Category Archives: domain names

Have you just hit “submit” on your domain name and now you’re asking: What happens next? Of course, you’re excited, but also maybe a little lost.  You know you completed domain registration, but what does that mean? Will your website show up right away? Do you need to do anything else?  Many new website owners …

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You’ve built something great. Your code works. Your idea is fresh. But when investors search for you online, they find a confusing website URL that doesn’t match your brand identity. Your online presence needs to work harder. Domain name choices matter. 77% of consumers say a domain is important or very important when evaluating a …

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Ever found a cheap or “perfect” domain name and thought, “This is it”? Before you click “Buy,” stop for a second.  That bargain might be a trap.  Many domains hide problems that can hurt your site’s SEO, get you blacklisted, or even land you in legal trouble.  A risky domain can carry a blacklisted domain …

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You might be wondering, what is domain name privacy protection and when do i need it? When you buy a domain name, your personal information is recorded in the WHOIS database. This includes your name, email address, phone number, and sometimes your mailing address.  Anyone can look it up online.  That means spammers, scammers, and …

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When you look for a domain name for your website, you want something unique and safe. But sometimes, people called domain squatters register the name before you can.  This problem is known as domain squatting (or domain name squatting), and it can make it harder to start a website or protect your brand name. This …

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You may ask yourself, “Is buying an expired domain name safe?” The answer is,  yes, but only if you know what you’re doing. An expired domain name can look like a gold mine for SEO value, but can also hide problems.  Before buying an expired domain name, you must check, verify, and analyze many details. …

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Are you considering a great website name and wondering if someone else already owns it? When planning to start a website, the name is one of the first things you need.  But what if someone else already has it? And again, do you know it’s illegal to use a domain name that belongs to someone …

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Is your current domain registrar limiting how you manage your domain name or slowing down your website operations?  Transfer your domain name to Truehost now and get full control, transparent domain management, and seamless email hosting without the downtime that many transfers cause. Truehost ensures your DNS settings stay stable, your domain renewal is handled …

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Have you ever tried to move your domain name to a new domain registrar, only to lose access or see your website go dark for days?   As a site owner, you can expect to face broken sites, lost emails, or failed transfers when transferring your domain. The truth is, these domain transfer problems aren’t random. …

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