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…
BCFCShutterstockTemporary domain locks and other locking periods for internet addresses are usually only a term for domain traders. But website operators wishing to start a website on a newly-registered domain should read up on locking periods. This is because a resale or a change in provider is…
Rawpixel.comShutterstockWhat should you do if your perfect .com domain is unavailable? What are the alternatives? New top-level domains provide an answer to these questions. These recently introduced domain extensions give website owners many new, interesting possibilities, meaning you no longer have to…
GrandeDucShutterstockThe most popular domain extensions (also called “top-level domains” or “TLDs” for short) have been available on the Internet for over thirty years. Millions of websites have opted for these endings. Country-specific domain extensions are up high in the top 10 list – is the .us…
Rawpixel.comShutterstockA domain name is one of the most important components of a domain. It’s how users will find your website. That’s why companies spend a lot of time and money registering a name that can generate more page traffic. Explore our top seven tips and three tools to help you find the…
StrejmanShutterstockWith the rapid global expansion of the internet, an incredible 200 different country domains are now in existence. These are known as country code top-level domains (or ccTLDs for short), and the 200 figure surpasses even the number of countries officially recognised by the…
focal pointshutterstockThe practice of exploiting misspelled variants of popular websites for personal gain is known as typosquatting. Users who incorrectly enter URLs into a browser’s search bar may be getting more than what they’ve bargained for and end up on a squatted domain. We’ll show you how…
ESB ProfessionalShutterstockBuying domains or registering domains–what’s the difference? There are many ways to acquire a domain. While available domains can be registered with any domain provider, rights of use from already-registered domains have to be purchased from their current owners. You can find…
Rawpixel.comShutterstockA .net domain is one of the oldest and best-known top-level domains. It gets its meaning from the word “network”. It is almost identical to the .com domain extension. The .net addresses enjoy worldwide recognition and guarantee consumers’ trust. This makes a .net domain a good…
GrandeDucShutterstockWhen discussing web addresses, you’ll often come across terms like top-level domain, second-level domain, sub domain, ccTLD (country code top-level domains), and gTLD (generic top-level domains). What do all these different domain types mean and how many domain endings even…