.skype
Description
The skype TLD is used for branding associated with video calls, collaboration, and real-time communication services related to the Skype ecosystem.
Key Statistics
skype domains have 20,000-40,000 registrations per year, with a renewal rate around 75%, and hundreds of thousands of active registrations.
Monitoring Benefits
monitor skype domains for brand protection, impersonation risks, and partnership opportunities
Use Cases by Industry
advertising
Monitor for domains containing your brand + 'call', 'conference', or 'meet' to catch spoofed Skype-related campaigns
software
Track competitor names + 'app', 'software', 'suite' to identify potential clone products
cloud infrastructure
Watch for domains featuring your brand + 'cloud', 'host', 'infrastructure' to protect cloud service offerings
media entertainment
Monitor for domains with your brand + 'stream', 'video', 'live' to protect media distribution and fan sites