Blog Articles
New feature: configure DNSSEC within the reseller control panel
You can now configure DNSSEC on your domain names within the Control Panel, MWI, Storefront or via the API. Please note: your DNS provider supplies the DNSSEC values that you enter for your domains. Control Panel Storefront What is DNSSEC? DNSSEC (DNS Security Extensions) is designed to protect Internet users from forged DNS in order to prevent DNS tampering. DNSSEC works by digitally signing the […]
DV, OV or EV? How to offer the right SSL certificate
One question we are asked time and time again is “What level of SSL security should I offer to my customers?” The answer is a nebulous “it depends”. When it comes to SSL certificates, it’s very important to understand what customers are trying to accomplish before you can make a recommendation. Customers may be buying […]
New OpenSRS Status Page (and other support enhancements)
Today we are launching a new version of the OpenSRS Status page. This new tool provides a much better experience and allows for better communication between our support team and our customers during service disruptions. Here are some of the new enhancements: Customize how you would like to receive updates You can now receive updates […]
OpenSRS expands partnership with SedoMLS
About a year ago we announced that OpenSRS resellers would be able to offer domain names listed on the SedoMLS network. We are now expanding the scope of this partnership and, as of today, OpenSRS is a member of the SedoMLS Premium Partner Network, which means that domain owners can also list domains that they […]
The top 25 new gTLDs for the month of April
.CLUB takes the number one spot as the top performing new gTLD for the month of April. This extension has always been in the “top club” (pun intended). It is no surprise to see .WEBSITE and .SPACE in the top 10. Both of these extensions have promotional pricing ($7.50/first year only). In addition, there has been […]
The top 25 new gTLDs for the month of March
The extension that makes the web more Welsh (.WALES) is the top performing new gTLD for the month of March. The consistent performers .CLUB, .LINK, and .LONDON are still going strong with no signs of slowing down. What’s interesting is the domain extension .XYZ. In previous months, this extension has always been a top contender, but for […]
The top 25 new gTLDs for the month of February
.LINK – The extension that connects people to the information they seek is the top performing new gTLD for the month of February. The truly generic extension .XYZ falls from 1st to 7th place and yet again .CLUB and .LONDON are still consistent performers taking the 2nd and 3rd spot. Also, for the month of February […]
What we have learned from selling 100,000 new gTLDs
13 months ago, we sold our first new gTLD. Early this morning we hit 100,000. It has been a very interesting journey full of important learnings. I’d be lying if I said we had very clear expectations about performance. We also had no idea about what would perform well. .PHOTOGRAPHY seemed too long to be […]
Financial management now in the control panel
To help you manage your OpenSRS reseller account more efficiently, we have added financial management to the Reseller Control Panel. To get started, click on the gear icon at the top right and select “Billing and Payments”. Financial management: what to expect Add funds to your account You can now add funds to your reseller […]
Free Webinar: profit from “selling right”
OpenSRS and Symantec would like to invite you to this exclusive 60-minute live webinar: Profit from “Selling Right”. Join Jeff Barto on chapter two of our Training Series where we will cover the strengths and benefits of how to best leverage a multi-brand SSL portfolio to offer uniquely flexible options for your customers. During this […]
