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(The Hosting News) – Dinahosting has launched today AnalisisHosting, the first portal to deliver web hosting & domain names statistics in Spanish, and the first one being updated on daily basis.
The metodology is described here:
http://www.analisishosting.com/es/graficas/metodologia
(English version coming soon)
Some features to highlight:
* Updated on daily basis.
* Trends are displayed for both each provider and each country.
* Nearest competitors, in terms of domain count, are displayed for each provider.
* Twitter account of each provider is linked to respective provider’s profile to display latest tweets.
* Uptime, AS number and datacenter of each provider is also displayed.
The portal is in ‘alpha’ status. During ‘beta’ and production status there will be more features added. All comments are welcome at info at analisishosting dot com.
(The Hosting News) – Dinahosting has launched today AnalisisHosting, the first portal to deliver web hosting & domain names statistics in Spanish, and the first one being updated on daily basis.
The metodology is described here:
http://www.analisishosting.com/es/graficas/metodologia
(English version coming soon)
Some features to highlight:
* Updated on daily basis.
* Trends are displayed for both each provider and each country.
* Nearest competitors, in terms of domain count, are displayed for each provider.
* Twitter account of each provider is linked to respective provider’s profile to display latest tweets.
* Uptime, AS number and datacenter of each provider is also displayed.
The portal is in ‘alpha’ status. During ‘beta’ and production status there will be more features added. All comments are welcome at info at analisishosting dot com.
Source: Dinahosting Releases First Spanish Stats Portal
(The Hosting News) – 1&1 has entered the Polish market today by presenting a very attractive welcome package. 1&1 offers a free professional hosting product for 2 years, which contains all necessary applications for creating a high-quality website, such as a website builder, 10 GB web space, extensive monthly transfer volume of 3000 GB and 1 .PL domain. 1&1’s business activities in Poland are managed by the newly established subsidiary 1&1 Internet Sp. z o.o., based in Warsaw.
“Our launch promotion is based on 20 years of experience, which provides our customers quality, reliability and performance. Our clear goal is to further develop the Polish Internet market so that our new customers can benefit from our global expertise. At the moment, too few small and medium-sized companies have their own website. Convincing the ‘off-liners’ of the advantages of an online presence will be a stimulus for the Polish economy”, says Oliver Mauss, CEO International of 1&1 Internet.
Founded in 1988, 1&1 Internet is one of the pioneers of the global internet industry. According to numbers recently reported by Intac.net, a respected resource for information about the IT industry, 1&1’s fleet of over 70,000 servers is larger than that of any other top player in the hosting industry. Comparatively, 1&1 is third in line for total number of servers behind Intel and Google.
1&1 operates in 5 major markets across Europe and North America. The company manages more than 11 million domain names, while its global community is over 9.5 million customer contracts strong. With the market entry in Poland, 1&1 aims to continue its solid expansion and to further consolidate its position as the leading web hosting company in the world.
“The Internet market in Poland is growing very quickly with only every second company operating a website of its own. Thus, Poland is one of the most attractive markets for 1&1 in Europe. After the introduction of our welcome package, we will introduce a wide range of products to the Polish market in the coming months – a variety of hosting and server offers as well as domain packages and eCommerce solutions. We will offer innovative, high-quality products at a very attractive price-performance ratio, without compromising quality or security”, adds Oliver Mauss.
(The Hosting News) – 1&1 has entered the Polish market today by presenting a very attractive welcome package. 1&1 offers a free professional hosting product for 2 years, which contains all necessary applications for creating a high-quality website, such as a website builder, 10 GB web space, extensive monthly transfer volume of 3000 GB and 1 .PL domain. 1&1’s business activities in Poland are managed by the newly established subsidiary 1&1 Internet Sp. z o.o., based in Warsaw.
“Our launch promotion is based on 20 years of experience, which provides our customers quality, reliability and performance. Our clear goal is to further develop the Polish Internet market so that our new customers can benefit from our global expertise. At the moment, too few small and medium-sized companies have their own website. Convincing the ‘off-liners’ of the advantages of an online presence will be a stimulus for the Polish economy”, says Oliver Mauss, CEO International of 1&1 Internet.
