Basic corporate domain name mistakes: missed domain renewal
Missed domain name renewals & how to avoid this stress
Domain names are not something anyone can own, rather they are leased by Registries for varying lengths of time. Often corporate brands will have...
Typosquatting and Traffic Diversion
Despite the popularity of search engines for finding websites, about 20% of online visitors arrive at sites through manually typed URLs. With up to 20% of all hand-typed URLs being misspelled, a large market has emerged for typo domain names that exploit and monetize...
Corporate Risk in Domain Names
Introduction to the risks of domain management
Effective domain name management is essential for minimizing corporate risk, including downtime, unauthorized access, and potential financial loss and...
Subdomain or Subdirectory?
Setting up a new site? What some people don’t know is that you can use a single domain name to establish several websites through the use of a subdomain, while a subdirectory can create an authoritative body of content for a single web property. There are benefits to...
letting a domain name expire
Understanding the RiskLetting a domain name expire can cause significant reputational damage to your business as they are often picked up by cyber criminals who aim to pose as you and defraud your customers, employees and even your suppliers.The risk varies depending on the...
Hiding behind domain name privacy
Domain name privacy has been a thorn in the side of IP owners and law enforcement officials for many years. It is abused by miscreants ranging from cyber-squatters, counterfeiters, and copyright infringers to trademark violators, spammers and scammers, providing them with a...
Four Costly Domain Name Mistakes
Domain names generally just tick over and are generally not a reason to be concerned; however, when a domain name issues does rear its ugly head it can be catastrophic to a business and has the ability to cripple an online operation. This post looks at some of the...
Domain Names in Mergers and Acquisitions
Domain Names in Mergers & Acquisitions
Domain names are a critical element in mergers and acquisitions, requiring meticulous due diligence. The intricacies of M&A activity demand careful preparation, expert advice, and thorough...