JuliannaExpression – I love picking domain names for websites, and actually get a little sad that I have to choose just one. Perhaps I can have a couple and re-direct them. Then I get to decide what I want it to link to. I can forward my domains for free to my blog at Blogger.com, my…
Amy ElderkinMost of us have, at one time or another, dreamed of escaping it all and disappearing to a Caribbean island or a log cabin in the mountains for some peace and tranquility. While this particular dream will elude most of us (and would probably get a little dull after a couple of weeks), those who…
JuliannaBuild out your domain portfolio or snag a great domain for your business, blog or website! Here are Heidi and Julianna’s top picks from CIRA’s weekly To-Be-Released dot-CA domains. Our favourite domains are in bold. These domains are available for pre-booking now at Webnames.ca, and will be released by CIRA on Wednesday, February 18th: abiz.caaboutmortgages.caacademicedge.caactionsafety.caaidcanada.caalaskacruisespecialists.caalaskafishingguide.caalaskafishinglodge.caalaskafishingtrip.caalaskaflyfishing.caallgas.cabddc.cabeaglepuppies.cabeempowered.cabesexy.cabikinipics.cabizstart.cablazo.cablink182.cablinkz.caboxxo.cabpu.cabrandsolution.cabuddhistplace.cabuildtough.caburnabyliving.cabybiz.cacanadaquest.cacanavision.cacharttalk.cacheapsoftware.cacnen.cacnmb.cacnss.cacodin.cacoolcity.cacoolfacts.cacrdr.cacubacan.cacutecats.cacutepuppies.cadailyexercises.cadailylaugh.cadiscountfabrics.cadogbarking.cadoggifts.caeasyplates.caeducationaltours.caeges.caevoo.cafala.cafamilypharmacy.cafervor.cafindtruelove.cafirstmedia.caflytoaustralia.caflytomexico.cafunsolutions.cagaytourism.cagoldenretrieverpuppies.cagreensuites.cahitt.cahomeinventory.cahowtocook.cahuskydogs.caimmigrants.cainvestwisely.caipocket.cakatal.calaabs.calabpuppies.calabradorpuppies.calearningcoach.calearningskills.caletushelp.califestylebrands.calmk.calmol.camaplecanada.camilliondollarblog.camotorcycletrips.camsliving.canailz.caonlinecounsellor.caoopla.caopushotel.caoutletsales.capaes.capinkplanet.capitstops.capizzaz.capokermeet.capornhost.capurewood.caqbit.carealdeal.carentboats.casarin.casavecard.casexykiss.casidetrips.casmallerfootprint.casmartcreation.casmartfranchising.caspir.cassdw.catalkcinema.catalksex.cateenmag.catorontocarpool.catorontocomedy.catorontolisting.catoysforgeeks.catrueromance.catvnight.caullu.cavbms.cavipbuyers.ca…
JuliannaSpam-fighting organization KnujOn, or “no junk” spelled backwards, has released a report on the top 10 registrars it has linked to spam and other illicit activity. Founded in 2005, the KnujOn project targets spam at its root by collecting spam samples from the public, not to build better filters or blacklists, but to terminate illicite…
Webnames.ca Staff2008 was another action-packed year at Webnames.ca. The main focus this year was on launching new products and services, in addition to celebrating our founding product: .CA domain names. We continued to grow our services, attained record breaking service standards achieved by our customer support department and still found time for much community involvement. Our…
Cybele NegrisThe Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has published their 2008 Annual Report. The report details ICANN’s achievements in 2008. Highlights include their three 2008 major initiatives: 1. Process for introducing new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) to the Internet; 2. Introduction of internationalized domain names (IDNs); and 3. Extensive consultations on Improving Institutional…
Webnames.ca StaffFor companies who are in the emerging “alternative energy” market or working in environmental sustainability, domain names with the word green in them are like gold. There are even websites devoted to reselling green-themed domain names. It would appear that all the good ones are gone, but are they really? Every week, expiring dot-CA domain…
This week our CEO, Stephen Smith, is attending the IPIC (Intellectual Property Institute of Canada) 82nd annual general meeting in Toronto. The meeting runs for two days (October 16-17) and covers topics specific to Patents, Trademarks, Copyright and Industrial Designs. Steve will be attending various sessions, as well as meeting with and presenting to the…
Webnames.ca StaffUsing .tel is like having your own personal switchboard operator. “Miss Havisham – connect me with a camel place in Cairo.” What if you are actually in Cairo (and your partner has frowned on you bringing Miss Havisham) – you enter camels.tel into your iPhone. You choose Cairo from the list of cities that appear. …
Webnames.ca StaffDear 411, Our affair has lasted for years and we’ve had some really good times. Remember when you helped me cook a turkey? Or that time I called from Germany looking for the Montreal office of Air Canada because I was big baby and wanted to come home early? Or that time in the 80’s…
.TEL – Another TLD is Set to Launch I’m not certain that domain fatigue is a recognized medical condition, but each time another domain extension is launched I get a new batch of e-mails and phone calls from friends and business acquaintances. For a few people, a new extension is an opportunity to pick up…
Nick CaristinosAfter a preliminary determination of Afilias’ request to introduce an Abusive Use Policy, ICANN has approved the request. This allows Afilias to implement the proposed policy as of July 3rd 2008. Afilias (the .INFO registry) proposed to ICANN that they have complete control over the decisions regarding .INFO domain abuse. The new Abusive Use Policy …
JuliannaAngelina Jolie and Brad Pitt – or perhaps more accurately, their legal team – are some domain smart celebs. The couple, who welcomed healthy twins on Saturday night at Fondation Lenval hospital in Nice, registered more than 50 variations of their children’s names – a boy named Knox Leon and a girl named Vivienne Marcheline…
JuliannaWe’re celebrating summer with 50% OFF all new domain name registrations! There is no better time than the present to: Protect your business name, trademarks and products in extensions you don’t own Secure new business ideas as domain names before someone else does! Register your family or child’s name Maximize your savings and SEO by…
Garrett SaundryICANN’s announcement about opening the registration of new generic top level domains (gTLD) has created significant buzz in ‘Internetland’ and the domain industry. Industry insiders speculate that it will generate a new gold rush of activity on domain names, like was last seen in the mid 90’s. ICANN also announced that for the first time…
