Domain drop catching powerhouses NameJet and SnapNames announced today that, effective immediately, they are combining backorders for pending delete domain names on both platforms into a common drop-catching and auction engine.

Together the two companies represent a large segment of domain registrars including Network 

Solutions, Enom, Register.com and Name.com (giving them access to expiring domains at those registrars). By combining resources they expect to see a substantial improvement in drop-catch efficacy across both platforms. Their press release on the partnership noted, "This will result in customers being able to acquire more of the domains they wish by placing a single backorder on either platform with a higher probability of success."

If more than one backorder is placed from either platform on a domain that is caught in the drop, it will move to a private auction where both NameJet and SnapNames bidders may participate. Minimum bid increments and proxy bid rules for pending delete names on NameJet have been modified to match those of SnapNames in order to provide a consistent customer experience. The integration will not affect NameJet’s exclusive registrar expiry or private lister inventory.