Most people intuitively know that most new TLDs (top level domains) are crap. Spruikers often point to outlier sales but the reality is there has been no significant adoption of new TLDs by end users (which explains why ICANN were all too happy to let applicants for new … [Read more...] about New TLDs in decline
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Seasons Greetings
Thank you to all our readers for a great 2018. We will be back in 2019 with more industry news and information. Wishing you a safe and prosperous new year! DNJ … [Read more...] about Seasons Greetings
ICANN approves Temporary Specification
GDPR - ICANN has approved the “Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data” in an attempt to ensure WHOIS compliance with the GDPR by 25 May. What is the GDPR? The GDPR is a new set of regulations aimed at protecting EU citizens from privacy and data breaches. It was … [Read more...] about ICANN approves Temporary Specification
A snapshot of the GDPR
GDPR - The EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is due to come into effect on 25 May 2018. What is the GDPR? The GDPR is a new set of regulations aimed at protecting EU citizens from privacy and data breaches. The GDPR separates organisations that handle data … [Read more...] about A snapshot of the GDPR
Welcome to Domain Name Junction
Welcome to Domain Name Junction (DNJ). The idea to create a website that is positive and promotes the domain name industry was something that was put to me many times over the years. With some encouragement from friends in the industry, I decided to create this website to try … [Read more...] about Welcome to Domain Name Junction