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Written on 28 October, 2022 by Rida Virk
How Does Domain Contention Work?
It is crucial to apply for your preferred .au domain name as early as possible to prevent getting caught in domain contention with another party also vying for the same name. The registration of .au direct domain names remains subject to priority hold and some continue to be unallocated in... Read more
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Written on 20 June, 2022 by Jay Salter
Propel Your Business to Success with .AU
If you run a website for your online business, you would have heard about the new top-level domain name that was released earlier this year. Instead of having a .com.au or a .net.au, you can instead opt for a domain name with just the .au. This means: yourbusiness.com.au Will look... Read more
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Written on 18 March, 2021 by Jen McKinnon
Which domain extensions should I register?
With auDA streamlining the set of rules for .au domain extensions in 2021 (effective 12th April 2021), we took the opportunity to explore what domain names are and how holding more than one can benefit your business. When it comes to domain name, it's the extension that distinguishes your domain... Read more
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Written on 11 November, 2020 by Naimish Bhagat
Protecting your good name online: what you need to know
In today’s digital world, there are very few large companies without an online presence, and for any company that relies on consumers, a website is essential for survival. Top priority for most businesses is to get .com.au. But that’s only the first of many steps you need to take to... Read more
Written on 11 November, 2020 by Naimish Bhagat
Domain name dangers, and how to avoid them
Most businesses today are well aware of the need to protect their business assets from online threats, but one vital asset gets very little attention in many businesses: its portfolio of domain names. A business can suffer significant damage if it becomes uncontactable online. In some cases, it could cause... Read more
Written on 30 April, 2019 by Jessica Clausen
Steps to setting up your business online
With every passing year, our lives become more altered by (and dependant on) the ever-growing technological developments made across the world. Many business owners – whether they be of small operations in the suburbs or growing enterprises in the city – have seen their livelihoods flourish thanks to setting up... Read more
Written on 07 December, 2018 by Cassidy Spencer
Should you buy a domain name if it’s not available on social media?
Social media has become an integral part of business communications, whether it’s used for marketing, PR, customer service or simply brand protection. If it’s for the latter, most business owners will want to have a domain name that matches their social media handles. A memorable social media handle is crucial... Read more
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Written on 23 November, 2018 by Jen McKinnon
What is a WHOIS lookup?
Did you know you can look up the details of any given domain name online? This can prove useful for anyone who is looking to negotiate to acquire a pre-registered domain or for those who are interested in contacting the site owner for any reason, legal or otherwise. To find... Read more
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Written on 15 November, 2018 by Cassidy Spencer
How does a gTLD help my business?
New gTLDs have been causing quite a stir over the past few years, with what feels like a new one popping up every other day. Starting as simple three-letter codes similar to the main five (.com, .gov, .edu, .org and .net), they have now expanded to complete words and every... Read more
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Written on 02 August, 2018 by Jen McKinnon
The power of local domains
Your domain extension can actually have an impact on the types of searches your website appears for, can bring you a higher return on your online investments and improve your standing with your local audience. Have you ever noticed that, when you search from Australia, the search engine generally filters... Read more
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