Founded in 1988, 1&1 Internet is one of the pioneers of the global internet industry. According to numbers recently reported by Intac.net, a respected resource for information about the IT industry, 1&1’s fleet of over 70,000 servers is larger than that of any other top player in the hosting industry. Comparatively, 1&1 is third in line for total number of servers behind Intel and Google.
1&1 operates in 5 major markets across Europe and North America. The company manages more than 11 million domain names, while its global community is over 9.5 million customer contracts strong. With the market entry in Poland, 1&1 aims to continue its solid expansion and to further consolidate its position as the leading web hosting company in the world.
“The Internet market in Poland is growing very quickly with only every second company operating a website of its own. Thus, Poland is one of the most attractive markets for 1&1 in Europe. After the introduction of our welcome package, we will introduce a wide range of products to the Polish market in the coming months – a variety of hosting and server offers as well as domain packages and eCommerce solutions. We will offer innovative, high-quality products at a very attractive price-performance ratio, without compromising quality or security”, adds Oliver Mauss.
Source: 1&1 Launches in Poland with Free Welcome Package
Currently, there are over 280 top-level domains that are available to use as website extensions. Many are specific country codes that are used to denote a specific geographic location with .com names being the most popular. On July 20th, 2010, the new .co names were released to the masses. These are short for company which is why the popularity with ecommerce sites has grown.
Information About .CO Domains
Anyone can register for a .CO extension as long as you can cover the financial costs. Also, these domain names can be transferred in the case of a sale. There are currently only 10 accredited registrars that can distribute these extensions to the public. There are also numerous domain name resellers that are selling them for a profit.
Advantages of .CO
The first advantage is that it is easy to remember. Since there are only two letters, the extension is easily pronounced and can be spread via word of mouth. Google has even jumped on board by officially enabling international targeting which allows the domain name to rank well among search engines.
Another advantage is that the domain names are currently extremely cheap, unique and professional. Over the next few years, these are sure to catch on. In ten years, .com may find that .co has taken over. The extension is short, recognizable and desirable in today’s competitive market that is the internet.
Why .CO?
Although .CO is short for company or corporation, there are no limitations to what they can be used for. This extension was actually created in 1991 but wasn’t considered until 2001 for use commercially. A University in Columbia believed that the .CO extension could become a replacement for the popular .COM and the domain extension has taken off ever since.
Since so many .COM domain names are taken, why not look to picking up a .CO. They are greatly gaining in popularity, especially if Google is involved. Since domain names are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis, the sooner you look into purchasing a .CO, the better chance you have of obtaining a potentially valuable name.
The internet and domain names have come a long way since the original .COM, .ORG and .INFO. The .CO seems to be an internet trend that will never dissipate due to the popularity among webmasters and major corporations. In ten years, .CO could become the most used top-level domain in history.
Buying and selling domain names online has become a very profitable business. With the internet more than doubling its size in the past decade it is easy to see how much money there really is in domain names. Every new web site has a name, or needs a name in order to exist. Domain names are absolutely mandatory for web sites, so there is a massive market that is based on simple supply and demand.
As the internet continues to expand it is very unlikely that the supply will outweigh the demand. In fact, it is almost a statistical impossibility, considering the amount of domain names left and the amount of people that are trying to buy domains. If you’re wondering why this incredibly profitable business opportunity has been kept from you for so long, keep reading to discover some of the secrets of buying and selling domain names.
Finding the Domain Name
The first step in buying and selling domain names is finding the name. You need to find a name that is almost guaranteed to be sold again in the near future. While this may seem like a difficult task, there are endless opportunities created by a sea of individual markets and industries. All you have to do is find a keyword or interesting name that would be valuable to a buyer.
Most domain sellers wont tell you that they use auction sites and certain tools to find out what kind of names are hot at the moment. Simply visit your favorite site auction site and checkout some of the current auctions. Look for the auctions that are currently being bid on the most. If you can emulate that success by picking a similar name then you’ll be able to consistently profit from buying and selling domain names.
