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'''DomainsBot''' is the major provider of semantic based services to the domain industry.<ref>[http://www.domainsbot.com/b2b/about/ DomainsBot About]</ref> They are industry leaders known for their unique and effective search technologies, domain name suggestion systems, and classification services which are utilized by other prominent [[Registrar|registrars]], like [[GoDaddy]], [[Tucows]], [[Register.com]], [[1 & 1 Internet|1&1]], [[Directi]], [[Sedo]], and others.<ref>[http://www.domainsbot.com/b2b/ Domainsbot.com]</ref> Sedo became a minority investor in 2008.<ref>[http://www.webhostingworld.co.uk/2008/01/31/sedo-an-investor-in-domainsbot/ Web Hosting World]</ref>
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'''DomainsBot''' is the major provider of semantic based services to the domain industry.<ref name="about">[http://www.domainsbot.com/b2b/about/ About]. DomainsBot.</ref> They are industry leaders known for their unique and effective search technologies, domain name suggestion systems, and classification services which are utilized by other prominent [[Registrar|registrars]], like [[GoDaddy]], [[Tucows]], [[Register.com]], [[1 & 1 Internet|1&1]], [[Directi]], [[Sedo]], and others.<ref>[http://www.domainsbot.com/b2b/ DomainsBot].</ref> Sedo became a minority investor in 2008.<ref>[http://www.webhostingworld.co.uk/2008/01/31/sedo-an-investor-in-domainsbot/ Sedo an Investor in DomainsBot]. Web Hosting World. Published 2008 January 31.</ref>
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
DomainsBot was launched in 1999 by two life-long friends, [[Daniel Ruzzini Mejia]]  and [[Max Ralli]], when they were still university students. The project began under the name, "Local [[Whois]]", and focused mainly on [[Expiring Domains|expiring domains]]. In 2002, they took over the DomainsBot enterprise.<ref>[http://www.moniker.com/domain-masters/ep-2005-04-13/page-1.jsp Moniker.com]</ref> In 2004, it began to integrate the [[Semantic Technology|semantic search engine]], which it is know well-known for, and in 2008 [[Sedo]] invested in the venture.<ref>[http://www.appappeal.com/app/domainsbot/ AppAppeal.com]</ref> While their semantic search engine has always been at the fore of the industry, it has also undergone improvements and optimization processes since its inception, most notably in 2007. The new version included improved self-learning capabilities, and new tools for user interaction, such as those that address aftermarket domains and suggested alternatives.<ref>[http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/040507_DomainsBot_Upgrades_Semantic_Engine TheWHIR.com]</ref>.
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DomainsBot was launched in 1999 by two life-long friends, [[Daniel Ruzzini Mejia]]  and [[Max Ralli]], when they were still university students. The project began under the name, "Local [[Whois]]", and focused mainly on [[Expiring Domains|expiring domains]]. In 2002, they took over the DomainsBot enterprise.<ref>[http://www.moniker.com/domain-masters/ep-2005-04-13/page-1.jsp Monte Interviews DomainBot.com]. Moniker. Publisehd 2005 April 13.</ref> In 2004, it began to integrate the [[Semantic Technology|semantic search engine]], which it is know well-known for, and in 2008 [[Sedo]] invested in the venture.<ref>[http://www.appappeal.com/app/domainsbot/ AppAppeal.com]</ref> While their semantic search engine has always been at the fore of the industry, it has also undergone improvements and optimization processes since its inception, most notably in 2007. The new version included improved self-learning capabilities, and new tools for user interaction, such as those that address aftermarket domains and suggested alternatives.<ref>[http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/040507_DomainsBot_Upgrades_Semantic_Engine DomainsBot Upgrades Semantic Engine]. Web Host Industry Review. Published 2007 April 5.</ref>
  
 
On January 24th 2011, DomainsBot Inc, a DomainsBot Srl owned company, started operations in San Francisco, CA.
 
