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ICANN79 recap
ICANN79 was held in beautiful Puerto Rico, where the windowless, extremely air-conditioned conference center provided sometimes-welcome relief from the bright sun, heat, and humidity of San Juan. The sessions covered a broad variety of policy and operational topics, and we’ll look at a few of these below. DNS Abuse Amendments The Amendments to the Registrar […]
Mono Solutions is simplifying sales and site-building for digital service providers
Denmark-based Mono Solutions is a white-label website-building platform for businesses that sell and build websites at scale. Their customer base consists of digital marketing agencies, online directories, telcos, and hosting companies that want to streamline their sales and site-building lifecycle while fostering great relationships with small and midsize business (SMB) clients. Since launching in 2007, […]
12 link-in-bio TLDs that will make your customers stand out from the crowd
In the world of online marketing and brand presence, the link-in-bio space has become coveted digital real estate where your customers can consolidate their online presence into a singular, memorable URL. Attention spans are short, and having a clear and concise domain name leads users directly to a curated collection of links, making it easier […]
Tiered Access update: RDRS first experiences and updated statistics
The first Tiered Access post of the year is always interesting because we can look back at the past year as a whole and compare it to previous years. This time, we also have the earliest data about requests submitted to Tucows via ICANN’s new Registration Data Request Service (RDRS). This is the pilot project […]
Decentralized social media: an untapped opportunity for digital service providersÂ
A vast and growing group of creatives and influencers rely almost exclusively on social media to connect with their audience and, in many cases, monetize their work. They may differ from traditional business owners selling products and services via a website. Still, nonetheless, to digital service providers, they are potential customers in need of a […]
Boosting profits and loyalty: The power of affordable, high-quality TLDs
With over 700 top-level domains (TLDs) to choose from, it’s no wonder you might struggle to determine which will resonate most with your customers. If you’ve been avoiding addressing the challenge head-on, we have some tips to help you give your customers what they want while elevating your business.Â
Storefront: what it is and who it’s for
We just launched Storefront, a turnkey solution that lets you sell domains right from your website and give customers a means to self-manage their accounts. It’s now available for free to all OpenSRS reseller partners—no integration work required. Storefront was designed to meet the needs of agencies, hosting companies, and digital solutions providers who want […]
Digital security: understanding the importance of encryption, data sovereignty and certificate lifecycle management
In our rapidly evolving digital landscape, where connectivity is the heartbeat of modern society, the importance of robust security measures cannot be overstated. This article explores three critical aspects that contribute to a secure and interconnected world: the value of encryption, the concept of data sovereignty, and the significance of certificate lifecycle management advantages. The […]
5 ways to help local business clients market themselves more effectively
When working with local business clients, it’s crucial to understand and acknowledge the importance of a strong online presence. In today’s digital age, a business’s success often hinges on its ability to effectively market itself online. Fortunately, there are several free strategies you can recommend to your local business clients to help them thrive in […]
ICANN78 Recap: DNS Abuse, registration data, new gTLDs, and Transfer Policy updatesÂ
Hamburg is beautiful this time of year: cold and rainy enough that ICANN78 attendees didn’t mind being cooped up inside for meetings, with clear warm stretches that allowed for a bit of sightseeing. If I’m being completely honest, my personal highlight was visiting the Miniature Wonderland, but I was also glad to take part in […]
