Have Your Say: Final Week to Comment on Proposed Registry Price Changes for Legacy TLDs The clock is ticking! There’s only one week remaining to voice your opinion on a significant proposal that could reshape the domain name landscape. ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, has put forth a plan to lift … Read more

Opera Browser Integrates .Crypto Domains: A New Era for Decentralized Web Access? Opera users can now seamlessly navigate to alt-root .crypto domain names directly from their mobile browser, marking a significant step towards a more decentralized and censorship-resistant internet. Unstoppable Domains, a pioneering force in blockchain-based domain name system alternatives, has announced that the Opera … Read more

Unlock GoDaddy Aftermarket: A Deep Dive into GdAuctionsBiddingWS_v2 API for Domain Name Search In the world of domain investing, having the right tools at your disposal can make all the difference. This comprehensive tutorial explores how to leverage the GdAuctionsBiddingWS_v2 API to efficiently search and retrieve domain names listed on GoDaddy’s Aftermarket. While access to … Read more

GoDaddy Sells PlusServer: A Strategic Shift in the Hosting Landscape GoDaddy, a leading domain registrar and web hosting provider, has officially announced the sale of its managed hosting business, PlusServer, to funds advised by BC Partners. The transaction, valued at €397 million (approximately USD $456 million), marks a significant strategic move for GoDaddy as it … Read more

Donuts Seeks Patent for Domain Protected Marks List (DPML) – A Comprehensive Brand Protection Tool In a move signaling a significant advancement in online brand protection, Donuts, a leading domain name registry, has filed a patent application for its Domain Protected Marks List (DPML) service. DPML is designed to empower brand owners with a proactive … Read more

Unveiling the Strategy Behind Low-Cost Domain Names: An Interview with Famous Four Media Famous Four Media (FFM) has rapidly gained prominence in the domain name industry, particularly with top-level domains (TLDs) like .science and .party, boasting hundreds of thousands of registrations. Their strategy? Offering marketing incentives that allow registrars to price these domains at incredibly … Read more

Google’s Search Result Update: Impact on Rank Tracking and SEO Strategies A significant change implemented by Google is posing new challenges for third-party SEO tools, particularly in tracking website rankings beyond the coveted top 10 positions. In a move that has subtly but significantly altered the landscape of search engine optimization (SEO), Google has adjusted … Read more

DomainTools on Android: Whois Information at Your Fingertips Accessing critical domain information has never been easier. For years, DomainTools has been a cornerstone resource for domain name professionals, security analysts, and anyone needing detailed insights into domain ownership and infrastructure. Now, that power is conveniently available on your Android device. While DomainTools users on iOS … Read more

.hk Domain Names: An Investor’s Guide to the Hong Kong Market Hong Kong, a vibrant hub of finance and innovation, holds a unique position in the global market. With a deep-rooted culture of entrepreneurship and a strong focus on investment, understanding the nuances of its digital landscape is crucial. This article delves into the world … Read more

Unveiling Domain Health: A New Perspective on Registrars and Registries The domain name industry, for quite some time, has been captivated by a single metric: domains under management, frequently abbreviated as DUMs. This figure, representing the total number of domains a registrar manages or a registry oversees, has become the de facto standard for measuring … Read more