Articles and News on the Domain Name Industry
Domain
Name system creator laments legal limitations (Search Networking)
Amazon enters
domain name industry (CNET)
Latest Domain Name Sales at DNJournal.com
CreditCards.com
sold for $2.75 million
ICANN
adds IPv6 to root servers
What
is WHOIS? (NetImperative)
The
Microsoft vs. Mike Rowe Soft dispute
"Mike Rowe thinks it's funny that his catchy name for a website
design company sounds a lot like Microsoft"
Men.com
sold for $1.3 million
"One more sign the technology sector is rebounding: An Internet
domain name is again commanding seven figures.." (CNN)
Glossary
of Domain Name Terms
Definitions of the most important terms in the terms that you should
be aware of, in the domain name industry..
An
Introduction to Domain Names
A brief introduction to domain names - A domain name is a web address that
gets translated to an IP address through the DNS system..
The
ABCs of Domain Name Appraisals
What is the value of your domain name? How reliable are the appraisals? A
domain name appraisal from a reliable company should give you an idea of
what your domain name would be worth in the aftermarket. The aftermarket
consists of domain name resellers who sell domain name at premium prices..
Introduction
to Domain Name Management
A nice article on managing your domain name. This is a very important
field after you register your domain name..
What
is ICANN and What Does it Do?
ICANN is a non-profit organization, which stands for Internet corporation
of assigned names and numbers. Its main responsibilities surround domain
name system management, root server system and other related
administrative functions..
Maximizing
Your Domain's Potential
This article discusses the steps you can take to maximize your domain's
potential - - Recommended
Understanding
Country Code Top Level Domains (ccTLDs)
Although .com, .net and .org are typically the most widespread and
talked-about domain name extensions, they are not the only
fully-functional ones that are available for use. As more words and
phrases in the English language becoming snapped up as .com, .net and .org
domains, ccTLDs are becoming increasingly popular..
Selling
a Purchased Domain Name
Not every domain name purchased is put to use by the person or company
that buys it. Sometimes they are purchased strictly for the purpose of
resale; other times, their owner will sell them after finding they don’t
have a use for them, or when a third party expresses interest in buying it
..
The
Dangers of Trademarks
As Internet usage becomes more widespread, new precedents and laws are
emerging to protect trademark holders, though it is still hotly disputed
legal territory ..
Reselling
Domain Names
If you already operate an Internet-based business, selling domain names is
almost a must. Most Web design firms, hosting companies and programming
houses offer domain names and domain name management as a value-added
service to their offerings ..
How
A Domain Name Works
Although the concept of a domain name may seem simple enough – using a
sequence of letters and words to identify a Web address – there is a
great deal more going on "behind the scenes" ..
Securing
Your Site Through SSL
Once you have purchased a domain name and have set up your Web site with a
hosting firm, you should consider securing your site – particularly if
you intend to conduct e-commerce transactions ..
Domain
Name Buying Strategies
Here are some tips to help you shop around for the best deal for you prior
to registering. You'll want to make the right choice the first time, as
transferring your domain to a new registrar is rarely a pleasant experience.
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