Domain Names - Domain Extensions

EXCLUSIVE: DENIC & dotBERLIN go head to head

by Meg

To celebrate the launch of our German website, we’ve lined up executives from the two main players in the German domain industry for an exclusive interview. Introducing Carsten Schiefner from DENIC, the registry behind .DE, the ccTLD for Germany. With over 15 million registrations it's the most popular ccTLD. And we have Dirk Krischenowski from dotBERLIN, the registry behind .BERLIN, the feisty challenger and second most registered new domain extension.

Why you should SWITCH your .CH to EuroDNS before March 2015

by Meg

In March 2015, the .CH registry in Switzerland (SWITCH) will end its role as registrar and give its full attention to the operation of the registry. Customers owning .CH domain names will need to find a new registrar. Trying to find a new registrar can be a daunting prospect and we'd strongly recommend beginning the process now to avoid the possible chaos of this mass migration. EuroDNS is here to help by offering our advice and services.

London gets a domain name extension of its very own

by Meg

Registering a .LONDON domain name is a shout-out that London is your stomping ground and that you’re a part of this thriving metropolis. The Internet is overcrowded and it’s taking longer for users to find what they want. Searches for local businesses are frustrating and global searches are seemingly endless. This new extension waves a big red flag to the world saying, “Looking for me? Look no further, I’m in London.”

.HIV domain - wear your digital Red Ribbon with pride

by Meg

It’s the world’s first charitable domain name and it’s available to register now. With a simple redirect, every single one of you that registers a .HIV domain will show your support for the global fight against HIV and AIDS. The .HIV domain makes helping easy. Take a look below to read how.

EuroDNS interview with Raymond King of .INK & .WIKI

by Meg

Top Level Design is the domain registry behind the new domain extensions .INK & .WIKI, both of which are now live and available. It's also filed applications with ICANN for an additional 7 TLDs, including .BLOG, .DESIGN, .STYLE, .ART, .GAY, .GROUP, and .LLC. We caught up with CEO Raymond King, to find out how they got involved in the new gTLD programme and what it's like to launch a new domain name.

.UK domain extension opens for registration soon

by Meg

On June 10th, 2014, the United Kingdom finally catches up with the rest of the world and gets its very own top level domain. The .UK domain will open for registration and join the existing UK domains that include .CO.UK, .ORG.UK, .ME.UK, and .LTD.UK. You’re bound to have some questions and I’ve tried to answer them below. So many words you cry, but it’s all relevant info that you’ll need, so grab a cup of tea and take a look.