Category Archives: domain names

OpenAI now owns Chat.com, and it’s redirecting to chatgpt.com. The company acquired the domain from HubSpot cofounder Dharmesh Shah in 2023, although OpenAI did not reveal itself as the buyer until November 2024. Today, entering Chat.com sends you directly to ChatGPT. The widely reported $15.5 million figure needs clarification though. That was the price Shah …

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You spent months building your brand. You finally have the perfect business name. Then you go to register the domain and someone else already owns it. And they want $5,000 for it. That is domain squatting. And it happens to businesses every single day. This article breaks down exactly what domain squatting is, who does …

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You registered a domain. You built a website. You set up your business email. Then one morning, everything’s gone. No website. No email. Just a blank screen and a sinking feeling. The culprit? A domain that quietly expired while you weren’t paying attention. This is the domain life cycle in action. And if you don’t …

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Imagine waking up to find your website offline, your business email no longer working, and customers unable to reach you. In many cases, the problem isn’t a hacked website or a server failure. It’s simply an expired domain name. Renewing your domain on time is one of the easiest ways to keep your website, email, …

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You’re setting up a website. Your hosting provider tells you to update your nameservers, while your email provider asks you to add a DNS record. Are they the same thing? Do you need to do both? Nameservers and DNS records work together, but they serve different purposes. Knowing the difference can help you avoid configuration …

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Your website is down. Your emails aren’t delivering. A developer is asking you to “check your DNS records” and you’re not sure where to start. Knowing how to check domain DNS records is one of the most practical skills a website owner can have. It helps you diagnose problems fast, verify configurations, and hand off …

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You found the perfect domain. Someone else owns it. Now what? Here’s the thing, a registered domain isn’t necessarily off the table. Most owners are willing to sell if the price is right. Knowing how to buy a domain name that’s already registered could land you exactly the name your business needs. Need to transfer …

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Your domain name is the first thing people notice about your business online. Get it right and it becomes part of your brand. Get it wrong and you’ll be explaining how to spell it for years. Finding the best domain name ideas for small businesses doesn’t have to be a guessing game. This article gives …

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Your emails were getting through just fine last week. Now customers say they never arrived. Your website traffic dropped for no clear reason. A visitor mentions a browser security warning when they try to open your site. These are classic signs of a blacklisted domain. Knowing how to check if your domain is blacklisted is …

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