You can also use the latest trends to your advantage by purchasing domain names that are relevant to new hot topics that are being frequently searched for in search engines. To find this information you can use a tool like Google Trends. If the topic is hot and you find a matching domain name then you can be sure that someone will bid on the name and give you more than what you paid for it.
Selling the Domain Name vs. Parking It
Once you have acquired a good domain name you can start making small amounts of money from it right away, or you can sell it for a more hefty and lump sum profit. A lot of people don’t know what domain parking is. When you park a domain for monetary purposes you are actually leasing that domain name to an advertising company that will pay you to place ads on your pages. Obviously there is a potential for an extra revenue stream, however it would take hundreds of parked domains, which could be a hassle to manage.
On the other hand, selling the domain will give you a larger amount of money, sometimes entering into the range of thousands of dollars. There are a variety of ways to sell your domain.
There are currently over 280 domain TLDs, or extensions, available for web sites. Most of these domains are country codes that are used to denote a specific geographical location of the web site. For example, .co.uk is used for sites that are based in the United Kingdom. Even though most people are familiar with .com domains, as these are the most popular kinds of domains. However, if you missed your chance to get the .com domain of your dreams, there us still hope, as you may be able to grab a new .co domain. These new domains are sweeping the net since there global release on July 20th, 2010 and are expected to become a popular alternative to .com domains.
Who Can Register .CO Domains?
Fortunately, anyone in the world can register a .CO domain, as long as you have the money to cover the registration costs. .CO domain names can also be transferred to other people with ease, which facilitates an easy transition should a sale occur. At the moment, as of July 2010, only 10 accredited domain name registrars are bale to directly distribute .CO domains, however there are plethora of resellers that are also selling .CO domains for profit.
The Advantages of the .CO TLD
The primary advantage of the .CO TLD is its memorability, which stems form the fact that it only has two letters, and is pronounced as CO, as in “company,” or
“corporation.” Even though the domain name was created as the country code for Columbia, it is now being marketed on a global level as an alternative .com domains, which now dominate the internet. Google has now officially enabled International targeting, thus .CO is now able to rank as well as other TLD, such as .com and .org.
In ten years, the trend may be reversed, with .CO domains taking over the internet within the next decade. The new .CO domains are cheap, professional, and unique, so they are expected to catch on during the next few years as more people learn about their existence. In short, .CO is recognizable, credible and highly desirable in today’s incredibly competitive internet marketplace.
What are .CO Domains Used For?
.CO domain can be used for any legitimate purpose and there are no limitations that specify what .CO domains can and can’t be used for. The .co domain was created in 1991, however the domain extension was not considered for commercial use until 2001, when a Columbian University theorized that the domain could be marketed as an alternative to the popular .com domains.
Conclusion
If you are tired of trying to find suitable .com domain names then you may want to consider the benefits of being a .CO pioneer. These new domains are being sold on a first-come first-serve basis, which means the sooner you jump on the bandwagon, the better chance you have of obtaining a very valuable domain name.
(The Hosting News) – 1&1 Internet Ltd, www.1and1.co.uk, the world’s largest web host by known servers, today announced it is now offering .CO domain name registrations. As one of only 11 exclusive registrars worldwide, 1&1 has official certification to sell the brand new domain suffix. A variety of user-groups can now benefit from securing their relevant .CO domains for just £29.99/year+VAT. Businesses are advised to secure their domains early, as the granting of domain names is on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis.
Domain experts expect strong demand for the .CO domain, especially in relation to trade and commerce. Studies have shown that Internet users positively associate the .CO suffix with terms such as ‘COmmerce’, ‘COmpany’ and ‘COrporation’. Companies that currently hold a .COM domain now have an opportunity to extend their online identity with the corresponding .CO domain. Businesses may also be wise to gain a .CO version of their other key Internet addresses in order to help protect their online brand against cyber-squatters.
Furthermore, the new top level domain is also suitable for ‘COmmunities’ and other Web 2.0 purposes. For example, the popular micro-blogging service Twitter already uses .CO for its ‘T.CO’ Link Service.
The .CO domain originates as the top level domain for Columbia. To push global adoption, the Government of the country has forwarded the rights to a consortium – as a consequence, registrations are now permitted without any need for residence in South America.
