Did you know that .xyz is the most popular new domain extension in the world? And it’s not just first-time web sites that are adopting it. Existing businesses are choosing to re-brand under the domain name. Perhaps it’s because .xyz is the first top-level domain (TLD) to specifically target Generations X, Y, and Z, a demographic that… Continue reading Why We Love .XYZ (And You Should, Too!)
A long time ago (nearly 20 years), there were just a few top level domains (TLDs), apart from a long list reserved for specific countries. They were .com, .org, .net, .int, .edu, .gov, .mil, and .arpa. As the Internet grew, people demanded more TLDs to make room for all the new web sites. The technical… Continue reading Why Are Prices Higher for Certain TLDs?
The numbers are in for the best-selling new domain extensions so far in 2017. Sales data of these new gTLDs is compiled from a variety of public records. However, the more established .COM, .NET, .ORG, .BIZ, and .INFO are excluded. Data Compilation Sources* ICANN IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) Trademark Clearing House Centralized Zone Data Service… Continue reading The Top 10 New gTLDs Sold in 2017 to Date
Get in the .ZONE! FYNE has all .ZONE domains available today for just $8.00 – that is 82% off normal costs! Act fast, because this pricing cannot last. $8 price applies to new domain registrations and existing names transferred from other registrars. Example Uses for .ZONE Domains DNS name server hostnames, i.e. ns1.yourwebsite.zone sports teams, i.e.… Continue reading .ZONE Domains For Only $8! Get In The .ZONE!
Top-level domains, also known as TLDs or domain extensions, are a ubiquitous part of your web browsing experience. They function as the last part of the domain name – for example, www.FYNE.com. The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) organizes TLDs into numerous groups, the most prominent of which include the following: gTLDs – Generic top-level domains… Continue reading Made in America: Domain Extensions Run by U.S. Registries
The air-raid sirens were warning of approaching danger for months, leading up to the ICANN changes on October 1st. That was the date when the U.S. Department of Commerce agreed it would relinquish ICANN oversight it had exercised for the last decades. If you believed the hype, this shift was a totally new thing and the… Continue reading Understanding The Background Of ICANN
FYNE is discounting .company domain names for Small Business Saturday! The $12 off promotional pricing is automatically applied, and the price you see when searching for a .company domain is the lowered rate. What is .company and why should I try it? Oftentimes a client will be disappointed that their brand or company name is… Continue reading $12 Off .COMPANY Domains for Small Business Saturday
If you’re looking to start an online business, you may be considering the name. It is an important decision! Years ago, the name of your business was the No. 1 priority because it told people immediately what you did. For example, “Joe’s Bike Repair” or “Kate’s Flowers” are both straightforward. You know who and you… Continue reading Does Buying The Right Domain Boost Your SEO?
If we may answer our own question, yes, you really can. And .buzz is both appropriate for, and appealing in, a bunch of other circumstances, too. [Admit it, you knew this graphic was coming.] The Brief Buzz on .buzz The .buzz domain, headed by “self-described Arkansas born and bred country boy” Bill Doshier’s dotStrategy and… Continue reading Can You REALLY Use .buzz to Generate Buzz for Your Blog?
This weekend of the fifth-annual Global Citizen Festival, held in New York’s Central Park, FYNE® encourages everyone to help end global poverty. Since we aren’t as musically inclined as headliners Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, Demi Lovato, Major Lazer, and Metallica, we’re putting our .global domains where our mouth is. What Makes Global Citizen Special Enough to Donate Free Domains? The… Continue reading Free .GLOBAL Domains for Global Citizen Festival Weekend
