Domains

.org impact awards
Domains

Nominate your .org domain and win up to $50,000!

Public Interest Registry (PIR), the registry behind .org, has opened up the nomination period for the fifth edition of the .ORG Impact Awards. Anyone now has the chance to nominate a .org domain of their choice. If your .org is picked as a finalist, you will have the chance of winning up to $50,000 to ...

eight new Google tlds
Domains

Eight new Google TLDs have launched

Google Registry has announced the launch of eight new TLDs to their domain portfolio: .foo, .zip, .mov, .nexus, .dad, .phd, .prof and .esq. Short, zippy and brand new, these extensions serve a variety of markets and would be great additions to diversify any portfolio. The Sunrise Phase of these TLDs started on April 2nd, 2023. ...

validating your trademark with the trademark clearinghouse
Domains

How to get your trademark verified with the TMCH?

Trademark verification with the Trademark Clearinghouse comes with many benefits for you as a domain owner. In this article, we explain how the verification process with the Trademark Clearinghouse works and what documents you need for it.

7 new gtlds
Business Advice

7 new gTLDs to consider for your website

While options like .com and .net are popular and instantly recognizable, it is also much harder to find a good domain name with these extensions. Most “good” .coms have already been snagged. Thankfully, there are many other options out there! For this article, we have selected seven affordable options to use before they are taken.

domain renewal how does it work
Domains

What happens if I don’t renew my domain?

We receive quite a lot of messages from our customers who ask what happens when you do not renew your domain – or whose domains actually expired, and who are now at a loss of what to do. In this post, we will explain everything about the life cycle of a domain. You will learn what happens if you do not renew your domain, and if there are possible ways to restore it.

new domain extensions .boo and .rsvp
Domains

New gTLDs on the market: .boo and .rsvp

On October 4, two new gTLDs from Google Registry will simultaneously start their Sunrise Phases: .boo and .rsvp. As you are used to, you will be able to register these two new gTLDs at Openprovider. The Member price will be set at $8.00.

how to buy a domain on openprovider
Domains

How to buy a domain at Openprovider

Do you want to purchase a domain through Openprovider? We are here to help you with that! In this video, our colleague Thomas explains how to buy a domain in six easy steps. We've also provided a transcript below.

What are the different types of domain names?
Domains

What are the different types of domain names?

You are in the process of creating a website or starting an online business, but all of this domain stuff is confusing you a bit. No worries! At Openprovider, we are here to help you with this clear overview of different domain types.

Find your perfect domain name with .cfd
Domains

Find your perfect domain name with .cfd

To make a mark as a fashion brand, you need a memorable identity that is concise and defines your brand effortlessly. The best way to do so is to pick the name of your choice with a relevant new domain extension, such as .cfd.

The truth about domain renewal prices

The truth about domain renewal prices

When you start a domain reseller business, you will face several important choices in order to make your business profitable and sustainable over time. And one of the most important tasks is to find a good source of domains at the cheapest price possible.

Move domains easily with Openprovider

Move domains easily with Openprovider

As a reseller, before you know it, you can have so many domains at different registrars that you lose the overview of your stock. Where did you buy those cheap .vodkas again? If you recognise this scenario, then it might be a good idea for you to move domains to one and the same registrar.

How to transfer your domain(s) to another registrar

How to transfer your domain(s) to another registrar

If you are a reseller and you are wondering how to transfer your domains to another registrar, you've come to the right place! . In this article, we are reviewing the steps of a domain transfer, as well as the situations in which you may not be allowed to transfer a domain to another registrar.