082: Sounds Like Cook Islands

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082-300Ever think to yourself “I wonder what a domain in the Cook Islands looks like?” Well, you can ask the Google Cock. No seriously, the domain names that come from the Cook Islands end in co.ck. Names like good.co.ck and big.co.ck are still available. Buy now! Be dialing!

Speaking of “sounds like”, if someone asks you to sound them, SAY NO. JUST SAY NO.

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    Unfortunately, you will not be able to register big.co.ck. see #3.

    Requirements of .ck Registration

    Pre-requisites for applying for a domain is as follows:

    1. Non-Resident domain applications cost $150.00(USD) for a minimum of 2 years, and must be renewed every 2 years thereafter.
    2. Applications for a domain if it is already taken or is not affiliated with brand or name identity to you or your company e.g. 'nike.co.ck', 'mobil.co.ck', etc.
    3. Domains considered profane, e.g. 'blow.co.ck', 'mybig.co.ck', etc, will not be considered on any level, and the application will be dissolved with the applicant being notified, and future requests for the same domain name will be ignored. '.ck' domains are monitored on the web, on a regular basis for profanity on the Internet if it is found to be doing so, or if the site is deemed inappropriate, the domain will be terminated without notification or refund

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    I should not have listened to this episode at work.

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    Unfortunately, you will not be able to register big.co.ck. see #3.

    Requirements of .ck Registration

    Pre-requisites for applying for a domain is as follows:

    1. Non-Resident domain applications cost $150.00(USD) for a minimum of 2 years, and must be renewed every 2 years thereafter.
    2. Applications for a domain if it is already taken or is not affiliated with brand or name identity to you or your company e.g. 'nike.co.ck', 'mobil.co.ck', etc.
    3. Domains considered profane, e.g. 'blow.co.ck', 'mybig.co.ck', etc, will not be considered on any level, and the application will be dissolved with the applicant being notified, and future requests for the same domain name will be ignored. '.ck' domains are monitored on the web, on a regular basis for profanity on the Internet if it is found to be doing so, or if the site is deemed inappropriate, the domain will be terminated without notification or refund

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    I should not have listened to this episode at work.