Category: Domains
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How to Use WHOIS to Check Domain Reputation: A Step-by-Step Guide
Look, you’re not just buying a domain. You’re buying a digital piece of real estate. And like any real estate, you need to know its history. You need to know who owned it, how long they owned it, and what they did with it. That’s where WHOIS comes in. It’s your digital background check. First, […]
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How to Use WHOIS to Check Domain Security: Stop Getting Hacked
Look, you’ve got a domain. It’s your digital real estate. You wouldn’t leave your physical house unlocked, right? So why are you leaving your domain vulnerable? Using WHOIS to check domain security isn’t just a “nice to have,” it’s a “must do.” Let’s break down exactly how you can use this tool to harden your […]
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How to Use WHOIS to Check Domain Age (Fast & Free)
Look, you want to know how old a domain is, right? Simple. So, let’s get straight to it. Why Domain Age Matters (and Why You Should Care) First off, why even bother checking a domain’s age? Here’s the deal: Basically, age is a factor. Not the only factor, but a factor. Don’t ignore it. How […]
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How to Use WHOIS to Check Domain Availability
I remember the first time I tried to snag a domain name for a side hustle. “GymBeast.com” sounded perfect—short, punchy, memorable. I was hyped, ready to build a fitness empire. Then I checked, and bam—taken. Hours wasted dreaming up a brand that wasn’t even mine to claim. That’s when I learned how to use WHOIS […]
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Domain Squatting: What It Is and How to Protect Yourself
Domain squatting, also known as cybersquatting, is the act of registering a generic top-level domain (gTLD) to block someone else from registering it, to profit from reselling it, or for selling ads. It’s a growing problem in the digital age, occurring when someone registers a domain name similar to a trademark or brand name with […]
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Domain Name Hijacking: What It Is & How to Protect Your Website
Imagine waking up one morning to find your website is gone. Your domain now points to a completely different site, your emails no longer work, and your customers are complaining. Sounds like a nightmare, right? This is exactly what happens in a domain name hijacking attack. Domain hijacking is a growing threat in the online […]
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Domain Name Litigation: How to Win the Fight for Your Online Identity (And Your Money)
You’ve poured your heart and soul (and probably a ton of cash) into building your brand. You’ve got a killer website, a loyal customer base, and things are finally taking off. Then, BAM! You find out some sneaky squatter has snatched up your domain name or something ridiculously close to it. Now they’re either trying […]
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How to Stop Domain Name Cybersquatting & Protect Your Brand
Imagine this: You’ve poured your heart and soul into building your business. You’ve got a killer product, a loyal customer base, and a brand name that’s starting to gain some serious traction. But then, you go to register your domain name, and BAM! Someone else already owns it. That, my friend, is the nightmare of […]
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How to Make Money with Domain Name Speculation
Look, I’m not going to lie. Domain name speculation is like the Wild West out there. It’s a high-stakes game where you can either strike gold or end up with a bunch of worthless digital dust. But hey, that’s what makes it exciting, right? If you’re looking for a get-rich-quick scheme, this ain’t it. But […]
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6 Best Domain Name Appraisal Online Tools (and How to Use Each)
Want to know what your domain name is really worth? Maybe you’re sitting on a digital goldmine. Or maybe that “killer” domain you bought is just taking up cyberspace. Either way, you need to know the REAL value of your online real estate. That’s where domain appraisal tools come in. Think of them like Zillow […]