On January 24th 2011, DomainsBot Inc, a DomainsBot Srl owned company, started operations in San Francisco, CA.
  
 
==Services==
 
==Services==
DomainsBot focuses on helping its customers find an ideal and available domain name from the primary and secondary domain markets. Their [[Semantic Technology|semantic search technology]] works with multi-language name proposition software and other domain analysis systems.<ref>[http://www.webhostingworld.co.uk/2008/01/31/sedo-an-investor-in-domainsbot/ Web Hosting World]</ref> They offer supplementary services such as as a typo generator, which determines possible targets for [[cybersquatting]] and graphic brainstorming tools, among others.<ref>[http://www.domainsbot.com/b2b/products/ DomainsBot Products]</ref>
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DomainsBot focuses on helping its customers find an ideal and available domain name from the primary and secondary domain markets. Their [[Semantic Technology|semantic search technology]] works with multi-language name proposition software and other domain analysis systems.<ref name="sedo"></ref> They offer supplementary services such as as a typo generator, which determines possible targets for [[cybersquatting]] and graphic brainstorming tools, among others.<ref>[http://www.domainsbot.com/b2b/products/ Products]. Domainsbot.</ref>
  
In 2010, DomainsBot Domain Suggestion was responsible for more than 600,000 domain registrations.<ref>[http://www.domainsbot.com/b2b/about/ DomainsBot About]</ref>
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In 2010, DomainsBot Domain Suggestion was responsible for more than 600,000 domain registrations.<ref name="about"></ref>
  
In July 2012, DomainsBot introduced a Domain Suggestion Developer API; that is, their Domain Suggestion service, which heretofore had been largely available to major registrars, became available as a REST API with client code available in C#, PHP or Java and via a simple-to-implement copy and paste widget (JQuery plugin). Their domain suggestion service was responsible for 1.5 million domain registrations in the previous 12 months. The Director of [[OpenSRS]] Product Management, Adam Eisnter, which has been using the DomainsBot service since 2006, noted that the service was responsible for 10% of their total domain registration.<ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/07/16/domainsbot-launches-domain-suggestion-developer-api/ DomainsBot Launches Domain Suggestion Developer API, TheDomains.com]</ref>
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In July 2012, DomainsBot introduced a Domain Suggestion Developer API; that is, their Domain Suggestion service, which heretofore had been largely available to major registrars, became available as a REST API with client code available in C#, PHP or Java and via a simple-to-implement copy and paste widget (JQuery plugin). Their domain suggestion service was responsible for 1.5 million domain registrations in the previous 12 months. The Director of [[OpenSRS]] Product Management, Adam Eisnter, which has been using the DomainsBot service since 2006, noted that the service was responsible for 10% of their total domain registration.<ref name="domainsuggestion">[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/07/16/domainsbot-launches-domain-suggestion-developer-api/ DomainsBot Launches Domain Suggestion Developer API]. The Domains. Published 2012 July 16.</ref>
  
 
==Affiliations==
 
==Affiliations==
Domainsbot has deals with major companies, such as [[SEDO]], to provide their customers with a searchable database of domains for sale. They work with over 100 [[registrar]]s, which the customers are able to rate with regards to ease, price, service, and offerings. In this way Domainsbot's customers have the ability to share experiences and shop for the best possible registrar for their particular needs. They have such a deal with 8 of the world's top 10 registrars.<ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/07/16/domainsbot-launches-domain-suggestion-developer-api/ DomaionsBot Launches Domain Suggestion Developer API, THeDomains.com]</ref>
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Domainsbot has deals with major companies, such as [[SEDO]], to provide their customers with a searchable database of domains for sale. They work with over 100 [[registrar]]s, which the customers are able to rate with regards to ease, price, service, and offerings. In this way Domainsbot's customers have the ability to share experiences and shop for the best possible registrar for their particular needs. They have such a deal with 8 of the world's top 10 registrars.<ref name="domainsuggestion"</ref>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 19:00, 18 November 2012

