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The Domain Research Suite (DRS) is an 8-in-1 web-based solution that allows users to query and monitor domain names. It comprises five search and three monitoring tools. We focus on the DRS search tools in this thread and how they can help in domain name investing.
Accessing the Domain Research Suite (DRS)
To use the various DRS tools, follow these steps:
1. Go to the DRS homepage.
2. Click “Open Demo.” For existing account owners, you will see “Open Dashboard.”
3.You can either sign up to enjoy the full functionality of DRS or explore it in demo mode. Note that only the search tools are available in the demo mode, and their results are limited.
4. Choose the specific search tool on the left pane. We will discuss what each is for below.
Domain Availability Check: Learn If a Domain Name Is Up for Grabs
Domain Availability Check tells users if any domain of interest is open for registration or not while keeping their request confidential—hence avoiding the possibility of domain name front running. All users need to do is type the domain name into the input field and click “Check.”
WHOIS Search: Find Out Who Owns a Given Domain Name
Unavailable domain names may spark particular interest. Their owners may be willing to part with them, after all. In this or any other use case, WHOIS Search may come in handy.
Users can get started by typing the domain name into the input field and click “Search.” They will then see the following search results:
Reverse WHOIS Search: Obtain a List of Domain Names Owned by a Certain Person or Entity
Users who have a company name, an email address, a registrant’s name, or any other WHOIS record detail on hand and want to know what domains are associated with it can use Reverse WHOIS Search. This DRS tool allows them to find domains whose WHOIS records contain the specific search terms. Business users can work with Reverse WHOIS Search to see the domain portfolio of their competitors, investors, and other key registrants, for example.
The tool allows choosing between a basic or advanced reverse WHOIS search from the DRS dashboard.
To do a basic search, type the search term into the input field. For example, we queried the email address example@example[.]com and found 43 domain names with this detail on their WHOIS records.
Users who have multiple data points to query or want to get more accurate results can use the Advanced Search option. They can select up to four specific WHOIS fields and fill these in with their search terms.
WHOIS History Search: Go Beyond Privacy-Redacted WHOIS Records
While WHOIS Search returns current domain ownership data, there are instances when users encounter redacted information in WHOIS records or need to know who a domain’s previous owners are. That is especially true when determining if a domain name is worth investing in. Past associations with shady personalities and entities could affect a domain’s saleability.
WHOIS History Search can help in this case. This DRS tool allows seeing historical ownership data, which may not be available from a simple WHOIS search.
Like WHOIS Search, WHOIS History Search returns a screenshot of a web page, along with a summary of its accessible historical data.
Below the summary, users can see detailed WHOIS records for specific dates. Each record is expandable (see the arrow on the right of each date).
Reverse DNS Search: Get a List of Domain Names Associated with Certain DNS Record Details
Reverse DNS Search allows users to protect their domain portfolios and brand image by ensuring they do not share mail servers, nameservers, and IP addresses with malicious or ill-reputed domain names. Search queries can be done by IP address, mail server, or nameserver to get a list of connected domain names.
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The five Domain Research Suite (DRS) tools mentioned in this thread let users back their business decisions with domain data. Domain Availability Check and WHOIS Search help during the first essential stages of the domain investing process. On the other hand, Reverse WHOIS Search helps users study the market, including their competition, by providing insights on domain footprints and portfolios. Finally, WHOIS History Search and Reverse DNS Search also facilitate domain portfolio protection.
Accessing the Domain Research Suite (DRS)
To use the various DRS tools, follow these steps:
1. Go to the DRS homepage.
2. Click “Open Demo.” For existing account owners, you will see “Open Dashboard.”
3.You can either sign up to enjoy the full functionality of DRS or explore it in demo mode. Note that only the search tools are available in the demo mode, and their results are limited.
4. Choose the specific search tool on the left pane. We will discuss what each is for below.
Domain Availability Check: Learn If a Domain Name Is Up for Grabs
Domain Availability Check tells users if any domain of interest is open for registration or not while keeping their request confidential—hence avoiding the possibility of domain name front running. All users need to do is type the domain name into the input field and click “Check.”
WHOIS Search: Find Out Who Owns a Given Domain Name
Unavailable domain names may spark particular interest. Their owners may be willing to part with them, after all. In this or any other use case, WHOIS Search may come in handy.
Users can get started by typing the domain name into the input field and click “Search.” They will then see the following search results:
- A downloadable screenshot of the website content hosted on the domain (if there is content there)
- The domain’s age
- The registrar’s name
- The WHOIS server
- The nameservers
- The domain’s status
- The registrant’s contact details
- The administrative contact information
- The technical contact details
Reverse WHOIS Search: Obtain a List of Domain Names Owned by a Certain Person or Entity
Users who have a company name, an email address, a registrant’s name, or any other WHOIS record detail on hand and want to know what domains are associated with it can use Reverse WHOIS Search. This DRS tool allows them to find domains whose WHOIS records contain the specific search terms. Business users can work with Reverse WHOIS Search to see the domain portfolio of their competitors, investors, and other key registrants, for example.
The tool allows choosing between a basic or advanced reverse WHOIS search from the DRS dashboard.
To do a basic search, type the search term into the input field. For example, we queried the email address example@example[.]com and found 43 domain names with this detail on their WHOIS records.
Users who have multiple data points to query or want to get more accurate results can use the Advanced Search option. They can select up to four specific WHOIS fields and fill these in with their search terms.
WHOIS History Search: Go Beyond Privacy-Redacted WHOIS Records
While WHOIS Search returns current domain ownership data, there are instances when users encounter redacted information in WHOIS records or need to know who a domain’s previous owners are. That is especially true when determining if a domain name is worth investing in. Past associations with shady personalities and entities could affect a domain’s saleability.
WHOIS History Search can help in this case. This DRS tool allows seeing historical ownership data, which may not be available from a simple WHOIS search.
Like WHOIS Search, WHOIS History Search returns a screenshot of a web page, along with a summary of its accessible historical data.
Below the summary, users can see detailed WHOIS records for specific dates. Each record is expandable (see the arrow on the right of each date).
Reverse DNS Search: Get a List of Domain Names Associated with Certain DNS Record Details
Reverse DNS Search allows users to protect their domain portfolios and brand image by ensuring they do not share mail servers, nameservers, and IP addresses with malicious or ill-reputed domain names. Search queries can be done by IP address, mail server, or nameserver to get a list of connected domain names.
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The five Domain Research Suite (DRS) tools mentioned in this thread let users back their business decisions with domain data. Domain Availability Check and WHOIS Search help during the first essential stages of the domain investing process. On the other hand, Reverse WHOIS Search helps users study the market, including their competition, by providing insights on domain footprints and portfolios. Finally, WHOIS History Search and Reverse DNS Search also facilitate domain portfolio protection.
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