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Domain news: Olympic swimming hero in dispute over web address

1 September 2010 Swimming champion Michael Phelps has gone to court in his bid to secure control of the domain name MichaelPhelpsFoundation.com.
Valuable domain names 'up for grabs via .co extension'

25 August 2010 The introduction of the new .co extension has helped solve the shortage of memorable web addresses, it has been claimed.
ICANN to investigate domain name registrar

23 August 2010 One of the world's largest domain name registrars has come under fire for allegedly supporting large volumes of malicious websites.
Xinhua buys domain names ahead of search engine launch

20 August 2010 The Chinese state news agency is to launch a new search engine, it has been announced.
Tshirts.com sold for 800K in domain name auction

19 August 2010 The domain name Tshirts.com, and four related web addresses have been sold to a Minnesota firm for around £800,000.
Domain name news: Interest in .africa 'on the rise'

17 August 2010 A number of major companies are lining up to purchase .africa domain names, it has been reported.
ICANN deploys new domain name security measures

2 August 2010 Domain name security measures have been stepped-up by ICANN.
Domain name news: Business urged to consider online branding

30 July 2010 Companies should pick a domain name which matches their business brand, it has been claimed.
Arabian domain names created in Saudi

27 July 2010 A domain name registrar in Saudi Arabia is welcoming Arabic domain name applications.
25th birthday celebrations for .uk domain names

26 July 2010 The .uk country code, first registered in 1985, has reached its 25th anniversary.
High business demand for .co domain names predicted

21 July 2010 Business demand should be high for domain names with the new .co extension, it has been claimed.
Domain name strategies needed by retailers, expert claims

20 July 2010 Retail companies can no longer afford to ignore the world of e-commerce, it has been suggested.
Keywords 'can improve business domain names'

19 July 2010 Short, simple domain names, laden with keywords, are most desirable to businesses, it has been claimed.
Domain name news: Toyota loses appeal

16 July 2010 Toyota loses a Lexus domain name battle with car dealership Fast Imports.
gTLDs have potential benefits for businesses

15 July 2010 Generic top-level domain names (gTLDs) may help businesses increase their web profile.
Businesses can attach free blogs to their websites

14 July 2010 Blogs tend to be free to add to business websites, and can be attached using sub domains, it has been claimed.
Companies can profit by selling unwanted domain names

12 July 2010 Selling domain names can be a profitable business, it has been claimed.
Domain name selections: Firms should cover all bases

7 July 2010 Registering both a .co.uk and .com website may be a sensible move when launching a new website, it has been claimed.
Hindu domain name characters 'to become a reality'

6 July 2010 Hindu could be set to become part of the Internationalised Domain Name system, it has been reported.
Tuvalu attempts to renegotiate .tv lease terms

5 July 2010 The government of Tuvalu regrets selling the rights to its .tv domain name for a low sum back in the 1990s, it has been claimed.
Shorter domain names 'boosts online brand'

2 July 2010 Adopting a shorter domain name has proved beneficial for one online business, it has been reported.
Domain name selection 'a crucial task'

1 July 2010 Selecting a suitable domain name represents the first battle won for new enterprises, it has been suggested.
Fannie Mae spends $50K on a new domain name

30 June 2010 US government-backed lender Fannie Mae has splashed out $50,000 on a new domain name, it has been reported.
ICANN approves Chinese language domain names

29 June 2010 Chinese is the latest language to be accepted for domain name use by ICANN.
US man stands trial over domain name scam

28 June 2010 A Utah man is on trial over an alleged scam which saw him trick money out of domain name holders.
ICANN 'set to approve .xxx domain name extension'

25 June 2010 The controversial .xxx top-level domain name is set to be approved, according to ICANN's general counsel John Jeffrey.
ICANN chief urges use of Domain Name System Security Extensions

24 June 2010 Domain Name System Security Extensions can help improve the safety of online activities, ICANN's chief executive has claimed.
Police call for tougher domain name registrar standards

23 June 2010 Online crime could be tackled more effectively if domain name registrars combat criminal activity at source, police have claimed.
Domain name auction 'helped establish true market value'

21 June 2010 The previous owners of Slots.com achieved a higher price for the web address by staging a domain name auction, it has been claimed.
Businesses alerted to .co domain opportunity

17 June 2010 Businesses will be able to sign up for a .co domain name from next week, as Colombia's country code is commercialised.
New security layer for domain name system

16 June 2010 The introduction of Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) should help protect the internet addresses, it has been suggested.
BBC publishes 'bizarre' domain name list

14 June 2010 Public sector broadcaster the BBC has revealed the names of 154 domain names it owns, some of which appears rather unusual.
E.co domain up for grabs

9 June 2010 An auction for the purchase of the e.co domain is being staged in the US, it has been announced.
Police department loses access to domain name

