“NOT SECURE!” Google’s Chrome 56 is now penalising websites with non-secure HTTP connections. Websites requiring users to transmit credit card information and passwords must be using a SHA-2 SSL certificate. If you haven't gotten around to buying (or updating) your certificate, your HTTPS SEO will be impacted.

We recently shared with you the launch of our new activity log, providing you with even greater ability to track and monitor actions taken on your account. The activity log works well with our other domain name management tools, a host of features which make it easier for you to take control of and share account management duties.

We want your user experience to be as efficient and secure as possible. So we’re very happy to announce our latest feature designed to help you better manage your domain names. With our new activity log, you can access a chronological record of all actions taken on your account to see who is accessing it and why.

As previously reported, Donuts was offering for a limited time DPML Plus, an upgrade of its existing Domains Protected Marks List (DPML) service. December 31st was the purchase deadline for DPML Plus but the registry has just announced it is extending availability of the Plus service! Very good news for online brand protection!

SMEs must work harder to stand out among the Internet giants, to announce to customers their unique ability to provide simpler and more personalised alternatives. Finding a domain name which speaks to your small business's relevance and specialisation is one way to establish the strong presence you need to thrive.

How's this for a domain name idea? An ex-Clinton campaign staff member launched a website, the name of which combines Millennial slang and US President Trump's possible conflicts of interest. Its name? Corrupt.AF. The country code domain extension for Afghanistan is used to suggest Trump is corrupt "AF," texting argo for "as f---."