Michael Bloch

What Is A Drop Registrar?

Have you ever closely monitored an expiring domain name with view to registering it as soon as it became available again only to be pipped at the post by another party? You may have fallen victim to a drop registrar. "Fallen victim" is probably too str... Read >

A Brief Guide To New Generic Top Level Domains

A revolutionary change is about to occur in relation to domain names - but what does it mean for Joe Surfer or the average registrant? Country specific extensions such as .au are known as ccTLDs (Country Code Top Level Domains); and number in the hundr... Read >

What Is Domain Name Optimization?

Domain name optimization is related to SEO (search engine optimization) and it refers to selecting a name that may help your rankings on search engines. Choosing a creative non-related name for your web site can help with establishing brand identity, b... Read >

Alternative DNS Roots - What Are They?

The Domain Name System (DNS) currently used by the majority of Internet users isn't the only one. Several groups operate alternative DNS roots. So how do they work and why are they in existence? The Domain Name System acts as a huge location service; c... Read >

Hyphens In Domain Names

Using a hyphen (a dash) in a domain name is still a hotly debated topic and whether you should select a hyphenated domain really just depends on your specific situation. Much of the information available in relation to the hyphen issue is usually biase... Read >

Domain Name Security Basics

Having a domain name is a serious business, particularly when it's connected to your enterprise - but security is an issue often overlooked. The most common security threat in relation to domain names is someone gaining access to the account and pointi... Read >

Domain Name Appraisals - Worth The Money?

Most domain registrants are understandably curious about the value of their name - and there are shonky appraisal services around ready to take advantage of this curiosity. When web site owners hear about some domain names being worth millions of dolla... Read >

Registering Australian Domain Names - What You Need To Know

Australian domain names are becoming increasingly popular; not only in Australia, but with overseas companies wanting to establish an online presence in the country. However, unlike .com, .net org and .biz names; there are some special conditions for regi... Read >

How To Point A Domain Name To A Website Hosting Account

Once you register a domain name, you need to point it to your hosting account in order for your website to display. How is this achieved? It's not all that difficult.   Pointing a domain name is also known as "delegation". A couple of other examples of ... Read >

Tips For Choosing Domain Names

Choosing a domain name is a big decision, one that you and your business or organization may be living with for many years to come. By getting it right from the outset, you'll not only help increase your sales, but protect your brand. The following are so... Read >