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October 29, 2021
For regular followers of this blog, you’ve probably gotten a good understanding of domain names and subdomains. I have discussed this in length in previous articles. I have also written on specifics such as salon domain names and retail store domain names. This article will highlight things you should consider when choosing a restaurant domain name. The length of your Restaurant Domain Name. First, how long is your restaurant’s domain name? Is it more than three words long? If so, try to make it shorter. Short names are memorable. Also, they make your business appear more professional. Look at the difference between these two domain names: shoes.com versus buyusedshoesoverhere.com. Which one sounds more professional? The shorter one. This same concept can be applied when choosing the domain name of your local restaurant. Moreover, shorter domain names are easier to share. […]
January 10, 2019
Did you know if you lose your domain name you can easily lose your whole online identity? This is because you can only register a domain name for a year or so, you will need to make sure that you renew it before the expiry date. Once your domain name expires, you will no longer own that domain name. Your Registrar will then own it and be able to sell your domain name to the highest bidder. To make sure you don’t lose your domain name you will need to make sure you renew your domain name at least two weeks before it expires. Check out all our domain registration and hosting packages . CONTACT US as we provide you with effective digital solutions.
August 6, 2018
Domain extensions are categorized into various categories depending on location, type of business and generic model.Domain extensions which are categorized based on location usually depend on the country location e.g. .ke is a domain which targets the Kenyan market while .ug is a domain used by Uganda citizens &businesses targeting Uganda. List of DomainExtensions: .ke, .com, .cc, .us, .army, .org, .music, .co.ke, .or.ke, .edu, .church, .mobi, .me, info, .go.ke, .biz, .net, .news, .wine, .club, .apartments, .app, .army, .associates The .ke domain is divided into various domain levels. The domain levels can be used for different functions. They include: .me.ke – for Personal Names .or.ke – for Non-Governmental Organisations .co.ke – for Companies .ne.ke – for Network Devices .ac.ke – for Institutions of Higher Education (Requires supporting documents) .sc.ke – for Secondary and Primary schools (Requires supporting documents) .go.ke – for Goverment […]
January 5, 2018
The .ke domain is divided into various domain levels. The domain levels can be used for different functions. They include: .me.ke – for Personal Names .or.ke – for Non-Governmental Organisations .co.ke – for Companies .ne.ke – for Network Devices .ac.ke – for Institutions of Higher Education (Requires supporting documents) .sc.ke – for Secondary and Primary schools (Requires supporting documents) .go.ke – for Goverment entities (Requires supporting documents) .info.ke – for Information .mobi.ke – for Mobile content Some .ke Domain levels requires Supporting Documents inorder to be registered .go.ke This domain requires supporting documents from the Department of Government IT Services (GITS) at the Ministry of Finance. GITS should give an Authority Letter to show that the Entity is a valid Government institution or Agency and authorized to register the domain name. Government Information Technology Services: gits @ treasury.go.ke +254 20 2252299 […]
November 18, 2017
There are three different roles that participate in the domain name registration process: The registry, registrar, and registrant. The following are explanation about each role and how they work with one another: Registry: A domain name registry is an organization that manages top-level domain names. They create domain name extensions, set the rules for that domain name, and work with registrars to sell domain names to the public. For example, Kenic manages the registration of .com domain names and their domain name system (DNS). Registrar: The registrar is an accredited organization, like Softlink Options Ltd, that sells domain names to the public. Some have the ability to sell top-level domain names (TLDs) like .com, .net, .biz and .org or country-code top-level domain names (ccTLDs) such as .ke and .us. .KE domain Registrar is a body or an individual accredited by KeNIC to sell or resell .KE […]
November 18, 2017
If you lose your domain name you can easily lose your whole online identity. Because you can only register a domain name for a year or so, you will need to make sure that you renew it before the expiry date. Once your domain name expires, you will no longer own that domain name. Your Registrar will then own it and be able to sell your domain name to the highest bidder. To make sure you don’t lose your domain name you will need to make sure you renew your domain name at least two weeks before it expires. Also make sure that your information is registered properly, especially if you didn’t register your domain name yourself. Ensure that your information is displayed as the registrant, administrative and billing contacts; most importantly make sure that the email addresses for these […]
November 18, 2017
Dot com domain extension has been in existence for so many years. It has been used in internet such as gmail.com and websites mostly. When we think of a website, we think of a dot com. It’s no wonder then that the dot com is the most sought after and popular domain extension. But have you ever wondered if there really is any benefit to the dot com domain extension beyond its popularity? Does a dot com have any SEO significance? Should you consider some other domain name if your desired name is not available with the dot com extension? Read on to find the answers. When acquiring a domain name, you want to make sure that: It is relevant to your business It is easy to remember for your target customers It identifies you with your industry; it identifies […]
September 29, 2017
The following are some of the tips on how to choose a good domain: Domain name should be short. A shorter domain name is highly recommended since your clients or followers can easily remember it e.g security.net is shorter compared to mysecuritysystem.net. Keep it simple and Easy to remember. Many internet users memorize the domain names of their favorite websites that they can easily remember.If your domain name has difficult name you may easily loose such visitors to your website.e.g. xcresty.org is short but it is not easy to remember. Use simple word while registering domain names. Easy to spell Avoid words that have complex pronunciation, strange combinations of letters and anything else that might cause someone to misspell your address. Example: CappuccinoBar.com Avoid hyphenated domain names Hyphenated domains are awkward and annoying to type, so that can discourage some visitors.Another […]
September 25, 2017
The folllowing are requirements needed to transfer a domain name to our host: The domain name should be unlocked and be active Request an EPP code from your previous host Request for the Cpanel username and password from your previous host.