Category: Informational
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Fall 2022 Price Changes
Another year, another batch of wholesale registry price increases. Three registries have announced slight price increases slated for September 1, 2022. The registry Donuts has also announced price increases on approximately 200 extensions as well. Who are the registries? They’re the companies who run the domain extensions (TLDs) such as .com, .xyz, .dentist, etc. Some…
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The Importance of Choosing the Right Domain Name
From our partners at .ooo “Survival of the fittest” is the theory of evolution advanced by Charles Darwin, which states that individuals are more likely to survive if they are more “fit” genetically. The same theory is also applicable to businesses across the globe! To survive in this crowded world of commerce, every company, enterprise,…
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.gay Domains Donate Over $18,000 to LGBTQ+ Community Beneficiaries GLAAD and CenterLink in 2021, Bringing Total to More Than $167,000
Our friends at .gay domains have created a dedicated online space for LGBTQ+ communities. To ensure that .gay directly supports LGBTQ+ people, the domain donates 20% of all new registration revenue to beneficiary organizations GLAAD and CenterLink. They recently announced their 2021 donation of more than $18,000, and their advocacy work continues with new episodes…
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Three Forward-Thinking Companies Paving the Way with .inc
When most people consider domain names, they’ll reflexively rattle off the classic few: .com, .org, .net, and — you guessed it — .inc. It’s a household name for a reason. Instantly credible and conveniently concise, .inc immediately signals to your viewers that you mean business. You’ve surpassed working out of your buddy’s basement. You’ve made…
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Seven uses of new technology to make your online presence more memorable and modern
In collaboration with Team XYZ Today’s online shoppers engage with countless brands every day. Utilizing technology and adding special features to your online presence can help make your brand cut through the clutter and create a lasting impression in the minds of your audience. Enhancements to your online presence can make your brand’s personality shine…
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Price Increase on .com Domains: What You Need to Know
If you haven’t heard already, we don’t want you to be surprised, so here’s the deal: Starting August 31, 2021, at 9:00 PM Pacific (September 1, 2021, at 4:00 UTC), .com domain prices are rising 7%. We know, no one wants this news. If we could change it, we would, but this one really is…
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How to Submit Your Website to Search Engines: Beginner’s Guide
So, you’re ready to publish your website! You’ve done your research, thoroughly mulled over your content, and are on your way to establishing a cohesive brand. Overflowing with excitement, you hit that publish button (!!!) and immediately expect to see your website appear in Google. That’s how it works right!? Well, maybe, but it isn’t…
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How Much Does a Domain Name Really Cost?
At Porkbun, we’ve always strived to provide industry-low pricing consistently and transparently. But domain industry pricing as a whole can be confusing. In this post, I’ll explain not only how the domain industry pricing model works, but how we provide exceptional value you can trust at Porkbun. We haven’t seen a post like this elsewhere…
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7 Visually Compelling .Cloud Domain Names that Stand Out in the Digital-First Economy
Over the past year we have seen digital innovation take center stage as we continue to transform into a digital-first economy. One of the popular domain extensions leading that digital race is .cloud. Is .cloud for startups? Yes. It is for household names? Yes. Is it for nephologists!? Obviously, yes! Check out these 7 modern…
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Creative Strategies For Naming Your New Company
You have a marker in hand and a whiteboard in front of you, yet you’re completely stuck on what to name your new business. Don’t let the blank canvas overwhelm you. Here are some tools and techniques from our partners at .biz domains to help you name your next big business idea. A couple of…
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