Whether running a freelance web dev business or launching the next big site-builder, domain names can be key in generating long-term revenue and enhancing the customer experience. However, some benefits of offering domains might not be immediately apparent. Let’s look at how adding domains to your service lineup, whether as part of a subscription model […]
ICANN79 was held in beautiful Puerto Rico, where the windowless, extremely air-conditioned conference center provided sometimes-welcome relief from the bright sun, heat, and humidity of San Juan. The sessions covered a broad variety of policy and operational topics, and we’ll look at a few of these below. DNS Abuse Amendments The Amendments to the Registrar […]
The first Tiered Access post of the year is always interesting because we can look back at the past year as a whole and compare it to previous years. This time, we also have the earliest data about requests submitted to Tucows via ICANN’s new Registration Data Request Service (RDRS). This is the pilot project […]
A vast and growing group of creatives and influencers rely almost exclusively on social media to connect with their audience and, in many cases, monetize their work. They may differ from traditional business owners selling products and services via a website. Still, nonetheless, to digital service providers, they are potential customers in need of a […]
Hamburg is beautiful this time of year: cold and rainy enough that ICANN78 attendees didn’t mind being cooped up inside for meetings, with clear warm stretches that allowed for a bit of sightseeing. If I’m being completely honest, my personal highlight was visiting the Miniature Wonderland, but I was also glad to take part in […]