mrdaro28ShutterstockThe replacement of WHOIS with RDAP marks an important step in the development of the internet. RDAP provides more data protection, higher flexibility and is better suited to the future. For domain holders, the switch mostly brings benefits without requiring any action. In this…
Olleg Visual ContentShutterstockDoes a web address have a price? Yes, you can make money with domains. If the demand is high enough, you can even make high profits through domain trading. However, it’s not enough to just own any web address and hope for the best. To successfully buy and sell domains, there are…
iunewindShutterstockWhen a website suddenly stops responding and you realise you’ve lost domain control, you’re faced with a critical situation. Is it just a technical bug or have cyber criminals possibly hijacked the website? It is important to quickly determine the cause. In this article, we show…
PeshkovaShutterstockFor years, a successor to the domain query protocol Whois has been in development. For several reasons the protocol, developed at the same time as the internet predecessor ARPANET, is no longer regarded as modern or up to date. But now the Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP)…
fotogestoeberShutterstockHave you tried to register your brand’s domain, only to find it’s already taken? You might be dealing with cybersquatting, a malicious practice that violates name or trademark rights, often leading to legal disputes. We’ll explain cybersquatters’ tactics, discuss cybersquatting…
metamorworksshutterstockWhile traditional websites and online shops with domain names ending with .com or .co.uk are hosted across central servers, NFT domains provide entirely new possibilities. Not only is the ending different but an NFT domain is stored in a decentralised manner and is based on…
ESB ProfessionalShutterstockNew generic top-level domains (nTLDs) are a welcome alternative to classics like .com and all the other country codes that have been around for years. Exercising caution when registering is important, since not every abbreviation is intended for general use. To avoid problems or…
alice-photoShutterstockWhat is a domain? Despite the frequent use of this word, it’s often unclear what the functions and structures of domains are. Knowing the hierarchical structure of the Domain Name System (DNS) is fundamental for anyone working in the field of web hosting. We’ll explain the…
Spectral-DesignShutterstockIt is essential that users reach the right website, which may require redirecting a domain. Essentially, domain redirects can be carried out on both the server side as well as the client side. These are divided into two categories. The first one consists of redirects via…
jijomathaidesignersShutterstockIf well-ranked sites suddenly disappear from the search engine index, it can be for a number of different reasons. One possible reason is that the crawler could no longer check the pages in question, or it could have identified duplicate content. Another reason, often unknown to…
Domains represent the basic name of a website (e.g. ionos.com). They are clear and unique addresses that are extended through subdomains and subpages. They can be purchased from a domain provider as long as you comply with certain criteria. There are many things you should know regarding web addresses; it isn’t as simple as choosing a domain name and then registering it. As part of the IONOS Digital Guide, our domain portal provides comprehensive information about internet addresses and their components. Under the ‘Domain’ category you will find both basic articles and more complex ones for more advanced readers.
Our Domain Guide is divided into four subcategories. The heading ‘domain extensions’ deals with the various top-level domains, like .org or .com. Besides the (traditional) generic and country-specific top-level domains, we also introduce many new web address extensions and examine their potential. Under the heading ‘domain registration’ you can obtain advice on domain registration, forwarding, and transfers as well as other administrative matters relating to internet addresses. News and backgrounds can be found in our ‘domain news’ section. Finally, we provide you with facts, suggestions, and recommendations with regard to naming and registering your internet address. All together, these subcategories form an extensive domain portal where you can expand your knowledge on domains.
The target audience is just as varied as the contents of the Domain Guide, as it’s made up of small and medium-sized businesses as well as website operators, domain traders, and inquisitive readers. As is the case for all categories of IONOS’s Digital Guide, the domain guide also caters to both novices and experienced users. Posts such as ‘What is a domain?’ Or ‘The most important tips for domain registration’, don’t require any previous knowledge before reading. Articles like ‘How to protect your domain from ‘typo squatting’ or ‘Domain parking: earning easy money with unused domains’ appeal more to skilled readers. Our domain guide is an extensive online reference that should come in handy for both private and business contexts.