- 17 days ago, 14 Oct 20, 7:00am -

As ICANN69 approaches, the ICANN Office of the Ombudsman would like to take this opportunity to thank each of you for your commitment to and respect for ICANN’s consensus-based, multistakeholder process of policymaking. ICANN Public Meetings are an…
- 18 days ago, 13 Oct 20, 7:00am -

As you may have read in my earlier blog, ICANN69 is rapidly approaching, and we have made several changes to enhance and secure the meeting sessions.One of the new requirements is that everyone must register for ICANN69 in order to view the sched…
- 19 days ago, 12 Oct 20, 7:00am -

I am delighted to welcome you to the third and most ambitious ICANN Virtual Public Meeting to date, the ICANN69 Annual General Meeting (AGM). Originally scheduled to take place in Hamburg, Germany, this meeting is now being held virtually in the Cent…
- 20 days ago, 11 Oct 20, 7:00am -

This August, the Expedited Policy Development Process Phase 2 team submitted its Phase 2 Final Report, which outlines 22 recommendations for a System for Standardized Access/Disclosure (SSAD) for nonpublic generic top-level domain (gTLD) registration…
- 22 days ago, 9 Oct 20, 7:00am -

As we embark on the new Fiscal Years (FY) 2021-2025 Middle East Regional Plan that came into effect on 1 July 2020, it is worth reviewing our regional undertakings and accomplishments over the past four years.30 June 2020 marked the end of the FY 2…
- 24 days ago, 7 Oct 20, 7:00am -

As a global organization, ICANN is committed to making our events and content accessible to our global community. I'm pleased to tell you that we will once again offer remote simultaneous interpretation (RSI) in the six United Nations languages (Arab…
- 26 days ago, 5 Oct 20, 7:00am -

As we prepare for the ICANN69 Virtual Annual General Meeting, I am reminded of the important role our Public Meetings play in our multistakeholder model. It's where we develop policies that shape the future of the Internet. They also provide a space…
- 29 days ago, 2 Oct 20, 7:00am -

Two years ago during ICANN63, the ICANN Board approved an eight-year plan to replenish the ICANN Reserve Fund to an amount equal to one year of operating expenses as the minimum target level of the Reserve Fund. Last month, for the first time in ICAN…
- 32 days ago, 29 Sep 20, 7:00am -

As ICANN org President and CEO Göran Marby wrote about in his May 2020 blog, the Information Transparency Initiative (ITI) team is releasing new content to https://preview.icann.org on a regular basis. This https://icann.org content has been improv…
- 32 days ago, 29 Sep 20, 7:00am -

With all ICANN meetings, our goal is to provide a secure and inclusive space for all participants. The COVID-19 pandemic has made this objective all the more important. The virtual meeting format, which we launched with ICANN67 in March and improved…
- 37 days ago, 24 Sep 20, 7:00am -

From 9 to 11 September, the ICANN Board held a virtual workshop focused on organizing our work and ensuring that we are fully prepared to deliver on our operational priorities. With ICANN69, our Annual General Meeting (AGM), quickly approaching, it w…
- 40 days ago, 21 Sep 20, 7:00am -

I am pleased to update our community on the installation of an ICANN Managed Root Server (IMRS) cluster in Singapore. This new cluster will help to increase the root server capacity for the Asia Pacific region and bolster the resiliency of the entire…
- 45 days ago, 16 Sep 20, 7:00am -

Today, we published the first Public Technical Identifiers (PTI) strategic plan, the last step in fulfilling the implementation plan outlined in the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) stewardship transition by the cross-community working grou…
- 46 days ago, 15 Sep 20, 7:00am -

I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe during these unprecedented times. We appreciate all the work our community is undertaking, despite the limitations as a result of COVID-19. I would like to share with you that ICANN org has updated it…
- 46 days ago, 15 Sep 20, 7:00am -

As part of an effort to keep the community informed about the evolution of policy and management of registration data, new information about the ICANN org's ongoing projects related to Registration Data Directory Services (RDDS) has been published. T…
- 51 days ago, 10 Sep 20, 7:00am -

ICANN's Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) is tasked with the formidable mission: to help improve the technical posture of ICANN in the world. As part of this mission, the OCTO team creates and publishes a portfolio of research papers and…
- 53 days ago, 8 Sep 20, 7:00am -

This week, the Board will be meeting remotely from 9 to 11 September to discuss and deliberate on several pressing issues. While the present circumstances continue to disrupt how the Board normally meets and conducts its business, it’s important th…
- 53 days ago, 8 Sep 20, 7:00am -

The Domain Name System Security Facilitation Initiative Technical Study Group (DSFI-TSG) is now well underway and has completed its first major milestone: finalizing its charter and scope. Attacks on the DNS rarely impact only one actor in the Inte…
- 60 days ago, 1 Sep 20, 7:00am -

