Is Domain Squatting Still a Big Problem in 2024? *(Note: Since you asked to avoid a specific year, here’s an

Ugh, domain squatting is the worst! Had this happen to me last year. I wanted a .com for my side hustle, but some squatter wanted $5k for it.

I ended up using a WHOIS lookup tool (like DomainTools) to see when it expired. Turns out, the guy forgot to renew it, and I snagged it for reg price!

Moral of the story? Sometimes patience pays off. Also, set up alerts on places like NameJet or DropCatch in case it drops.