JuliannaMay is finally here! After a long winter, it’s time to dust off the cobwebs and get to work on new projects, be they personal or professional. With that in mind, we have some great domain extensions on sale this month, including: .WORK – Pick up a .WORK domain for only $1.99 (regularly $9.99 US)…
JuliannaTomorrow we celebrate Earth Day. For environmentally conscious brands, products, organizations and communities there are now a variety of domain names and specialized namespaces to choose from that can be used communicate earth-friendly programs, products, goals and values. You might be surprised at the available options. .ECO is short, memorable and has a clear use…
JuliannaApril is right around the corner, and so are a handful of great new domain extensions. Here they are in order of their General Registration launch dates: .FUN – April 05, 2017 Short and memorable, .FUN is the perfect online destination for entertainment, humour, recreation, products and activities that bring joy to people. MakeThings.fun with…
JuliannaAnother new gTLD is set to launch in April. Yup, we get it. You have heard this all before … With the introduction of so many new domain extensions in recent years, businesses and orgs, as well as marketing teams, IP managers and technical administrators of domain portfolios are becoming immune to the messages new…
Neil LimWhether you’re want to be the next Amazon or pioneer something completely new, the online world is a competitive landscape. From big box brands to niche e-commerce sites, having the right product isn’t enough; you’ve got to be found. Aside from the benefits of SEO and optimizing your page to attract local customers, it needs…
Garrett SaundryOn December 1, 2016, changes to ICANN’s Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP) will go into effect. Changes to ICANN’s Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP), the policy governing how domains are transferred between registrars and registrants, will go into effect on December 1, 2016. The ICANN IRTP, the policy governing how domains are transferred between registrars and registrants,…
Neil LimThe .BLOG domain is launching soon and it’s perfect for all creatives, writers, businesses and thought-leaders. Blogging has grown from being simple online diaries into powerful content that fuels businesses all over the world. From articles and infographics to webinars and podcasts, blogs have become the bridge that connects businesses and customers online. But no matter…
Neil LimFor e-commerce businesses, a domain name is a pretty big deal. It’s an important part of your business because it’s how customers find your store online. But we also know finding the right domain can be challenging with all the new gTLDs now available. As a consumer, it’s easier to fall into the normal naming scheme…
Neil LimThe price is now live and ends on November 30, 2016. When you register .LINK and .CLICK domains during this time, the promo code automatically applies at checkout. The price update is live now and ends on November 30, 2016. When you register .LINK and .CLICK domains during this time, the promo code automatically applies…
Neil LimOn July 27, one of the most highly sought after new generic Top Level Domain (gTLD) extension was sold for a record-breaking $135 million in an auction. With Alphabet (Google), Donuts Inc. and upstart Nu Dot Co LLC, competing against each other, the winning bid was produced by Nu Dot Co LLC. Backed by Verisign…
Neil LimWhat’s the difference between a .CA and a .COM? They’re both the same right? It’s a little more complicated than that. In fact, your domain name is one of the most important aspects of your business and it’s the first thing that customers see when they visit your site. As a Canadian business, which one should…
Neil LimChoosing a domain name is like choosing a name for your business. It requires a lot of time and careful planning to find the right one. Like your company name, your domain name is your identity online – it represents your brand and it’ll be how customers recognize you on the web. With that being said, you…
Neil LimThe .CA has a long history – from its humble beginnings to over 2.4 million domain names – and it is undoubtedly one of Canada’s most recognizable symbols. It’s importance for Canadians is undeniable and to make it even more accessible to all Canadians, .CA domain names are on sale for only $9.99 at Webnames.ca.…
Neil LimIt’s been over two years since the first batch of new gTLD (generic Top Level Domain) extensions launched. With 877 new domains launched, it was only during 2015 when businesses, organizations and individuals began to actively use them online. As of this writing, over 11.5 million domain names have been registered under 877 extensions all…
Neil LimOne of the great things about the new domains is the variety now available to businesses online. For every industry, profession, interest and community, there’s a good chance that an extension is available for it. So it was no surprise when three new domain extensions focused on the automobile industry launched a few weeks ago.…
