What do the first registered domains from 1985 have in common? They all end with generic top-level domains (gTLDs). Unlike TLDs, which are country-specific, gTLDs focus on international web addresses. There were originally less than 10 different gTLDs, but this number has risen…
one photoshutterstockMarketing and brand image are not only relevant for physical stores, but for online stores like Etsy as well. Being able to access an Etsy store using a custom domain can be useful for several reasons, especially if you want to convey a professional brand image that extends…
A small, remote island nation in the South Pacific is a major player in the domain business. On the Pacific islands of Tokelau lives a population of about 1,400 people on just over four square miles of tropical paradise. There are, however, over 25 million registered domains with…
First impressions count and that also applies to domain names. They should be short, concise and creative and obviously not be in use by anyone else. There are countless possibilities to create a good domain name thanks to new top-level domains, special characters and lots more.…
Have you tried to register your brand’s domain, only to find it’s already taken? You might be dealing with cybersquatting, a malicious practice that violates name or trademark rights, often leading to legal disputes. We’ll explain cybersquatters’ tactics, discuss cybersquatting…
ICANN manages a list of different top-level domains specific to varying geographic regions such as .us (USA), .ca (Canada), and .mx (Mexico), for example. Countries decide independently which guidelines apply to the allocation of these domain extensions. Which ccTLDs are…
New generic top-level domains (nTLDs) are a welcome alternative to classics like .com and all the other country codes that have been around for years. Exercising caution when registering is important, since not every abbreviation is intended for general use. To avoid problems or…
For a site to position well in the search results, there are many technical, strategic, and content-related requirements that need to be fulfilled. Is the domain name a factor? Is there such as thing as the perfect SEO domain? The domain name is important for SEO, but how do you…
GrandeDucShutterstockWhat should you do if your desired domain has already been registered? The range of available .com or .org domains has gotten smaller over the years. Now there is a solution to this problem in the form of new top-level domains! Instead of using complicated and unclear…
alice-photoShutterstockWhat is a domain? Despite the frequent use of this word, it’s often unclear what the functions and structures of domains are. Knowing the hierarchical structure of the Domain Name System (DNS) is fundamental for anyone working in the field of web hosting. We’ll explain the…
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