Drop catching
At CatchTiger, we aim to make the process of drop catching a domain name easy and accessible to everyone. But what is drop catching and how can you and your business benefit from it? Allow us to explain.
What is drop catching?
When a domain name is bought by someone, they will usually have to specify how long they want their domain name to be registered. It is possible to register a domain for one year only, but also for over 10 years; it is up for you to decide which is the most optimal. The registrar also has a say in this and often has a minimum registration period.
When the registration period is nearing its end, the owner will receive a message in which he is asked to extend the registration of the domain name. When the owner does not respond and the registration period doesn’t automatically extend itself, or if the owner decides they do not want to extend the registration, it will expire and be put in redemption.
The redemption period consists of approximately 40 days (depending on the TLD). After the domain name gets out of redemption, everyone can register their website under this domain name. The exact moment in which a domain name gets back on the market, is called the ‘drop’. It is then up to interested parties to try and ‘catch’ it before anyone else does. This is where the term drop catching comes from. The catching usually happens within a matter of seconds and is mostly done by automated systems.
Drop Catching at CatchTiger
Drop catching is perfectly legal, as the domain name belongs to no one when it has been dropped. While it is possible to attempt drop catching by yourself, we advise you to hire a company like CatchTiger to take care of it for you. Popular domain names attract a lot of attention and, with automated drop catch systems, companies such as ours can secure a domain name within a matter of seconds, which is an unachievable standard for someone trying to drop catch manually.
As part of CatchTiger’s no cure no pay guarantee, you will only have to pay when we are successful in catching your domain name. This way, you can enter the domain auction without risking a large amount of money for nothing. Drop catching a popular domain name can sky-rocket your business, so what are you waiting for? Sign up for a free account now and let CatchTiger catch your desired domain name for you!
