Whenever a new domain extension is launched it usually follows a sequence of launch phases, starting with Sunrise, then Landrush, and ending with the open-ended General Availability. Donuts, the registry for hundreds of new domain extensions has chosen to replace the Landrush period with something called the Early Access Program or EAP. This article explains how the Early Access Program works and what it means for you.

Once you’ve chosen your domain name, you then need to create your website. You want it to be fast and reliable so choosing the right web hosting provider is important. Web hosting provides a place to store all the files that make up your website; with access to them via your domain name. If you have your domain names registered with a company offering web hosting, it make sense to use them. We've a web hosting service with unlimited storage and unlimited traffic, take a look…

Creative Commons is the non-profit organisation that provides an alternative to the automatic “all rights reserved” copyright that is automatically created whenever someone creates something new. It hopes to build a richer, better and more vibrant culture, through a more open, and shareable Internet. I was lucky enough to catch up with Elliot Harmon from Creative Commons to find out more ...

Does your domain name pass the billboard test? If your domain name is on an advertising billboard by the side of a busy road, will drivers be able to read, understand and remember your name as they whizz past? Exposure is brief, drivers are hopefully concentrating on the road, and they can’t take notes. This article will give you the top tips on choosing a memorable domain name.

With the launch of the new gTLDs, how will users find what they're looking for? There are going to be millions of new domain names to search through. As a new domain registry, how will you ensure users can find domain names with your sparkly new extension? Implementing your own niche search engine is the way to go. As a new domain registry, what do you think?

We talk websites, domains, and social media with Amanda Macleod, award-winning cake maker Amanda Macleod, EuroDNS customer and graphic designer made a 180° turn in 2008 by becoming a cake designer.  We spoke to Amanda and during out chat, we grabbed some useful advice on how to efficiently manage your online presence along with your business.