Choosing a domain name for a blog that covers multiple topics can be challenging, as you want the name to accurately reflect the breadth of content that will be covered. Best Practices for Choosing a Domain Name for a Blog that Covers Multiple Topics Here are a few tips to help you choose a domain name that will work for your blog: Keep it short and memorable: A short, easy-to-remember domain name will make it more likely that people will be...
Selecting a domain name that best represents your business at an attractive price can be one of the first steps toward building an effective website, and working with an outstanding domain registrar is key in finding it. ICANN-accredited domain registrars offer a range of extensions, from top-level domains and those for specific industries or countries to country specific extensions. When shopping around for domain registrars make sure you...
Domain names can be thought of as digital real estate - and premium domain names as prized trophy properties. They convey an immediate message that resonates with consumers while helping businesses meet their branding and commercial goals. Premium domains leave an indelible mark on their customers. Their short and catchy names make them easy for customers to remember, and many contain or feature relevant business keywords. Increased Visibility...
Many years ago, a sturdy firewall was all that a company needed to keep itself safe from external threats. This tool was what sat between the outside world and the inner network, examining ports and protocols to decide what can go in and what stays out. Then things started to change, as they always do. Then there were new threats capable of gaining entry into applications and systems, and open ports became threat entry points, making the...
1985 saw the registration of first domain name, Symbolics. Since then, the internet has come a long way. The birth of the digital era gave way to a new type of entrepreneur, the one who has been riding the wave of the internet boom by investing in domain names. Yes, we are talking about Domain Investors, or Domainers! Over the years, domain name investment has contributed significantly to making smart investors who have foreseen trends,...
In the last blog, we explored the growth in new gTLDs and the reasons why individuals and businesses are increasingly opting for them. Today, we will discuss how these new gTLDs provide a fresh digital landscape to online businesses by providing opportunities to deepen their digital footprint and build a domain name or even an entire domain portfolio that works for their brand. 1) Establish AUnique Brand Presence With over 1200 new gTLDs...
In early 2012, the new gTLD program initiated by ICANN enabled the largest expansion of the domain name system with the main aim to enhance innovation, competition, and consumer choice. New gTLDs were first introduced in October 2013 and by the end of 2014, hundreds of new gTLDs made their way into the Internet architecture. 2019 will now mark 5 years since the first new gTLDs came online and after a few rocky years, new gTLDs may finally be...