Is not something that happens often, but in case you want to register a domain name in the near future, keep in your mind this post. There is a registration called domain tasting. If you don’t have heard to talk about it, Domain tasting is done by some domain name registrars.

Domain tasting, also known as domain kiting, is a practice of registrants using the five-day “grace period” at the beginning of a domain registration for ICANN-regulated generic top-level domains to test the marketability of a domain name. During this period, when a registration must be fully refunded by the domain registry, a cost-benefit analysis is conducted by the registrant on the viability of deriving income from advertisements being placed on the domain’s web site.

Domain tasting is not new, but it has grown to gigantic proportions recently.
In little words, you check which domain name are available. Once made it, you compile your own list of nice domain name available.

So, at this point you think that you want to register after few days. After a few time you can see that happen two things: The domain choice has already been registered or it is for sale for a much higher price.

It’s strange! it’s as if someone already knew that you would registered for that domain name. You can think this a coincidence, but something else is happened. We are talking about intentional registration of your domain name by other party.

People who try to register a domain name may get caught up in a large domain taster. Companies who store those domain names that people query, they keep it for a few days and see if there is any traffic or if there is any demand for it. This allows them to domain squat with click through ads to see if the domain is profitable. If it is, they keep it.

Ever wonder why it seems more and more difficult for you to get the domain name you want? Quite often it’s because the domain name tasting and kiting industry is alive, well and running rampant. The practice of domain tasting and kiting continues to rage out-of-control. In February 2007, 55.1 million domain names were registered. Of those, 51.5 million were canceled and refunded just before the 5 day grace period expired and only 3.6 million domain names were actually kept.

From the below table you can verify which are the domain tasting. Note: look to the “loss” stats. Below is the chart as projected for the audience by Ipwalk, it has posted an article on how to track domain name tasters.

As Obviate Domain Tasters With Three Simple Tips

1. Register your domain name immediately if it is available.
2. Search domain names on sites that do not engage in domain tasting. goDaddy, 1and1, NetworkSolutions are good choices.
3. Don’t make searches for a desired domain name if you are not intentioned to register it right away.

In my view these are a good strategies to obviate domain tasters.