Oliver Mauss, CEO of 1&1 Internet Ltd, said “.CO is short and catchy. Recognition value is therefore very high. The many possible uses for .CO as a suffix leads 1&1 as a registrar to see strong potential”.
1&1 manages over 11 million domains and is Europe’s largest domain name registrar. Besides new .CO domains, 1&1 offers a wide range of top level domains at very low prices. A 1&1 bundle of 5 domains, for example, costs only £19.99+VAT for the first year. Compared to the respective individual prices, a domain bundle offer provides great savings.
For more information on 1&1 hosting visit the website at www.1and1.co.uk
(The Hosting News) – 1&1 Internet Ltd, www.1and1.co.uk, the world’s largest web host by known servers, today announced it is now offering .CO domain name registrations. As one of only 11 exclusive registrars worldwide, 1&1 has official certification to sell the brand new domain suffix. A variety of user-groups can now benefit from securing their relevant .CO domains for just £29.99/year+VAT. Businesses are advised to secure their domains early, as the granting of domain names is on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis.
Domain experts expect strong demand for the .CO domain, especially in relation to trade and commerce. Studies have shown that Internet users positively associate the .CO suffix with terms such as ‘COmmerce’, ‘COmpany’ and ‘COrporation’. Companies that currently hold a .COM domain now have an opportunity to extend their online identity with the corresponding .CO domain. Businesses may also be wise to gain a .CO version of their other key Internet addresses in order to help protect their online brand against cyber-squatters.
Furthermore, the new top level domain is also suitable for ‘COmmunities’ and other Web 2.0 purposes. For example, the popular micro-blogging service Twitter already uses .CO for its ‘T.CO’ Link Service.
The .CO domain originates as the top level domain for Columbia. To push global adoption, the Government of the country has forwarded the rights to a consortium – as a consequence, registrations are now permitted without any need for residence in South America.
Oliver Mauss, CEO of 1&1 Internet Ltd, said “.CO is short and catchy. Recognition value is therefore very high. The many possible uses for .CO as a suffix leads 1&1 as a registrar to see strong potential”.
1&1 manages over 11 million domains and is Europe’s largest domain name registrar. Besides new .CO domains, 1&1 offers a wide range of top level domains at very low prices. A 1&1 bundle of 5 domains, for example, costs only £19.99+VAT for the first year. Compared to the respective individual prices, a domain bundle offer provides great savings.
For more information on 1&1 hosting visit the website at www.1and1.co.uk
Source: 1&1 Launches New .CO Domains
(The Hosting News) – Hostway today announced pre registration for the .co domain. With general availability for .co domain names starting on the 20th of July Hostway is urging businesses to pre-register to avoid the rush and protect their brand equity.
“The .co domain extension has until now been the country domain name for Colombia, but it is now being opened up to businesses and individuals across the globe, without restrictions. For businesses this creates an opportunity as .co is globally recognisable and credible, in a very similar way to .com has been. In fact, terms such as ‘company’ and ‘corporation’ are widely associated with .co, making it a natural domain name for many businesses,” said Thomas Herbert, product manager, Hostway.
Research carried out on behalf of .CO Internet S.A.S, the registry operators for .co top level domain name, showed that the .co domain is easy to remember, simple to use and easy to understand. The study of 600 past and prospective domain registrants, carried out by Penn, Schon and Berland, a global market research firm, showed that more than 75% of people associate .co with ‘company’, ‘corporation’, or other commercial endeavours.
“As ever when a new domain name comes out, companies need to carefully think about protecting their brand equity, otherwise they could find themselves falling foul to cybersquatters. Cybersquatting can cost brands thousands in lost sales, reputation and legal battles. They must ensure they get the right advice on how to effectively manage their domain portfolios to not only protect themselves but also to ensure that their web presence is optimised,” Herbert concluded.
Businesses and consumers can pre-register for their chosen .co domain names by visiting the following web page (http://www.hostway.co.uk/small-business/web-solutions/domain-names/dot-co.php). The cost of a .co name during the General Availability Pre-registration period is US$39.
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