Domain Names - Domain Extensions

“Your domain name is not available.” Aaaargh, now what?

by Meg

It’s frustrating when you’re searching for a domain name and it’s taken. Curious, you check out the website only to find your precious domain name is parked, or it’s up for sale at an extortionate price. Here’s some invaluable advice from Daniel, our CSO. Seven years in the domain industry, his knowledge knows no bounds...

EuroDNS talks new gTLDs with Statton Hammock from Rightside

by Meg

Rightside Registry is one of the leading top level domain registries. Its portfolio has over 30 new domain extensions, and includes some of the most desirable new domains launched, including .NINJA, .ENGINEER, .ROCKS, .CONSULTING. I’m chatting with Statton Hammock, Rightside’s VP of Business & Legal Affairs, about why Rightside rocks the new gTLDs

EuroDNS catches up with DotClub registry CMO, Jeff Sass

by Meg

Nine months ago, the DotClub registry revealed its plan to get 5,000,000 .CLUB domain name registrations over the following five years. The .CLUB domain is currently listed as the third most registered new domain extension - without giving away any freebies. Today we’ve caught up with CMO, Jeff Sass, for an update...

Kick-ass ways to spice up the new domain extensions!

by Meg

Domain hacks were used to play the system. When trying to find a good .COM domain name became a pain, a domain hack was a cool alternative. Originally, using country code domain extensions, they brought more choice whilst at the same time, creating fun names such as virg.in, ma.tt, goo.gl, and will.i.am.

NCC Group buys EuroDNS co-founded, OpenRegistry

by Meg

The UK headquartered company, NCC Group, has purchased the OpenRegistry group as part of an expansion plan aimed at providing corporate customers with domain services and brand protection. With this purchase, Internet security experts NCC, will benefit from OR’s highly experienced management team and industry knowledge.

The DOs & DON’Ts of a winning new domain registration

by Meg

The introduction of hundreds of new domain extensions means we can register keyword extensions that are both descriptive and memorable. They can be industry identifiers, professions, skills, social causes, interests, or geographical locations. Finding your perfect domain name with so many to choose from can be daunting. So stop! Grab a coffee, sit down, and take a look at how to choose and secure your domain name.