Top Questions - Ask About Domainsmost recent 30 from http://www.askaboutdomains.com2010-09-03T14:52:44Zhttp://www.askaboutdomains.com/feedshttp://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdfhttp://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/127/are-domains-with-hyphens-a-good-ideaAre domains with hyphens a good idea?Jorge2009-12-12T17:04:34Z2010-09-03T12:23:09Z
<p>Is a domain with hyphens in it worse than one without hyphens (for the same words)?</p>
<p>For example:</p>
<p>Is-This-Domain-Better.COM</p>
<p>vs.</p>
<p>IsThisDomainBetter.COM</p>
<p>??</p>
http://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/26/of-the-domains-you-own-which-is-your-favoriteOf the domains you own, which is your favorite?Jorge2009-10-19T19:33:07Z2010-09-03T10:23:11Z
<p>Of the domains you own, which is your favorite? And why?</p>
http://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/70/how-do-i-know-if-a-domain-infringes-on-a-trademarkHow Do I know if a Domain infringes on a Trademark?Bruce2009-10-23T17:27:21Z2010-09-03T07:23:11Z
<p>I think my trademark is being infringed upon by a domainer? How do I file UDRP? How much does it cost?</p>
http://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/289/where-can-i-find-statistics-about-the-number-of-registered-domainsWhere can I find statistics about the number of registered domains?Marisa2010-05-12T04:38:31Z2010-09-03T07:23:11Z
<p>I'm looking for statistics like the # of .COM's and .NET's registered every month...</p>
http://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/244/where-do-enom-names-drop-toWhere do ENOM names drop to?Chris2010-03-19T18:49:00Z2010-09-03T04:23:15Z
<p>What is the best way to pick a domain that is expiring from ENOM?</p>
http://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/154/what-is-the-fastest-way-to-get-traffic-to-a-newly-registered-domainWhat is the fastest way to get traffic to a newly registered domain?michelle2010-01-17T18:40:30Z2010-09-02T23:23:09Z
<p>I just registered <a href="http://www.Verruca.net" rel="nofollow">Verruca.NET</a>. Seems like a good keyword domain for skin problems. Verruca Vulgaris is the common wart, Verruca Plantaris is the planar foot wart.</p>
<p>I made a site on DevHub for the domain. Now I'm wondering what the FASTEST way to create traffic would be?</p>
http://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/128/how-to-approach-the-seller-of-a-parked-domainHow To Approach the seller of a Parked Domain?Jorge2009-12-12T17:05:34Z2010-09-02T12:22:58Z
<p>Any tips for approaching the seller, when the current site isn't really being used (it's just full of ads)?</p>
http://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/48/what-is-this-domain-worth-prestavalve-comWhat is this domain worth: PrestaValve.com ?Jorge2009-10-22T04:53:22Z2010-09-02T12:22:58Z
<p><a href="http://PrestaValve.com" rel="nofollow">PrestValve.com</a> gets about 1000 type-in hits per month, and it sometimes ranks 1 or 2 in Google for "Presta Valve", although it falls of the Google front page for weeks at time.</p>
<p>It is currently parked on <a href="http://DevHub.com" rel="nofollow">DevHub.com</a>, where it makes about $10/mo in parking.</p>
<p>BTW: A presta valve is part of a bicycle tire.</p>
<p>According to <a href="http://www.domaining.com/valuate/" rel="nofollow">this site</a>, it is worth $4,800.</p>
<p>The domain ranks pretty well in Google (hard to beat Wikipedia):</p>
<p><img src="http://i35.tinypic.com/2dqtsua.jpg" alt="alt text" /></p>
<p>What do you think?</p>
http://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/130/what-is-sniping-and-how-does-it-apply-to-domain-auctionsWhat is sniping? And how does it apply to domain auctions?Jorge2009-12-14T21:24:51Z2010-09-02T11:23:01Z
<p>I want to get the best possible deal on domains at auction (like SnapNames, NameJet, etc). What is sniping and how can it help me?</p>