8 June 2010 A disgruntled US citizen has assumed control of his local police department's domain name.
Bodog purchases slots.com for £4.05 million

7 June 2010 Slots.com has been purchased by Bodog Brand for £4.05 million, it has been reported.
European firms urged to move to .eu

3 June 2010 Companies across Europe are being encouraged to adopt a .eu domain name.
Domain name simplicity 'boosts business'

1 June 2010 Companies should aim to keep their business domain names as simple as possible, it has been claimed.
Ghanaian domain name consultancy to provide gTLDs

28 May 2010 A domain name consultancy in Ghana hopes access to gTLDs will help more local people and businesses get online.
Furniture retailer wins domain name dispute

27 May 2010 A furniture company has won a court case against a rival accused of using its brand to attract website visitors.
Domain name ruling 'opening up the internet'

26 May 2010 The chief executive of ICANN expects millions more people to venture online now non-Latin script is being used in web domain names.
Jordan set for Arabic domain name characters

24 May 2010 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) says the Kingdom of Jordan is progressing well with attempts to embrace non-Latin domain name characters.
Second WordPress 3.0 beta released

24 May 2010 The second beta of WordPress 3.0 has been made available for testing.
Domain name dispute highlights need for multiple contacts

18 May 2010 A restaurant owner has started legal proceedings against his former web manager for failing to relinquish control of the company's domain name.
ICANN chief hails Russia's online progress

17 May 2010 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) says Russia is becoming a major online player, a process that should continue after the nation adopted non-Latin script.
Firms urged to register domain name 'families'

14 May 2010 Companies setting up a business website should consider registering a family of domains, to make sure customer spelling errors do not translate into lost opportunities, it has been claimed.
Domain name news: Multiple contact addresses 'vital upon registration'

13 May 2010 Businesses should avoid providing a single point of contact when signing up with a domain name consultancy, it has been claimed.
Mobile giant secures cheap domain name

12 May 2010 New mobile communications giant Everything Everywhere purchased its domain name for a small sum, it has been revealed.
Website registrants urged to think of domain name options

11 May 2010 Coming up with a list of possible website names can save time and avoid frustration for people registering new websites, it has been claimed.
Firms 'must re-register addresses with domain name consultancies'

10 May 2010 Business owners should ensure they re-register their internet domain name before the expiry date, it has been claimed.
Domain name news: Online Latin language monopoly ends

7 May 2010 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is now allowing non-Latin characters to be used in domain names.
ICANN caught in centre of .xxx debate

5 May 2010 The debate over a proposed .xxx top-level domain is raging on, it has been reported.
Domain country codes 'highly useful'

23 April 2010 Businesses registering websites with a domain name consultancy should look to select their domestic country code, it has been claimed.
gTLDs 'could create risks for business brands'

21 April 2010 Firms may be required to register additional domain names to protect their brands when gTLDs come into force, it has been reported.
Loyalty to business domains urged

20 April 2010 Businesses should avoid chopping and changing their main domain names at regular intervals, it has been claimed.
New gTLDs 'will not challenge .com dominance'

16 April 2010 The introduction of business unlimited generic top-level domains will not see the dominance of .com challenged, according to one industry expert.
Lawsuit filed over 'domain name theft'

14 April 2010 A legal dispute over the macpoker domain name service mark is ongoing, it has been reported.
Firms 'set to gain access to personalised gTLDs'

13 April 2010 Businesses should be given the opportunity to apply for their own personalised top-level domains by the end of the year, it has been reported.
Yugoslavia's .yu domain becomes defunct

31 March 2010 The .yu top-level domain  one of the last surviving relics of Yugoslavia - has been discontinued, it has been reported.
Russian domain name consultancies 'aiming to clean up the web'

26 March 2010 The International Data Group has revealed that Russian domain name consultancies will be taking steps to reduce spam and malware levels originating from .ru addresses.
Google moves Chinese search engine to Hong Kong domain

23 March 2010 Google has moved its Chinese search engine to a Hong Kong domain and ended content censorship, following months of unrest.
Generic domains 'can be worth millions'

23 March 2010 A number of domain names have sold to bidders for multi-million pound sums, it has been reported.
Canon looks to cash in on liberalised domain name regime

19 March 2010 Photography firm Canon has announced plans to purchase the rights to an individualised top level domain.
Facebook visits outnumber Google in the US

18 March 2010 Facebook has surpassed Google in terms of the number of consumer visits in the US, highlighting the growing importance of the social media channel.
Domain name news: China slams Google over web filtering policy

17 March 2010 Google has been warned to continue filtering web content if it wishes to operate in China.
Birthday celebrations as .com turns 25

16 March 2010 The .com top level domain is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Extra security added to .org domains

