We are almost in 2021, how are you doing with your new year resolutions? Many resolutions are hard to keep, which is why most of us end up abandoning them. But here are 4 easy resolutions you could have made as a domain owner that would have given you a sense of accompli...

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You’ve probably come across a lot of strange words and acronyms while setting up your domain name. Here are some of the most common ones that you should be aware of so you can sound smart with your friends. ...

The Domain Name System (DNS), is a key component of the Internet that maps a domain name to an IP address. There are mainly 2 ways to lookup the DNS records of a domain name, via the Command Line or use an online GUI lookup tool....

Apple announced their unilateral decision at a CA/Browser Forum meeting on Feb 19, 2019 that Apple’s Safari browser will no longer trust SSL/TLS leaf certificates with a validity of more than 398 days, which strong-armed Certificate Authority industry into bitterly acc...

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Your website helps establish your business’s brand and credibility. The domain name is often the first thing your customers see, and a good domain name can help you with SEO ranking. Choosing a domain name can be one of the most challenging steps in establishing your on...

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You are most probably aware that Google offers a small ranking boost to websites with SSL certificate installed to promote internet security. You may wonder if you need an SSL certificate for your own website, whether it is an e-commerce site or a personal blog. Installing a...

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DNS stands for Domain Name System. DNS servers convert a domain name (such as example.com) into an IP address (such as 128.10.132.102). If you have an IP address that constantly changes like most people, then the mapping changes from time to time. When you visit a...

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To inexperienced users the Domain Name System (DNS) can seem very complicated. While it can in some cases be complex, DNS problems can be easily diagnosed once you understand the basic core ideas behind it....

Resolving a hostname means to convert a hostname of the form “wwww.domain.com” to an IP address. You can use this DNS lookup tool to check if your hostname is pointing to the correct IP address. There are several reas...

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The standard port used for SMTP connections is 25. An ISP (Internet Service Provider) may block port 25 in order to prevent spamming by its customers. With port 25 being blocked, you won't be able to host your own mail server at home or work. We will show you how...