Therefore your backorder will not start an opening bid.

Even if it’s not a trademark a catch domain name is just as good for branding purposes. A lot of people know this, and they snap up domain names, keeping them for years with no intention of ever using the domain names.

For example when the term “blog” started to become more popular, these guys registered any domain name they can think of with the term “blog” in it.I’m sure you’ll agree while ProfitBlogger.com is not a trademarks, it’s much better than getting a three word domain name.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_squatting

Cybersquatting, according to the United States federal law known as the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act, is registering, trafficking in, or using a domain name with bad faith intent to profit from the goodwill of a trademark belonging to someone else. The cybersquatter then offers to sell the domain to the person or company who owns a trademark contained within the name at an inflated price.

The keyword there is “trademark”. So a cybersquatter, domain squatter, whatever is supposedly one who registers a domain name of a trademark with the intent to make money off it.

Granted, Wikipedia did indicate “squatting” as being in an abandoned or unoccupied space or building that the squatter does not own, rent or otherwise have permission to use. Unless we’re maybe seeking to redefine squatting (which anyone can have their own preferential definition, anyway), well…how can one “squat” what they actually possess that others desire?

Just thought I’d post a minor “objection” to what you posted regarding domain “squatters”, Gobala. It’s fine if people don’t agree with my comment as I understand where they’re coming from, though.

One other thing: Go Daddy’s back order service works mainly for domain names registered with them. Various “domainers” I know attest it’s not as effective as, say, SnapNames or NameJet (2 other choices for you to look at) if the domain name in question is with another registrar.

Anyway, thanks for hearing me out. And looking forward to your blogging here.

You start on the home page and enter the domain you’re hoping to get into the – Start a Domain Name search box. If the name is taken as my choice was you will be on a page the says YourName.COM is already taken.

You will see a short list (horizontal table) of the extensions taken and some that aren’t. You will see the option to – Back Order †Now – if the extensions are taken.

Right below that selection table it says – † If this name expires or is canceled by the registrant we’ll try to grab it the instant it becomes available. More

If you click on – More – you end up at – What is Domain Name Backordering? It’s the third paragraph from the top. Here’s a direct link to the page – http://tinyurl.com/3ac8jo

I never noticed that though when I made the BO’s, and for most domains I think you will probably be the only one trying for it.

If someone else has already backordered the domain you usually see an “X” there indicating that the domain can no longer be backordered.

“If the name you are interested in has gone to auction at The Domain Name Aftermarket, the $19.99 cost will be used to place the opening bid on the name. If no other bids are placed, the domain will be awarded to you subject to the rights of the previous domain holder. If another bid is received on the name, you will receive an outbid notice and can raise your bid on the name or move the backorder to another name.”

I don’t want my back order to start an opening bid. Once a bid is placed it is more likely to attract additional bids and drive the price up. In an auction a last minute bid is what you want not as soon as the auction starts. This is one type of situation I would not want to use the back order feature. No need to bring attention to the domain you what and drive the price up.

I like back order under non auction conditions but maybe I am wrong and just don’t get it. I have moments like that.

John

John

You can just register .com, it will prevent people from getting the .net and other extensions.