12 March 2010 An addition security layer is to be added to .org domain names, it has been revealed.
Browser translation tool 'to open up the web'

11 March 2010 Google's new language translation service could open up foreign markets to UK businesses.
Domain name news: ICANN 'set to open up the web'

8 March 2010 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers may be set to allow a host of new alternatives to traditional top-level domains, it has been reported.
Disney registers domain names

5 March 2010 Entertainment firm Disney has registered a number of new domain names, it has been reported.
Domain name registrants 'providing false information'

2 March 2010 Individuals and companies are continuing to create difficulties for domain name consultancies by providing false details, it has been reported.
Great domain names 'must be supported by sound business plans'

25 February 2010 Businesses cannot rely on memorable domain names alone to yield huge profits, it has been suggested.
Pharma company buys two new domains

24 February 2010 Ampligen.com and Hemispherx.com are the new domains secured by Hemispherx Biopharma, it has been confirmed.
Domain name consultancies 'continuing to register new sites'

23 February 2010 A new study has highlighted the extent of recent growth in the domain name industry.
Poker.org sells for $1 million

22 February 2010 The domain name poker.org has changed hands for a six-figure sum, it has been reported.
UAE to introduce non-Latin domain names

16 February 2010 Non-Latin top-level domain names are to be introduced in the United Arab Emirates, it has been reported.
Expert says very few domains are worth millions

12 February 2010 Many firms have unrealistic expectations as to the commercial value of their websites, it has been claimed.
Domain name protection 'key for businesses'

11 February 2010 Businesses should ensure they look after their online property  specifically their domain names, it has been claimed.
Top domain names 'may have unlimited value'

11 February 2010 Popular domain names can exchange hands for vast sums of money, it has been reported.
Debate rages on over new top-level domain

5 February 2010 The distribution rights to the possible .vegas top level domain are being disputed in Nevada, US.
Support growing for .music domain

4 February 2010 A support campaign for the .music top-level domain is gaining momentum, it has been reported.
Chinese websites 'being registered overseas'

2 February 2010 Chinese web users are increasingly contacting foreign domain name consultancies, it has been reported.
Domain names 'can be offered as gifts'

29 January 2010 Internet domain names can prove to be interesting gift options for business owners, it has been claimed.
Domain name news: WIPO backs trademark misuse complaint

28 January 2010 The InterContinental Hotels Group has retrieved more than 1,500 domain names which used its trademarks, it has been revealed.
Google wins domain case name against Indian cyber squatter

27 January 2010 Google has won a domain name dispute over the 'googlenetbiz.com' web address.
Domain name consultancy sued by Chinese search engine

26 January 2010 A US-based domain name consultancy has been sued by a Chinese search engine following an internet outage.
ICANN approves non-Latin top-level domains

25 January 2010 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers' (ICANN) has approved non-Latin domain names for web users in Egypt, Russia, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Most European firms are 'now online'

22 January 2010 The majority of businesses across the European Union are now online, it has been reported.
Domain name news: Forbes wins court battle in Russia

18 January 2010 Forbes Magazine has been awarded damages for the unauthorised use of its trademark in a domain name.
Fears raised over China's internet future

14 January 2010 China could be set to pull out of the world wide web altogether, it has been suggested.
Montenegro domain 'proving attractive to businesses'

12 January 2010 Montenegro's .me top level domain name is proving highly popular with business web users, it has been reported.
Liberal election hopeful snaps up rivals' domain names

12 January 2010 General Election nominee Mark Wilkes has registered domains featuring the names of his main rivals for the Bishop Auckland seat, it has been reported.
Websites 'most secure in Switzerland'

24 December 2009 Swiss websites are among the world's most secure, it has been reported.
China seeks support from domain name consultancies

22 December 2009 Domain name consultancies must do more to help government supervision of the internet in China, the government of the People's Republic has claimed.
Personal domain name registration 'banned in China'

15 December 2009 China has tightened its rules regarding domain name registration in a bid to combat illegal online activity.
ICANN welcomes 100th code operator member

11 December 2009 The operator of Mozambique's country code has become the 100th member of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.
Fraudsters 'posing as domain name consultancies'

10 December 2009 Web hosting users should be aware that some fraudsters attempt to seek payment by posing as a domain name consultancy.
Web braced for launch of EU domain

9 December 2009 From this week, a new .eu European domain name is being made available.
ICANN seeks guidance on generic top-level domains

7 December 2009 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers is setting up two temporary groups to help it implement new generic top-level domains (gTLDs).
Warning issued over Cameroon domain extensions

3 December 2009 Websites registered in Cameroon are likely to pose the most security dangers to web users, a new report has indicated.
Domain news: Indian characters to be used in web addresses

30 November 2009 A government of India spokesperson says domain names are to include Indian language characters from the middle of next year.

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