In May 2020, we shared an update on the 2020 NomCom’s progress with selecting qualified candidates for open ICANN leadership positions. At that time, we advised that the COVID-19 pandemic would require us to revise our timeline. As you know, we nor…
- 61 days ago, 31 Aug 20, 7:00am -

U.S. News & World Report’s June 23 article, “The Hidden Deaths of COVID-19”, details how the current novel coronavirus pandemic could cause a spike in opioid overdoses, by denying those most at risk access to support meetings or urgent medical…
- 6 Jul 20, 1:00pm -

Verisign has been involved with an initiative known as Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security, or MANRS, since its inception. MANRS, which is coordinated by the Internet Society, focuses on strengthening the security and resiliency of IP networks…
- 24 Jun 20, 12:31pm -

Today, we released the latest issue of the Domain Name Industry Brief, which shows that the first quarter of 2020 closed with 366.8 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), an increase of 4.5 million domain name registr…
- 28 May 20, 8:45pm -

This blog was initially published on May 28, 2020. In our July 23, 2020 earnings release the company stated that the wholesale restore fee waiver for expired domains would be extended through the end of 2020. Further information can be found here. Tw…
- 28 May 20, 12:26pm -

Last week, we announced a number of actions we are taking to support our people and community during the global COVID-19 crisis. Today, we’re pleased to provide more detail about one of those actions, which, with the help of registrars, will make i…
- 2 Apr 20, 11:00am -

This post was originally published on Oct. 19, 2018, and was updated on Oct. 27, 2020. Have you ever had your email or social media […]The post 7 small business network security tips appeared first on GoDaddy Blog.
- 4 days ago, 27 Oct 20, 1:30pm -

In the spirit of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), let’s talk about a security basic that many people overlook: passwords. These are one of […]The post Password security & password managers appeared first on GoDaddy Blog.
- 4 days ago, 26 Oct 20, 4:58pm -

Choosing a website domain is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your business. The full website name you pick will be crucial as […]The post What are nTLDs and how do they impact SEO? appeared first on GoDaddy Blog.
- 5 days ago, 26 Oct 20, 1:30pm -

This article originally published on Media Temple’s blog. If 2020 has proved anything, it’s that we work in a world of constant disruption. Whether it […]The post Design principles: What, why and how appeared first on GoDaddy Blog.
- 8 days ago, 23 Oct 20, 3:09pm -

Would you believe that more than 50 percent of your web traffic might be from bots, scrapers, hacking tools and scammers? You’ve probably received an […]The post 5 cybersecurity tips for your small business appeared first on GoDaddy Blog.
- 8 days ago, 23 Oct 20, 1:30pm -

This article originally published on GoDaddy’s OpenWeStand.org website. Small businesses across the country have been drastically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the U.S. […]The post How to support local businesses in the new nor…
- 9 days ago, 22 Oct 20, 1:30pm -

This article originally published on GoDaddy’s OpenWeStand.org website. Restaurant owners have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Historically, restaurants have depended on serving food […]The post 8 tips for restaurants to thrive in the ne…
- 10 days ago, 21 Oct 20, 1:30pm -

User experience has always been an essential part of building an engaging website. From next year, it will play an even more significant role. In 2021, Google’s Core Web Vitals will determine your ranking in search engine results.  Could this pose…
- 10 days ago, 21 Oct 20, 2:00pm -

SSL certificates are small but mighty digital certificates that you can install on your website to ensure users can access your website via an encrypted HTTPS connection.  While SSLs are undoubtedly vital in this day and age, there’s an unfortunat…
- 11 days ago, 20 Oct 20, 3:00pm -

If you are new to the world of domain names and domain investing, welcome! The realm of domain names is a genuinely fascinating landscape. Things can get technical quickly and it’s paramount to have complete knowledge of all the jargon that is freq…
- 12 days ago, 19 Oct 20, 2:00pm -

To launch a website or an online business through WordPress, a single question always pops up: “What’s the best web hosting option?” To which the response is frequently, “hosting on the cloud.” There’s a lot of hype around cloud hosting.…
- 16 days ago, 15 Oct 20, 3:00pm -

Facebook. Instagram. YouTube. Twitter. These platforms are great for promoting businesses. They help amplify a company’s message and reach audiences where they spend much of their time online. But there’s a dark side to these platforms. They cont…
- 17 days ago, 14 Oct 20, 3:00pm -

How important do you think a domain name is? Here’s the truth—it’s far more important than you are guessing. Picking the right domain name is one of the most important and long-term decisions you’ll make for your business and your overall bra…
- 31 Jan 20, 1:00pm -

Even though domain selling has become a lucrative business over the years—even a hobby for some people—it doesn’t mean that it’s easy to do and there’s no guarantee that you’ll sell your domain for a lot of money.The post How To Sell A D…
- 30 Jan 20, 12:00pm -

