Dead Domains - and how to give them a Decent Burial!
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There are several things which you ought to know about your domain
name registration. While you pay for the annual renewal of the
registration, and especially if you have "locked" your domain name,
it is yours. However, when you don't renew the name with your
registrar, it goes through a protection scheme of up to 75 days
when you can renew the registration and add the domain name back
into your portfolio. After that, it's open hunting season for
expired domain names, particularly those with web traffic.
Cologne, 12.10. 2004. ICANN accredited registrar Secura announces today, domains. The co. domains are the domains of South Africa. The co. domains belong to the popular domains in Africa. You cannot register at .za. If your name is not available at co.za, you can also register at org.za. domain is best for websites that target international
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There are many Domain Name Hunters who scour the internet each and
every day looking for valuable domains which show signs of death.
The obvious signs are that the domain hasn't been renewed and is in
the redemption period. There are several well known companies whose
sole role in life is to snap up the expired domains THE SECOND that
they become available again (they have developed software to allow
them to do this) - and then they either sell them to the highest
bidder - or put a directory site on them which has a whole lot of
affiliate links of one kind or another. Then they sit back and let
your work in building traffic bring in a small income each month.
As they probably own thousands of domains, this
business can be extremely
profitable for them. All this is perfectly legal and above
board. These are genuine businesses who are breaking no rules
and they are expanding all the time.
domains. A local presence or registered company in South Africa is not a requirement for a co.za name. domain at once, if the domain name is free. //www.domainregistry. domains.html Hans Peter Oswald www.domainregistry.de //www. domains.com
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What can you do about those unwanted, unprofitable domain names
which you have marketed so assiduously?
It is simply an easy way of signifying information related to your organisation such as the geographic location, type of organisation etc... Q) Does the domain have to be hosted in the same country that it represents For example does a co.za domain have to be hosted in South Africa. A) No. A domain can be hosted anywhere. Dedicated Hosting South Africa
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You have several options.
- You could put a "This domain is for sale" notice on your web
site and see if someone will make you an offer.
- Consider selling your complete web site - it may be that your
competitors are interested in your site.
- Allow the domain name to lapse and someone else may benefit
from your work; - but the best solution may be to
- Keep your domain registration up to date and sell it at online
auction at http://www.sellmydomain.co.uk
There's more! .. Have you also spotted that some domain name registrars are putting up a "this domain may be for sale" page if you allow your registration to lapse for more than three or four days and they are redirecting your web site to their name servers and their own directory site. This is happening only a few days after your domain should have been renewed. Arguably domain registrars have a right to do this, as it is in their terms and conditions of contract. However, for you the consequences might be loss of search engine ranking, if you still wish to maintain your web site. It certainly also means loss of control of the domain if you do wish to sell it.
markets, while .co. domains are best for South African webpages or those with a strong South African reference. This is so because surfer are used to, and you may lose a part of your target group if you deviate from the expected Top Level Domain. domain, it is advisable to register also a .co. domain as well. serve basis.
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In these circumstances, we recommend renewing the domain
registration, even if you do not pay for hosting; then YOU can
choose how to sell the domain and if you'd like to test the
waters by auctioning your web
site at Sell My Domain. That's how you can give your
unwanted domains a good send off!
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About the author
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Margaret MacGillivray is a self-confessed domain-aholic! - She has
bought and sold domains and web sites and software for several
years now. Find out more at Sell My Domain - where listing your domain for
sale is free, with a modest commission paid only if it is sold.
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