I think I have a premium misspelled domain name and I have some questions

9 years ago

Instagram is probably not that interested, no they will not sue you, and yes you can sel it anyone else who is interested in that kind of trafic.You can auction it off, or an even better idea is to park it, you can still get the analytics AND have ads on it

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Pett123

9 years ago

If you own it it's yours! But instagram might be interested in selling it if your traffic competes with them. Try and reach out see what happens

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salegurus 9 years ago

Originally Posted by Pett123

If you own it it's yours! But instagram might be interested in selling it if your traffic competes with them. Try and reach out see what happens

Thanks for the laugh, I really needed one...
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Steve B

9 years ago

Originally Posted by goldenmindset

can i sell it to instagram ?
will instagram sue me ?
can i sell it to anybody else ?

These are easy questions ...

Answer 1 - Of course no one here speaks for Instagram, so you should ask them since only they know what they'll buy.

Answer 2 - Probably not, but again, only Instagram can tell what what they will do.

Answer 3 - If you find a buyer that will pay you for it.

Obviously, you want to get rid of the domain which, IMO, is smart. If you make money off the domain, then you could be held liable for profiting from a name and business that you don't own. If I were in your shoes, I would drop the domain as fast as possible without making any money from it . . . but then again, I'm not in your shoes and you are the one at risk.

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mavricks

9 years ago

Sounds like you can run some sort of ponzi scheme with that domain LOL

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goldenmindset 9 years ago

Originally Posted by mavricks

Sounds like you can run some sort of ponzi scheme with that domain LOL

no brother, it just a waste of time and brains
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goldenmindset

9 years ago

i gues i will contact instagram and say what they will do, if they dont respond i will auction it , thanx guys for replies i will keep you updated on what hapend with instagram.

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wentzco

9 years ago

It would be a very bad idea to contact Instagram.

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"They also argued that the remaining domain names are "obviously" misspellings of their trademarks, that the respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in them, and that they are being used in bad faith." from Instagram and Facebook win in UDRP dispute

I'd let the name expire or delete it right now. Misspelled names of common dictionary words won't likely cause you problems (example Compuetr .com) but trademark misspelled domain names is asking for trouble.

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goldenmindset

9 years ago

Originally Posted by wentzco

It would be a very bad idea to contact Instagram.

See results from people who had similar misspellings

"They also argued that the remaining domain names are "obviously" misspellings of their trademarks, that the respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in them, and that they are being used in bad faith." from Instagram and Facebook win in UDRP dispute

I'd let the name expire or delete it right now. Misspelled names of common dictionary words won't likely cause you problems (example Compuetr .com) but trademark misspelled domain names is asking for trouble.

thanx man for the replie, i didnt use the domain name on a bad faith and my country is morroco is that make a diffrence on the wipo or ip policy ? the worst thing that could happen if they see my domain is taking it from me right ? , i will auction the domain name is that ok ? sorry for asking alot of questions

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wentzco

9 years ago

Originally Posted by goldenmindset

thanx man for the replie, i didnt use the domain name on a bad faith and my country is morroco is that make a diffrence on the wipo or ip policy ? the worst thing that could happen if they see my domain is taking it from me right ? , i will auction the domain name is that ok ? sorry for asking alot of questions

Your country wouldn't make a difference. I wouldn't know if a UDRP would be the only action Instagram (Facebook owned) would take as I don't make their business decisions. If you want to to auction it - you can - but I wouldn't waste any more funds to do such. It's what I call a "hot potato" name as no one would want to hold it long. Likely no one will purchase the name at an auction venue or domain forum IMO. It's too risky.

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goldenmindset

9 years ago

Originally Posted by wentzco

Your country wouldn't make a difference. I wouldn't know if a UDRP would be the only action Instagram (Facebook owned) would take as I don't make their business decisions. If you want to to auction it - you can - but I wouldn't waste any more funds to do such. It's what I call a "hot potato" name as no one would want to hold it long. Likely no one will purchase the name at an auction venue or domain forum IMO. It's too risky.

ok, what the best site you think is best for auction it ?

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wentzco

9 years ago

Originally Posted by goldenmindset

ok, what the best site you think is best for auction it ?

You can list at Namepros in an auction thread but be ready to be attacked for the trademark issue. Bido is free but I doubt you would get more than $9 for it and minimum payout is $25. My best advice is to delete it or let it expire & consider it a learning lesson.

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goldenmindset

9 years ago

Originally Posted by wentzco

You can list at Namepros in an auction thread but be ready to be attacked for the trademark issue. Bido is free but I doubt you would get more than $9 for it and minimum payout is $25. My best advice is to delete it or let it expire & consider it a learning lesson.

who is gonna attack me for the trademark issue? thanx for your advice

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Gambino

9 years ago

While I don't speak for Instagram, I can pretty much guarantee that they're either going to tell you to kick rocks or take your domain from you.

Think about this for a second. You're getting traffic that is trying to go to Instagram. Whoever lands on your domain is going to realize it's not Instagram and leave.

The amount of traffic you're getting is likely less than .000000001% of the traffic Instagram gets. And then that traffic goes to Instagram anyways when they realize their mistake. As such, this domain would have no value for Instagram or another developer.

Sure, you may be able to pawn it off on someone who doesn't know any better. But, in my opinion, you're better off focusing your time and effort toward something that will give you returns.

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goldenmindset

9 years ago

Originally Posted by Gambino

While I don't speak for Instagram, I can pretty much guarantee that they're either going to tell you to kick rocks or take your domain from you.

Think about this for a second. You're getting traffic that is trying to go to Instagram. Whoever lands on your domain is going to realize it's not Instagram and leave.

The amount of traffic you're getting is likely less than .000000001% of the traffic Instagram gets. And then that traffic goes to Instagram anyways when they realize their mistake. As such, this domain would have no value for Instagram or another developer.

Sure, you may be able to pawn it off on someone who doesn't know any better. But, in my opinion, you're better off focusing your time and effort toward something that will give you returns.

yes if i contact them they will sure take it from me like they take other domains on similar cases like mine, the amount of traffic is not high it like 60 visits a month it not high, put instagram could benift from this To block malevolent use of the typo domain by others, and to not alow any devoloper to redirect the trafic to a competitor

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55Domains

9 years ago

The obvious risk here is a UDRP, and by reaching out to them, you give them everything they need to file one. That being said, I would suggest you just drop the domain, unless its actually getting large amounts of traffic (Talking 500+ visitors a day).

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goldenmindset

9 years ago

Originally Posted by 55Domains

The obvious risk here is a UDRP, and by reaching out to them, you give them everything they need to file one. That being said, I would suggest you just drop the domain, unless its actually getting large amounts of traffic (Talking 500+ visitors a day).

yes they will take it like what happend on similar cases !

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dave_hermansen

9 years ago

DON'T contact instagram! You'll be buying yourself a problem that you are trying to avoid and they WILL NOT buy it from you. More likely, they will take it from you, which they have every legal right to do.

If you don't have the most sound moral compass, try to unload it ASAP on some naive person and let it be their problem. If you do have a conscience, just cancel the domain and move on - it's not like it is making you any money anyway.

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goldenmindset

9 years ago

Originally Posted by dave_hermansen

DON'T contact instagram! You'll be buying yourself a problem that you are trying to avoid and they WILL NOT buy it from you. More likely, they will take it from you, which they have every legal right to do.

If you don't have the most sound moral compass, try to unload it ASAP on some naive person and let it be their problem. If you do have a conscience, just cancel the domain and move on - it's not like it is making you any money anyway.

no i will not contact them , thanx for your replie

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