Domain Names - Domain Management

ICANN 51: EuroDNS précis Los Angeles (episode one)

by Luc

From October 12 to 16, 2014 the ICANN community held its quarterly meeting in the organisation’s hometown of Los Angeles. Luc, our legal eagle, swooped in to join the 2300+ participants who attended. On his return, he summarised what went on in two blog posts. Written in his usual inimitable style...

Protect your domain names with auto-renew - bet Sony wish it had!

by Meg

A few weeks ago one of the biggest companies in the world lost one of their domain names. No way! Yes way, it can happen to the best of us, but how? Did it forget where it put it, not pay the bill, wrong contact details, or did it assume someone else was dealing with it? There's no excuse. It’s easy to set your domains to renew automatically and to validate your contact details, here's how...

Two-step verification available to our customers

by Meg

The safeguarding of your domain names and personal information is crucial, and with this in mind we’ve introduced a new security feature. Two-step verification (TSV) is an additional layer of protection that prevents unauthorised access to your accounts. Learn how to protect your accounts and slam the door in the face of hackers trying to hijack your domain names.

Premium Domain Names: Everything You Need to Know

by Yesha

A premium domain name is a high-value domain that registries set aside due to its potential demand and profitability. These domains are typically short, memorable, and keyword-rich, making them highly desirable for businesses. But how do registries determine which domains become premium, and what does that mean for you? Let’s break it down.

Changing your domain name - 301 redirects & the missing link!

by Meg

You've decided to change the name of your website. The reason why is irrelevant in this instance. With your new domain name registered, it's time to get it working with your existing website. In the back of your mind you know that there's something you need to do with redirecting links, but you have no clue what it is or how to do it. This post explains why you need redirects, what they do, and how to set them up...