Domain
Domain history
I just found a new domain name which I though a good name. In fact, its so good that I can’t believe that it was still available. But before buying a domain name, one should find out the history of the domain. You don’t want domain which has been used for spamming, and thus penalized [...]
Domain life cycle
In the early days when a domain name expired, other people can register it immediately. Today Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) made it more complex to protect registrants. They created a “Grace Period”.
After domain name expired it will enter the “Auto-Renew Grace Period” which is 0-45 days. In this phase domains is still [...]
Advantage and disadvantage of hyphens
Many people ask “Is it good using hyphens in a domain name””. Here are a few considerations when choosing your domain:
Advantages
It is easier to read in print like in business card. So hyphens is better for offline promotions. Just compare these two: homemortgagedeal.com or home-mortgage-deal.com
Hyphenated domain names works better for search engine. Although current search engine [...]
Choosing a domain name tips
Domain name is one of the important think before you start your website or blog. There a three things a domain name can help you:
Branding for your website. This can contains word which is not in the dictionary, like Yahoo or Google.
Search Engine Optimization for your website. By using keywords on your domain name, you [...]
Tips using domain registrar
Domainwarning.com has an excellent article on explaining tips on choosing domain registrar. According to them, you want to register your domain with a registrar who:
Never hides any fees, like “transfer-out” fees.
Pays the registry for the same number of years you order, up front
Gives you direct, unfettered access to your whois records, your registrar locks, your [...]
Domain Code
A Domain Secret or Authorization Code (AUTH-Code) is a code assigned by the Registrar at the time the domain name was registered. This Auth Code acts like a password for a domain name. Domain Secret is a security measure, ensuring that only the owner of the domain can transfer their domain name.
Code should be available [...]
