The .SHOP domain extension sells itself. There are currently 670,000+ .SHOP registrations worldwide, and more than 51,000 active online shops hosted on this top-level-domain (TLD). Recently, .SHOP saw a surge...
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How to Win by Treating Your Customers as Members
Jeffrey Sass, CMO of the .CLUB domain registry, explores the eCommerce trend towards membership and subscription services.
SSL certificate validity periods reduced to 1 year
Back in February of this year, Apple announced that as of September 1, 2020, its Safari browser will no longer trust newly registered SSL certificates with validity periods of two…
.EU Brexit Update July 2020
On February 1, 2020, the United Kingdom officially withdrew from the European Union, with a transition period that will extend until at least December 31, 2020. One of the consequences of Brexit is that many UK-based, .EU domain owners will no longer meet the .EU eligibility requirements. Yesterday, EURid, the .EU registry, announced an updated timeline for revoking the domains of ineligible registrants.
A Great Domain for Freelancers and Entrepreneurs? Try .ME
Today, personal websites function as a calling card that can help your customers showcase an online portfolio, house their resume or blog, and find creative ways to establish their personal brand.
.ME is a great option for entrepreneurs, hobbyists and other professionals, and as more and more of these potential customers hop online, adding .ME to your lineup is a no-brainer.
New APIv3 Launch
We are excited to announce that Ascio will release the new APIv3 version on May 12, 2020. The team works continually to improve our API based on your feedback, and the newest version is a leaner API that offers greater compatibility and performance.
Our partners can now use one simplified API for Domains, SSL, TMCH, DPML and Domain Monitoring. Plus, we’ve added new features that will allow for easier integration to our partner application and third-party tools. The results? You’ll save on time and developer resources.
Avoiding COVID-19 Cyberattacks with Security Best-Practices
Most of us that work in Tech are familiar with security best-practices, but for many people, including your customers, being thrust into working remotely and conducting more daily activity online can bring with it security risks. Now is a great time to support your customers with tips on how to stay secure online and avoid COVID-related cyberattacks.
.ORG Resources & Webinar
Missed our .ORG Webinar? We've got you covered. Below you'll find a recording of the live presentation as well as links to the downloadable .ORG Toolkit and Webinar PDF.
Response to COVID-19
The health and safety of our Customers, Partners, and Employees are of the highest priority to the entire Ascio family. With the heightened concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 virus (aka Coronavirus) and the unpredictable nature of the virus, we have taken precautionary steps to reduce the spread of the illness across our offices globally.
ICANN66 Recap
Montreal in November is not as bad as it sounds; the weather is crisp and clear, the snow isn’t too deep yet, and it doesn’t get dark until a reasonable time in the evening. It’s still not my top choice for a travel destination at this time of year, but the ICANN conference definitely made it all worthwhile. For those who couldn’t make it out to Montreal, here are the highlights.