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…
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…
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 .org, the .io domain has gained attention in recent years. But what is an .io domain, what does .io…
Olleg Visual ContentShutterstockDoes a website have a price? Yes, and you can make money buying and selling domains. If the demand is high enough, you can even make a high profit with domain trading. However, it isn’t enough to have any web address and just hope for the best. To buy and sell domains…
StrejmanShutterstockICANN 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…
Shay YacobinskiShutterstockWhat 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…
Alexander ChaikinShutterstockA 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…
Vasin LeeShutterstockFirst 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…