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02-19-2007, 06:47 PM
Hey guys, just saw this article on DIGG and it seems to really relate to the web development topic. I've felt I've been a victim of this previously, never knew about the 5 day refund either.
Check it out:
http://www.dailydomainer.com/200775-domain-tasting-monitoring-searches.html
Article Snippet:
It has happened to most of us:
A perfect domain name pops into your mind.
A quick check at your favorite domain registrar reveals that the domain is still available.
For some reason, you put off the actual registration for a few days.
And when you come back to finally register the domain, it’s taken by someone else!
In many cases, this is simply a coincidence. But there are increasing reports of domain search data being sold to domain tasting companies which then register your domain ideas to see if they attract any traffic.
No traffic? No problem. The domain taster simply drops the domain after five days. But if the domain proves popular, the taster will keep it and monetize its traffic through PPC (pay per click) ads.
Check it out:
http://www.dailydomainer.com/200775-domain-tasting-monitoring-searches.html
Article Snippet:
It has happened to most of us:
A perfect domain name pops into your mind.
A quick check at your favorite domain registrar reveals that the domain is still available.
For some reason, you put off the actual registration for a few days.
And when you come back to finally register the domain, it’s taken by someone else!
In many cases, this is simply a coincidence. But there are increasing reports of domain search data being sold to domain tasting companies which then register your domain ideas to see if they attract any traffic.
No traffic? No problem. The domain taster simply drops the domain after five days. But if the domain proves popular, the taster will keep it and monetize its traffic through PPC (pay per click) ads.