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Domain Name Taken? Here’s What to Do

“Ask David” question: “All the domain names that I have chosen are already taken…what should I do?” So, you’ve found the perfect domain name for your new website, but it’s already taken. It’s a frustrating situation, but don’t worry, there … Continue reading

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Domain Name Riches: Countries Cashing In on Top-Level Domain Names

In the digital age, even the smallest of countries can strike it rich. While beaches and mountains might be the traditional tourist attractions, there’s a new gold rush happening online: domain names. Countries around the world are capitalizing on the … Continue reading

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Why Are .io Domain Names So Expensive? Are They Worth the Hype?

The .io domain extension, originally assigned to the British Indian Ocean Territory, has surged in popularity, particularly among tech startups and online businesses. This increased demand has naturally led to higher prices for .io domain names. But is the hype … Continue reading

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Would a .me or .blog domain stand out more out of the crowd today than a .com?

Short answer: .me and .blog are more unique and less common tlds than a .com, but then people may forget the correct domain name Longer answer: Compared to common TLDs like .com, both .me and .blog will stand out. However, … Continue reading

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Google buys domain name Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.com

Google has officially become a subsidiary of Alphabet, its new holding company.  After U.S. markets closed last Friday, Alphabet replaced Google as the publicly traded company, consisting of Google search, Adsense, Google Maps, YouTube, and other new ventures such as driverless cars. … Continue reading

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Google’s new Parent Company, Alphabet, opts for new tld: abc.xyz

This week Google announced that it will now be operating under a newly created parent company, named Alphabet.  Alphabet will be run by Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin – Page as CEO and Brin as president.  And Google’s … Continue reading

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