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The future landscape of domain names
There are still new TLDs being released each year which could influence the TLD market and provide more options to choose from. Also, more brands may choose to apply for their own branded TLDs to have greater control over their online presence. (more…)
How to choose a TLD
The availability of the more traditional gTLDs becoming more limited led to the introduction of new gTLDs. There are now hundreds of extensions which has made the acquisition of memorable and catchy a lot more accessible. These new extensions cover different types of websites, industries, hobbies, geography, business, sport, education and more and are proving to be extremely popular. (more…)
How to choose a domain name
Let’s first think about all the things that a domain name can be used for you and your end user. Most commonly domain names reflect either a brand name, the website's purpose or the service or products that you provide. (more…)
What is the WHOIS database?
The WHOIS is a database that is maintained by a registry which provides information about domain name registration and ownership. It includes information about the domain registrant, such as their name, organisation, email address, phone number, address, and the dates of domain creation and expiration. (more…)
What is DNS?
DNS or the Domain Name System is a hierarchical distributed naming system for locations on the internet. In basic terms it is like the phonebook for the internet. (more…)