Domain Appraisal Needed

Discussion in 'Appraisals' started by michael lewis, Nov 6, 2009.

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    Just registered the domain name RuleGoogle.com

    I plan on turning the website into a sales page offering an ebook on how to rank well in google.

    Thought it was an ok domain name so I had to purchase it.
     
    michael lewis, Nov 6, 2009 IP
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    michael lewis, Nov 10, 2009 IP
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    mjewel Prominent Member

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    Registering famous trademarks is not something you should do - it's trademark infringement and makes a domain worthless (actually less than worthless because it exposes you to litigation).
     
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    The only reason I purchased this ebook because it goes along great with my ebook "Rule Google" or "Search Engines". Thought it was a perfect fit for my ebook so I went ahead and purchased it.
     
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    mjewel Prominent Member

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    It's still trademark infringement and can be taken by Google anytime they want. While some trademark holders will sue you without notice, Google will likely send you a letter requesting you to turn over the domain before proceeding with a UDRP action (at least that seem to be their history). I would just drop the domain and make sure you don't put adsense on the domain as it is also a TOS violation.
     
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    Great advice! Thanks!

    Thread can be closed.
     
    michael lewis, Nov 10, 2009 IP
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    drop it simply.
     
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    Avoid legal issues and trademark infringement.
     
    aspire, Nov 11, 2009 IP