http://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/131/how-do-you-explain-what-domainers-do-to-strangersHow Do You Explain What Domainers do to strangers?Jorge2009-12-17T04:15:33Z2010-09-02T11:23:01Z
<p><a href="http://www.chefpatrick.com/how-do-you-explain-what-we-do/" rel="nofollow">ChefPatrick.com</a> had an interesting essay on this question:</p>
<p>What would you add or change?</p>
http://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/229/where-can-i-find-really-good-brandable-domain-namesWhere can I find really good "brandable" domain names?Chris2010-03-10T06:30:29Z2010-09-02T06:23:00Z
<p>I found this site, <a href="http://www.mocus.com/" rel="nofollow">Mocus.com</a>, today. Looking for more like it.</p>
http://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/157/what-is-the-best-way-to-setup-email-for-my-new-domainWhat is the best way to setup email for my new domain?Jorge2010-01-20T06:14:23Z2010-09-02T04:23:02Z
<p>I want to receive all email for any address @mynewdomain.com. So jim@mynewdomain.com or info@mynewdomian.com would all forward to a single address.</p>
<p>I also don't want a lot of spam.</p>
<p>And I want free.</p>
<p>What are my options?</p>
http://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/192/how-do-i-become-a-domain-investorHow do I become a domain investor?Jorge2010-02-11T22:15:23Z2010-09-02T01:23:05Z
<p>Any tips and or suggestions for new investors?</p>
http://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/77/how-much-does-it-cost-to-register-a-domain-nameHow much does it cost to register a domain name?Dean2009-10-26T21:02:20Z2010-09-01T07:23:00Z
<p>How much does it cost to register a domain name?</p>
http://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/64/how-can-i-find-out-if-a-domain-has-been-banned-by-google-before-i-register-itHow can I find out if a domain has been banned by Google before I register it?Tamara2009-10-23T05:40:30Z2010-08-31T22:22:59Z
<p>How can I find out if a domain has been banned by Google before I register it?</p>
http://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/261/how-do-i-find-great-available-domainsHow do I find great / available domains?Jorge2010-04-15T01:18:03Z2010-08-31T10:23:01Z
<p>What tools are there that will help me find valuable domain names that aren't registered yet?</p>
http://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/279/what-do-you-think-of-my-domain-sale-letterWhat do you think of my domain sale letter?Jorge2010-04-24T18:47:37Z2010-08-31T10:23:01Z
<p>This is an email that I send out, when trying to sell a domain. </p>
<p>What would you change?</p>
<p>I like to offer a fixed price.</p>
<p>Comments?</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Hi.</p>
<p>I am selling the Web domain
<strong>Cxxxxxx.COM</strong> for <strong>$149 (US)</strong>.</p>
<p>That's a great domain at a fantastic
price:</p>
<p>• This domain is great for an email
address like your-name@cxxxxxxx.com or
a business website like
<a href="http://cxxxxxx.com" rel="nofollow">http://cxxxxxx.com</a></p>
<p>• Single word COM domains are almost
all taken. This is a golden-
opportunity to get a quality domain.</p>
<p>• Already have a website? This domain
can be forwarded to your existing
site.</p>
<p><strong>How do domain purchases work?</strong> I will
accept PayPal for this domain. The
domain transfer process takes about a
week. Alternatively, I am more than
willing to use an escrow service, like
Escrow.com, and will split the $25
escrow fee with you.</p>
<p><strong>Is this a good price?</strong> My business is
to acquire valuable domains and offer
them to website owners, like you, at a
reasonable price. If you do some
research, you'll find that single-word
COM domains often sell for hundreds or
thousands of dollars. You're getting a
great deal on this domain, because I
am motivated to sell it. But my price
is firm.</p>
<p><strong>Want to think about it?</strong> I am offering
this domain to more than one buyer.
