ICANN finalized changes to the Registration Data Policy, which sets data processing requirements for gTLDs. Domain registrars and registries are required to comply with the updated Policy by August 2025. Many of the new Registration Data Policy requirements are already in place at Ascio and other registrars: We redact registration data from the public Whois […]
NIS2 is the updated version of the European Union’s Network and Information Security Directive. It aims to establish “a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union,” partly by providing technical and operational requirements for digital infrastructure and service providers. These include specific requirements for domain registration providers that impact registries, registrars, and resellers. If […]
The creator ecosystem is experiencing a period of dramatic change. Creators and influencers are rapidly re-writing the world of branding, e-commerce, and entrepreneurship. For those in the business of helping individuals establish an online presence, this shift presents a major opportunity worth pursuing. The state of the creator economy Remember when Instagram was for sharing […]
From singing lessons to printing, there’s no shortage of products and services people are searching for online. The convenience these online service providers offer has fundamentally changed consumer behavior. While the pandemic may have familiarized most of us with work and school from home, the popularity of online services like meditation apps, and skill share […]
When you do a Whois lookup on a domain, the results include a lot of information. It’ll look something like the image below. Most of the fields are pretty self-explanatory, but the meaning of the “Domain Status” field values isn’t always so clear. In this post, we’ll explain what the various status codes mean, so you know what’s going […]
City TLDs offer a lot of value for smaller businesses. Establishing a digital presence is no small task, and finding the perfect domain (which is hugely important) can be difficult. Using a city TLD in their domain name adds meaning and gives them other great options if the .com version of their first-choice domain is […]
Building a strong eCommerce identity is crucial for businesses looking to compete in the online marketplace. It encompasses elements such as brand image, values, and reputation, which help businesses create an emotional connection with their customers and differentiate themselves from competitors. However, creating a compelling brand identity is challenging, and for small eCommerce businesses, even […]
Radix empowers business owners to get a short, memorable, and descriptive domain that makes their purpose clear. Here’s a look at their top TLDs for 2021.
The domain name is an essential part of any brand’s online identity, whether it’s a store, a company website, or a blog. It’s something everyone wants to get right, but securing the perfect domain name can be challenging.
Last Friday, a critical system vulnerability with Log4j was uncovered. Testing is still underway but initial findings show no evidence of compromised data or systems within Ascio’s infrastructure. At this time, there is no action required from our customers. If this changes, we will provide an update immediately to affected customers.