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10 best domain extensions for tech startups
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What domain should my tech startup have? 10 best TLDs

Choosing the best domains for a tech startup makes it easier for investors, customers, and partners to find and remember your business. For tech startup websites, SaaS platform, AI-powered tools, or software development company, the right TLD helps position your brand in the industry. Your domain name is a reflection of your business’s identity and ...

11 best domain extensions for sports and fitness
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11 best domain extensions for sports and fitness

Choosing the right domain name is key for any sports or fitness business, team, or personal brand. A domain extension can instantly tell visitors what your website is about, and a catchy domain name piques interest. Whether you run a gym, coach athletes, sell sports gear, or organize events, using a relevant domain makes it ...

so, what's happening to the .io domain
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So, what’s happening to the .io domain?

In the world of tech startups and digital innovation, .io has become a go-to domain extension. Known for their clean, tech-friendly look and their popularity among companies with a focus on data, development, and innovation, .io domains are firmly established as a valuable asset in the digital landscape. However, recent international treaty talks have sparked ...

Winning big with sports-related TLDs

Winning with sports-related domain extensions

According to Hubspot, it only takes a tenth of a second to make a first impression. In the attention economy, there are no second chances. The domain extension world is no different, especially when it comes to niche yet competitive top-level domains such as sports and fitness-related TLDs. If your customer’s domain name doesn’t immediately ...

a new era of gTLDs is coming
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A new era of gTLDs is coming

ICANN, the governing body of the domain industry, has announced plans to open a second application window for new gTLDs during the spring of 2026. Organizations and communities around the world will be able to apply to form and operate their own gTLD registry while existing registries will be allowed to apply for new extensions ...

become a .inc reseller

Become a .inc reseller!

Did you know that, as an Openprovider Member, you can get .inc domains for the cost price of $2000/year, including renewals? And that the average renewal rate of .inc domains is no less than 75%? .inc provides businesses with domains that are credible and professional – and we are always looking for new .inc resellers ...

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 ...

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 ...

.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 ...

eight new Google tlds
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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. ...

7 new gtlds
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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.

new domain extensions .boo and .rsvp
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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.