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Category Archives: Domain Names
The Hidden Cost of Free Website Domains (And Why a Custom Domain Wins)
Free website domains are often marketed as “everything you need to get started.” And technically, that’s true. You can launch a site quickly without paying anything upfront. But what’s rarely mentioned is the long-term cost of starting with a free, … Continue reading
Heads Up: “Special” Domain Name Price Increases Coming August 26, 2025
Starting August 26, 2025 at 14:00 UTC, the registries behind a group of specialty domain extensions (TLDs) are raising their wholesale prices. Since registrars purchase domains from the registries, these increases flow through to the end customer. Kind of like … Continue reading
Is Domain Front-Running Real? And Which Companies Might Be Doing It?
If you’ve ever searched for a domain name, only to return a few hours or days later and find it mysteriously registered by someone else, you’re not alone. This frustrating phenomenon has led many to ask: Is domain front-running real? … Continue reading
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Tagged automated bots, bots, buy domain name, check domain name, check domain name availability, domain availability, domain backorder, domain front-running, domain monitoring, domain name, domain watchers, godaddy, icann, icann accreditation, industry practices, namecheap, reputation, user experience
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Domain Name Taken? Here’s What to Do
“Ask David” question: “All the domain names that I have chosen are already taken…what should I do?” So, you’ve found the perfect domain name for your new website, but it’s already taken. It’s a frustrating situation, but don’t worry, there … Continue reading
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Tagged acronyms, brandable domain, cctld, country-code top-level domain, domain availability, domain backorder, domain brainstorming, domain name, domain negotiation, domain variations, generic top-level domain, gtld, hyphen, hyphenation, keyword variation, memorable domain, number addition, pluralization, tld, top-level domain
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Domain Name Riches: Countries Cashing In on Top-Level Domain Names
In the digital age, even the smallest of countries can strike it rich. While beaches and mountains might be the traditional tourist attractions, there’s a new gold rush happening online: domain names. Countries around the world are capitalizing on the … Continue reading
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Tagged .ai, .co, .io, .ly, .me, .tv, anguilla, artificial intelligence, British Indian Ocean Territory, ccTLD (country code top-level domain), Colombia, country code top-level domains, country tlds, country-code top-level domain, domain hack, domain name, gaming, Libya, personal branding, seo, streaming, tech startup, tld, top-level domain (TLD), tuvalu
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What is Domain Squatting and how to protect your domain name?
A Digital Land Grab Domain squatting, also known as cyber squatting or domain name hijacking, is a deceptive practice where individuals or groups register domain names that are identical or confusingly similar to existing trademarks or brand names with the … Continue reading
Why Are .io Domain Names So Expensive? Are They Worth the Hype?
The .io domain extension, originally assigned to the British Indian Ocean Territory, has surged in popularity, particularly among tech startups and online businesses. This increased demand has naturally led to higher prices for .io domain names. But is the hype … Continue reading
Can Registries Reclassify Your Domain as Premium Before Renewal?
Short Answer: Yes. Longer Answer: Yes, you are not really buying a domain name, but renting it… What You Need To Know When You Are Choosing & Buy A Domain Name When you register a domain name, you expect stability … Continue reading
Why all big sites and media news sites bought multiple domain extensions and redirect it to their main .com site?
Comments: Hi today ! subject: Should you get .com, .org, and .net domain names – all the tld’s? your statement: ” So if you have the .com domain name, it is not a huge necessity or benefit to purchase the other … Continue reading
Would a .me or .blog domain stand out more out of the crowd today than a .com?
Short answer: .me and .blog are more unique and less common tlds than a .com, but then people may forget the correct domain name Longer answer: Compared to common TLDs like .com, both .me and .blog will stand out. However, … Continue reading