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Authentic Story – How To Do CyberSquatting

Dec.03, 2009 in Cybersquatting

On June 25, 2009 – Omri Casspi “The First Ever Israeli Basketball Player In The NBA” was drafted in the 2009 NBA draft in NY city.

Omri was drafted in the 23 pick (First Round) by the Sacramento Kings.

Now let me take you to the beginning of 2008.

Back then, I was not aware what is “CyberSquatting”, I registered a lot (about 50) TRADEMARK or CELEBRITY Domains.

One of the domains was “OmriCasspi.co.il” (co.il = Israel ccTLD).

I had a filling that if someone (Israeli guy) will play in the NBA, it will be “Omri”.

After a year, when the domain was almost expired, I renew it in the day Omri got picked by Sacramento Kings.

When I renew the domain, I wasn’t aware what is CyberSquatting, but my plan was to create a fan club with zero advertisements on the site.

Couple days ago, I decided to try and contact Omri.

Throw Facebook, I succeed to touch base with his oldest brother (Omri manager).

I ask from him to talk with Omri and tell him about the fan site and also ask him if he agree to that.

We talk a lot in Facebook and Omri told his brother “No Problem and Thank You”.

Now his brother want me to teach him some SEO and to explain more about the world of domains. LOL

Bottom Line – It start with CyberSquatting and become friendship… Guys Please dont do it (CyberSquatting), If you decided you want to do something with a Trademark or Celebrity Name because you have a passion for this subject, Please talk with the company or person before, You never know what good things can happened from that.

Thank you and Great week to everyone.

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10 Comments on “Authentic Story – How To Do CyberSquatting”

TechFilipino
December 3rd, 2009 at 3:23 am
That’s a very good solution to a huge problem, if only all domainers are like that.

Sammy Ashouri
December 3rd, 2009 at 3:23 am
Honestly, a LOT of people get into domaining initially as cybersquatters.

I remember when I first started, I was finding some pretty cool trademarked domains available, but my gut told me it wasn’t worth it. After buying 20ish domains, I decided I should get serious and see whether it was even worth registering those “trademarked” names in hopes of receiving traffic to parked pages (never an intention to re-sell, but to profit from domain parking). That’s when I read about UDRP, etc. and definitely stayed away. Didn’t want to play with fire, and I’m glad I didn’t waste the amount of money some other domainers that start out waste on trademarked domains.

Fast forward a couple years later: EVERY person that I’ve told about domaining mentions trademark names ALWAYS. “I wonder if some company names are available so I can sell it back to them”… ALWAYS!

I guess it’s just a part of life. I had a friend waste about 200$ on BMW trademarked domains when I specifically told him not to. Oh well? Learn the hard way!

TechFilipino
December 3rd, 2009 at 3:24 am
By the way Arbel, I’m not sure whether this is only in my computer or not, but my avatar seems to be displayed twice?

Arbel
December 3rd, 2009 at 3:29 am
@Sammy – Thank You for sharing your experience and thoughts.

@TechFilipino – The avatar is display twice only if you are a beautiful person… lol

Just kidding, I am doing some testing on my site so the avatar is Twice for everybody.

Steve Morales
December 3rd, 2009 at 5:45 am
Its amazing that you were able to reach him.

However, if you have to cautious. If the site does very well as a fan site and gains popularity in Israel, you just might end up losing it.

Either way, you did the right thing by contacting them and now educating them on this growing industry.

Arbel
December 3rd, 2009 at 10:54 am
Hi Steve !

Thank You for the comment…

I agree with you, I dont care to give the domain to him, I like basketball and this is the reason I am doing it.

PPC Ian
December 3rd, 2009 at 11:09 pm
I really like this post, it’s truly amazing what you can accomplish if you’re honest and reach out to people. I’ve developed a few domains and my most successful one is the byproduct of building relationships with people in the industry and getting a lot of buzz and links that way.