Domain Squatting – How to Get Your Domain Name Back
Domain Squatting - How to Get Your Domain Name Back Wait a minute. Does domain squatting (sometimes called cybersquatting) still exist in 2015? Indeed it does. Once a touted online money-making…
Domain name strategy insights from eCreations covering selection, management, transfers, security, and long-term ownership considerations. Written for businesses that treat their domain as a critical digital asset — not a commodity.
ICANN’s New Transfer Policy
ICANN's New Transfer Policy On December 1, 2016, ICANN will be implementing a new transfer policy that will be imposed on all registrars. Currently, the transfer policy only covers domain…
11 Tips to Picking a Good Domain Name
11 Tips to Picking a Good Domain Name A consistent question for new business owners and the most common misperception that persists even three years after it has been rendered…
How can I find out the WHOIS information for a domain?
WHOIS databases are specific to each registrar. If you registered the domain name properly, it will show in our WHOIS database immediately. It will show in the InterNIC central database…
Do you have a way to secure my Whois information?
Contact Privacy is a service that hides your identity (address, phone number, email address) whenever a WHOIS lookup is done on your domain name. You can add Contact Privacy when…
My domain expired! How can I get it back?
Note: The following information applies to most, but not all, TLDs. Contact your service provider for information about a specific TLD. If your domain has been expired for less than…
How can I protect my domain from being stolen?
To secure your domain against unauthorized transfers, you can lock your domain. Locking your domain ensures that an authorization code (auth code) cannot be generated for your domain, and the…
What are some tips when searching for a domain?
Avoid dashes if you plan on using radio ads or word of mouth to publicize your site. Try different variations of the name to find more, and possibly better, suggestions.
What happens to domain names when they expire?
To renew or “redeem” a domain, please contact your Domain Provider. Expired domains are held at Tucows for a Grace Period defined by the Registry. Partial list of Grace Periods:…