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What is a reserved domain?

Did you know that even if you wanted to register example.com, you can’t? No one can. This isn’t a system bug—it’s the registry enforcing rules that intentionally block certain domains from being registered. These are called reserved domains. When you search for a domain, the registrar (e.g., OpenSRS) queries the registry (e.g., Verisign for .com) […]

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Whois lookup example

What is Whois?

“Whois” can be difficult to define as it is both a protocol and a broader system of services and databases that provide responses to queries about domain name registrations. By performing a Whois search for a domain, you can find its basic information, including when it was registered, which registrar it’s registered with, and often, […]

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subdomain, second-level domains, top-level domain
May 2025・Domains Explained

What are gTLDs and ccTLDs?

Whether you’re launching a business, starting a blog, or kicking off a side project, your domain extension matters more than you think. In this article, we’ll break down what gTLDs and ccTLDs are, how they work, and which one might be the best fit for your needs. The basics of domain names Every website has […]

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premium DNS
May 2025・Industry Insight

What is Premium DNS?

Our earlier guide explored DNS and why proper management is essential. Now, we’re taking it a step further by looking at Premium DNS. Premium DNS is a paid upgrade to basic DNS services that typically includes enhanced infrastructure, faster response times, and stronger security—though the exact features may vary by provider. When you visit a […]

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DNS management services
March 2025・Web Security

What are DNS management services?

Imagine trying to access a website, but instead of typing in an easy-to-remember domain name, like example.com, you had to enter a long series of numbers, like 198.51.100.45. Thanks to the Domain Name System (DNS), you don’t have to. DNS is the infrastructure that translates user-friendly domain names into numerical IP addresses that computers understand. […]

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agency performance metrics

5 strategies to improve your agency’s profitability

Every marketing agency wants to maximize profitability. While the equation itself is pretty straightforward—revenue minus expenses equals total profits, real growth can be a big challenge, especially with increasing competition, operating costs, and fluctuating client demands. Rising to this challenge requires multiple strategic approaches to increase revenue while keeping costs in check. This means making […]

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dot org domain mission

The power of the .org domain for your mission-driven clients

Finding unique avenues to expand your customer base is essential for growth and success in today’s digital era. The .org domain offers a valuable opportunity to tap into a diverse market of organizations, nonprofits, businesses, social enterprises, and individuals passionate about making a positive impact.  A symbol of credibility and integrity, millions have used the […]

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artist painting
April 2024・Commercial, Domain Names

7 .art domains to inspire your clients

The .art extension has been adopted by creatives and artistic institutions worldwide who want to create a memorable digital presence and first impression that clarifies their purpose. Today, we’re celebrating World Art Day, and human creativity more broadly, by showcasing some awesome .art websites. We hope they inspire you and your creative clients. Anshin.art Anatoliy […]

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