Domain Name Knowledge Base http://www.dnkb.org Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:38:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 How Can I Safely Buy / Sell a Domain http://www.dnkb.org/how-can-i-safely-buy-sell-a-domain/ http://www.dnkb.org/how-can-i-safely-buy-sell-a-domain/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:56:34 +0000 admin http://www.dnkb.org/?p=203 If you have agreed to either buy/sell a domain name from/to another party, the best way to complete the transaction is to go through a domain escrow service. Escrow facilitates the transfer of money and domain name between the buyer and seller.

NEVER accept the other party’s suggestion of completing the transaction with the absence of an escrow service.

Escrow services charge a low fee that can be paid by the buyer, seller, or split in half, and ensures that nobody gets harmed from any attempt of fraud from either end. By using an escrow service, if the seller doesn’t pay, the domain name is not transferred. If the seller does not transfer the domain name to the buyer, he/she is not paid. One of the best domain escrow services is Escrow.com.

]]> http://www.dnkb.org/how-can-i-safely-buy-sell-a-domain/feed/ 0 How Do I Know Whether a Domain Name I’m Buying from Another Person is Stolen? http://www.dnkb.org/how-do-i-know-whether-a-domain-name-im-buying-from-another-person-is-stolen/ http://www.dnkb.org/how-do-i-know-whether-a-domain-name-im-buying-from-another-person-is-stolen/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:15:05 +0000 admin http://www.dnkb.org/?p=193 There are several methods to know whether the domain in question in stolen. Here are some of the best techniques:

  • Conduct a search on Google with the domain name in question to check for any pages/sites that may be reporting it (repeat your search adding the word ‘stolen’ to it)
]]> http://www.dnkb.org/how-do-i-know-whether-a-domain-name-im-buying-from-another-person-is-stolen/feed/ 0 How Much Does an Application for a New gTLD cost? http://www.dnkb.org/how-much-does-an-application-for-a-new-gtld-cost/ http://www.dnkb.org/how-much-does-an-application-for-a-new-gtld-cost/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 14:50:11 +0000 admin http://www.dnkb.org/?p=187 Each application for a new gTLD costs $185,000, in addition to consulting and legal fees.

]]> http://www.dnkb.org/how-much-does-an-application-for-a-new-gtld-cost/feed/ 0 How Can I Apply For My Own gTLD? http://www.dnkb.org/how-can-i-apply-for-my-own-gtld/ http://www.dnkb.org/how-can-i-apply-for-my-own-gtld/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 14:48:28 +0000 admin http://www.dnkb.org/?p=185 The best way to apply for your own gTLD is to get in touch with a gTLD consultant that can assist you in the process. For a complete listing of all gTLD consultants, visit www.domainsville.com/directory/new-gtlds-tlds/

]]> http://www.dnkb.org/how-can-i-apply-for-my-own-gtld/feed/ 0 What are the Proposed New gTLDs? http://www.dnkb.org/what-are-the-proposed-new-gtlds/ http://www.dnkb.org/what-are-the-proposed-new-gtlds/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:23:28 +0000 admin http://www.dnkb.org/?p=181 The full list of the proposed new gTLDs can be obtained from http://dot-nxt.com/applicants

]]> http://www.dnkb.org/what-are-the-proposed-new-gtlds/feed/ 0 When are the New gTLDs Coming? http://www.dnkb.org/when-are-the-new-gtlds-coming/ http://www.dnkb.org/when-are-the-new-gtlds-coming/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:22:48 +0000 admin http://www.dnkb.org/?p=179 It still remains unknown when the new gTLDs (eg: .green, .eco, .free) will be coming and the time frame they will go live. Applications for new gTLDs will be accepted during January 12 till April 12 of 2012. This does not ensure that the currently proposed domain extensions will be approved by ICANN. Approved new gTLDs are believed to go live in year 2013. That year, however, is a merely guess based on current industry activity.

]]> http://www.dnkb.org/when-are-the-new-gtlds-coming/feed/ 0 What are New gTLDs? http://www.dnkb.org/what-are-new-gtlds/ http://www.dnkb.org/what-are-new-gtlds/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:17:36 +0000 admin http://www.dnkb.org/?p=174 New TLDs are the new domain extensions (whatever appears at the right of the dot in a domain name) that have been proposed by organizations and companies worldwide. They are intended to expand the number of the already approved gTLDs, such as .com, .net and .org. New gTLDs have not been approved yet neither are they active. They are merely applications for consideration by ICANN.

]]> http://www.dnkb.org/what-are-new-gtlds/feed/ 0 Where Can I Buy / Sell Domain Names? http://www.dnkb.org/where-can-i-buy-sell-domain-names/ http://www.dnkb.org/where-can-i-buy-sell-domain-names/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:24:35 +0000 admin http://www.dnkb.org/?p=141 The following websites allow you to buy/sell domain names:

Domain Auctions at GoDaddy.com

]]> http://www.dnkb.org/where-can-i-buy-sell-domain-names/feed/ 0 What is the Domain Name Aftermarket? http://www.dnkb.org/what-is-the-domain-name-aftermarket/ http://www.dnkb.org/what-is-the-domain-name-aftermarket/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:21:20 +0000 admin http://www.dnkb.org/?p=139 The domain aftermarket is the secondary market for Internet domain names in which a party interested in acquiring a domain that is already registered bids or negotiates a price to effect the transfer of registration from the registered holder of that domain name.

The domain aftermarket is facilitated by auction houses which provide communication methods for buyers and sellers to interact, often anonymously, to negotiate and close a transaction. They often provide additional services, such as financial escrow services and domain parking.

Domain Auctions at GoDaddy.com

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====== E-MAIL THREAD ======

I’m thinking about 23,000 – 24,000 USD for your domain. What do you think about this price range?

Have you had your domain names evaluated in the past? I mean domain appraisals. Without valuation we cannot be sure in the sale price. It’s very important for me in terms of reselling too. But we must engage a valuation company with REAL manual service. So I will only accept valuations from independent sources I and my partners trust.

To avoid mistakes I asked domain experts about reputable appraisal companies. Please check this blog with suggestions from other sellers and

buyers:

http://www.thenamepros.com/Archive/31057926.htm

Do you sell domain with a web site or just the name?

Domain without content is ok with me. Web site is not necessary.

If, for example, the valuation comes higher you can adjust your asking price accordingly. It will be fair. I also hope you can give me 12% – 15% discount.

After you send me the valuation via email (usually it takes 1-2 days to obtain it) we’ll continue our negotiations.

What is your preferred payment method: Escrow.com, International wire transfer, PayPal.com or something else?

Hope we can come to an agreement fast.

Looking forward to your reply.

—– Original Message —–

From:

To: < craig-wademan@name-investors.com>

Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 8:16 AM

Subject: RE: example.com

> $25,000 USD.

>

> —–Original Message—–

> From: craig-wademan@name-investors.com

> [mailto: craig-wademan@name-investors.com]

> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2011 3:40 AM

> To:

> Subject: re: example.com

>

> Hello,

>

> We are interested in your domain name for sale.

>

> Please email us your desired price in USD or euros for the domain name in

> the subject line.

>

> If you have other names for sale please email us yiur full list with

> prices

> for consideration.

>

> Looking forward to doing business with you.

>

> Regards,

>

> Craig Wademan

>

> CEO

>

> Web Hosting & Domains LLC

>

> craig-wademan@name-investors.com

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