Amazon Associate & Product Model Domain Name

bestbuddy1986 · 07-21-2011, 06:01 AM

I found some really nice opportunities / amazon niches with product name emds. My question is this:

Has anyone had problems with this I am talking about model number domains specifically not "Samsung TV dot com" more like "SamsungRX-9987u-LCDTVdotcom" or "model number review dot com" you see what I am saying?

This is only for SEO traffic, no PPC

Amazon will ask me to take down that website?

James Fortzman · 07-21-2011, 06:15 AM

No, but Samsung might. Another thing to consider is that the traffic for that keyword is likely to be pretty low so it's little use getting the domain for it.

wolfmmiii · 07-21-2011, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bestbuddy1986

I found some really nice opportunities / amazon niches with product name emds. My question is this:

Has anyone had problems with this I am talking about model number domains specifically not "Samsung TV dot com" more like "SamsungRX-9987u-LCDTVdotcom" or "model number review dot com" you see what I am saying?

This is only for SEO traffic, no PPC

Amazon will ask me to take down that website?

Tried this strategy long ago. Didn't work out so well. Lasted about 2 months or so before I heard from Char-Broil (the grill company).

What you have to remember is that companies are almost "compelled" to protect their trademarks or they can lose them. I forget the actual law/wording (hopefully someone else can chime in) but the law basically states that if a company does not protect its trademarks, they can lose them.

Jeremy Banks · 07-21-2011, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by wolfmmiii

Tried this strategy long ago. Didn't work out so well. Lasted about 2 months or so before I heard from Char-Broil (the grill company).

What you have to remember is that companies are almost "compelled" to protect their trademarks or they can lose them. I forget the actual law/wording (hopefully someone else can chime in) but the law basically states that if a company does not protect its trademarks, they can lose them.

Only some companies ACTIVELY protect their trademark via domain disputes. If you want to know which ones just visit udrpsearch.com

If you ask me this might not be a good for a few reasons

company COULD take the domain from you
The traffic will only last as long as the product is popular, no one is searching for model numbers from products from 2005 (or very little compared to when they were brand new)
There is a good chance your keyword research is skewed, make sure when you check (if using google keyword tool) to use exact searches only

paulgl · 07-21-2011, 09:40 AM

Well, a company cannot just take a domain. There is a legal process
and they must prove their case. Many companies have tried and
failed. I think too many people give up their own property without
realizing they can fight it via the ICAAN process. A simple email
or letter seems to scare the crap out of people. Why, I don't know.
You go through the process. What's the worse that can happen?
You have made them work for your property. If you want it, have
a reason for keeping it, fight it. They must file a complaint and prove
all 3 things:
(i) your domain name is identical or confusingly similar to a trademark or service mark in which the complainant has rights; and

(ii) you have no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the domain name; and

(iii) your domain name has been registered and is being used in bad faith.

In a lot of cases, making them prove all 3 is quite difficult.

This is different than law enforcement agencies seizing sites for
illegal content. That's the same as confiscating a car in a drug deal.

Using a trademark in a name is not a crime where someone can take
your domain, unless you are doing something illegal on the site
that the FBI would like to shut down.

Paul

thecableguy · 07-21-2011, 11:04 AM

Wouldn't touch a trademarked name, as soon as you begin to rank the merchant could possibly do something, or in ebay's case as soon as you register the domain. Since they've got deeper pockets for any legal action I'll look for another domain.

As for product numbers it won't get you in any trouble, and the people searching are VERY targeted, but product numbers especially in the electronics niche tend to have a VERY short shelf life. If you only plan to spend a few hours on the site it might be okay, but if you plan to write articles, backlink, etc. then plan on repeating the process over and over again. Once a newer model comes out the searches decline drastically.

Nilgesz · 07-31-2011, 08:49 AM

Well I contacted Amazon and you can't have any trademarked word in your domain name. Plenty associate break this rule so use it on your own risk.

"I am sorry, but we do not allow the use of URLs that include trademarked words. This includes variations or misspellings of any trademarked words.
Please review our Operating Agreement for further details:"

07-21-2011, 06:01 AM	#1
bestbuddy1986 HyperActive Warrior Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 196 Thanks: 29 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Amazon Associate & Product Model Domain Name I found some really nice opportunities / amazon niches with product name emds. My question is this: Has anyone had problems with this I am talking about model number domains specifically not "Samsung TV dot com" more like "SamsungRX-9987u-LCDTVdotcom" or "model number review dot com" you see what I am saying? This is only for SEO traffic, no PPC Amazon will ask me to take down that website?

07-21-2011, 06:15 AM	#2
James Fortzman Writer Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bangkok Posts: 78 Thanks: 10 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Amazon Associate & Product Model Domain Name No, but Samsung might. Another thing to consider is that the traffic for that keyword is likely to be pretty low so it's little use getting the domain for it.

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paulgl Plundering the Web War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: , , . Posts: 4,851 Thanks: 804 Thanked 1,200 Times in 887 Posts	Re: Amazon Associate & Product Model Domain Name Well, a company cannot just take a domain. There is a legal process and they must prove their case. Many companies have tried and failed. I think too many people give up their own property without realizing they can fight it via the ICAAN process. A simple email or letter seems to scare the crap out of people. Why, I don't know. You go through the process. What's the worse that can happen? You have made them work for your property. If you want it, have a reason for keeping it, fight it. They must file a complaint and prove all 3 things: (i) your domain name is identical or confusingly similar to a trademark or service mark in which the complainant has rights; and (ii) you have no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the domain name; and (iii) your domain name has been registered and is being used in bad faith. In a lot of cases, making them prove all 3 is quite difficult. This is different than law enforcement agencies seizing sites for illegal content. That's the same as confiscating a car in a drug deal. Using a trademark in a name is not a crime where someone can take your domain, unless you are doing something illegal on the site that the FBI would like to shut down. Paul
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07-21-2011, 11:04 AM	#6
thecableguy Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: , , . Posts: 1,184 Thanks: 63 Thanked 92 Times in 84 Posts	Re: Amazon Associate & Product Model Domain Name Wouldn't touch a trademarked name, as soon as you begin to rank the merchant could possibly do something, or in ebay's case as soon as you register the domain. Since they've got deeper pockets for any legal action I'll look for another domain. As for product numbers it won't get you in any trouble, and the people searching are VERY targeted, but product numbers especially in the electronics niche tend to have a VERY short shelf life. If you only plan to spend a few hours on the site it might be okay, but if you plan to write articles, backlink, etc. then plan on repeating the process over and over again. Once a newer model comes out the searches decline drastically.

07-31-2011, 08:49 AM	#7
Nilgesz Warrior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: , , Hungary. Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Contact Info	Re: Amazon Associate & Product Model Domain Name Well I contacted Amazon and you can't have any trademarked word in your domain name. Plenty associate break this rule so use it on your own risk. "I am sorry, but we do not allow the use of URLs that include trademarked words. This includes variations or misspellings of any trademarked words. Please review our Operating Agreement for further details:"