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- 1 Jan 20, 1:51pm -

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- 1 Jan 20, 1:50pm -

Cybersecurity can sometimes seem like a huge, complex topic. The threats faced by individuals and businesses are constantly changing and increasing in complexity. There are, however, some easy wins when it comes to protecting your networks. Putting…
- 26 Dec 19, 2:26pm -

You might have heard the word domain. What about domaining?...The post Domaining : A Beginner’s Guide for 2020 appeared first on Epik Blog.
- 10 Jan 20, 5:54am -

Are you a  domain investor or you bought a domain...The post How to Sell a Domain Name – Learn Everything appeared first on Epik Blog.
- 1 Jan 20, 5:43pm -

It’s a new year, we have some good quality none...The post Daily available Quality Domain names list (non .com) appeared first on Epik Blog.
- 1 Jan 20, 2:06pm -

Here we are again with our list. For quality .com...The post Daily available Quality Domain names list (non .com) appeared first on Epik Blog.
- 30 Dec 19, 3:34pm -

Our daily available quality domain list (none .com) are out....The post Daily available Quality Domain names list (non .com) appeared first on Epik Blog.
- 29 Dec 19, 2:43pm -

In a nutshell: No more need for negotiations, save time, sell more domains, generate more revenue, and generate more recurring and a stable income from your domain portfolio.Our product team has spent countless hours carefully designing our new Lease…
- 23 Jan 20, 8:20am -

The following article includes details about the first iteration of Undeveloped’s blockchain called DAN.DAN (Domain Automation Network)In our last blog post about DAN we invited the domain industry to join us in our endeavor to build and launch D…
- 15 Jun 18, 11:18am -

A couple of days ago we shared a significant announcement with a bold statement: The future of the domain industry lies in blockchain. We strongly believe that we can allow the primary and secondary market evolve and grow again. But we, the industry,…
- 1 Apr 18, 9:52am -

Undeveloped.com is on the verge of setting the path forward for the future of one of the first internet industriesAn IntroductionEver since Undeveloped started, we’ve done things differently. The sole reason why we entered the market was to become…
- 1 Apr 18, 9:47am -

Domains have been around for over 30 years. 334.6 Million domain names are registered (source: Verisign) to this date. An entire industry has developed, flourished, and even started to diversify.Yet there is still a huge problem: all good domain name…
- 27 Sep 16, 2:03pm -

At Efty, we have a longstanding relationship with the team at Escrow.com, and together we have helped our users sell and buy thousands of domains over the past few years. Our integration with Escrow Pay already enabled you to display Buy It Now (BIN)…
- 23 Jun 20, 1:37pm -

At Efty we don’t charge a commission on sales generated through the platform so we don’t have an incentive to sugar-coat the facts in an attempt to drum up more business. The impact of the coronavirus pandemic is having a profound and serious imp…
- 27 Mar 20, 12:43pm -

I am really happy to share with everyone that we’re now supporting sub-domains at Efty. So what does that mean? It means that if you currently have a developed website for your domaining business you can now host an Efty-powered marketplace on a s…
- 4 Dec 19, 12:41am -

You want SSL-secured For-Sale landing pages but don’t want to host them on Efty.com. We get it. You want to bring the magic of Live Chat to all your For-Sale landing pages but don’t want to have your domains redirect to an Efty Marketplace? Check…
- 12 Nov 19, 12:37pm -

The last couple of days a large number of you have pointed us in the direction of a Tweet from domain name investor Rick Swartz. Rick aka the Domain King, has been investing in domain names since 1995 and is known for negotiating some of the largest…
- 23 Oct 19, 9:15am -

The story of Warren Buffett, the oracle of Omaha, and how he transformed two failed textile companies, Berkshire and Hathaway, into his private investment vehicle is a testament to the unwavering power of a holding company in the right hands. Today,…
- 70 days ago, 21 Aug 20, 7:33pm -

The process of recruiting talents is very long and tiring. In middle-sized and small-sized businesses it can take more than a month to find an appropriate hire. After all this time of waiting, you have to pay a recruiter or agency and invest in a hig…
- 79 days ago, 12 Aug 20, 5:52pm -

Say you decide to ask the average entrepreneur, or any business owner, for that matter, what the best brand name is? And what names can best help your start-up stand out as one of the recognizable brands of the world? Chances are you’ll get generic…
- 84 days ago, 7 Aug 20, 6:06pm -

For the last two decades, companies have been investing Billions of dollars in SEO every year with a goal to achieve high rank in the organic search results. In the early days of SEO, concepts such as “Keyword stuffing” were quite popular. The i…
- 92 days ago, 30 Jul 20, 11:00pm -

Everyone knows that bringing your business ideas to life can be really challenging for entrepreneurs. And one necessary skill that gets overlooked a lot–but not without reason–is choosing a great name that fits your business ideas. When it comes…
- 95 days ago, 27 Jul 20, 7:24pm -