Today's domain security status is marked by several issues that affirm the system's weaknesses - along with the observation that the underlying managing forces do not wish any such change to occur. Very simple methods of domain security are being neglected or even avoided. Registrars should lock … [Read more...]
The 1980s and the 2000s – LL.com domains registered in both eras
April 21, 2010 by 1 Comment
Who would have thought, back in the 80's, that an online network of interconnected computers would be used one day to relay information, almost unrestricted around the globe? Surely, the oldest domain registered, Symbolics.com, is a landmark in the history of "manual" domain registrations and … [Read more...]
What? No lock on 32 LL.com domains?
April 21, 2010 by 3 Comments
Nowadays it seems crazy not to lock your domains. All registrars offer this feature as a default option; others offer extended locking mechanisms or even hardware locks via the use of a 'fob device'. Although a transfer out cannot be completed automatically without the use of an authentication … [Read more...]
13 LL.com Domains Expiring in less than 40 Days
April 20, 2010 by 19 Comments
Surprisingly, there are 13 LL.com domains that are about to expire. How soon? Well, in less than 40 days. Generally speaking, it's good to renew your valuable domains for several years in advance; the benefits are multiple: Registration security until a future expiration Taking advantage of … [Read more...]
Review of the Fabulous Fob: Just how Secure can your Domains be?
April 19, 2010 by 9 Comments
Over the course of the past 18 months I've moved the majority of my domain portfolio over to Fabulous.com and I couldn't have been happier. I've written before why I think Fabulous is *the* best domain registrar catering to domainers. This time around, I will discuss an important layer of … [Read more...]
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