Jordan RiegerSituation Recently I was trying to optimize a SQL query in our legacy code. The code, schema, and indexes had not changed in several years, but suddenly we were seeing severe timeout errors in our logs, and users were getting frustrated. Initial diagnostic steps The problem could not be reproduced in our SQL Server 2012…
Neil LimThe “Domain Explosion” has begun! The third batch of Donuts Domains have launched today, December 9th, 2013. Donuts Domains Batch 3: .CONSTRUCTION, .CONTRACTORS, .DIRECTORY, .KITCHEN, .LAND, .TODAY and .TECHNOLOGY The first 60 days will be a “Sunrise Period” exclusive to Trademark Holders, but you can start pre-ordering for the domains you want today to reserve your…
ICANN Considers .Brand Top-Level Domains – ICANN has posted a proposal to make changes to the ICANN Registry Agreement relating to “.brand” TLDs. Among the changes would be permission for the .brand registry to exclusively use a chosen registrar or registrars, rather than being required to be available through all ICANN accredited registrars. Public comments…
Neil LimThe “Domain Explosion” has begun! After years of waiting, the new domain extensions have finally arrived and 2 batches have already been released! Each domain is unique, and allows YOU to find a name that truly represents you online! We will be constantly updating this blog post to highlight the new gTLDs and their launch…
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…
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 DemcoICANN Meeting in Buenos Aires – ICANN’s 48th public meeting wrapped up last week in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Two of the main themes were the New gTLD Program and Internet governance. New gTLD Program progress was outlined in a report dated November 18 covering application processing, rights protection mechanisms, name collision, and other topics. The…
It has been years in the making but the new domain extensions are finally here! The domains will be launching at a furious pace and will be released in batches. Domains like .CLOTHING, .BIKE and .VENTURES will be available next week while other new domain extensions like .BLOG, .APP and .WEB are being released soon! With…
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 LimFrom Idea to Open: Entrepreneurship Event The second From Idea to Open event hosted by Write Ahead Consulting is next week, on November 27 from 5:30 – 8 pm. Join 100 other new entrepreneurs for an evening of networking with industry professionals and organizations that can get your idea to open sooner! From…
Neil LimThe “Domain Explosion” has begun! On November 26th, 2013, the first seven (7) new generic Top Level Domain (gTLD) extensions will open: .BIKE .CLOTHING .GURU .HOLDINGS .PLUMBING .SINGLES .VENTURES The first 60 days is a “Sunrise Period” exclusive to Trademark Holders. Non-trademark holders will be able to pre-book for the General Availability phase which begins…
David HallI was recently added to a mailing list for an organization and I started to get a few emails that I wasn’t used to seeing, email scams. Most of these scams are what the industry calls a “phishing” email. Phishing emails are emails that you receive that attempt to get your usernames, passwords, credit cards…
Below are our “top picks” from this week’s CIRA TBR (to-be-released) domains list. The TBR list for November 20th has lots of great names, so pre-book your favourite .CA domains early. We publish a “top picks” list each week after CIRA publishes its latest batch of expiring dot-CA domains. CIRA adds more domains to the TBR…
Neil LimAre you a full-time mom and an entrepreneur? Join the Reinventing M Network as they host the mSummit on November 16, 2013! Attendees of the event gain access to: 1. Catered Breakfast Keynote For all the mom entrepreneurs out there looking for guidance, the mSummit kicks off with mentorship stories from Jilly Earthy, Regional Director…
When considering the impact that performance tuning WordPress has on consumers, consider the following. According to Webpronews.com, Shopzilla achieved a 25% increase in pageviews and 7% to 12% in revenue increase by improving the speed of their website. 75% of users said that they would not return to a website that took longer than four…
