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Just like any industry, the domain name business has a number of terms that may be completely impenetrable to outsiders. Here is a quick run down on some of the domain name jargon you may encounter. TLD TLD is short … Continued
The slew of new global top level domain (gTLD) names continues apace with news that the capital-centric .london extension is almost ready to go live. As the name would imply, .london addresses are initially reserved for businesses that have a … Continued
After years of planning and months of hype, the first of the next generation of gTLDs finally go live this week. Around 1000 new address options will be made available over the course of 2014, expanding far beyond the current 22 … Continued
If you are setting up a new online business, chances are that you have already begun to consider possible website addresses. But did you know that choosing the “wrong” one could land your business in court? Most businesses now regard … Continued
To ensure an equal right to internet hosting for the world, ICANN has issued top level domains to every registered country which has an official ISO code assignment. As we discovered in our previous article about TLDs, some of these … Continued
Website addresses are incredibly important for businesses online, and the “right” domain name can attract a vast resale value. Here are five of the most expensive domain names in history. Sex.com By far the most valuable website address on the … Continued
The release of new top level domains (gTLDs) promises to make millions of new website addresses available. gTLDs present a challenge for businesses eager to protect their brands however. Here are 3 tips to avoid problems: 1. Register your trademarks … Continued
The practice of registering domain names that are similar to registered trademarks, in the hope of selling them at a profit, is nothing new. “Domain squatting”, as the practice is known, has been around for almost as long as it … Continued
Evidence shows consistently that short domain names are the most memorable for Internet users, often resulting in higher traffic and turnover. This has led to massive demand for shorter .com URLs, resulting in every three-letter combination between aaa.com and zzz.com … Continued
When establishing a website, most businesses will have given careful thought to choosing a domain name that suits. This could be a website address that matches the company’s name, a specific product or another term that fits with the company’s … Continued
