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Domains
Are you ready for the flood of new gTLDs?
How many domain extensions do you currently offer your customers? Of course you sell .com, .com.au and probably .net and .net.au. But beyond that, what else do you offer and how many of each do you sell? .com and .com.au have always ruled in the Australian market, but that’s all... Read more
2013 ICANN RAA impacts
On June 27th 2013 ICANN released the latest version of its Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA). The RAA according to ICANN is supposed to enhance and solidify the competition between gTLD ( generic top level domain) registrars while clarifying the responsibilities of the registrar and the rights of the registrants. The... Read more
.nz domains will soon be available at the second level, so what do you need to know?
As you may have heard, several third level domain extensions, including .nz and .uk, are in the process of becoming available at the second level. A general availablity date for second level .nz domains will be announced in July this year, while .uk domains are still in the earlier stages of planning. So... Read more
WHOIS search explained
When you register a domain name for your business website, the registrant is obliged to publish all of the relevant data in a WHOIS database. However, if you want to take advantage of any potential benefits of WHOIS search, it’s best for you to do a little updating and investigating... Read more
Why domain auto renewal is useful
You already understand the importance of a domain name: you run your business exclusively online and customers wouldn't be able to reach you without it. So what would happen if you lost your domain name to a competitor because you didn't check your email and the expiry date passed? Or... Read more
Six ways to get your business ready for the holiday season
Come the end of the year, website traffic can sometimes take a dive as people are busy with other things. A little effort in the right places however will boost your sales and traffic during the holidays. Here are six ways to boost your bottom line this season. 1. Holiday... Read more
Why wholesale and what services can I resell?
Almost every company has a website these days, and many will have multiple domains registered – some with their core site and a number of different top-level domains, others with different sites for different purposes. Many web design agencies and IT companies are cashing in on this by reselling domains... Read more
Three new ways to compete in a commoditised market
Commoditisation is something most businesses have to deal with eventually, and on the internet it can happen quicker than you might expect. We show you three ways to combat commoditisation of your business and compete in a crowded market. Specialisation When your market is full of very similar competitors, you’re... Read more
Five ways to replicate Kogan’s online success
Every small business owner can learn a lesson or two from digital entrepreneur Ruslan Kogan. Kogan took on the major retailers directly, growing his online electronics company from a backyard business in 2006, to a one turning over $300 million in 20131. His success is largely due to a savvy... Read more
Give a little, get a lot
In business, the age old adage of Givers Gain most certainly still rings true today. Technology has made the world infinitely smaller, has created exponentially more global businesses and has increased our touchpoints with our customers; the end users tenfold. Expectations on small business are far more onerous – business... Read more