New MyWhois feature is a big usability improvement. A month or two ago DomainTools changed the way it displays whois data. Whereas whois records and associated domain data used to be displayed on one page, it switched to a tabbed view to make it ... Continue Reading4 Comments
Every Domain Owner Should Subscribe to DomainTools’ Registrant Alert
· ServicesWhy every domain owner should subscribe to a registrant alert for their domains. If you don't use DomainTools' Registrant Alert service to monitor your own domain names, drop everything and sign up now (it's free to monitor your domains). Here's how ... Continue Reading8 Comments
Archive.org vs. DomainTools for Web Site Captures
· ServicesArchive.org and DomainTools take a different approach to the same problem. Now that ICANN's hearing on Capitol Hill has passed I'm going to return to Domain Name Wire's series on using DomainTools. Today let's explore DomainTools' historical site ... Continue Reading1 Comment
DomainTools Typo Generator Protects Your Brand
· ServicesTypo Generator includes the information you need to protect your brand against typosquatters. All week I've been writing about how I use DomainTools. Here's the latest tool I use... There are a number of typo generators out there, but DomainTools' ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Whois History Important Part of Domain Due Diligence
· ServicesUse DomainTools' whois history to research the history of a domain name you're buying. When you're ready to shell out a bunch of cash for a domain name, it's important to understand the ownership history of the domain name. There's no title insurance ... Continue Reading24 Comments
TrafficZ Lightens Up
· Domain ParkingTrafficZ changes background color, starts integration with DomainTools and LeaseThis. One suggestion I've made to TrafficZ is to change its background color in the administrative console from black to a lighter color. I know a lot of other people have ... Continue Reading2 Comments
Aftermarket.com Traffic Down Under Auction Underway
· Domain SalesLive auction kicks off online today, live next week. The Aftermarket.com live auction at the Traffic Down Under conference in Australia has begun. Domains are finalized and bidding is now available on the Aftermarket.com site. Lots will begin ... Continue Reading9 Comments
Thought Convergence is Converging the Domain Ecosystem
· ServicesDomain company Thought Convergence putting together all the pieces of a domain name ecosystem. There are lots of companies playing one or two angles of the domain name business: sales, monetization, registration, etc. Thought Convergence, however, is ... Continue Reading6 Comments
Slueth Uses DomainTools to Uncover Mystery of “Single?” Yard Signs
· UncategorizedDomainers and lawyers aren't the only people using DomainTools. Domainers know DomainTools. Domain name lawyers certainly know it, too. But it can be helpful for all types of investigations. Robert Moore of RJMetrics harnessed two tools within the ... Continue Reading2 Comments
The Poor Man’s Registrant Lookup
· Servicesby Peter Askew Here's a free way to get a sneak peek at a domain owner's portfolio. [Editor's note: Peter Askew writes Domainer's Gazette. He's a relative newcomer to the domain industry but has found success. I'm a fan of his blog and writing ... Continue Reading17 Comments