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APIs get judged on the experience around them. How fast you can integrate, how predictable they are in production, and how much time they save your team. “Good enough” used to mean getting the right data back eventually. If the docs were vague or errors were inconsistent, you just worked around it. These days, that’s […]

The last enterprise infrastructure decision you influenced probably didn’t begin with a sales deck. It started in a Slack thread, a GitHub issue, or a quick question like, “Has anyone shipped with this provider before?” Formal committees still approve budgets across product, engineering, security, and finance. But long before procurement begins, technical teams are already […]

Most product teams say they care about retention. Then they measure activation, feature adoption, and time‑to‑first‑value and stop there. I’ll admit a bias. I pay more attention to commitment signals than engagement. Engagement is useful, but commitment signals are harder to argue with. And one of the clearest commitment signals you’ll ever see in a […]

Today, 35% of businesses have adopted Artificial Intelligence (AI). And, with an expected growth rate of 37% from 2024 to 2030, AI will continue to become increasingly integral to businesses.

A subdomain is the section of a domain, aka URL, that precedes the second level domain (SLD). If you are new to domain terminology, the following example should help. Take the domain ‘charity.name.com/blog/April-2026-happenings’ for instance: ‘charity’ is the subdomain (also known as third-level domain) ‘name’ is the second-level domain (SLD) ‘.com’ is the top-level domain […]

Every time you register a domain name, some of your details are collected and stored by your registrar. Historically, this information was publicly accessible. For decades, something called the “WHOIS protocol” served as the internet’s directory, and allowed anyone to look up who had registered a specific website. However, as the internet grew, this old […]

Your email address says more than you think. That bit after the “@” isn’t just filler—it helps shape how people view your brand. A custom email domain adds a layer of professionalism and builds trust from the moment you hit send. Some email domains even offer better deliverability, trust, and security than others, making your […]

Setting up a professional email account is one of the first steps you should take as a new medium or small business owner. Why?

Email was created as a way for people to communicate more effectively with one another, but reading emails can sometimes seem like more of a hurdle than an asset, especially when you have a business account with an incoming email inbox that’s constantly flooded with messages.

An SSL Port, also known as a Secured Port, is a data transfer tunnel that uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificates and advanced encryption to protect internet connections and keep sensitive information safe.

Let’s dive into our Q&A with Shannon to hear her story, discover her sales enablement starter kit, and learn why she uses a .fyi domain to power her personal brand.

Welcome to “Behind the Name: Small Business Stories,” our series dedicated to sharing the journeys of inspiring entrepreneurs. At name.com, we are a customer-first registrar, and our goal with this series is to shine a light on entrepreneurs who are name.com customers, empowering businesses like theirs to establish their online identity through intuitive domain registration […]

Even in the age of social media, the website remains the digital home for most nonprofits, serving as the hub of information, communications and engagement for prospective donors and volunteers. If your website is confusing or difficult to navigate, visitors might leave before understanding your mission, costing you valuable support. Creating a compelling website requires […]

The following article features pricing and plan information that is subject to change. For the most current information, be sure to visit the pricing page.   Launching a website is one of the most exciting steps in starting a business. It’s the moment you start to bring your ideas to life. But before you go […]

There was a time when getting noticed online felt like a matter of chance. Hit the right moment, use the right hashtag, land in the right algorithmic wave, and your post will go viral. That time is over. Now, visibility isn’t something brands stumble into. It’s something they engineer. Creators, indie startups, and even legacy […]

An SSL Port, also known as a Secured Port, is a data transfer tunnel that uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificates and advanced encryption to protect internet connections and keep sensitive information safe.

When you register a domain, you’re usually focused on the name itself. Does it fit your brand? Is it available? Will it still ring true as your business grows? Amid those questions, it’s easy to miss that registering a domain requires you to provide personal contact details under policies set by the Internet Corporation for […]

Imagine if you never serviced your car. What would happen? Eventually, it would break down. In the end, you might spend more time and effort fixing your car than if you had maintained it regularly. The same is true for your website. Today, 81% of shoppers research businesses online before buying anything. And with 73% […]

You may start your business with a clear vision for your domain name, right up until you check availability and learn someone else has already registered it. From there, you face a choice: try to buy the domain directly from its current registrant through the aftermarket, or pivot to a variation of your name using […]

The following article features pricing and plan information that is subject to change. For the most current information, be sure to visit the Name.com pricing page. Most side hustles don’t start with spreadsheets and business plans. They begin with passion. Maybe it’s a skill you can’t stop practicing, a craft you love sharing, or simply […]

A website isn’t just a way to make your mark on the web — it’s your digital identity or storefront. It speaks volumes about your brand, values, and personality. That said, building an effective website starts with a seamless user experience (UX). That’s the last thing you want, as it can impact conversions, sales, and […]

You may start your business with a clear vision for your domain name, right up until you check availability and learn someone else has already registered it. From there, you face a choice: try to buy the domain directly from its current registrant through the aftermarket, or pivot to a variation of your name using […]

Welcome to “Behind the Name: Small Business Stories,” our series dedicated to sharing the journeys of inspiring entrepreneurs. At name.com, we are a customer-first registrar, and our goal with this series is to shine a light on entrepreneurs who are name.com customers, empowering businesses like theirs to establish their online identity through intuitive domain registration […]

In the early days of the web, the .com extension became practically synonymous with being online. For years, it was the go-to option for businesses that wanted to establish credibility and build an audience. Fast-forward to today:  .com is still the most recognized domain, but startups now have more choices if their ideal .com web […]

Until recently, building software required very specific expertise. But a new wave of AI-enabled development called “vibe coding” has vastly reduced the barriers to entry for application development, allowing people with no or minimal coding skills to build, deploy and profit from functional applications of all kinds. This shift opens up incredible opportunities for creators […]

This is a video for beginners who wanna build a website but don’t know where, when or how to start. We’re gonna get you online, and then we’re gonna become best friends. You can do this with no coding experience and without having to sell your body parts. Back in the internet’s dark ages, you needed skilled coders, copywriters, and designers just to make the smallest of changes, but the barrier of entry has been leveled.

The idea of building a website can feel like an insurmountable task that requires skills – coding, design, copywriting – that many of us just don’t have. This is especially true for very small business owners such as tradespeople and brick and mortar store owners. Conventional wisdom may suggest that a website needs to have […]

Even in the age of social media, the website remains the digital home for most nonprofits, serving as the hub of information, communications and engagement for prospective donors and volunteers. If your website is confusing or difficult to navigate, visitors might leave before understanding your mission, costing you valuable support. Creating a compelling website requires […]

Most entrepreneurs know the basics of good SEO. Weaving in relevant keywords, publishing helpful content, and earning backlinks are table stakes for growing web traffic.  But, while these visible tactics can improve your search rankings and page visibility, they point to something deeper. What truly separates top-performing sites is their authority — the trust they […]