GrandeDucShutterstockDomain mapping is a term that’s becoming increasingly common in modern website development. When used correctly, domain name mapping can greatly simplify your online presence. Instead of being found on the internet under just one domain, you can secure several matching URLs —…
agsandrewshutterstockAn appealing website needs a distinctive domain name. If you want to register domains, this is done through a domain registrar. Domain name registrars are accredited with the top-level domain authorities ICANN or IANA and manage the leasing of domains. They act as intermediaries…
alice-photoShutterstockMost users have probably visited a mobile site that began with “m.” Or perhaps you’ve landed on an English-language page with a preceding “en.” In both cases, you accessed a subdomain. But what is a subdomain, and when does it make sense to use one? We’ll explain when subdomains…
agsandrewshutterstockAre you planning a web project and still need your own domain? You can get one from a domain provider. Find out in our dedicated article what to look out for when choosing a domain provider. With our comparison of domain providers in the United States, you can discover which…
Payless Images, Inc.ShutterstockThe rights to domain names are often hotly contested. While companies defend themselves against cybersquatting, there’s also the opposite case, known as reverse domain hijacking. This is when trademark owners attempt to misappropriate domains, often using legal tricks and…
UndreyshutterstockThe Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy, or UDRP for short, is an international guideline that was developed to resolve disputes regarding the registration of domain names. The UDRP procedure is intended in particular to protect owners and holders of trademark rights,…
iunewindShutterstockWhen a website suddenly stops responding and you realize you’ve lost domain control, you’re faced with a critical situation. Is it just a technical bug or have cyber criminals possibly hijacked the website? It is important to quickly determine the cause. In this article, we show…
PeshkovaShutterstockFor years, a successor to the domain query protocol Whois has been in development. For several reasons the protocol, developed at the same time as the internet predecessor ARPANET, is no longer regarded as modern or up to date. But now the Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP)…
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…
vetreShutterstockIf you want to diversify your web content but aren’t sure if these changes will align with your current website structure, there are a few options you can choose from. You can create a new domain/website or export content to a subdirectory or subdomain. Find out which method is…