Domain insights

SoxDomains Blog

Practical guides for choosing, registering, and defending international domains, ccTLDs, and new gTLDs.

Market guide

Domain market growth: what 401.6 million names mean

A longer look at why short .com names got scarce, how country codes and new endings absorbed growth, and how buyers should choose the next registration without paying aftermarket prices.

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Domain Fundamentals

What is a domain name and how does it differ from a URL

A domain name is your online street address. Discover how domains turn numerical IP coordinates into memorable brand names and how they differ from full URLs.

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