Perspective JetaShutterstockA meaningful web address that’s perfectly tailored to your business or project is one of the most crucial success factors. As an alternative to traditional endings like .com or .co.uk, the .io domain has gained attention in recent years. But what is an .io domain, what does .io…
Olleg Visual ContentShutterstockDoes a web address have a price? Yes, you can make money with domains. If the demand is high enough, you can even make high profits through domain trading. However, it’s not enough to just own any web address and hope for the best. To successfully buy and sell domains, there are…
A personal e-mail domain is a must in the commercial sphere. Conveying a professional image in your contact details will ensure that customers and businesses take you seriously. Find out about the advantages of having an individual mail domain and learn how to secure a personal…
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.…
fotogestoeberShutterstockHave 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…