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domain industry trends
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Domain industry trends: 5 key developments

In this article, we outline five key trends that we believe will play a large role in the development of the domain industry duringthe coming years. On top of this, some of our domain experts at Openprovider share their views on which trends they believe to be the most impactful.

International Women’s Day: trailblazing entrepreneurs
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International Women’s Day: trailblazing entrepreneurs

From groundbreaking scientific discoveries to revolutionary technological advancements, women have been at the forefront of shaping our modern world. In this article, we'll delve into the inspiring stories behind some of the most trailblazing inventions brought to life by women worldwide. The power of persistence: Stephanie Kwolek and Kevlar In the realm of materials science, ...

all you need to know about idns
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All you need to know about IDNs

Internationalized domain names (IDNs) are domain names in non-ASCII characters. IDNs enable people all around the world to use domain names in their local languages and scripts. ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a character encoding standard used in computers and other devices to represent text. The ASCII character set includes basic Latin ...

how to choose a domain extension
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How to pick a domain extension?

In this series of blog posts, we help you choose the best domain name for your business. While in our previous post we went over business names, today we are going to talk about the equally important part behind the dot: how to pick a domain extension.

5 new TLDs on the market: .diy, .food, .living, .lifestyle and .vana
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Best 5 new TLDs on the market!

On January 24, 2024, five new top-level domain extensions (TLDs) entered their Sunrise Phase: .diy, .food, .living, .lifestyle and .vana. All five domain extensions will be available at Openprovider. In this article, you will learn more about each new domain extension, plus practical information about launch phases, registration requirements, and pricing. Who are these TLDs ...

7 reasons to register a .info domain name
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7 reasons to register a .info domain name

Are you thinking of creating an informational or educational website to share your knowledge and expertise with the world? Whether it’s a blog, a website for a non-profit, or a personal website about a topic you are passionate about, a .info domain name is always a good choice!  A versatile and affordable option, .info is ...

domain industry news roundup / nieuws uit de domeinindustrie
Domains

Domain news roundup – October 18, 2023

Welcome to the latest edition of our recurring domain industry news roundup! We take stock of what has been happening in the domain industry lately to help you stay updated with the latest news. Record-breaking .ai sale: You.ai sold for $700,000 It seems that no domain news roundup is complete without a mention of the ...

how do new gtld launch phases work?
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How do new gTLD launch phases work?

Since ICANN opened up applications for new gTLDs in 2012, the Internet has seen the birth of over 1,000 new domain extensions. Some of these, such as .xyz, .site, and .online, are so popular that it’s easy to forget that ten years ago, they did not even exist!  Many other new gTLDs were created primarily ...

.music domain
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New TLD on the market: .music!

On September 11, 2023, the new .music top-level domain (TLD) started its Sunrise Phase. It is now possible to register your trademarked names through the control panel. General Availability will start on April 1, 2024. Why a .music domain? .music is a new domain extension aimed at the music industry and those individuals, organizations, and ...

domain industry news roundup / nieuws uit de domeinindustrie
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Domain news roundup – September 15, 2023

Welcome to the latest edition of our recurring domain industry news roundup! As summer is almost over, we take stock of what has been happening in the domain industry lately to help you stay updated with the latest news. New domain sales: Room.com sold for $1.5 million After a quiet summer season, high-value domain sales ...

the dangers of letting your domain name expire
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The dangers of letting a domain name expire

In today's digital age, a domain name is more than just a web address; it's a crucial part of your online identity and brand. Your domain name is how people find you on the Internet and what they associate with your products, services or content. Many individuals and organizations build their online presence and establish ...

domain industry news roundup / nieuws uit de domeinindustrie
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Domain news roundup – August 8, 2023

Welcome to the latest edition of our recurring domain industry news roundup! Find out what has been happening in the domain industry in the past two weeks and stay up to date with the latest news. Top domain sales – August 4, 2023 The highest-grossing domain sales from the last week of July 2023 surprisingly ...

domain industry news roundup / nieuws uit de domeinindustrie
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Domain news roundup – July 25, 2023

Welcome to the latest edition of our recurring domain industry news roundup! Find out what has been happening in the domain industry in the past two weeks and stay up to date with the latest news. Third-party registrants are prohibited from .nl after October 1, 2023 SIDN released a statement on July 19, 2023, about ...

domain industry news roundup / nieuws uit de domeinindustrie
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Domain industry news roundup – July 11, 2023

Welcome to the first edition of our new, recurring domain industry news roundup! Find out what has been happening in the domain industry in the past two weeks and stay up to date with the latest news. Domain sales June 19 – July 2 Summer is usually a quiet season when it comes to high-value ...

.case domain
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The .case domain has entered the market!

On June 5, 2023, the new .case top-level domain (TLD) from Digity Registry started its Sunrise Phase. It is now possible to register your trademarked names through the control panel. .case is the new domain extension for the legal industry. It is a suitable choice for lawyers, attorneys, law firms, law graduates, and legal education ...