The first person to accept the
offering price will get it. There can
only be one owner for this domain, so
time is of the essence. </p>
<p>Send email or call with your offer or questions.</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
</blockquote>
http://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/165/what-are-the-characteristics-of-the-best-domain-namesWhat are the characteristics of the best domain names?Jorge2010-01-31T01:36:41Z2010-08-31T06:23:02Z
<p>What makes a domain name good?</p>
http://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/180/what-is-a-domain-registrarWhat is a domain Registrar?Jorge2010-02-08T23:48:48Z2010-08-31T00:23:05Z
<p>What is a domain registrar? What do they do?</p>
http://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/43/how-do-i-register-a-domainHow Do I Register A Domain?Jorge2009-10-21T05:28:48Z2010-08-31T00:23:05Z
<p>What are the basic steps for a first-time domain buyer to register a domain?</p>
http://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/291/do-you-like-domains-with-the-word-and-in-themDo you like domains with the word "AND" in them?james2010-06-07T19:05:54Z2010-08-30T21:23:05Z
<p>Are domains with <em>AND</em> in the domain name worth registering?</p>
http://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/108/are-there-any-one-word-dot-com-domain-names-still-availableAre there any one-word dot-COM domain names still available?michelle2009-11-14T15:51:22Z2010-08-29T00:23:00Z
<p>I've tried to find DOT COM domains that are one word and are real words (not made up words like <strong>flickr</strong>. </p>
<p>Is the entire dictionary already registered?</p>
http://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/65/books-on-domain-buying-sellingBooks on Domain Buying/SellingTamara2009-10-23T05:43:47Z2010-08-28T06:23:00Z
<p>What books do you recommend for new domain buyers to read?</p>
http://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/67/domain-auctioning-websitesDomain auctioning websitesMindy2009-10-23T14:39:29Z2010-08-28T04:23:00Z
<p>What is the best site to auction a domain that I own?</p>
http://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/50/how-do-i-monitor-domain-name-registrationsHow do I monitor domain name registrations?Michael2009-10-22T18:42:09Z2010-08-28T04:23:00Z
<p>Is there a utility to monitor domain name registration and add filters like:</p>
<p>"email me when a .com domain is registered and the zip code for the billing contact is 12345"</p>
http://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/54/how-soon-after-a-domain-name-expires-can-i-grab-itHow soon after a domain name expires can I grab it?Jon2009-10-23T04:04:05Z2010-08-27T22:23:00Z
<p>If I see a domain name that someone else already has, but it expires soon, how long do I have to wait before I can snag it.</p>
<p>And does it matter if the current holder doesn't care, or just forgot to renew it?</p>
http://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/101/tips-for-athletes-looking-to-establish-their-online-brandTips for Athlete's looking to establish their online brand?Jorge2009-11-06T06:35:40Z2010-08-27T15:23:10Z
<p>I've noticed that a lot of famous athletes don't own their name as a domain name. All sports are affected: Basketball, baseball, football, soccer.</p>
<p>Why is this?</p>
http://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/215/what-is-the-best-response-when-a-potential-buyer-contacts-me-about-a-domainWhat is the best response when a potential buyer contacts me about a domain?Jorge2010-02-28T16:54:48Z2010-08-27T09:11:14Z
<p>I have heard different suggestions: "Reply with a price", "ignore them", etc.</p>
<p>What works for best for you?</p>
http://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/147/what-are-the-best-iphone-apps-for-domainersWhat are the best iPhone apps for domainers?Jorge2009-12-30T19:12:53Z2010-08-26T10:23:04Z
<p>Which iPhone applications help you most in your day-to-day domaining...</p>
http://www.askaboutdomains.com/questions/187/how-do-i-block-access-to-my-website-from-a-specific-countryHow do I block access to my website from a specific country?Jorge2010-02-10T23:05:40Z2010-08-26T08:23:02Z
<p>I don't want people from SPAMMY countries to visit my website. How do I block their access?</p>