Posted on March 23rd, 2018 by Neil Cumins
There are several common misconceptions about the acquisition and retention of domain names. Consumers often struggle to separate fact from fiction, from misunderstandings about how country code TLDs work to speculation about how to buy a domain name forever. Myth: Lifetime Ownership One common cause of confusion involves people wanting to know how to buy…
Posted on March 20th, 2018 by Neil Cumins
What is a subdomain? This is a question frequently asked by newcomers to computing, or those planning to launch their first website but are unsure of how web hosting actually works. Type “What is a subdomain” into Google and almost eight million results are displayed. And while it’s doubtful many people will reach page 784,000…
Posted on March 16th, 2018 by Neil Cumins
There are many expenses incurred when setting up a new online business, from accountancy fees to marketing budgets. Domain name registration is a minor cost entry on the debit sheet, but it is still a necessary one alongside web development and branding costs. You can purchase numerous .com domains through Midphase for just $8.99 a…
Posted on March 13th, 2018 by Neil Cumins
If you’ve ever registered a website, your details probably appear in an online database known as WHOIS. Maintaining this global resource is a legal requirement of every domain registry – the companies assigned to sell and manage websites with specific top level domains, like .com or .info. The WHOIS database provides a searchable index of…
Posted on April 4th, 2017 by Neil Cumins
Choosing the right blog domain name isn’t a decision to be taken lightly. A non-corporate blog is a very personal thing, with a potential to develop in ways that are unforeseen at the outset. From evolving subject matter to the introduction of sponsored content, it’s important not to pigeonhole future growth by picking restrictive or…
Posted on February 14th, 2017 by Michael Wolter
Choosing a domain name is an important part of establishing an online presence for your business. But there are a few important considerations to take into account when selecting your website address. Choosing the right or wrong domain could mean the difference between potential clients finding you, or being lost to the sea of over…
Posted on February 7th, 2017 by Michael Wolter
To all you photographers out there, you’re in luck: right now is the best time in history to have a photography website. Not only are graphics on computers and mobile devices better than they have ever been before (meaning consumers can see every single detail of your photographs in stunning quality), but creating a website…
Posted on January 3rd, 2017 by Guest Blogger
Since the dawn of the internet, the most popular web address has always been the .com. Along with .org, .net, .gov and .edu, this set of domain name extensions has dominated the online world. But now there’s a new batch, ready to make your website stand out even more! What Do Domain Name Extensions Tell…
Posted on October 20th, 2016 by Madeleine Bruce
Is it time to change your domain name? Creating an online business can be a very exciting, but also very daunting task. Without any previous experience it is often difficult to know if your vision of design will bring the desired results, not to mention your content creation and website optimization. Sometimes we embark on…
Posted on September 21st, 2015 by Madeleine Bruce
The time to leave behind your standard domain name and wade into the waters of gTLDs is now.