Short, practical write-ups on the things people ask us: DNS records, .htaccess rules, Cloudflare settings and what actually happens to a domain when it expires.
68 guides on DNS, .htaccess, Cloudflare and expired domains.
Dealing with unwanted bot traffic can be a daunting task, but our easy step-by-step guide on how to block bots is here to simplify the process. This guide covers everything from identifying harmful bots…
Web caching is a technology designed to temporarily store copies of web content on a local server or within a user's computer to speed up retrieval on subsequent visits. This process means when you…
Welcome to the definitive guide to the full Top Level Domain (TLD) list as of 2024. As the digital landscape evolves, so does the variety of TLDs available to users worldwide. This blog post…
When embarking on the digital treasure hunt for the perfect web presence, the question of where to buy expired domains is paramount. Navigating the marketplace for these valuable digital assets means considering both domains…
Exploring the world of expired domains opens up a realm of strategic advantages for enhancing your online presence. From inheriting established backlink profiles and enjoying immediate SEO benefits to leveraging cost-effectiveness, expired domains offer…
Identifying the registrar of your domain is vital for maintaining control over your online real estate. This blog demystifies the process, providing straightforward steps to determine where your domain is anchored. From navigating the…
A in depth Explanation to what is a Expired Domains List Embarking on the journey of understanding an expired domains list begins with grasping the basics of what a domain name signifies in the…
Have you ever stumbled upon a website and found yourself wondering about the person or company behind it? Perhaps there's a potential business opportunity you want to explore, and you're keen to reach out…
In 2024, discerning where a domain is hosted remains pivotal for web professionals and enthusiasts alike. To navigate this quest, begin with a WHOIS lookup, granting insights into registrar details and sometimes revealing the…
With a plethora of WHOIS lookup tools at our disposal in 2024, it's easier than ever to access information about domain names and IP addresses. Whether you're conducting a whois domain lookup, an IP…
What is in the guides and where to start.
Two broad areas. First, domains: how the domain lifecycle works, what happens when a name expires, whether expired domains are worth buying and where to buy them. Second, the practical work that follows: reading a WHOIS record, adding DNS records at common registrars, redirecting an old domain, and configuring .htaccess, caching and Cloudflare.
People registering or buying a domain and then having to make it work. That covers first-time buyers who want to know what a nameserver is, domain investors sizing up expired names, and site owners doing their own DNS, redirects and caching. The guides assume no prior knowledge and show the actual steps rather than describing them in the abstract.
No. The guides, the expired domain lists and the lookup tools are open to everyone. An account is only needed for the parts that have to remember something for you: saving favourites and setting up match rules that alert you when a name you want becomes available.
Every guide carries its publication date, so check it before following a walkthrough. The domain concepts — expiry, redemption, DNS record types — barely change. Registrar and control panel screens change often, so a screenshot from an older guide may no longer match what you see, even when the steps are still right.
If domains are new to you, start with the lifecycle of a domain name and what happens when one expires — almost everything else here builds on those two. If you already know the ground and want names, go straight to the expired domains list or the WHOIS lookup.