Of course we know there are certain domains that generate alot of traffic. Have you ever tried acquiring a misspelling of that domain just in the hopes of getting that traffic.

I think it's worth the $7 bucks a year to try.

I just bought one to try it out, but I will keep it hush for a while.

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Image Freak

I Do have a few misspelled domains. I never bought them for the purpose of funneling typo traffic but rather as a way to protect my own domains for squatters.

An Idea is to redirect your traffic from the typo domain using a click tracking script rather than redirecting it directly! This would actually help you identify if that domain is of any use to you or not.

10 Typo Domains X $7 X Multiple Years X 0 Traffic = Bad Idea

10 Typo Domains X $7 X Multiple Years X Good Traffic = Excellent Idea

I think the impression of squatting can be a very large detractor from this. My question would do the domains fit in with your site? Can it be considered squatting? If you are in direct competition with someone and purchase a misspelling of their domain name, they could pursue you through legal channels.

Yes the name would be in my specific interest of area. I don't consider it "squating" b/c I am only using the misspelling of that domain to hopefully drive traffic. I am neither trying to look like them or sell them back the domain.

I would like to see information on how they could pursue you through legal channels, I'm a little skeptical to how they could.

Rex

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Image Freak

It can be considered dilution of trademark under US law. If they get a good lawyer, they can probably even go for improper use of a trademark, which carries "cumalative penalties". Both of which are covered under the domain squatting laws.

Dilution of Trademark is why Microsft Inc. sued over mikeroesoft.com. Even though they ultimately lost, it strengthens their trademark and their rights to it. They didn't lose however because their case didn't have merit. They lost because the domain in question was registered to a person which had the same legal name. Legal Names take precedent. If his name had been Micheal Smith, he would have lost the domain and could have had to pay damages to Microsoft.

Well, I have to agree with Wayne, The image of a squatter can be a big trouble for any brand... It is always a good idea to go a trademark search for your domain!!

Another idea is to flex your creative muscle and find generic typos

I dunno, what if the word is just so generic. Like baseball.com and I registered basebal.com

There can be repercussions for that?

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Image Freak

Absolutely None! If there is No Trademark of that name [Remember FCUK... The Fashion Giant!!! Yeah, it's a typo of something else but It's trademarked! ] then you should have not troubles with it!!!

could someone trademark baseballforums.com ?

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Image Freak

Well, I am no lawyer but IMO Yes, it can be trademarked since it is not commonly used. But Baseball cannot be trademarked :P

But I would suggest you to consult a lawyer for a definitive answer