stamps, copra, fish products, and phone sex.

Sometimes, ya just gotta wonder.