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August 31, 2011
.Africa Scheduled for 2013
The biggest current news in the web hosting industry is regarding domain names. As each month passes in 2011, the date for the transition from 22 top-level domains to an unlimited number is quickly approaching. As a result, there is a large amount of discussion and anti-domain extension digital protest occurring by advertisers and advocacy groups across the globe.Categories: Domain Names |
August 26, 2011
News about the New Domain Extensions
Recently the online advertising industry encouraged ICANN from withdrawing its plan to release tens of thousands of new domain names onto the World Wide Web, arguing that it could financially damage brand owners. At the same time, ICANN announced the current Chief Executive will stand down at the beginning of 2012.Categories: Domain Names |
August 24, 2011
.XXX Domains Purchased to Protect Trademarks
According to one of the United Kingdom’s largest registrars, four out of five businesses that have preregistered .XXX domain name extensions do not have any connection to the adult film industry. Easyspace reported that only 20 percent of hundreds of business preregistering through its services are using them for the intended purposes of selling adult content.Categories: Domain Names |
August 19, 2011
Cost of .XXX at GoDaddy
GoDaddy recently released the prices for the first .XXX domain names. Adult content providers are apparently being charged almost 17 times the cost of a regular .com domain extension. As the world’s largest web hosting provider, GoDaddy is charge existing adult providers $209.99 as a one-time non-refundable application fee in addition to the initial year of service. The cost to renew the extension is $99.99 per year. GoDaddy currently charges an average of $11.99 for a .com name.Categories: Domain Names |
July 28, 2011
GoDaddy Launches 4th Generation Cloud Hosting
Industry-leading web hosting provider and domain name registrar, GoDaddy, recently announced it has launched the 4th generation of cloud hosting. The launch comes only one month after the company announced its acquisition by KKR, Silver Lake and Technology Crossover Ventures. The investment is reported to be in the range of $2 billion although the deal is not yet complete.July 18, 2011
Domain Name Problems in South Sudan
In February 2011, southern Sudan voted in favor of breaking off from Sudan and creating their own independent nation. At 99 percent in favor of splitting Africa’s largest country, the voting was practically unanoymous. The date the Republic of South Sudan will be welcomed into the world is July 9th, 2011.Categories: Domain Names |
July 14, 2011
Debate over the Usefulness of ICANN’s New Domain Names
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers or ICANN, recently announced they plan to sell new domain names for approximately $185,000 a piece. Most domain names at a reputable registrar cost under $10 per year. However, the names ICANN is planning to sell go well beyond the standard .com, .net and .org. The new domain names are called generic top-level domains (gTLDs).Categories: Domain Names |
March 03, 2011
Five Helpful Tips for Registering a Domain Name
By utilizing simple proven techniques you can register a domain name that will bring you success in search engine optimization, converting visitors into customers, and increasing the chances of reselling the domain for profit in the future.Categories: Domain Names |
February 09, 2010
Explaining Domain Name Extensions – Do You Need a .COM?
Domain names are the identities of the internet. Without a solid and memorable domain name your business will not thrive, it is that simple. In fact, finding a good domain name is actually one of the most difficult parts of starting an online business.
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