SoxDomains Blog

DNS explained

What are gTLDs? A plain-English map of domain endings

Understand where .com, .org, .shop, and other generic endings sit in the DNS, who operates them, and how to choose without chasing novelty.

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July 5, 2026 Read guide

Domain Strategy & Brand Defense

How many domain names should you own? The definitive brand protection strategy guide

Discover how many domain names your business really needs: explore the 4-tier portfolio framework, typosquatting traps, ccTLD regional expansions, 301 redirects, and ROI calculations.

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June 26, 2026 Read guide

Web Hosting and Infrastructure

What is web hosting? Complete beginner masterclass guide to servers, storage, and speed

Everything you need to understand web hosting: server hardware, request pipelines, shared vs VPS vs dedicated architectures, and choosing the perfect host for your website.

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June 23, 2026 Read guide

How Domain Registration Works: Behind the Scenes of ICANN, Registries, and the EPP Protocol

Discover the technical architecture of domain registration. Learn how ICANN, central registries, registrars, and the EPP protocol coordinate to create and propagate domain names globally.

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June 19, 2026 Read guide

Website Backup Strategy and Disaster Recovery: The 3-2-1 Rule Masterclass

Master website disaster recovery using the 3-2-1 backup rule. Learn RPO vs RTO calculation, immutable cloud replication, ransomware defense, and rapid restoration drills.

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June 19, 2026 Read guide

SSL and Web Security

How does SSL work: encryption, certificates, and TLS explained

SSL and TLS protect everything you type online. Here is how public key cryptography and digital certificates keep your passwords and credit cards safe.

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June 13, 2026 Read guide

Website Security Masterclass: Preventing Hacks, Malware, and Data Breaches

A masterclass guide to securing your website against modern cyber threats. Master defense in depth, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), brute force prevention, malware scanning, and immutable disaster recovery.

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June 1, 2026 Read guide

How to Transfer a Domain Name: The Zero Downtime Step by Step Guide

Master the domain transfer process with zero website or email downtime. Learn ICANN 60-day lock rules, EPP key retrieval, and how transfers add a full year to your registration.

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May 31, 2026 Read guide

Naming workshop

How to choose a domain name that survives real life

Put domain ideas through a spoken test, a typing test, and a business test before you fall in love with one.

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May 29, 2026 Read guide

Decision guide

How to choose the right domain ending with confidence

A full decision guide for buyers who need a global brand, a local market, an online store, a tech product, or a content site. Each path ends with a domain you can register now.

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May 27, 2026 Read guide