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Drop-Catching is the process of registering expired domain names by means of automated systems within a short period of time (even a fraction of a second) after being canceled by the registry. Simply put, the auto-registration of domains in the moment of their deletion. Drop-Catching is performed by various companies known as "drop-catchers". ^[1]

Overview

The process of drop-catching is different from registering expired or new domains. The main objective of drop-catching is to secure expired domain names once these are dropped from the domain registry. This process depends on instantaneous actions, so domainers must act as soon as possible in order to secure these domains.

Drop-catching is usually used either to regain a domain or with the purpose of swiping up high-quality and successful domains for resale.

How Does Drop-Catching Work?

Instead of waiting for a dropped or deleted name to become widely available a domainer could place a back-order with a "dropcatcher", who will secure the domain for a fee.

Drop-Catching Companies

Due to the competitiveness between drop-catching companies and the differences between drop-catching services, not all back-orders are successful. In the case of multiple bidders for the same domain, a private auction will be created. The prices for back-order may vary, depending on the situation, and whether it involves an auction or not. In the case of a single bidder, the price of a back-order is around $60-$70. But in the case of auctions, the price can increase exponentially.^[2]

Drop-Catching Software Programs

However,lately, there were also developed various forms of software programs that automatically register the dropped domains in the second these become available; which provides the same assurance and seemingly more reliable results than a back-order service.

Drop-Catching and ICANN

Drop-catching takes advantage of ICANN's Add Drop Grace Period. Having this in mind, drop-catching is considered by many a serious abuse of domain procedure, similar to domain tasting, domain kiting, or typo-squatting.^[3]

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-'''Drop-catching''' is the process of registering expired domain names by means of automated systems within a short period of time (even a fraction of a second) after being canceled by the [[Registry|registry]]. Simply put, the auto-registration of domains in the moment of their deletion. Drop-catching is performed by various companies known as ''"drop-catchers"''.  <ref>[http://www.dnforum.com/f578/art-dropcatching-thread-373307.html Drop-catching definition]</ref>
+'''Drop-Catching''' is the process of registering expired domain names by means of automated systems within a short period of time (even a fraction of a second) after being canceled by the [[Registry|registry]]. Simply put, the auto-registration of domains in the moment of their deletion. Drop-Catching is performed by various companies known as ''"drop-catchers"''.  <ref>[http://www.dnforum.com/f578/art-dropcatching-thread-373307.html Drop-catching definition]</ref>
 ==Overview==
-The process of drop-catching is different from registering expired or new domains, or simply buying new domain names. The main objective of drop-catching is to secure expired domain names once these are deleted to dropped from the domain registry. This process depends on a seconds so that the domainers must be effective and act as soon as possible in order to secure these domains.
+The process of drop-catching is different from registering expired or new domains. The main objective of drop-catching is to secure expired domain names once these are dropped from the domain registry. This process depends on instantaneous actions, so [[Domainer|domainers]] must act as soon as possible in order to secure these domains.
-Drop-catching is usually used either to regain their domain or with the purpose of swiping up high-quality and successful domains for future selling, and earning profit.
+Drop-catching is usually used either to regain a domain or with the purpose of swiping up high-quality and successful domains for resale.
-==What is a dropped domain?==
+==How Does Drop-Catching Work?==
-A ''dropped domain'' is a domain name which was registered and its registration period just elapsed. In this way, the art of snapping up an already dropped domain as fast as possible when it becomes available it is known as '''"drop-catching"'''.
+Instead of waiting for a dropped or deleted name to become widely available a domainer could place a back-order with a "dropcatcher", who will secure the domain for a fee.
-==How does drop-catching work?==
+===Drop-Catching Companies===
-When identifying a possible "dropped" or deleted domain from the domain registry, instead of waiting for the domain to become once again available for the wide public, the domainers can place a back-order for it at a "dropcatcher" who against a specific fee will secure the domain.
+Due to the competitiveness between drop-catching companies and the differences between drop-catching services, not all back-orders are successful. In the case of multiple bidders for the same domain, a private auction will be created. The prices for back-order may vary, depending on the situation, and whether it involves an auction or not. In the case of a single bidder, the price of a back-order is around $60-$70. But in the case of auctions, the price can increase exponentially.<ref>[http://www.dnforum.com/f578/art-dropcatching-thread-373307.html Drop-catching]</ref>
-===Drop-catching using specialized companies===
+===Drop-Catching Software Programs===
-Due to the competitiveness between drop-catching companies and the differences between drop-catching services, not all back-orders are successful. In the case of multiple bidders for the same domain, a private auction will be created. The prices for back-order may vary, depending on the situation - whether it involve an auction or not. In the case of a single bidder, the price of a back-order is around $60-70$. But in the case of auctions, the prices can increase exponentially. <ref>[http://www.dnforum.com/f578/art-dropcatching-thread-373307.html Drop-catching]</ref>
+However,lately, there were also developed various forms of software programs that automatically register the dropped domains in the second these become available; which provides the same assurance and seemingly more reliable results than a back-order service.
-===Drop-catching using software programs===
+===Drop-Catching and ICANN===
-However,lately, there were also developed various forms of software programs that automatically register the dropped domains in the second these become available (which seems to be a very effective type of back-ordering service).
+Drop-catching takes advantage of [[ICANN]]'s Add Drop Grace Period. Having this in mind, drop-catching is considered by many a serious abuse of domain procedure, similar to [[Domain Tasting|domain tasting]], [[Domain Kiting|domain kiting]], or [[Typosquatting|typo-squatting]].<ref>[http://www.websitemagazine.com/content/blogs/posts/archive/2008/01/31/Drop-Catching-Domains-Big-Business.aspx Drop-catching Business]</ref>
-===Drop-catching and ICANN===
-Drop-catching is also considered as an exploitation  process that takes advantage of [[ICANN]]'s Add Drop Grace Period. Having this in mind, drop-catching is considered by many a serious abuse for domains, similar with domain tasting, domain kiting or typo-squatting. <ref>[http://www.websitemagazine.com/content/blogs/posts/archive/2008/01/31/Drop-Catching-Domains-Big-Business.aspx Drop-catching Business]</ref>
-==How to secure a domain?==
-Securing a domain is usually done by means of drop-catching companies that offer various drop-catching services. Such companies are: Snapname.com, Pool.com, GoDaddy.com, etc.
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