8. The computer-implemented method of claim 7 , wherein determining that the domain name candidate is available for registration comprises conducting a search of registration information maintained by one or more domain name registrars.
8. The computer-implemented method of claim 7 , wherein determining that the domain name candidate is available for registration comprises conducting a search of registration information maintained by one or more domain name registrars. 9. The computer-implemented method of claim 8 , wherein the search is conducted with respect to one or more top level domains.