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Written on 08 February, 2024 by Matthew Storer

Navigating .au Domain Requirements and Administration Whether you are a budding Australian entrepreneur planning to launch your business online or own a .au domain name, understanding the intricacies of domain eligibility and the importance of keeping your details updated is crucial. Read on as we delve into the unique charm of being Australian through your .au... Read more
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Written on 08 February, 2024 by Matthew Storer

How to Prevent Unauthorised Domain Transfers and Name Server Changes Among the many aspects of online security to consider, domain name security is one of the most underestimated and misunderstood. Imagine this: Your business's entire online presence vanishes overnight. It happened to Regions Bank in 2013. With over 1700 branches and 2400 ATMs, they experienced a lapse in domain renewal,... Read more
Categories: Domains, Security

Written on 02 June, 2023 by MelbourneIT

Withdraw your application for a contested .au direct domain name   What options do you have if you choose not to renew your .au domain application? If you hold an application for a contending domain and do not wish to continue with the renewal process, then you have an option to withdraw. You can either withdraw from the process or just... Read more
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Written on 02 June, 2023 by MelbourneIT

What to do with your contested .au domain application? Harnessing the Power of .au The .au domain has made significant strides in the global digital landscape, emerging as one of the top ten largest domains worldwide. A recent report by the .au Domain Administration (auDA) reveals that Australian businesses recognize the importance of having a .au domain name for... Read more
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Written on 28 October, 2022 by MelbourneIT

How Does Domain Contention Work? It is crucial to apply for your preferred .au domain name as early as possible to prevent getting caught in domain contention with another party also vying for the same name. The registration of .au direct domain names remains subject to priority hold and some continue to be unallocated in... Read more
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Written on 20 June, 2022 by MelbourneIT

Propel Your Business to Success with .AU If you run a website for your online business, you would have heard about the new top-level domain name that was released earlier this year. Instead of having a .com.au or a .net.au, you can instead opt for a domain name with just the .au. This means: yourbusiness.com.au Will look... Read more
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Written on 18 March, 2021 by MelbourneIT

Which domain extensions should I register? With auDA streamlining the set of rules for .au domain extensions in 2021 (effective 12th April 2021), we took the opportunity to explore what domain names are and how holding more than one can benefit your business. When it comes to domain name, it's the extension that distinguishes your domain... Read more
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Written on 11 November, 2020 by MelbourneIT

Protecting your good name online: what you need to know In today’s digital world, there are very few large companies without an online presence, and for any company that relies on consumers, a website is essential for survival. Top priority for most businesses is to get .com.au. But that’s only the first of many steps you need to take to... Read more
Categories: Domains | Tags: domains, online business

Written on 11 November, 2020 by MelbourneIT

Domain name dangers, and how to avoid them Most businesses today are well aware of the need to protect their business assets from online threats, but one vital asset gets very little attention in many businesses: its portfolio of domain names. A business can suffer significant damage if it becomes uncontactable online. In some cases, it could cause... Read more
Categories: Domains | Tags: domains, online business
Step by step guide to online marketing

Written on 30 April, 2019 by MelbourneIT

Steps to setting up your business online With every passing year, our lives become more altered by (and dependant on) the ever-growing technological developments made across the world. Many business owners – whether they be of small operations in the suburbs or growing enterprises in the city – have seen their livelihoods flourish thanks to setting up... Read more
Categories: Digital Marketing, Domains, Email, PPC, Search Engine Optimisation, Social Media, website, Website Security