Once upon a time, several years ago, Nominet used to send out physical letters to confirm your domain registrations. They'd send out a confirmation letter to the registrant address for each and every registration. With thousands of domains being registered every month their postage bills must have been quite impressive! They also used to send out physical receipts for … [Read more...] about Domain Name Nostalgia: Nominet Confirmation Letters
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WordPress’ Automattic To Launch Dot Blog
When you try to explain new TLDs to non-domain people it's often best to choose a clear example of a domain extension that illustrates the concept of the domain extension itself holding meaning. One of the examples that I and others have used more than once is .blog and the reaction has nearly always been of instant understanding and enlightenment. People "get it". If you're … [Read more...] about WordPress’ Automattic To Launch Dot Blog
Nominet AGM 2016 [Video]
Nominet has published the video recording of their AGM from earlier this week. https://youtu.be/3IRuUNhp7pg Nominet's staff got quite a few questions about the organisations finances and plans. What makes some of these exchanges quite intriguing is that not all of those asking questions were registrars, some are also deeply involved in the registry business … [Read more...] about Nominet AGM 2016 [Video]
Nominet Non-Executive Director Elections Results Announced
Nominet's non-executive director elections (NED) results have been announced. There had been three candidates running for one position. The final result sees Key System's Volker Greimann elected. Nominet has also released details of the how the elections panned out. The turnout for the vote was low, which is unfortunate, with only 372 Nominet members voting out of a total … [Read more...] about Nominet Non-Executive Director Elections Results Announced
Three Candidates Running In Nominet Elections
Nominet's non-executive director elections are currently in progress. The final slate of candidates and voting details were made available yesterday. The three candidates for the 2016 election are (in alphabetical order): Phil Buckingham Volker Greimann Kelly Salter So who are the three candidates? You can find quite a lot of detail in the candidate … [Read more...] about Three Candidates Running In Nominet Elections
Nominet To Make Zone File Available
Nominet are planning to make their zone file available from May. In an email to Nominet members yesterday Nominet CEO Russell Haworth stated: We have also taken a decision to make the .UK zone file available free to our members in May. The team are working out the finer technical and operational points and will keep you posted as we firm things up. There aren't any details … [Read more...] about Nominet To Make Zone File Available
Over 19 Thousand Welsh Domains Registered
The first .wales and .cymru domains went live back in September 2014. Just over a year later there are now over 19 thousand .wales and .cymru domains registered. The .wales domain extension appears to have been significantly more popular than the Welsh language version .cymru, with approximately twice as many registrations so far. In terms of registrar spread, it looks like … [Read more...] about Over 19 Thousand Welsh Domains Registered
Nominet Issues Data On Domain Suspensions Due To Criminal Activity
In common with a number of other ccTLDs, Nominet has policies governing "criminal activity" involving domain names. The Nominet policy in this areas was formalised back in 2014 and allows them to suspend domains based on reports from a variety of sources: The revised terms and conditions published by Nominet expressly prohibit any .uk domains being used to carry out … [Read more...] about Nominet Issues Data On Domain Suspensions Due To Criminal Activity
Nominet Opens Consultation On Dispute Resolution Service
Nominet has launched a public consultation on their domain name dispute service (DRS). According to Nominet aren't substantial, but are aimed at simplifying and updating their processes: Removing references to fax numbers Removing the option to file hard copy complaints Noting the availability of direct registrations under .uk The consultation is open from today … [Read more...] about Nominet Opens Consultation On Dispute Resolution Service
Nominet Publish Lyons Report And Board Response
Nominet have published the Lyons report. The report was prepared by Sir Michael Lyons at Nominet's request to investigate the registry's operations. While the report was delivered to Nominet's Board late last year the registry decided to wait until they had formulated responses to the recommendations prior to publishing it or their response. What will probably meet … [Read more...] about Nominet Publish Lyons Report And Board Response