Blog Articles
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.
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 updates
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 […]
How city TLDs can help you attract and support small business customers
City TLDs offer a lot of value for smaller businesses. Establishing a digital presence is no small task, and finding the perfect domain (which is hugely important) can be difficult. Using a city TLD in their domain name adds meaning and gives them other great options if the .com version of their first-choice domain is […]
Tiered Access update: “urgent” disclosure requests and updated statistics
Welcome back to our regular Tiered Access platform statistics series! If you’re here just for the numbers, you can jump right to the stats, but first, we’re going to focus on the question of “urgent” disclosure requests. The discussions in our last few TACO Stats posts focused on the Registration Data Request Service, intended to […]
Why you should offer low-cost email as a value-added service
If you run a web hosting company, e-commerce solution, or website builder, you probably know how important it is to offer a complete package to your customers. As a one-stop shop, you can streamline the user experience, increase customer loyalty, and decrease the odds that your customers will buy from one of your competitors. One […]
Five ways to help your clients build a strong eCommerce identity
Building a strong eCommerce identity is crucial for businesses looking to compete in the online marketplace. It encompasses elements such as brand image, values, and reputation, which help businesses create an emotional connection with their customers and differentiate themselves from competitors. However, creating a compelling brand identity can be challenging and, for small eCommerce businesses, […]
ICANN77 Recap: DNS Abuse, Registration Data, new gTLDs, and more
ICANN77 brought the community to Washington DC for a four-day policy-focused meeting. While the remote participation services continue to be robust and accessible, in-person participation has a certain special something, and I was grateful for the ability to attend in my physical form. Let’s take a look at some of the policy updates coming out […]