Category: Domain Names

Domaining is not cybersquatting!

Post author By MediaWizard
Post date January 26, 2008
Categories In Domain Names

I read an article in a major newspaper a few days back – the new form of cybersquatting – domaining. Hogwash! Its as much a legal business, if done right, as any other business. While booking someone’s name or brand is generally unacceptable, there is another type of domain investment that’ll shock your socks off. […]

6 things to check BEFORE buying a domain

Post author By MediaWizard
Post date January 23, 2008
Categories In Domain Names

Here’s my checklist, hope it helps – 1. No. of Letters (12 is my limit – unless its a gem) 2. Industry applicability 3. Business plan acceptability 4. Size of target market 5. Growth potential of target market 6. Timeline till a sale / development is achieved. Good Luck

What makes a Domain Name Valuable

Post author By MediaWizard
Post date December 4, 2006
Categories In Domain Names
4 Comments on What makes a Domain Name Valuable

There are a lot of factors that make a domain name really valuable. Generic / Dictionary words command the highest premium. But here is a list of 10 domain appraisal parameters which are really important : 10. Search Engine Friendly : Would a search throw up the domain intrinsically. For example – if the exact […]