Perform a "whois" search here. This shows all public information for a specific domain name. The tool can find details on the following domain suffixes (TLDs): .be .biz .ca .cc .cl .co.uk .ltd.uk .org.uk .com.au .com .de .edu .eu .info .net.au .net .nl .org .sc .se .us .ws Continue reading 'Whois Search'

Gmail has added a feature to help you identify "phishing" - fake emails that pretend to come from places such as your bank or eBay. The new feature verifies the email's source and adds a key icon to it. Currently it only highlights genuine eBay and PayPal emails but Google promise more validated emails soon. Here's how to switch it on. Continue reading 'Gmail Verifies Emails, Adds Key Icon'

Are you worried about emails from your domain ending up in a spam folder somewhere? Here's how to authenticate your domain so email servers recognise your emails as being genuinly from ... Continue reading 'Create an SPF Record for Google Apps'

Moving to a new domain name is a major worry for webmasters as there is a risk of losing search rankings ... Continue reading 'Google Adds Domain Change Tool'

This short and humorous video explains better than I could how to choose and buy your very own domain name. My favourite tip is imagine yourself telling someone the name over the phone. One tip I'd add is to look for a "register by proxy" service that lets you protect your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number appearing publicly. Most companies offer this as an extra while some provide it free. Private individuals registering .co.uk, .org.uk and .me.uk websites can opt to hide their details from the public whois register. Continue reading 'How to Buy a Domain'

Some timely tips to help you when choosing a domain name (in the UK). My favourite tip is "If you use more than one word, do not end and start words with the same character". Continue reading 'How to Choose a Domain Name'