Categories for Dot Talk: Our Domains Blog
https://www.domainregistry.com/blog/alternatives-to-edu/
Holding steady between 7,000 – 8,000 registrations for the last couple decades, the elite .edu extension is the gold standard for domain names of institutions of higher learning. This TLD carries a level of prestige—and stringent eligibility requirements: you must be an accredited degree-granting academic institution. For every other learning-focused organization intending to educate, mentor, train, coach, or expand knowledge...
https://www.domainregistry.com/blog/branded-vs-keyword-domains/
The domain name you choose for your website can shape how people find you and how they understand your project’s goals. One central question when choosing a domain and establishing your online presence is whether to focus on branding or on keywords for your website’s address. This is the difference between a name that emphasizes who you are as opposed...
https://www.domainregistry.com/blog/seo-for-beginners/
If you’ve purchased a domain and set up your website, your next step to success is Search Engine Optimization, or SEO. Because what’s the point of creating a fancy, user-friendly website full of great content if no one can find it? SEO is essentially the process of tweaking and tuning your website’s visibility on search engines like Google and Bing,...
https://www.domainregistry.com/blog/expert-domains-answers-for-online-success/
Want to make your business known online? For many, the first step is launching a website—a process that begins by registering a domain name. If you’re stepping into this new territory for the first time, don’t worry! As a trusted domain registrar, we’re here to help you navigate all things domains, from A to .zip. In this blog, we’ve wrangled...
https://www.domainregistry.com/blog/how-to-avoid-domain-name-trademark-infringement/
If choosing a domain name wasn’t taxing enough, another consideration to add to the list alongside “memorable” and “on brand” is “one that won’t get you in legal trouble.” Trademark infringement happens when you intentionally or unintentionally use trademarked content (or something confusingly similar) without authorization from the trademark owner. Infringement is a weighty matter, and the legal proceedings can...
https://www.domainregistry.com/blog/do-i-need-an-llc-for-my-online-business/
An LLC can be beneficial to almost any business, including one that operates exclusively online. An LLC protects your assets in a way that a sole proprietorship simply can’t, and it also provides some other benefits as well, including simplified taxes and a flexible management structure. If you’re starting an online business, here’s what you need to know about what...
https://www.domainregistry.com/blog/what-is-icann/
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is the organization that ensures a stable, secure, and unified global Internet for all of us. Without ICANN, getting a domain name would be a complicated process with little protection for your domain or personal information. Read on to learn exactly what ICANN does and what it means for you. What...
https://www.domainregistry.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-domain-registrar/
Choosing a domain registrar is just one of many decisions that businesses have to make when creating a new website. And it’s not like the decision is easy. It feels like there is an endless number of domain registrars, and each registrar offers their own particular features. Just because a domain registrar is the biggest and most popular doesn’t mean...
https://www.domainregistry.com/blog/domain-parking/
When someone talks about “parking” a domain, they’re referring to registering a domain name without putting it to immediate use. That means that the domain name isn’t being actively used for a website or any email hosting. It’s “parked” for future use. Whether you’ve come across a parked domain that you want to purchase or you’re wondering how to make...
https://www.domainregistry.com/blog/best-com-alternatives/
The .com domain still reigns supreme with over 160 million .com domains already in use. The popular and trusted extension claims more than a third of the global share of all websites, which makes getting the .com domain you want a competitive endeavor. It’s not unusual to find that our first, second, and most unique .com domain ideas are already...
