So you’ve decided to put a web site up on the Internet. In this article, we will discuss the best way to choose a domain name for your business web site, but many of the same principles apply if you are choosing a name for a hobby or informational site. So, let’s choose a name for your little piece of the Internet.
Blogging Domain Name Brand Mantra
Darren asks, What’s in A Blog Name?. He’s right, a name is a very important piece of becoming a successful blog. Think brandingit’s all about branding. Certain names and words flow off the tounge and are more memorable than others.
Top Level Domain Searches Revisited
I was reading the latest entry of the Google Blog (Google’s official blog) this morning, and they mention a search technique that, while already covered here, I thought it might be worthwhile going over again. It’s regarding the Site Search (site:) operator, and how it can be used to narrow your search to top level internet domains (.com, .net, .edu, .gov, etc.).
Choosing the Perfect Blog (and Domain) Name
People often ask me what I’d do differently if I was starting my blogging from scratch – one of the big things would be around choosing better names and domain names for a few of my blogs.
X-X-X-it Stage Left; ICANN Offers Safer Porn Domain
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) plans to open up .xxx domains for pornographic websites in an effort to get them to self-segregate to the appropriate dark corners of Internet.
Domain Name Registration and Privacy
The internet is a wonderful thing, except for a few small details. When you register your first domain name, you get your introduction to one of them. There’s a lot of information they want. Your name, your email address, your physical address, your phone number.
The Benefits Of Having a Country Top Level Domain (TLD) Name
Most new websites tend to look for a domain name with a .com or .net tld (Top Level Domain). They feel this gives the site a more professional appearance and will appeal to a more international audience and in many cases this is true. However, it can also be beneficial to look at purchasing a domain name with a country specific tld.
Panix Domain Hijacked
Panix, an Internet service provider for the New York area, was the victim of a domain hijacking this past weekend. The attack has put the ISP in a recovery mode as they effort to restore the domain back to normal.
Domain Names Security : How Safe is Yours ?
The security of domain name registrations is an increasing concern for domain name registrants and registrars. However, there are steps you can take to increase the security of your domain name registrations.
Domain Name and Web Hosting Hell
I am in the process of registering more and more domain names so it seems natural to look for the best pricing deal.