The .org domain extension was originally created in 1985 as one of the first top-level domains (TLDs) to be introduced on the Internet. It was intended for use by non-profit organizations, such as charitable groups, educational institutions, and other community-based organizations. The restriction for .org domains was lifted in 2002, when the Public Interest Registry (PIR) was established as the new operator […]
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How Domain Names Are Making Online Identity Verification Easier and Safer
The rise of social media and other online services has made it easier than ever to create and manage digital identities, but it has also created new challenges around security and trust. As we look towards the future of digital identity, it’s clear that domain names will play an important role in their implementation. With the increasing number of cyberattacks and data […]
Is Your Website Secure? Why HTTPS is No Longer Optional
The internet has become an integral part of our lives, and we use it to access a vast amount of information on a daily basis. When we browse the web, we are using a protocol called Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), which is responsible for transmitting data between web servers and browsers. However, standard HTTP is vulnerable to hackers who can intercept and […]
Effective Strategies for Protecting Your Domain from Spoofing and Email Spam
There are three main email standards to help prevent spoofing and phishing of your organization. These standards also help ensure your outgoing messages aren’t marked as spam. SPF Record Format To turn on SPF for your domain, add a Domain Name System (DNS) TXT record. Basic SPF Example v=spf1 include:yourdomain.com ~all Advanced SPF Example v=spf1 mx ip4:22.21.214.113/16 ip4:102.233.66.21/29 a:domain.com a:anotherdomain.com include:domain.com include:anotherdomain.com […]
ChatGPT Tips for Domain Investors
Harnessing the power of ChatGPT can give you a competitive edge in the domain investment market. ChatGPT is a large-scale language model that has been trained on a massive amount of text data. This allows it to understand and generate a wide range of language patterns, making it highly versatile and able to respond to a wide variety of inputs. Investing in […]
How the length of your domain name can impact your business success
When you have a good idea for a business, product or service, it’s important to pick a good name for your website. This name is called a “domain name” and it’s like an address for your website. A good domain name not only establishes your online presence but it also reinforces your brand identity, increases your credibility and authority, and ultimately helps […]
Is your domain name worth buying? Consider this first.
Domain names are an integral part of any modern business. Whether used for a company website or part of a marketing campaign, anyone looking to start a business must consider securing a quality domain name. Premium domains are short, catchy, memorable names that are already registered to a person, entity or organization. Many premium domains can sell for around $5,000 to $20,000 […]
How to Configure Amazon SES DKIM on Namecheap DNS
Moving website assets to a new DNS host requires that you configure your domain records, but not all hosting providers are configured the same. Amazon SES DKIM supplied keys may need to be modified to successfully complete authentication when hosting on Namecheap. After completing the easy DKIM setup with Amazon SES, the supplied keys must not include your domain in the record, […]
Domain vs. Website: What’s the difference?
You can think of an internet domain as your street address, while the actual website is your office building where customers visit. After buying a domain, you have purchased the name for your site, but you still need to build and host the website separately. Why is a good website domain important? When choosing a domain name, you want people to be […]
How to inspect a complete internet address (URL)
Anatomy of a Domain Name Explained Domain names are the unique address of a website that a user types into a web browser to visit a resource on the internet. They are made up of several parts that allow someone to identify and confirm exactly which server they are connected to (and how). A complete internet address is called a URL (Uniform […]