DomainsBotLogo.png
ICANNWiki Silver Sponsor
Type: Privately Held
Industry: Domain Name Search Engine
Founded: Rome, 1999
Headquarters: US Office

Pier 38, Embacadero
San Francisco, CA 94107
Italian Office
Via G. Pezzana, 63
Rome, 00197, Italy

Businesses: Domain Name Creation
Software and Services,
Registration of Vanity Numbers
Products: Domain Suggestions, Phone Services, Domain Marketing
Website: DomainsBot.com
Twitter: TwitterIcon.png@DomainsBot
Key People
Emiliano Pasqualetti, CEO

Max Ralli, President & Co-Founder
Daniel Ruzzini Mejia, CSO & Co-Founder
Luca Martinetti, CTO
Massimo Andreasi Bassi, VP of R&D
Francesco Simoneschi, VP of Product Development

DomainsBot is the major provider of semantic based services to the domain industry.[1] They are industry leaders known for their unique and effective search technologies, domain name suggestion systems, and classification services which are utilized by other prominent registrars, like GoDaddy, Tucows, Register.com, 1&1, Directi, Sedo, and others.[2] Sedo became a minority investor in 2008.[3]

History

DomainsBot was launched in 1999 by two life-long friends, Daniel Ruzzini Mejia and Max Ralli, when they were still university students. The project began under the name, "Local Whois", and focused mainly on expiring domains. In 2002, they took over the DomainsBot enterprise.[4] In 2004, it began to integrate the semantic search engine, which it is know well-known for, and in 2008 Sedo invested in the venture.[5] While their semantic search engine has always been at the fore of the industry, it has also undergone improvements and optimization processes since its inception, most notably in 2007. The new version included improved self-learning capabilities, and new tools for user interaction, such as those that address aftermarket domains and suggested alternatives.[6]

On January 24th 2011, DomainsBot Inc, a DomainsBot Srl owned company, started operations in San Francisco, CA.

Services

DomainsBot focuses on helping its customers find an ideal and available domain name from the primary and secondary domain markets. Their semantic search technology works with multi-language name proposition software and other domain analysis systems.[7] They offer supplementary services such as as a typo generator, which determines possible targets for cybersquatting and graphic brainstorming tools, among others.[8]

In 2010, DomainsBot Domain Suggestion was responsible for more than 600,000 domain registrations.[1]

In July 2012, DomainsBot introduced a Domain Suggestion Developer API; that is, their Domain Suggestion service, which heretofore had been largely available to major registrars, became available as a REST API with client code available in C#, PHP or Java and via a simple-to-implement copy and paste widget (JQuery plugin). Their domain suggestion service was responsible for 1.5 million domain registrations in the previous 12 months. The Director of OpenSRS Product Management, Adam Eisnter, which has been using the DomainsBot service since 2006, noted that the service was responsible for 10% of their total domain registration.[9]

Affiliations

Domainsbot has deals with major companies, such as SEDO, to provide their customers with a searchable database of domains for sale. They work with over 100 registrars, which the customers are able to rate with regards to ease, price, service, and offerings. In this way Domainsbot's customers have the ability to share experiences and shop for the best possible registrar for their particular needs. They have such a deal with 8 of the world's top 10 registrars.<ref name="domainsuggestion"</ref>

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 About. DomainsBot.
  2. DomainsBot.
  3. Sedo an Investor in DomainsBot. Web Hosting World. Published 2008 January 31.
  4. Monte Interviews DomainBot.com. Moniker. Publisehd 2005 April 13.
  5. AppAppeal.com
  6. DomainsBot Upgrades Semantic Engine. Web Host Industry Review. Published 2007 April 5.
  7. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named sedo
  8. Products. Domainsbot.
  9. DomainsBot Launches Domain Suggestion Developer API. The Domains. Published 2012 July 16.