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Guides for founders naming their next big thing.

Straight-talking advice on choosing, buying, and protecting domain names — no jargon, no upsells.

July 22, 2026SEO

Does Your Domain Name Actually Affect Google Rankings?

Exact-match keyword domains used to have a real ranking edge — until Google's 2012 update changed that. Here's what actually matters about your domain for SEO today.

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July 21, 2026Guide

.com vs .net vs .org: Which Domain Extension Is Right for Your Site?

A practical decision framework for choosing between .com, .net, and .org — with real examples by business type, and how to protect your brand across all three.

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July 20, 2026How-To

How Domain Transfers Actually Work (and How to Avoid Downtime)

Everything that happens behind the scenes when you move a domain between registrars — auth codes, unlock steps, ICANN's transfer rules, and how to do it without any site downtime.

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July 19, 2026How-To

DNS Records Explained: A Plain-English Guide to A, CNAME, MX, and TXT

What A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, and TXT records actually do — and when you'd use each one to point your domain at a host, an email provider, or a verification service.

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July 17, 2026Guide

How to Choose the Perfect Domain Name for Your Business in 2026

A practical, no-fluff guide to picking a domain name that's short, brandable, and built to last — plus how .com, .net, and .org each fit different kinds of businesses.

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