.UK domains can now get added protection against nameserver and domain hijacking. .UK registry Nominet is now offering its own version of a registry lock service, dubbed "Domain Lock." Similar to Verisign's Registry Lock service for .com domain ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Nominet shelves plan for shorter .uk domain names (for now)
· Policy & LawNo second level registrations -- for now. .UK registry Nominet has delayed approving its own proposal for offer second level domain names. The proposal would have allowed people to register domain names at the second level (e.g. name.uk) instead of ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Sedo .uk auction ends tomorrow
· Domain SalesAuction timing is a mixed bag. Sedo's .uk domain name auction featuring 30 .co.uk and .org.uk domain names ends tomorrow. So far three of the thirty domains have received bids and met their reserves. The top domain is moviedatabase.co.uk at 210 ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Backlash rising against second level .uk domains
· Policy & LawExisting .uk domain owners upset about plans for second level domains. Earlier this month I reported about .uk registry Nominet and its plan to release second level .uk domains. As of right now you can only register third level .uk domains, such as ... Continue Reading10 Comments
Nominet proposes second level .uk domain names
· UncategorizedShorter .uk domain names may be on the horizon. .UK domain name registry Nominet wants to allow businesses to register shorter .uk domain names. The group has opened a three month consultation period for what it's calling direct.uk -- which is a ... Continue Reading11 Comments