Below are our “top picks” from this week’s CIRA TBR (to-be-released) domains list. Each week, we publish a “top picks” list after CIRA publishes it latest batch of .CA domains being released back into the market. CIRA adds more domains to the TBR list each day so be sure to check out the CIRA TBR…
Neil LimWe’re 2 weeks into 2014 and 11 new domain extensions have already launched! Here are the latest domain name extensions that have launched! January 7, 2014 – Batch 7 The .ACADEMY, .CENTER, .COMPUTER, .MANAGEMENT and .SYSTEMS launched last week to kick off 2014. This batch of new domains are 2014’s very first domains launched. January 10,…
Neil LimIntroducing the Domains Protected Marks List! The Domains Protected Marks List, or DPML, is an easy and cost effective solution to protecting your trademark. With hundreds of new domain extensions launching in the next 2 to 3 years, trademark protection will become challenging. With the DPML, you will be able to protect your brand by…
Below are our “top picks” from this week’s CIRA TBR (to-be-released) domains list. Each week, we publish a “top picks” list after CIRA publishes it latest batch of .CA domains being released back into the market. CIRA adds more domains to the TBR list each day so be sure to check out the CIRA TBR…
John DemcoNew gTLD Delegations Continue, First City TLD Activated – The activation of new generic Top Level Domains continues. As of January 3, 82 new gTLDs have been delegated into the root zone, an increase of 47 since December 10. Included in the most recent batch is the first city gTLD, .wien, for the Austrian capital…
David HallOver the Christmas holidays, a friend asked me “Why do I need hosting for my website?”. They had paid to have a website developed and didn’t understand why they had to pay for hosting on top of the cost of the website development. I thought this was a great question and there are three parts…
Neil Lim.MENU and 4 New Domain Extensions Now Available! The .MENU domain extension is available now along with 4 new domain extension! The .MENU domain officially launched on December 9, 2013 and is currently in its Sunrise period. The other 4 new domain extensions are: .DIAMONDS, .ENTERPRISES, .TIPS and .VOYAGE Sunrise Period If you are a trademark holder, you can…
Neil LimWe have been talking about it for almost a year now and the new generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs) (aka the new domain extensions; aka the new dots) have finally launched. In case you missed some of the announcements we’ve made, SIX (6) batches have launched, introducing over 34 new gTLDs! The first batch of the…
Neil LimAnother Great Year at Webnames.ca in 2013 A message from Cybele Negris, CEO: Webnames.ca had another phenomenal year with numerous product launches and successes to be proud of. As we approach 2014, we are in the beginning stages of launching several hundred new domain extensions. We’re calling it the domain explosion! We have been preparing…
Neil LimThe new generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs), also known as new domain extensions, have launched and more new domain extensions will be launching in the next two to three years! While no one has all the dates for each of the extensions, we have created a Domain Launch Schedule tool to help you keep track…
Neil LimThe new domain extensions, also known as new gTLDs, can be confusing with the different launch phases they have. From domain extensions to Sunrise, the different terms are technical and anyone can be easily confused by these. While the launch of these new domain extensions will present businesses with new branding opportunities, it will also…
Neil LimWebnames.ca is proud to announce that we are once again supporting the Vancouver Sun Kids Fund’s Adopt-a-School campaign. This year, Telus is matching $1.00 for every time the hashtag #VanSunKids is mentioned on social media. The funds will go to supporting kids in need and schools that need funding. Below are some stories of how local…
Neil LimVancouver, British Columbia – (December 19, 2013) – Webnames.ca, Canada’s original domain registrar and a leading provider of web solutions in Canada, is pleased to announce the launch of the .MENU generic Top Level Domain extension and is now accepting pre-orders. “.MENU opens up opportunities for restaurants, chefs, bakeries, cafes, food associations, food bloggers and…
Below are our “top picks” from this week’s CIRA TBR (to-be-released) domains list. Each week, we publish a “top picks” list after CIRA publishes it latest batch of .CA domains being released back into the market. CIRA adds more domains to the TBR list each day so be sure to check out the CIRA TBR…
Neil LimWebnames.ca is proud to sponsor the 2014 Global Game Jam (GGJ) in Vancouver. The GGJ is a 48 hour around-the-clock event held at the grounds of the University of British Columbia on January 24-26, 2014. The 2013 event was a huge success and next year looks to be even bigger! What is the Global Game Jam?…
