Blog Articles
Domain investing or cybersquatting? How to tell the difference
Owning a domain name isn’t just about claiming your spot online; it’s about recognizing domains as valuable digital assets worth protecting. Most of us register a domain to create a digital home for our business or passion project. However, domains can also be registered by legitimate investors looking to generate a profit, or by bad […]
Tiered Access update: Privacy services, proxy registrants, and updated statistics
Two important questions have been gaining traction within the ICANN community in 2025: how should registrars disclose information protected by Whois Privacy services, and should third-party proxy services be regulated as a new Contracted Party? There was a lot of conversation—both scheduled and informal—around these topics at previous ICANN meetings, and it will continue at […]
How domain transfers work
For many businesses, domains are more than digital addresses—they’re critical assets that anchor websites, email, and entire online identities. So when it comes time to transfer a domain, the process can feel high-stakes. Done well, it’s seamless and invisible. Done poorly, it risks downtime, customer frustrations, or even lost trust. Behind the scenes, transfers are […]
What is an MX record?
If you’ve ever wondered how an email travels from one address to another and ends up in your inbox, the answer involves something called an MX record. While it lives in the Domain Name System (DNS), its role is all about email: MX records point messages to the right servers so they actually arrive where […]
Self-sovereign digital identities: taking control in a decentralized web
Think about your digital footprint. Your accounts and profiles are spread across multiple platforms: social media, online shopping sites, email addresses, and countless other accounts for managing your day-to-day life. Each is probably managed by a third-party provider, asking for your personal data in exchange for access. The trade-off has long been clear: you get […]
Email authentication 101: a reseller’s guide to SPF, DKIM & DMARC
Any business that sends emails—whether transactional, marketing, or support—faces a growing risk of phishing, spoofing, and impersonation. If you’re managing an email service for clients or your own organization, you know these attacks aren’t edge cases anymore; they’re everyday threats. And without the right protections, even legitimate emails can miss the inbox, getting flagged as […]
What is WordPress hosting?
WordPress powers over 43% of all websites on the Internet, and with good reason. It’s flexible, affordable, open-source, and highly customizable, making it the go-to content management system (CMS) for everyone from first-time bloggers to enterprise e-commerce brands. But to get the most out of WordPress, you need the right foundation, and that’s where WordPress […]
Requiring registrants to show ID is a Bad Idea
We all want to be safe online. Whether we’re browsing and shopping, interacting with people on social media, or hosting our own content, there’s a shared need for security. As a domain name registrar, we think about this topic a lot. What processes and policies can we put in place to help protect our customers […]
Help your clients take their first step into Web3 with .locker
The Internet has been evolving in waves. First came Web1: static pages and limited interaction. Then, Web2 transformed the experience into today’s dynamic, user-driven web. Now, the next wave is taking shape: Web3, built on decentralization, transparency, and individual ownership. Web3 introduces new ways of managing identity, assets, and presence online—using blockchain to keep records […]
Your guide to Storefront’s low-cost, high-value TLDs by industry
Choosing the right domain name isn’t just a branding exercise—it’s a strategic move that shapes how a business is discovered, trusted, and remembered online. Industry-specific domain extensions help business owners send a clear message about what they do and who they serve, making it easier for audiences to find exactly what they’re looking for. And […]
