Questions before you register or transfer a .REVIEWS?
Practical answers about registry status, review authenticity, sponsorship disclosure, moderation, trademarks, premium names, transfers, bulk portfolios, and API use.
Who should register a .REVIEWS domain?
Product-testing publishers, comparison services, editorial teams, customer-feedback platforms, analysts, and buyer-guide websites can use .REVIEWS. Check a name in the .REVIEWS registration section.
Who operates the .REVIEWS registry?
IANA lists Dog Beach, LLC, part of the Identity Digital registry portfolio, as the sponsoring organization for .REVIEWS.
Does a .REVIEWS domain guarantee independent or accurate reviews?
No. The domain describes a likely content category but does not certify the publisher, methodology, accuracy, independence, or authenticity of reviews.
How should sponsored reviews or affiliate links be handled?
Publishers should clearly disclose material relationships, free products, payments, affiliate commissions, and other incentives in a way users can easily understand.
What should a customer-review platform do about fake reviews?
A platform should publish moderation rules, detect manipulation, provide reporting and appeal routes, protect legitimate users, and correct or remove content when appropriate.
Can I use a brand name before .REVIEWS?
Only when you have a lawful basis. Registering another party’s trademark to target, impersonate, pressure, or divert users can create UDRP or other legal risk.
Can .REVIEWS domains carry premium prices?
Yes. Short categories, industries, locations, and high-demand review terms may have premium registration and renewal prices.
Can I transfer a .REVIEWS domain to NiceNIC?
Yes, when eligible. Unlock the domain, obtain its authorization code, and use the NiceNIC domain transfer service.
Can a review network manage multiple .REVIEWS domains?
Yes. Use the bulk search section for categories, locations, languages, customer projects, and defensive names, or review the NiceNIC reseller API for automated workflows.